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Paisley Brooch

Marilyn Cooperman Pearl Moonstone Diamond Paisley Brooch
Marilyn Cooperman Pearl Moonstone Diamond Paisley Brooch

Marilyn Cooperman Pearl Moonstone Diamond Paisley Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Amongst Marilyn Cooperman's iconic designs, the paisley brooch is a great one. Versions were done

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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

VIctorian Pair of Ruby and Pearl Paisley Brooches
VIctorian Pair of Ruby and Pearl Paisley Brooches

VIctorian Pair of Ruby and Pearl Paisley Brooches

Located in New York, NY

VIctorian Pair of Ruby and Pearl Paisley Brooches Made circa 1900 Measurements: .75" long Gram

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gigantic Jewelled Paisley Brooch 1970s
Vintage Gigantic Jewelled Paisley Brooch 1970s

Vintage Gigantic Jewelled Paisley Brooch 1970s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A gigantic jewelled Vintage Statement Paisley Brooch. Featuring a staggering array of cabochon and

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Marcel Boucher Paisley Suite
Marcel Boucher Paisley Suite

Marcel Boucher Paisley Suite

$1,895

H 2.5 in W 1.5 in

Marcel Boucher Paisley Suite

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Attractive moghul style "Paisley" brooches by Marcel Boucher with cabochon pear shaped stones in

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Vintage 1960s American More Jewelry

Ambrosi 18K Gold Diamond Tourmaline Abstract Brooch, Italy 2018
Ambrosi 18K Gold Diamond Tourmaline Abstract Brooch, Italy 2018

Ambrosi 18K Gold Diamond Tourmaline Abstract Brooch, Italy 2018

By Ambrosi

Located in New York, NY

way. This unusual double pinstem Signed Ambrosi Diamond Tourmaline Paisley Brooch, made in Italy in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

HenrySchreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch
HenrySchreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch

HenrySchreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch

By Henry Schreiner

Located in Chicago, IL

this multi-color prong-set Bavarian-crystal, stylized-flora spray, gold-gilt brass brooch before he

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Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Capri Golden Paisley Pin Brooch with Clear Pave Crystals, 1960s
Capri Golden Paisley Pin Brooch with Clear Pave Crystals, 1960s

Capri Golden Paisley Pin Brooch with Clear Pave Crystals, 1960s

By Capri

Located in Milford, DE

An elegant pin from mid-1900s costume jewelry designer Capri, featuring a gold-tone paisley motif

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Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

European Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Turquoise & Diamond Paisley Style Pin Brooch
European Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Turquoise & Diamond Paisley Style Pin Brooch

European Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Turquoise & Diamond Paisley Style Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stones:-- (48) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 4.25ctw (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Pro...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL CZ Embellished Pave Crystal Paisley Motif Pin Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL CZ Embellished Pave Crystal Paisley Motif Pin Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL CZ Embellished Pave Crystal Paisley Motif Pin Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Sparkling brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane - a pave clear cubic zirconia crystal paisley motif accented

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Zircon

David Webb Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Paisley Pin/Pendant
David Webb Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Paisley Pin/Pendant

David Webb Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Paisley Pin/Pendant

By David Webb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The David Webb diamond paisley pin/pendant dazzles with intricate diamond detailing in a graceful

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Couture Quality Maharaja-Style White Silk Satin Turban w Rhinestone Brooch
Couture Quality Maharaja-Style White Silk Satin Turban w Rhinestone Brooch

Couture Quality Maharaja-Style White Silk Satin Turban w Rhinestone Brooch

By Suzanne Couture Millinery

Located in Gresham, OR

Custom Made White Silk Satin Turban w Incredible Rhinestone Paisley Brooch and White Feathers at

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21st Century and Contemporary American Hats

Emerald Turquoise and Diamond Paisley Pendant and Brooch
Emerald Turquoise and Diamond Paisley Pendant and Brooch

Emerald Turquoise and Diamond Paisley Pendant and Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Paisley Pendant & Brooch Measurements: 2 inches long 18K Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

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YSL Paisley Pin
YSL Paisley Pin

YSL Paisley Pin

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W 3 in

YSL Paisley Pin

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, ON

YSL paisley shaped pin with red poured glass stones.

