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Roger Jean Pierre Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Pearl Pendant Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre Pearl Pendant Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Pearl Pendant Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Large Roger Jean Pierre articulated Pendant brooch of antique silver plate, cabocheon faceted

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Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Roger Jean Pierre Topaz Fringed Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre Topaz Fringed Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Topaz Fringed Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Roger Jean Pierre topaz fringed brooch. Composed of rare chevron cut topaz crystal ombre focal

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Vintage 1950s French Anglo-Indian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Roger Jean -Pierre Massive Depose Clip Brooch
Roger Jean -Pierre Massive Depose Clip Brooch

Roger Jean -Pierre Massive Depose Clip Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Roger Jean -Pierre massive, dimensional clip brooch of trefoil design set with faceted jet

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Silver Plate

Roger Jean-Pierre Paris Depose Brooch Fur Clip
Roger Jean-Pierre Paris Depose Brooch Fur Clip

Roger Jean-Pierre Paris Depose Brooch Fur Clip

$1,780

H 2.63 in W 1.88 in D 0.63 in L 2.63 in

Roger Jean-Pierre Paris Depose Brooch Fur Clip

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Roger Jean-Pierre Paris Depose Vintage Brooch Fur Clip Brilliant Head Light AB Rhinestone with

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Brooches

Roger Jean Pierre  Large Scale Depose Bouquet Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre  Large Scale Depose Bouquet Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Large Scale Depose Bouquet Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Roger Jean Pierre large scale Depose bouquet brooch from the 1950's. The three dimensional silver

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Vintage 1950s French Romantic Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze

Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle  Depose Clip  Brooches
Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle  Depose Clip  Brooches

Roger Jean-Pierre Couture Turtle Depose Clip Brooches

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Roger Jean-Pierre couture Turtle clip brooches of emerald, topaz and crystal pastes. Gilt

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Roger Jean Pierre Abstract French Crystal and Pearl Rose Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre Abstract French Crystal and Pearl Rose Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Abstract French Crystal and Pearl Rose Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Massive,Roger Jean Pierre dimensional French abstract rose brooch of silver gilt metal, hand set

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Roger Jean Pierre Massive French Topaz Gilt and Pearl Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre Massive French Topaz Gilt and Pearl Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Massive French Topaz Gilt and Pearl Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Roger Jean - Pierre Massive badge inspired articulated brooch of large elongated ovals, faux

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Roger Jean-Pierre Long French Aurora and Crystal  Depose Brooch
Roger Jean-Pierre Long French Aurora and Crystal  Depose Brooch

Roger Jean-Pierre Long French Aurora and Crystal Depose Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous Roger Jean Pierre French brooch clip from the 1950's with aurora and clear crystal paste

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Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Silver Plate

Roger Jean- Pierre for Balenciaga Tremblant Tassel  Depose Clip Brooch
Roger Jean- Pierre for Balenciaga Tremblant Tassel  Depose Clip Brooch

Roger Jean- Pierre for Balenciaga Tremblant Tassel Depose Clip Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Balenciaga tremblant Tassel Clip brooch of prong set fringed gray crystal pastes with a large faux

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Silver Plate

Roger Jean-Pierre  Depose Jeweled Cluster  Depose Clip
Roger Jean-Pierre  Depose Jeweled Cluster  Depose Clip

Roger Jean-Pierre Depose Jeweled Cluster Depose Clip

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Roger Jean- Pierre cjewled depose cluster clip brooch of faux pearls with smoke and pink crystal

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch
Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch

Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Rare early 1950s Vintage French rhinestones brooch by Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris. A very elegant

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Roger Jean Pierre for Christian Dior Crest Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre for Christian Dior Crest Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre for Christian Dior Crest Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

metal work is consistent with that of other brooches by Roger Jean Pierre. The large oval lemon quartz

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Roger Jean Pierre French Fur Pin 1950s
Roger Jean Pierre French Fur Pin 1950s

Roger Jean Pierre French Fur Pin 1950s

Located in Warminster, GB

A little beauty of a Fur Pin by Roger Jean Pierre for the 1950’s The quatrefoil frame of silvered

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Roger Jean Pierre Aquamarine Cascade Clip, Jacques Griffe, 1955
Roger Jean Pierre Aquamarine Cascade Clip, Jacques Griffe, 1955

