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Vintage black tone rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage black tone rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage black tone rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • black tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VINT...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Silvery Metal Vintage Rhinestone Flower Brooch
Silvery Metal Vintage Rhinestone Flower Brooch

Silvery Metal Vintage Rhinestone Flower Brooch

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Silvery metal vintage brooch with rhinestones representing a flower. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 6 cm x 5 cm Seller Reference: BR137

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Vintage Art Deco Rhinestone Flapper Brooch
Vintage Art Deco Rhinestone Flapper Brooch

Vintage Art Deco Rhinestone Flapper Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Art Deco Rhinestone Flapper Brooch typically features a flapper girl motif, which evokes the carefree, fashionable, and bold spirit of the 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Chanel CC Rhinestone-Embellished Bow Brooch
Chanel CC Rhinestone-Embellished Bow Brooch

Chanel CC Rhinestone-Embellished Bow Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel 2000s CC rhinestone-embellished bow brooch featuring bow motif, signature interlocking CC logo to the front, a bar-pin fastening and a back plaque.

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Early 2000s French Brooches

Christian Dior Golden Brooch with Rhinestones
Christian Dior Golden Brooch with Rhinestones

Christian Dior Golden Brooch with Rhinestones

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - Golden metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones. Very good general condition but to be mentioned, some rhinestones were changed.

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone watermelon brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone watermelon brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone watermelon brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone small brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone small brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone small brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Brooch in Silver Plate and Rhinestones
Brooch in Silver Plate and Rhinestones

Brooch in Silver Plate and Rhinestones

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Brooch representing a branch in silver plate set with rhinestones.

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold

Rhinestone Articulated Silvery Metal Brooch, 1930s
Rhinestone Articulated Silvery Metal Brooch, 1930s

Rhinestone Articulated Silvery Metal Brooch, 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Articulated silvery metal brooch with rhinestones. Not signed jewellery from the 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Vintage silver rhinestone massive designer brooch
Vintage silver rhinestone massive designer brooch

Vintage silver rhinestone massive designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage silver green rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage silver green rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage silver green rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Swarovski Silvery Metal Brooch with Rhinestones
Swarovski Silvery Metal Brooch with Rhinestones

Swarovski Silvery Metal Brooch with Rhinestones

By Swarovski

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Swarovski - Silvery metal brooch with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 9 cm Seller Reference: BR54

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Early 2000s Brooches

Vintage ballerina silver rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage ballerina silver rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage ballerina silver rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 3...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Vintage ballerina gold rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage ballerina gold rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage ballerina gold rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Vintage silver smokey rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage silver smokey rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage silver smokey rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 3...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage silver amethyst rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage silver amethyst rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage silver amethyst rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 3...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestones flowers designer brooch
Vintage gold rhinestones flowers designer brooch

Vintage gold rhinestones flowers designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestones designer runway brooch
Vintage gold rhinestones designer runway brooch

Vintage gold rhinestones designer runway brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel rhinestones small brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestones small brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestones small brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 43...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 40 ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestone designer runway brooch
Vintage gold rhinestone designer runway brooch

Vintage gold rhinestone designer runway brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTA...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold pearl rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage gold pearl rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage gold pearl rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with white faux pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ V...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestone designer runway brooch
Vintage gold rhinestone designer runway brooch

Vintage gold rhinestone designer runway brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of w...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage silver tone rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage silver tone rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage silver tone rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear SKU 34 ❤️❤️ V...

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Large Multi-Rhinestones with Pearls Brooch
Large Multi-Rhinestones with Pearls Brooch

Large Multi-Rhinestones with Pearls Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Pearls and rhinestones are set in polish silver hardware for this elegant brooch.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Vintage silver tone rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage silver tone rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage silver tone rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ V...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DE...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage cameo rose rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage cameo rose rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage cameo rose rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ❤️❤️ ❤️❤️ ALEXAND...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestone bow brooch designer runway
Vintage gold rhinestone bow brooch designer runway

Vintage gold rhinestone bow brooch designer runway

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2.75" by 1.25" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of we...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Vintage silver tone rhinestones key designer brooch
Vintage silver tone rhinestones key designer brooch

Vintage silver tone rhinestones key designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 2 1/8" by 1" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...

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20th Century Brooches

1980s CHANEL Gold Toned Rhinestone CC Brooch
1980s CHANEL Gold Toned Rhinestone CC Brooch

1980s CHANEL Gold Toned Rhinestone CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage CHANEL CC brooch is crafted of gold toned metal encrusted with dazzling white rhinestones.

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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ❤️❤️ ...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone heart designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone heart designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone heart designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ❤️❤...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer flower brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer flower brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer flower brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage black metal navette rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage black metal navette rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage black metal navette rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • black metal with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 55 ❤️❤...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone flower rhinestones designer brooch
Vintage gold tone flower rhinestones designer brooch

Vintage gold tone flower rhinestones designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 54 ❤️❤...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestone frog designer runway brooch
Vintage gold rhinestone frog designer runway brooch

Vintage gold rhinestone frog designer runway brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway clip on earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of ...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Vintage gold tone rhinestones abstract designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestones abstract designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestones abstract designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 33 ❤️...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VIN...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone cat figural brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone cat figural brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone cat figural brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINT...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestones lady pin brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestones lady pin brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestones lady pin brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51 ❤️❤️ VINT...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone flower brooch
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone flower brooch

Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestone flower brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Trifari 1966 Vintage Rhinestone Starflight Collection Brooch
Trifari 1966 Vintage Rhinestone Starflight Collection Brooch

Trifari 1966 Vintage Rhinestone Starflight Collection Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

It is set with round, colourless rhinestones. The brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch and the fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge.

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

BOTTICELLI signed silver tone rhinestone designer brooch
BOTTICELLI signed silver tone rhinestone designer brooch

BOTTICELLI signed silver tone rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed BOTTICELLI • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 51...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage Rhinestone Dangle Sterling Silver Plated Brooch
Vintage Rhinestone Dangle Sterling Silver Plated Brooch

Vintage Rhinestone Dangle Sterling Silver Plated Brooch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This exquisite Vintage Rhinestone Dangle Sterling Silver Plated Brooch is a stunning accessory that captures the elegance of bygone eras.

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone jewel rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage gold tone jewel rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage gold tone jewel rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestones dangle designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestones dangle designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestones dangle designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch with Rhinestones
Vintage Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch with Rhinestones

Vintage Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch with Rhinestones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your ensemble with this Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch, featuring delicate pearls and sparkling rhinestones.

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestones heart designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestones heart designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestones heart designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone bamboo designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone bamboo designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone bamboo designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel giraffe brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel giraffe brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel giraffe brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone enamel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Dior Butterfly Brooch with Pink Rhinestones, 1990s
Dior Butterfly Brooch with Pink Rhinestones, 1990s

Dior Butterfly Brooch with Pink Rhinestones, 1990s

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with pink rhinestones representing a butterfly.

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1990s French Brooches

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Rhinestone Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary rhinestone brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect rhinestone brooch among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Christian Lacroix and Trifari are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rhinestone Brooch?

On average, a rhinestone brooch on 1stDibs sells for $395, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $2,600 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.