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Rene Boivin Brooch

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin brooches were produced by the brand in a broad spectrum of shapes. There were plaques
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rene Boivin Owl Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Rene Boivin Owl Brooch, with two round cut citrines eyes Measurements: 2" long Accompanied with
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

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Citrine

Rene Boivin Owl Brooch
Rene Boivin Owl Brooch
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Rene Boivin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Iconic Rene Boivin platinum brooch, set with old European cut diamonds - two larger center
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Rene Boivin 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Brooch Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
diamonds, manufactured by Rene Boivin. The piece which dates to the 1950s takes the form of a vine leaf and
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Voirin Sonrel for René Boivin Heliodor Yellow Gold Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Voirin Sonrel for René Boivin Heliodor Yellow Gold Brooch A beautiful flower made of 18 karat
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

RENE BOIVIN Diamond Ruby & Yellow Gold Tremblant Brooch Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin work. The brooch measures 2-1/8 x 1-3/4 x 3/4 inches (5.5 x 4.4 x 2.2 cm) and weighs 29.0
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

RENE BOIVIN  Diamond Ruby & Yellow Gold Tremblant Brooch Pin
RENE BOIVIN  Diamond Ruby & Yellow Gold Tremblant Brooch Pin
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H 2.13 in W 1.75 in D 0.75 in
Pair of René Boivin “Etoile de Mer” Sapphire and Tourmaline Brooches
By René Boivin
Located in Weston, MA
One of the most well-known jewels in the world, René Boivin’s original 1937 starfish brooch was
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Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rene Boivin Paris Gem Set Brooch 18kt Gold with 14.09ctw in Diamonds and Pearls
By René Boivin
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set brooch designed by Rene Boivin. Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in Paris France by the
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

René Boivin Sapphire “Feuille” Brooch
By Rene Bovin
Located in New York, NY
Cailles (dated May 2, 2017), stating that the brooch is the work of the House of René Boivin, designed by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Boivin Retro Gold Diamond "Guirlande de Feuilles" Leaves Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
diamonds mounted in polished 18kt yellow gold, with French import marks, signed René Boivin, ca. 1947, in
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Rene Boivin Iconic Diamond Gold Starfish Brooch
By Rene Bovin
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Rene Boivin Starfish Brooch Set in 18 karat gold with diamonds With Maker's Mark and
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Impressive Large Yellow Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rene Boivin, bears punchmarks on the stem. Brooch measures 2.25" x 2 1/8". Weight of the piece - 48.1
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20th Century French Brooches

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Yellow Sapphire, Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
, but also worked for Rene Boivin, Mellerio and other important French jewelers. Péry was responsible
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Antique 18K Pearl Button Cuff Bangle Bracelet - Auguste Lahaye
Located in Hummelstown, PA
the esteemed French jeweler Rene Boivin). Masterfully hand fabricated in contrasting rose and yellow
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Antique 1870s French Bangles

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Pearl, 18k Gold

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Rene Boivin Blackened Gold Moonstone Bangle Bracelet
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
18k blackened white gold bangle bracelet by Rene Boivin, with faceted moonstones. Bracelet will fit approx. 6.75" wrist and is 31mm wide. Marked with French eagle mark, 750, Rene Boi...
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20th Century French More Bracelets

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Moonstone, Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Starfish Earrings
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning KJL Kenneth Jay Lane starfish earrings in gold tone metal each center set with a faux Aquamarine, down the center of each leg orange cabochons surrounded by faux pearl, CZ a...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

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Gold Plate

Vintage 5.24ct Mixed Cut Diamond and Platinum Ring Circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage diamond and platinum ring c.1930s, centred with a wonderfully unusual mixed cut diamond, the rectangular cushion shape with a combination of brilliant and step cu...
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Gianni Versace Starfish Jacket S/S 1992
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black cotton jacket with a colorful starfish and shells pattern from Gianni Versace's much photographed, notable Spring Summer 1992 collection. It has 2 front flap breas...
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1990s Italian Jackets

