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Banded Agate Brooch Mounted in 9 Ct Gold, Dated Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Banded Agate Brooch Mounted in 9 Ct Gold,Dated Circa 1950 Heavy gauge brooch with sturdy mount.
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1950s British Modern Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, 9k Gold

Vintage Banded Agate Brooch Mounted in 9 Ct Gold, Dated Circa 1950
Banded Agate Brooch Mounted in 9 Ct Gold, Dated Circa 1950
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W 1.1 in D 0.5 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Year of the Tiger Estate Bone Agate Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique Vintage Brooch Pendant depicting a Tiger encased in a Sterling Silver surround, suspending
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Sterling Silver

French Owl Agate Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French owl agate gold brooch Agate eyes, 18 karat yellow gold Size: width 1.63 inches, length
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Late 20th Century Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Owl Agate Gold Brooch
French Owl Agate Gold Brooch
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W 1.63 in L 1.63 in
Andrew Clunn Agate Flower Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully carved flower brooch of agate centered with citrine by the late American jewelry
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1980s American Modern Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, 18k Gold

Vintage Andrew Clunn Agate Flower Brooch
Andrew Clunn Agate Flower Brooch
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W 3.75 in L 3.75 in
Bulgari Large Agate Diamond Flower Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A large flower petal brooch in carved agate and gold, highlighted with diamonds, by Bulgari, circa
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1960s Italian Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Andrew Clunn White Agate Flower Brooch
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Darnestown, MD
This carved flower brooch of white agate by Andrew Clunn is as much a piece of sculpture as a piece
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1980s American Modern Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Andrew Clunn White Agate Flower Brooch
Andrew Clunn White Agate Flower Brooch
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W 3 in L 3 in
Agate and Antique Bronze Brooch, Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Agate and Antique Bronze Brooch by Stephen Dweck. Natural agate cabochons are mounted
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1980s American Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Bronze

Agate and Vintage Bronze Brooch, Stephen Dweck
Agate and Antique Bronze Brooch, Stephen Dweck
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W 1.25 in L 2.75 in
White Stones Black Agate Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Delicious butterfly shaped brooch in 14Kt gold. The
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Vintage Agate and Diamond Yellow Gold Lovebird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage stained agate and 0.03 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold lovebird brooch by
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1990s French Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scottish Victorian Silver Banded Agates and Bloodstone Rose Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful quality late Victorian period brooch. Oval shaped example in sterling silver. Designed
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20th Century British Victorian Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Turquoise Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An 18kt hammered yellow gold, agate and turquoise brooch pin. This piece is finished beautifully
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Turquoise Brooch Pin
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Turquoise Brooch Pin
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W 1.58 in D 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Stones, Agate, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Onyx, Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful vase-shaped brooch/pendant necklace in 14 kt rose
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds Emeralds Onyx Green Agate Rose Gold and Silver Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fashion flower brooch in 14K rose gold and silver structure
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1960s Retro Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1950s Italian 11.19ct Banded Agate, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Cockerel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cabochon cut banded agate. This exceptional brooch incorporates black and white hot enamel decoration
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1950s Italian Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Rooster Cock Brooch Tiger Eye Jasper Agate 18 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
the brooch fitting are executed in 18 karat gold.
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1950s Retro Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Rooster Cock Brooch Tiger Eye Jasper Agate 18 Karat Gold
Vintage Rooster Cock Brooch Tiger Eye Jasper Agate 18 Karat Gold
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H 2.05 in W 1.38 in D 0.52 in L 2.05 in
Art Deco Style Diamond, Green Agate, Ruby And Platinum Brooch, 1.95 Carats
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style diamond, green agate and ruby brooch, set with a central marquise diamond, with
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Buccellati Vintage Emerald Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Giardinetti Tree Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
made of carved agate with engraved details and pierced handles Translucent banded light to dark brown
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1970s Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Gage 1994 London Orchid Agate Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold With Fire Opal
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Miami, FL
Orchid flower pendant-brooch designed by Elizabeth Gage. Exceptional pendant-brooch, created in
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1990s English Modernist Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Multi Prong Agate & Cabochon Coral Modernist Large Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a simply marvelous vintage pin brooch crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and
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1970s Retro Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 18k Gold Dendritic Agate Amber & Natural Rock Crystal Designer Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large and unique designer brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. It features a large
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1980s Vintage Agate Brooch

