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Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
18K yellow gold brooch forming a safety pin with three cultured pearls. Length: 4.20 centimeters
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Pearl Gold Brooch
Pearl Gold Brooch
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Bulgari Gold Brooch Pin
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold brooch signed Bulgari. Dimensions approximately 48mm x 48mm, made in Italy.
Category

1980s Italian Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Pomodoro Abstract Gold Brooch
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in New York, NY
An abstract 18kt yellow gold brooch by artist Pomodoro, a iconic example of artistic jewelry
Category

1970s Italian Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Verdura Ray Gold Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Verdura "Ray" gold brooch 18 karat yellow gold; marked Verdura, 750, Made in Italy Size: width
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Verdura Ray Gold Brooch
Verdura Ray Gold Brooch
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W 2.38 in L 2.38 in
Vintage Ballerina Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage ballerina gold brooch Round-cut diamonds, dancing ballerina motif, 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Ballerina Gold Brooch
Vintage Ballerina Gold Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 1.75 in
Hermes Yellow Gold Brooch
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Brooch by Hermes. Details: Measurements: 40mm x 35mm Weight: 18 grams
Category

1960s Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

French Owl Agate Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French owl agate gold brooch Agate eyes, 18 karat yellow gold Size: width 1.63 inches, length
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro French Owl Agate Gold Brooch
French Owl Agate Gold Brooch
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W 1.63 in L 1.63 in
Mauboussin Arlequin Enamel and Gold Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Mauboussin Arlequin Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch. Made in France, circa 1960.
Category

1960s Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Seahorse Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Seahorse peridot diamond gold brooch; marked 750, 18K Round-cut diamonds of approximately 1.95
Category

1980s Contemporary Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Seahorse Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch
Seahorse Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch
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W 1.13 in L 2.5 in
Cheetah Black Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cheetah black enamel gold brooch Cheetah motif with black enamel spots, eyes are made out of small
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cheetah Black Enamel Gold Brooch
Cheetah Black Enamel Gold Brooch
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W 2.25 in L 1.5 in
Gold Brooch, Pineapple, France, 1960
Located in Heerlen, NL
18K. yellow gold brooch in the shape of a pineapple, provided with French hallmarks from around
Category

1960s French Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

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

Gold Brooch, Pineapple, France, 1960
Gold Brooch, Pineapple, France, 1960
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W 1.11 in D 0.6 in L 2.76 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold brooch with a human motif, carrying a basket filled with
Category

1980s Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Brooch
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W 1.42 in L 1.74 in
Tiffany & Co Retro Aquamarine Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co, with 8.2 x 6mm aquamarine. Brooch is 51mm x 35mm. Marked
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

Kieselstein Cord Seahorse Gold Brooch Pin
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1984, 18k gold brooch by Barry Kieselstein-Cord, depicting three seahorses. Brooch measures
Category

1980s American Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Gold

Jean Vendome Amethyst Gold Brooch 1970S
By Jean Vendome
Located in Geneva, CH
Jean Vendome design is inimitable. Important Amethyst oval on a yellow gold Brooch. French mark
Category

1970s French Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pink Pansy Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold brooch with a pink pansy design. Circa 1950s. Marked: Tiffany
Category

1950s Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pink Pansy Gold Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Pink Pansy Gold Brooch
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W 1.19 in L 1.26 in
Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. ruby gold brooch Cabochon rubies, 18 karat yellow gold, very well-made with
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Gold Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Gold Brooch
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W 1.88 in D 0.63 in L 1.75 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Brooch And Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Feasterville, PA
A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels gold brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold, may be worn as a necklace
Category

1980s Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Brooch Turku, Finland, 1968
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Brooch Turku, Finland, 1968 Finnish vintage brooch 14K gold, from 1968 . Size 38 x
Category

