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Vintage Acorn Brooch

Buccellati Rose Blackened White Gold Acorn Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
18k rose and blackened white gold three acorns brooch by Buccellati. Brooch measures 40mm x 35mm
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20th Century Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

White Gold

Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Triple Acorn Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Buccellati Triple Acorn 18K Gold Brooch. Three acorns on branch brooch crafted in 18K
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20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nephrite Jade Leaves and Tiger's Eye Acorn Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
nephrite and tiger's eye acorn inlaid in a mantle of gold. This naturalistic brooch is made in the shape of
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Jade, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold

Sterling Vermeil Acorn Wreath Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Dimensional Sterling Vermeil Acorn Wreath Brooch from the 1980's. Wreath form with gilt
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1980s American Artisan Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Gold Acorn Ruby Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Accent your dress or lapel with this pristine Italian brooch made of bright eighteen karat 18K
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Sarah Coventry Gold Acorn Branch Brooch, Green Olivine Crystals
By Sarah Coventry
Located in Milford, DE
Golden Sarah Coventry pin brooch, featuring olivine crystal acorns on a stylized branch. Gold
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Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

1970s Oak Leaves And Enameled Acorns 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Oak leaves and enameled acorns 18k yellow gold clip brooch. The "1970s Oak Leaves And
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip
By Ralph DeRosa
Located in New York, NY
Large and unusual DeRosa Retro Lucite Acorn Clip from the 1940's. Gilt metal with pink lucite
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1940s American Retro Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Buccellati Iconic Silver Gold Acorn Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. and silver acorn leaf brooch made by Bucellatti . The brooch measures 2 inches in length
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1980s Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Large Tahitian Pearl Brown Diamond Gold Acorn Pin/Pendant
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
Spectacular larger then life size 18kt rose and yellow gold acorn. The center oak leaf is rose gold
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1990s American Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Victorian Oak Blossom Seed Pearl Brooch Gorgeous
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Seed Pearl Brooch Imitates Oak Leaves and Acorns Length of Brooch = 19 mm Width of Brooch
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small Vintage Lacquer & Rhinestone Acorn Pin Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Small vintage circa 1950's black lacquer and rhinestone acorn pin. Unsigned, pin and hook finding
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Paste, Lacquer

Tiffany & Company Gold Acorn Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Tiffany & Company 18K yellow Gold Acorn Leaf Brooch, Measuring 2 inch in length and 1 1
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1980s American Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

18K Gold and Platinum Brooch with Diamond Acorns and Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18K Gold Brooch with Diamond Acorns and Leaves
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1940s Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 1960s Coral Diamond Acorn Floral Brooch Yellow Gold Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lisbon, PT
1960s Tiffany & Co. Precious Coral and Diamond Acorn Floral Brooch in Yellow Gold and Platinum
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1960s Italian Romantic Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

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

1950s Mario Buccellati Garnet and Gold Acorn and Leaf Brooch and Earclips
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
brooch designed as a series of textured gold leaves set with cabochon garnet acorns, gross weight 18.1
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1950s Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Old Single Cut Diamond Textured Detailed Acorn Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (east to west- acorn to acorn - w/ the pin running horizontally) Thickness: 15.9mm (at the center - not
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20th Century Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. 1960's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Acorn Bow Vintage Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as leafy branches tied with a bow and terminating with acorns. With finely engraved
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1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Handle Fruit Knife #12781
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver handle fruit knife in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen. The Acorn pattern was
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20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Gold 3.60ctw GIA No Heat MONTANA Sapphire & Pearl Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful, all original, vintage brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features 9
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1960s Art Nouveau Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dior Yellow Gold Acorn Pin Brooch Clip Pendant Chrysoprase Rubelite Diamond MOP
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely vintage brooch/pendant created by Dior in the 1990s. The brooch is made of 18 karat
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1990s French Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lunch at the Ritz Acorn and Leaf Fall Themed Earrings and Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lunch at the Ritz Acorn and Leaf Fall Themed Earrings and Brooch Large brooch in great
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20th Century Vintage Acorn Brooch

Custom 1950's Diamond Gold Platinum Fluttering Acorn Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fabulously designed circa 1950's, this diamond encrusted handmade custom brooch is a truly stunning
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1950s American Retro Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

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

Mario Buccellati 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Leaf Acorn Brooch by Mario Buccellati. weighing 29.1 g. 1.87 dwt. Size 5.82 cm wide.
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1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Miriam Haskell Acorn Cluster Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Miriam Haskell acorn branch cluster brooch of signature Russian Gilt. The high relief acorn
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1950s American Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Acorn and Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Italy. This iconic brooch features a modernist take on acorns and oak leaves
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1950s Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Acorn and Leaf Gold Brooch
Acorn and Leaf Gold Brooch
H 1.75 in W 2.25 in
Rare Coro Invisibly Set Ruby Acorn Duette Clip Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coro Invisibly Set Ruby Acorn Duette Clip Brooch from the 1930's. A pair of acorn clip
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Brushed Gold Oak Leaf and Acorn Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A brooch designed as a series of brushed 18 karat yellow gold oak leaves with three acorns hanging
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Late 20th Century Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Coral Acorn and Foliate Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. acorn and foliate form brooch is set with two carved
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Late 20th Century Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Varicoloured Gold 'Oak Leaf and Acorn' Brooch by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A varicoloured gold ‘oak leaf and acorn’ brooch by Buccellati showcasing the house’s most refined
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1970s Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Donald Claflin Coral & Diamond Acorn Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The beautifully chased yellow gold sprig suspending two deep orange coral acorns with detailed caps
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1960s American Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Platinum, 18k Gold