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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Laura Munder Multi-Color Tourmaline Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch
Laura Munder Multi-Color Tourmaline Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch

Laura Munder Multi-Color Tourmaline Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch

By Laura Munder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18 karat yellow gold paisley-teardrop shaped brooch, multi-color tourmaline stones of various

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Peridot, 18k Gold

1950s Atomic Age Blue Molded Glass on Foiled Copper Demi Parure
1950s Atomic Age Blue Molded Glass on Foiled Copper Demi Parure

1950s Atomic Age Blue Molded Glass on Foiled Copper Demi Parure

Located in Houston, TX

brooch is paisley shaped, and bracelet is composed of eight rectangular book chain segments with a fold

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Copper

Kenneth Jay Lane Paisley Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Paisley Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Paisley Brooch

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W 1.5 in L 2.5 in

Kenneth Jay Lane Paisley Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This is a spectacular find from none other than Kenneth Jay Lane! This paisley Maharani Kenneth Jay

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

De Liguoro Vintage Haute Couture Crystal Paisley Brooch
De Liguoro Vintage Haute Couture Crystal Paisley Brooch

De Liguoro Vintage Haute Couture Crystal Paisley Brooch

By Gianni De Liguoro

Located in Rome, Rome

Rare 1980s Haute Couture Brooch created by Gianni De Liguoro for Rocco Barocco. Paisley design

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Tiffany & Co  Paisley Diamond brooch
Tiffany & Co  Paisley Diamond brooch

Tiffany & Co Paisley Diamond brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co Diamond Brooch Paisley motif. 60 Beautiful fine round diamonds F color VVS Quality

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Paisley Shaped Clips
Tiffany & Co. Paisley Shaped Clips

Tiffany & Co. Paisley Shaped Clips

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H 0.5 in W 0.9 in L 1.55 in

Tiffany & Co. Paisley Shaped Clips

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 18kt Yellow Gold Paisley Shaped Clips with uniform Surface Patterning. Marked on plaque

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau 0.61 Carat Emerald Diamond Paisley Whiplash Stickpin
Art Nouveau 0.61 Carat Emerald Diamond Paisley Whiplash Stickpin

Art Nouveau 0.61 Carat Emerald Diamond Paisley Whiplash Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

matte gold paisley style whiplash with deeply engraved motifs Stamped 14k for 14 karat gold Top

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Brooches
Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Brooches

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

brooch set comprised of two stunning paisley shaped brooches featuring sapphires. These are classic Van

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large "pate de verre" and Pearl Paisley Brooch
Large "pate de verre" and Pearl Paisley Brooch

Large "pate de verre" and Pearl Paisley Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Exquisitely crafted large paisley and pearl brooch/pin. Comprised out of gilt metal "metal dore" in

Category

20th Century French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl

18 Karat Yellow Gold and 24.66 Carat Multicolored Sapphire Paisley Brooch
18 Karat Yellow Gold and 24.66 Carat Multicolored Sapphire Paisley Brooch

18 Karat Yellow Gold and 24.66 Carat Multicolored Sapphire Paisley Brooch

Located in New York, NY

. The paisley shaped brooch is easy to wear on a lapel or dress. The brooch measures 2" x 1 1/8

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Victorian Diamond NO HEAT Sapphire Floral Paisley Brooch Pin GIA
Antique 18K Victorian Diamond NO HEAT Sapphire Floral Paisley Brooch Pin GIA

Antique 18K Victorian Diamond NO HEAT Sapphire Floral Paisley Brooch Pin GIA

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An exquisite example of true antiquity, this original Victorian era brooch has been done in 18K

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Paisley Jellybean Scottish Brooch
Victorian Paisley Jellybean Scottish Brooch

Victorian Paisley Jellybean Scottish Brooch

By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

An antique 15kt gold brooch with scalloped edges that has lush engraving in every nook and cranny

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold

Cartier Paisley Moonstone Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cat Brooch 1.25 Inch Wide
Cartier Paisley Moonstone Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cat Brooch 1.25 Inch Wide

Cartier Paisley Moonstone Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cat Brooch 1.25 Inch Wide

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Introducing the exquisite Cartier Paisley Moonstone Emerald 18k Gold Cat Brooch, a stunning piece

Category

20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany& Co. Sapphire Paisley Brooch
Tiffany& Co. Sapphire Paisley Brooch

Tiffany& Co. Sapphire Paisley Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. The paisley motif here is full of curves - almost vegital in feeling. This brooch was included in the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Multi Gem & Diamond Brooch, Demner
Multi Gem & Diamond Brooch, Demner

Multi Gem & Diamond Brooch, Demner

By Demner

Located in Houston, TX

18k Paisley Brooch set with Multi Semi Precious Gems.and Brown Diamonds set into Paisley motif.

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Austrian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, T...

NICHOLAS VARNEY Gold & Colored Stone Suite

NICHOLAS VARNEY Gold & Colored Stone Suite

By Nicholas Varney

Located in New York, NY

The suite consisting of paisley-shaped earclips, a paisley-shaped brooch, and a domed cocktail ring

Category

American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Peridot

Schreiner Brooch 1960s Green and Blue Paisley
Schreiner Brooch 1960s Green and Blue Paisley

Schreiner Brooch 1960s Green and Blue Paisley

By Schreiner Jewelry

Located in Chicago, IL

This 1960s Schreiner New York paisley brooch is a stunner. It measures 2 3/4" long x 2" wide. It

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

Verdura Lions Paw Diamond & Turquoise  Gold Brooch This authentic Verdura brooch is a signature design featuring a natural Lion’s Paw scallop shell. The shell is decorated with ...