1960s Finnish Modernist Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Gold Brooch Turku, Finland, 1968
14 Karat Gold Brooch Turku, Finland, 1968
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W 1.5 in L 1.58 in
Amethyst & Jade 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst & Jade 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Bouquet of flower motif, featuring carved amethyst, small
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst & Jade 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Amethyst & Jade 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 2.38 in L 4.25 in
Buccellati Three Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 18 karat gold brooch that consists of three cultured pearls each measuring approximately
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1970s European Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Three Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Buccellati Three Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 3 in
Walrus 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Walrus 14 karat yellow gold brooch. Handmade by artisans made in coral
Category

1980s Italian Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond and Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French 1950's 18 karat gold brooch with diamonds by Cartier. The highly stylized brooch appears
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1950s French Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Diamond and Gold Brooch
Cartier Diamond and Gold Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2 in
Tiffany & Co Retro Iconic Gold Brooch Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Iconic Retro 14k gold brooches , crafted by Tiffany & Co. Each brooch measures 1.25" x 1
Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Diamond and Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Mid-Century diamond and 18K yellow gold brooch and accessory piece of European origin. It
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Diamond and Gold Brooch
Mid-Century Diamond and Gold Brooch
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W 2 in D 0.38 in L 2.75 in
Sputnik Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sputnik diamond ruby yellow gold brooch This brooch's design was inspired by Sputnik, the very
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sputnik Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch
Sputnik Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 1.88 in L 1.88 in
Vintage 5 Carat Diamond Samurai Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage lare unuswal 18k gold brooch in samurai figure with estimate brilliant cut diamonds weight
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Gold Brooch

Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch, French Two birds on a branch, round-cut emerald and
Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 1.38 in L 1.38 in
French Mid Century Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
French made, Midcentury 18k gold brooch, with approx. 0.50ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 50mm x
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat yellow gold brooch depicting a bird. Beautiful chiseled decorations all over the body
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

18k Gold Brooch Rickshaw Design with 4 Rubies
Located in Montreal, QC
18k yellow gold brooch Rickshaw design with four rubies. Stamped on the back 750 and maker 39AL
Category

1960s Unknown Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Gold Brooch Rickshaw Design with 4 Rubies
18k Gold Brooch Rickshaw Design with 4 Rubies
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W 1.23 in L 1.66 in
14 Karat Gold Brooch by Salovaara Turku Finland 1960
Located in Orimattila, FI
14Karat Gold Brooch by Salovaara Turku Finland Smoky quartz Fine and Rare Finland Jewelry 585 Gold
Category

1960s Finnish Modern Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Gold Brooch Auran Kultaseppä Turku, Finland, 1969
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Gold Brooch Auran Kultaseppä Turku, Finland, 1969 Rare Finland big brooch. Modern year
Category

1960s Finnish Modernist Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Bow Spray White Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k white gold brooch with 5.57 carats of H-I color diamonds Vs- SI2 clarity. On a 14k white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Bow Spray White Gold Brooch Pendant
Mid-Century Diamond Bow Spray White Gold Brooch Pendant
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H 2.25 in W 1.4 in L 18 in
Leopard Diamond Emerald White & Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Leopard Diamond Emerald White & Yellow Gold Brooch Two hundred twenty-six round brilliant-cut
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Coral Diamond Sunflower Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's natural coral and diamond 18k yellow gold brooch. Untreated orange red Coral with a full cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

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

Collectible Vintage Bulgari Diamond and Gold Brooch, circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A unique and collectible Bulgari Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch of foliate design, set with
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1970s Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage 2.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.15 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our
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1960s Unknown Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Vintage 2.15 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.25 in W 1.5 in L 1.54 in
Contemporary Tiffany & Co. Spray 14ct Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dubai, DU
This spectacular gold brooch is designed to turn heads and distract eyes during conversations. The
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Late 20th Century American Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

14k Gold

Castellani Amethyst Cameo Pearl Oval 18k Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Castellani Amethyst Cameo Pearl Oval 18k Gold Brooch One carved amethyst cameo (14.5 x 18 mm) set
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein Cord 23ct Kunzite Diamond Pearl Gold Brooch
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold brooch by Kieselstein Cord, with center approx. 23ct kunzite (stone measures 20.2 x
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1990s American Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, Pearl, Gold