Beautiful Iconic Retro Diamond Gold Swirl Acorn Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold brooh, featuring swirl "Eight" design and acorn drops, decorated with diamonds. Measures
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1930s Retro Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Donald Claflin Tiffany & Co. Diamond Coral Gold Acorns 1967
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Exquisite Tiffany & Co. "acorns" brooch. Original Donald Claflin design included in the 1967-1968
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1960s American Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold

Buccellati Acorn Gold Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow and rose gold brooch by Buccellati. The brooch measures 33mm x 35mm and weighs 25.7
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Buccellati Gold Acorn Earrings Brooch Set
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Buccellati 18k gold set of acorn earrings and brooch. Earrings are 24mm x 34mm. Brooch is 37mm x
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20th Century Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond Acorn Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum acorn and leaf pin consisting of pave set round brilliant cut diamond accents having a
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Acorn Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum & 18 karat yellow vintage gold acorn pin with movable parts consisting of approximately
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Hazelnuts' Acorns and Leaves Brooch Set with Diamonds and South Sea Pearl, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Incredible 18kt yellow and white gold hazelnuts' acorns and leaves brooch (quality mark: owl) set
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

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

1980s Gianmaria Buccellati acorn brooche
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Florence, IT
completely handmade as per Buccellati tradition, this particular model is still in production, very good conditions
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1980s Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

M. BUCCELLATI Triple Oak Leaf & Acorn Gold Spray Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful M. Buccellati naturalistic, hand-engraved gold oak leaf and acorn spray.
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1960s Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Buccellati Pearl Gold Acorn Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
18 yellow and white gold large pearl acorn brooch. Signed: Buccellati Italy-750-9E Measurements
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20th Century Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

1950s Schreiner Goldtone Red Acorn Brooch
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a 1950s Schreiner New York red acorn brooch. It measures 2 1/2" long x 1 1/2" at
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1950s American Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Authentic Isabel Canovas Vintage Acorn Brooch Pins Signed Pair
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Portland, OR
This is a rare, beautiful pair of signed Isabel Canovas acorn pins from the 1980s. The pins
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1980s Unknown Vintage Acorn Brooch

Buccellati Silver Manual Wind Acorn Lapel Watch Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Buccellati silver acorn brooch with suspended lapel manual wind watch. Brooch measures 37mm x 26mm
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

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By Audemars Piguet
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bochic "Orient" Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Ruby, & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 4 carat Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 18 carats Green Garnets - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival mechanical beetle brooch. Fabulous antique piece, created in Rome Italy in the 19th century, circa 1870-1880. This magnificent brooch has been made in the shape of...
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1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
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2010s American Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Pink Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond Floral Cluster 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A chrysanthemum inspired floral bouquet in bright eighteen karat 18k yellow gold create this cheerful brooch from the 1960's Collection by Tiffany & Co. Each burst is carefully hand-...
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1960s American Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vivienne Westwood black velvet mini skirt peplum suit, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet skirt suit. Ultra mini pencil skirt paired with a tailored blazer jacket with peplum and pleated vent at the centre back. Fall-Winter 1993
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1990s British Vintage Acorn Brooch

Tahitian Pearls and Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond White Gold Brooch, securely Hand set with Diamonds, approx. 0.86tcw. Suspending 2 - 11.6mm Tahitian Pearls. Hand crafted 18K White Gold Arti...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

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

Cartier Panthère De Cartier Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU CT-2084 Model B6038715 Serial Number VR**** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Tsavorite, Onyx Weight 8.7 g Length 17 cm Condition Excellent Comes with Cartier Pouch / Dandelion Antiqu...
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2010s French Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 18k yellow gold. The total weight of the ring is 8.02 grams. The ring size is US 6. The sapphire is accented with a cl...
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20th Century Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage French 0.16 carat emerald, 0.25 carat ruby, 0.15 carat sapphire, 0.18 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch by 'Boucheron'; part of our diverse gemstone je...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Acorn Brooch

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 29.43 Carat Handcrafted Natural Color Diamond Tiara Necklace ref40
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite, one-of-a-kind "tiara" necklace, boasts a breathtaking array of 29.43 carats of Natural Color diamonds. These exquisite gems include the rarest of natural pinks and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding timeless charm, this trio of pins from French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels takes the form of whimsical bees. Encrusted with glittering white diamonds, two pins feature vivid gr...
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20th Century French Retro Vintage Acorn Brooch

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Bee Pins
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$44,500 / set
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By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Acorn Brooch

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Vintage Acorn Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage acorn 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 Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage acorn brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage acorn brooch over the years, but those made by Buccellati, Tiffany & Co. and Mario Buccellati are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a vintage acorn brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. Finding a vintage acorn brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Acorn Brooch?

The price for a vintage acorn brooch starts at $245 and tops out at $95,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $4,445.

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.

Questions About Vintage Acorn Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.