Cartier Foliate Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Of foliate design, set with a cushion-shaped diamond weighing 1.35 carats, the mount highlighted with cushion-shaped, baguette and circular-cut diamonds, signed monture Cartier, Fren...
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Mimi Di Niscemi Starfish Pendant Necklace
By Mimi di N
Located in Stamford, CT
Starfish pendant necklace. Italian born Mimi worked for Schiaparelli and Arnold Scaasi before designing under her own name.
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Vente Bijoux: Creations Rene Boivin (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Dating from May 2005, this is a sale catalogue produced by Pierre Berge & Associates. For a unique sale of Rene Boivin jewels - the catalogue in its forward states as follows " The j...
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Vente Bijoux: Creations Rene Boivin (Book)
Vente Bijoux: Creations Rene Boivin (Book)
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Important Faberge Imperial Russian Presentation Gift to a Member of the Imperial
By Fabergé
Located in Greenwich, CT
Important Faberge Imperial Russian Presentation Gift to a Member of The Imperial Court of Germany 1907 Rare and Important Faberge Imperial Russian Presentation Gift to a Member of T...
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Important 1950s Diamond Platinum Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A resplendent piece from the 1950's comprised of several magnificent brilliant-cut, pear-shaped and emerald-cut diamonds weighing approximately 135 carats, elegantly crafted in plati...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Natural Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Reflective of the incredible glamour and high style of the roaring twenties, this extraordinary Cartier Art Deco sugarloaf cabochon cut velvety blue natural sapphire diamond platinum...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger GIA Certified 3.92 Carat E Color Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger GIA Certified 3.92 Carat E Color Diamond Ring. A stunning ring made by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. The center diamond is a square emerald-cut, E color, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co 1968 Mythological Fish Brooch in 18kt Gold with 60.05 Ctw Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mythological fish brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. Fabulous iconic piece, created at the Tiffany Studios during the modernist period, back in the 1960's. This brooch has been meticu...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

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Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet, France circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Diamond Articulated Bracelet, circa 1930, embodies French Art Moderne with its simple geometry and emphasis on horizontal lines. Crafted in platinum, it features 27 lin...
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20th Century French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Safety Baby Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Length: 2 inches Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.2 grams
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro More Jewelry

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Starfish Seastar Pendant #14984
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Starfish Pendant This starfish pendant is crafted from 14K yellow gold with beautiful detailing! Size: 24.3mm X 20.7mm X 3.8mm Length w/ bail: 30.0mm Weigh...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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René Boivin Gooseberries Brooch, Paris, 1940
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
Boivin himself, and still in his family. Certified by Françoise Cailles. Maker mark of René Boivin Weight
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

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Coral, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Rene Boivin Gold & Diamond Snail Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
total), signed Rene Boivin in script, with French assay mark for 18kt gold, French ca. 1990, measuring
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1990s French Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Rene Boivin Gold & Diamond Snail Brooch
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RENE BOIVIN. A Diamond Butterfly Brooch.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Designed as a geometric butterfly, the upper-wing set with circular-cut diamonds within a border of baguette diamonds, the lower-wing similarly-set in an openwork chevron motif, circ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

René Boivin Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1935
By René Boivin
Located in Munich, DE
Two exquisite diamond clips, by René Boivin. Each clip is of a geometric design, decorated with 64
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Vintage 1930s French Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

René Boivin Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1935
René Boivin Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1935
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RENE BOIVIN. A Diamond Emerald Ruby "Feuille" Brooch.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
, partial maker's mark. Cf. Rene Boivin, Francoise Cailles, P237 for a drawing of a very
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French Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

René Boivin rare gold, citrine and emerald flower brooch
By René Boivin
Located in Kortrijk, BE
A beautiful and rare gold, citrine and emerald flower brooch by René Boivin, designed as a dahlia
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold

RENE BOIVIN. A jade and diamond jabot pin.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Each terminal designed as a horizontal polished platinum barrel, embellished with a vertical line of circular-cut diamonds, suspending three interconnecting jade rings, circa 1935, F...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Jade, Platinum, 18k Gold

RENE BOIVIN. A Platinum, White Gold and Sapphire "Ecrou" Clip.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
authenticity by Françoise Cailles. Cf. Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, les éditions
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French Brooches

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Sapphire

René Boivin For Françis Poulenc Citrine Gold Pin Françoise Cailles Certificate
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
An authentic René Boivin brilliant diamonds and citrines gold clip in shape of ananas. Centre set
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Suzanne Belperron Chalcedony and Diamond Flower Brooch circa 1945 Art Deco
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
1919 designing for René Boivin. Her 1933 partnership with Bernard Herz (and later his son Jean) allowed
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

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Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Suzanne Belperron Pair of Diamond and Gold Clip Brooches Paris C. 1945 Art Deco
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
began her career in 1919 designing for René Boivin. Her 1933 partnership with Bernard Herz (and later
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Rene Boivin Diamond, Sapphire & Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chic and feminine flower brooch created by Rene Boivin. Made of yellow gold and studded with
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French Brooches

Magnificent Certified Rene Boivin Feuille de Platane Diamond Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Certified Rene Boivin Feuille de Platane Diamond Brooch 18 carat yellow gold Feuille
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

René Boivin Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Gold Starfish Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold starfish brooch with sapphire, diamond, emerald and ruby by René Boivin. The
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

René Boivin Diamond Set Knot Design 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1950
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
René Boivin diamond set knot design 18 karat yellow gold brooch circa 1950. A statement diamond
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

René Boivin Double Clip Diamond and Gold Bangle, 1940s
By René Boivin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very versatile double clip diamond and yellow gold bangle by René Boivin, ca. 1940s. It is in 18k
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