1950s Mikimoto Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1950. SPECIFICATIONS: PEARLS: Cultured
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1950s Modern Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 'Chick', London, 1970
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, with safty lock. Model: "CHICK". Set with two (2) cabuchon cut
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1970s British Modern Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 'Chick', London, 1970
18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 'Chick', London, 1970
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W 0.83 in D 0.36 in L 1.3 in
H. Stern Sapphire Diamond White Gold Brooch
By H. Stern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
H.Stern Sapphire and Diamond white gold brooch, circa 1960s. The 1960s were a time of great change
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1960s Brazilian Modern Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

H. Stern Sapphire Diamond White Gold Brooch
H. Stern Sapphire Diamond White Gold Brooch
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W 2 in L 1.88 in
Nature's Elegance 18K Yellow Gold Brooch with emeralds and diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Nature's Elegance 18K Yellow Gold Brooch with emeralds and diamonds Embrace the beauty of the
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1990s Art Deco Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Sapphire 18 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The diamonds total approx 60pts. The sapphire measures 35pts. Modelled in 18carat gold. Brooch
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1960s British Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Turquoise Maltese Cross Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning brooch in the shape of an abstract Maltese cross. this Italian 18k yellow gold brooch
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1970s Italian Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Turquoise Maltese Cross Yellow Gold Brooch
Amethyst and Turquoise Maltese Cross Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 2.15 in D 0.36 in L 2.2 in
Vintage Rough Amethyst 18 Carats Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
A large vintage yellow gold brooch set with a rough amethyst (traces of glue under the stone
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1970s French Retro Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rough Amethyst 18 Carats Yellow Gold Brooch
Vintage Rough Amethyst 18 Carats Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 3.06 in D 0.67 in L 1.19 in
Kieselstein Cord Citrine Pearl Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch Pin
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1991, Kieselstein Cord 18k gold brooch, set with center 21mm citrine, surrounded with 8-8.5mm
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1990s American Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Boucheron Paris Retro Invisible Set Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Retro classic 18k gold brooch by Boucheron Paris, set with invisible set sapphires and approx
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1950s French Retro Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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 Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luise Classical 18 kt Gold Brooch with Rubies
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Classical 18 kt gold brooch with rubies, representing
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Luise Classical 18 kt Gold Brooch with Rubies
Luise Classical 18 kt Gold Brooch with Rubies
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H 0.95 in W 1.54 in
Vintage Opal Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage opal and yellow gold brooch pendant circa 1950. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P5004. Scroll down
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1950s Modern Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany pearl and diamond yellow gold brooch, circa 1970s. ABOUT THIS ITEM: P-CDJ1012. Scroll
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1970s French Modern Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Tiffany Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.63 in
Tourmaline and Diamond 18K White Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One green tourmaline and diamond 18K white gold brooch / pendant featuring an abstract design
Category

1970s Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch - Adolphe Chretien, France
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat gold brooch depicting a bird perched on a branch. Two faceted red rubies as eyes. High
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Kieselstein Cord Pink Green Tourmaline Diamond Pearl Gold Brooch Pin
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1991, 18k gold brooch by Kieselstein Cord, set with 8 - 8.5mm pearls, with 1 diamond in the
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1990s American Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold

Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
The white gold brooch is beautifully decorated with diamonds, the amount in carat is over 1.40
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Oxblood Coral Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Oxblood Coral Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch. Featuring three oval cabochon
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1970s Unknown Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

House of Igor Carl Faberge for Franklin Mint 14k Gold Brooch
By Franklin MInt
Located in Montreal, QC
House of Igor Carl Faberge for Franklin Mint 14k yellow gold, brooch diamonds, emeralds and
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1990s Swiss Retro Gold Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

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Retro Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate retro gold brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3412 vintage or 33 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a retro gold brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 carat and 1 carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a retro gold brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. While most can agree that any retro gold brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 1233 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our retro gold brooch for sale are for women, but there are 1096 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Retro Gold Brooch?

Prices for a retro gold brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $485,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,023.

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.