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20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Keshi Pearl and Diamond Day to Night Earrings
Marilyn Cooperman Keshi Pearl and Diamond Day to Night Earrings

Marilyn Cooperman Keshi Pearl and Diamond Day to Night Earrings

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in San Antonio, TX

18k gold and platinum ear pendants by Marilyn Cooperman, consisting of 5.00 carats of diamonds surrounding inlaid Keshi pearls of various sizes. Earring drops detach for day or ni...

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Early 2000s American More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1989 Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Moonstones
ANGELA CUMMINGS 1989 Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Moonstones

ANGELA CUMMINGS 1989 Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Moonstones

By Angela Cummings

Located in Miami, FL

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch
Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch

Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary Marcel Boucher Early Orchid Brooch from the late 1930's. Dimensional and large brooch with amazing design and signature square cut faux ruby stones used primarily by Bo...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co 1977 Elsa Peretti Escorpio Cuff Bracelet In 18Kt Gold And Gemstones
Tiffany & Co 1977 Elsa Peretti Escorpio Cuff Bracelet In 18Kt Gold And Gemstones

Tiffany & Co 1977 Elsa Peretti Escorpio Cuff Bracelet In 18Kt Gold And Gemstones

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3ct Emerald in Forget Me Knot Ring Platinum and 22ct Yellow Gold
3ct Emerald in Forget Me Knot Ring Platinum and 22ct Yellow Gold

3ct Emerald in Forget Me Knot Ring Platinum and 22ct Yellow Gold

Located in Brisbane, AU

*Custom design to order * Our showstopper 3carat Zambian emerald "Forget Me Knot" ring is smothered in diamonds set in a combination of 22ct yellow gold and platinum with D/Fsi gr...

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2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum

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JAR Lavender Jade and Chrysoprase Earrings

JAR Lavender Jade and Chrysoprase Earrings

By JAR

Located in New York, NY

JAR Lavender Jade and Chrysoprase Earrings Signed JAR Paris Approximate Length: 1.50" Back Type: Clip-on Metal Type: 18 Karat Gold

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Materials

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Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, 18K Yellow Gold and Amber Bead Necklace
Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, 18K Yellow Gold and Amber Bead Necklace

Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso, 18K Yellow Gold and Amber Bead Necklace

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This fun and colorful Tiffany design by Paloma Picasso features faceted amber beads measuring approximately 20.00 - 32.00 mm with round amber spacer beads measuring 6.00 mm in diamet...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch
Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch

Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

From the exceptionally talented designer Marilyn Cooperman, the "Fish Lunching on a Pearl" brooch is one of her most iconic designs, and this one dates back to the early 2000s. A la...

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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamon...

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Rock Crystal Ring
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Rock Crystal Ring

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Rock Crystal Ring

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Yellow Gold Large Rock Crystal Black Enamel Hammered Ring Large rock crystal diamond ring by David Webb in yellow gold with black enameling. Very loud and heavy this rin...

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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

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Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set
Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set

Van Cleef & Arpels Natural Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace and Earring Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Hemmerle Munich Clips Earrings Brooches 18kt Yellow Gold with 38.50ctw Citrine
Hemmerle Munich Clips Earrings Brooches 18kt Yellow Gold with 38.50ctw Citrine

Hemmerle Munich Clips Earrings Brooches 18kt Yellow Gold with 38.50ctw Citrine

By Hemmerle

Located in Miami, FL

Clips earrings brooches designed by Hemmerle. These pieces of jewelry are very rare. They were created in Munich Germany by the very exclusive house of Hemmerle, back in the 1990. T...

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Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Earrings
Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Earrings

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Earrings

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Earrings 18k yellow gold. The earrings contains various cuts of amethysts, citrines, tourmalines, aquamarines, peridots and emeralds weighing approximatel...

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Marilyn Cooperman Peridot Slice Pins- Full Set of Three
Marilyn Cooperman Peridot Slice Pins- Full Set of Three

Marilyn Cooperman Peridot Slice Pins- Full Set of Three

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Marilyn Cooperman (1936-2020) was an exclusive New York based designer, whose work was coveted and collected by true jewelry connoisseurs. Pieces of hers are in the permanent collect...

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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

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Brown Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch
Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch 18k yellow gold/sterling silver, The brooch contains various cuts of amethysts, citrines, tourmalines, aquamarines, peridots and emeralds weighing ...

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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

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Paisley Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate paisley brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a paisley 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. Finding an appealing paisley brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection, Marilyn F. Cooperman and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A paisley brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a paisley brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Paisley Brooch?

On average, a paisley brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,400, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $18,500 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.