René Boivin Double Clip Diamond and Gold Bangle, 1940s
René Boivin Double Clip Diamond and Gold Bangle, 1940s
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René Boivin Art Deco Two-Tone Gold Clip W/Certificate
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Art Deco clip brooch by René Boivin, circa 1940s. Made of 18k yellow and white gold. Comes
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rene Boivin Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Retro Jabot Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Retro Jabot Pin This jabot pin is retro design circa
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Book of Rene Boivin Jeweller
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the incredibly scarce English translation of the already rare monograph on Rene Boivin. The
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20th Century Brooches

René Boivin Paris 1950s Emerald Amethyst and Gold Bracelet
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
was designed as a brooch in 1939. Boivin jewelery discussed in Rene Boivin Jeweller, by Francoise
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Vintage 1950s French Beaded Bracelets

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Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold

René Boivin "Les Irradiantes", Gold and Black Mirrored Mosaic Brooch, circa 1930
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping still available during Lockdown René Boivin Mirrored Mosaic Brooch from "Les
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Gilt Metal

René Boivin, "Les Irradiantes", Gilt and Blue Mirrored Mosaic Brooch, circa 1935
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping still available during Lockdown René Boivin Mirrored Mosaic Brooch from "Les
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Gilt Metal

1930's Boivin Old Mine Diamond Tulip Brooches
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
approximately 7.65 carats of old mine diamonds in platinum mountings bearing makers marks for Rene Boivin. The
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Boivin brooch Yellow Gold and Platinum Square Diamonds and Sapphires
By René Boivin
Located in Ebene, MU
A Yellow gold and Platinum René Boivin brooch set with 38 old square cut diamonds and 15 calibré
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

René Boivin Dog Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold, René Boivin dog brooch set with 2 ruby eyes and enameled paws and nose.
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

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Ruby, 18k Gold

RENE BOIVIN Crab Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
A blackened silver and gold crab pin with an opening shell by Rene Boivin
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French Brooches

Rene Boivin Double Heart Gold Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold Mogul inspired brooch by Rene Boivin with pearls and cabochon rubies. The double
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

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Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

René Boivin 18kt Gold Lion Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
, maker's mark for Boivin, French assay marks for 18kt gold, illustrated in the Boivin book (see page 339
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

RENE BOIVIN Gem-Set Yellow Gold Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Designed as a curving leaf, embellished with curling tendrils, accented with circular-cut gem stones, Circa 1938, French assay marks for 18ct gold, French maker's mark for the atelie...
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

René Boivin, Bouquet de Violettes Brooch, Multi-Gems
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/000 yellow gold René Boivin "Bouquet de Violettes" brooch. The bouquet is composed with
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

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Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

RENE BOIVIN. A Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
From the Symbolic & Chase Collection of Rare Authenticated Rene Boivin Jewels
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French Brooches

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Diamond

RENE BOIVIN. An Emerald and Diamond Clip Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
From the Symbolic & Chase Collection of Rare Authenticated Rene Boivin Jewels The
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French Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald

Rene Boivin "Bouquet de Violettes" Amethyst Ruby Tsavorite Gold Spray Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
AN EXCEPTIONAL, AMETHYST, RUBY, TSAVORITE AND GOLD SPRAY BROOCH BY RENE BOIVIN, CIRCA 1989. See
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

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Amethyst, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

RENE BOIVIN. A Yellow Gold and Ruby Clip
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Of arched design, set sporadically with cabochon rubies, French assay marks for 18ct gold, circa 1940 accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Francoise Cailles
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Amethyst and Ruby Starfish pin by Rene Boivin Paris.
By René Boivin
Located in New York , NY
by Rene Boivin Paris. The client had seen an illustration of the original Boivin jewel made for
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French Brooches

RENE BOIVIN Rare ‘Feuilles de Lilas’ Multi Gem Gold Spray Pin
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
A ‘Feuilles de Lilas’ gold brooch set with citrines, amethysts, peridots and sapphires, signed René
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

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Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Boivin Emerald and Diamond "Peacock" Dress Clips
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
mark for Boivin, and French assay marks for 18kt gold, circa 1935. Accompanied by original
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20th Century French Brooches

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Emerald, Diamond, White Gold

Art Moderne Citrine Brooch by Suzanne Belperron for René Boivin, Paris, 1933
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
Art Moderne Citrine Brooch by Suzanne Belperron for René Boivin, Paris, 1933 A brooch composed of
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

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Citrine, 18k Gold

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Rene Boivin Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rene boivin brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k gold, gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 20 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect rene boivin brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing rene boivin brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but René Boivin and Rene Bovin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a rene boivin brooch featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a rene boivin brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Rene Boivin Brooch?

On average, a rene boivin brooch at 1stDibs sells for $42,000, while they’re typically $5,950 on the low end and $100,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.