Roger Jean Pierre Aquamarine Cascade Clip, Jacques Griffe, 1955

By Jacques Griffe

Located in New York, NY

A Roger Jean Pierre double cascade of emerald cut faux aquamarines in an unusual configuration by

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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ROGER Jean Pierre, Antique, Vintage SET: Brooch and Clip-on Earrings
ROGER Jean Pierre, Antique, Vintage SET: Brooch and Clip-on Earrings

ROGER Jean Pierre, Antique, Vintage SET: Brooch and Clip-on Earrings

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

colored rhinestones in glass, by French Haute Couture designer ROGER JEAN PIERRE, BROOCH dimensions: 5 x

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Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

ROGER Jean Pierre, Brooch dimensions 6.5 x 4 cm, weight 15 g, good condition. The French jeweler and

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

ROGER Jean Pierre, Brooch dimensions 6.8 x 3.8 cm, good condition. The French jeweler and designer

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, old SET: Brooch, Earrings, Fur Brooch, vintage 50s
ROGER Jean Pierre, old SET: Brooch, Earrings, Fur Brooch, vintage 50s

ROGER Jean Pierre, old SET: Brooch, Earrings, Fur Brooch, vintage 50s

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

rhinestones, by Haute Couture designer ROGER Jean Pierre, dimensions Earrings 3 x 2.5 cm, Brooch dimensions

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Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

1950'S Roger Jean Pierre French Massive Brooch/Clip
1950'S Roger Jean Pierre French Massive Brooch/Clip

1950'S Roger Jean Pierre French Massive Brooch/Clip

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This wonderful FRENCH brooch, marked DEPOSE is widely attributed to acclaimed French designer Roger

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

Couture designer ROGER Jean Pierre, dimensions 5.5 x 5.5 cm, weight 24 g, good condition. The jeweler and

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Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Roger Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, large old BROOCH
Roger Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, large old BROOCH

Roger Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, large old BROOCH

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

designer ROGER Jean Pierre, probably for Elsa SCHIAPARELLI, dimensions 9 x 4 cm, weight 24 g, inscription

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Vintage 1940s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s
ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

ROGER Jean Pierre, dimensions 5 x 5 cm, weight 22 g, good condition. The jeweler and designer, famous

Category

Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High fashion
ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High fashion

ROGER Jean Pierre, Magnificent old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High fashion

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR

ROGER Jean Pierre, dimensions 9 x 6 cm, weight 29 g, good condition. The jeweler and designer, famous

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Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Roger Jean Pierre 1950s Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set
Roger Jean Pierre 1950s Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set

Roger Jean Pierre 1950s Vintage Brooch and Earrings Set

Located in Wigan, GB

Roger Jean Pierre in the 1950s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This marvellous parure

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Very large clear and grey paste 'spray' brooch, Roger Jean-Pierre, France, 1960s
Very large clear and grey paste 'spray' brooch, Roger Jean-Pierre, France, 1960s

Very large clear and grey paste 'spray' brooch, Roger Jean-Pierre, France, 1960s

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An outstanding and very rare, extremely large brooch by Roger Jean-Pierre. The subtle combination

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Stylised jewelled 'pineapple' brooch, Roger Jean Pierre, France, 1960s
Stylised jewelled 'pineapple' brooch, Roger Jean Pierre, France, 1960s

Stylised jewelled 'pineapple' brooch, Roger Jean Pierre, France, 1960s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Unusual and imaginative, designed by Roger Jean Pierre, this stylised brooch in the form of a

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Roger Jean-Pierre Elephant Pagoda Brooch
Roger Jean-Pierre Elephant Pagoda Brooch

Roger Jean-Pierre Elephant Pagoda Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Highly collectible and scarce Roger Jean-Pierre Deposé Elephant Pagoda Brooch circa 1950's - the

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Vintage 1950s French Artisan Brooches

Very large clear paste and pearl 'bow' brooch, Roger Jean-Pierre, France, 1960s
Very large clear paste and pearl 'bow' brooch, Roger Jean-Pierre, France, 1960s

Very large clear paste and pearl 'bow' brooch, Roger Jean-Pierre, France, 1960s

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A rare and large 'bow' brooch by Roger Jean-Pierre, with the stones set, and the familiar structure

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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Balenciaga brooch made by Roger Jean Pierre.
Balenciaga brooch made by Roger Jean Pierre.

Balenciaga brooch made by Roger Jean Pierre.

Located in Milano, IT

Tridimensional brooch made by Roger Jean Pierre for Balenciaga. Two similar models are published in

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French Brooches

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1959 Christian Dior Faux Pearl Green Crystal Costume Brooch

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By Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a stunning faux crystal and pearl Christian Dior brooch. From 1959, this large and wealthy brooch features a diamond shape with faux pearls and green, clear, and black cry...

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Vintage 1950s European Brooches

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Couture ElsaSchiaparelli FranceDepose FeatherCrystalGold Pagan BirdBrooch, 1938

Couture ElsaSchiaparelli FranceDepose FeatherCrystalGold Pagan BirdBrooch, 1938

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Chicago, IL

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Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches

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Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Couture ChanelVerdura Byzantine GoldCircleRope Gems PurpleHeartMedallion, c1932
Couture ChanelVerdura Byzantine GoldCircleRope Gems PurpleHeartMedallion, c1932

Couture ChanelVerdura Byzantine GoldCircleRope Gems PurpleHeartMedallion, c1932

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

When Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was at her peak during the Art-Deco period as a Parisian couture-fashion designer in the early 1930s and working closely with her favorite jewelry paruri...

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Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Louis Rousselet  Gripoix Glass Bib Necklace, France 1950s
Louis Rousselet  Gripoix Glass Bib Necklace, France 1950s

Louis Rousselet Gripoix Glass Bib Necklace, France 1950s

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Louis Rousselet draped bib necklace of faceted fuschia crystal beads, mixed with handmade Gripoix glass mottled rose quartz pate de verre beads. Made in France. France 1950's...

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Vintage 1950s French Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Philippe Ferrandis limited Série Brooch
Philippe Ferrandis limited Série Brooch

Philippe Ferrandis limited Série Brooch

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Candy colors Swarovski Crystal brooch. 1 of 2 especially for isabelle K Jewelry made in Philippe Ferrandis atelier in Paris. Philippe Ferrandis has been a parurier in Paris since 198...

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Important Chanel Anglo Indian Bib, Maison Gripoix
Important Chanel Anglo Indian Bib, Maison Gripoix

Important Chanel Anglo Indian Bib, Maison Gripoix

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Important Chanel Anglo Indian Bib by Maison Gripoix, Paris. Massive scale based on antique Indian Moghul styles, completely hand made with poured glass, faux pearls on a gilt bronze ...

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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Drop Necklaces

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By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Chicago, IL

Between the first ad-campaign that legendary fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli (1890-1973) commissioned from internationally-admired Paris-based Hungarian-born multimedia artist Mar...

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Roger Jean Pierre Molded Pate de Verre Earring
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By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Amazing French Roger Jean Pierre Molded Pate de Verre Earring with smoke and pink navette and round crystals. Molded pate de verre centers in mottled pink florals. 1.2" x .5". 1950's...

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Vintage 1950s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

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Rhodium

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Amythest Crystal and Pearl Brooch, Schreiner

Amythest Crystal and Pearl Brooch, Schreiner

By Schreiner Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s
Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s

Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

A rare Countess Cis figural brooch in the form of a large angel fish handset with a myriad of colored stones and pearls. 1950's France. Handmade and large scale. 4.75" x 4" Excelle...

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Gilt Metal

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By Max Müller Kaufbeuren

Located in Chicago, IL

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By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

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Balenciaga Haute Couture Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
Balenciaga Haute Couture Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon

Balenciaga Haute Couture Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon

By Balenciaga

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage Austrian Fischland Schmuck Statement Crystal Brooch 1950s

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Located in Wilmslow, GB

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Rare Signed Countess Cis Sunburst Clip Brooch

Rare Signed Countess Cis Sunburst Clip Brooch

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Roger Jean Pierre Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact roger jean pierre brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gilt metal, silver plate and silver — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a roger jean pierre brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing roger jean pierre brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roger Jean-Pierre, Christian Dior and Jean Clement each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A roger jean pierre brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for a roger jean pierre brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Roger Jean Pierre Brooch?

On average, a roger jean pierre brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,873, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $3,544 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.