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Crystal, Agate, Amber, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Onyx, Agate, Platinum and 18 Kt White Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Beautiful basket brooch in platinum and 18 kt
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Castellani Agate Cameo 15kt Gold Stick Pin
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
contemporary round black and white agate (hardstone) cameo. The subject is an Ancient woman’s profile with
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1990s English Etruscan Revival Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Gold, 15k Gold

1950s Sterling Silver and Agate Rebajes Signed Pin Pendant
By Rebajes
Located in Lexington, KY
agate by Rebajes! This is the tour de force Rebajes piece. If you can only own one Rebajes piece, make
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Henry Perichon Gilt Bronze and Gemstones Dangle Pin Brooch
By Henry Perichon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely French Jewelry designer Henry Perichon (aka Henry) gilt bronze pin brooch has an
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1950s French Medieval Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Bronze

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver, Citrine, and Mixed Hardstone Penannular Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Scottish Brooch or Pin. A so-called Penannular brooch traditionally used as a
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20th Century Scottish Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Silver

Butterfly and Bee Insect Brooch Pins Hardstone Intaglio Rock Crystal Antique
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare pair of antique Butterfly and Bee Insect Brooch Pins. These extraordinary
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Agate Brooch

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Rock Crystal, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch
By Schreiner Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Charming Schreiner tremblant turtle brooch with large lucite "jelly belly" stone with copper
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1950s American Vintage Agate Brooch

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Gilt Metal

Cherny Cultured Pearl Diamond 18-karat Scarecrow Brooch Pin
By Cherny
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cherny cultured pearl, diamond, and 18-karat scarecrow brooch. The scarecrow is wearing a textured
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch

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Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, W...

Art Deco Chalcedony Buddha Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Chalcedony brooch with hand carved Buddha set in sterling with marcasites
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch

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Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Chalcedony Buddha Brooch
Art Deco Chalcedony Buddha Brooch
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W 0.5 in L 2.25 in
Large Felix Flower Head Brooch
By Felix
Located in New York, NY
focal prong set agate? cabochon, form the body of this unusual brooch. France 1950s. Large and imposing
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1950s French Vintage Agate Brooch

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Gilt Metal

Large Felix Flower Head Brooch
Large Felix Flower Head Brooch
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W 3 in L 4 in
Vintage Owl Brooch by RÉJA vermeil sterling silve, large rhinestne 1940 USA,
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
I love these animals brooches series from RÉJA NY, they are from my personal collection. All bodies
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1930s American Modern Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Retro Diamond Gemstone Flower Basket Yellow Gold Brooch Circa Mid 20th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Retro (1940s - early 1950s) flower basket brooch featuring a basket made of agate, rock crystal
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Agate Brooch

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Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Agate, Citrine, Diamond, ...

Mid 20th Century Cameo Brooch Circa 1950s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Mid 20th Century cameo brooch. This shell carved cameo of a woman in high relief is beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Agate Brooch

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9k Gold

Mid 20th Century Cameo Brooch Circa 1950s
Mid 20th Century Cameo Brooch Circa 1950s
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W 1.26 in L 1.58 in
18k Gold Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Bird of Paradise Brooch and Pendant
Located in Southport, CT
18k white gold brooch. This magnificent brooch is a bird of paradise motif, prong set with a chest
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

Late 20th Century "Three Muses" Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
, where they were originally carved from stone such as agate, onyx, sardonyx, carnelian, coral, lava and
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Agate Brooch

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18k Gold

18kt White Gold French Victorian Style Cameo Brooch with Large Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian style brooch with security chain. No detail has been spared to enrich this classical jewel
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20th Century Victorian Vintage Agate Brooch

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Diamond, White Gold

Pair of Stone Inlay Bumble Bee Pins in Gold w/ Diamond Wings by Asch Grossbardt
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This delightful pair of Bumble Bee brooches were crafted by highly regarded designing jeweler, Asch
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1970s American Modern Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold and Enamel Men's Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Agate, Yellow Gold, green agate and Enamel Men's Stickpin made Circa 1930 14K Yellow Gold
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Multi Color Gemstone Enamel Gold Thimble Basket Pin
Located in New York, NY
old mine cut diamonds, cabochon agate, lapis and tiger's eye, oval cut peridot, round cut pink
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20th Century Vintage Agate Brooch

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14k Gold

French Tortoise Crystal Clip
Located in New York, NY
French dress clip with a cascade of faceted tortoise, faux agate and topaz beads with square cut
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1950s French Vintage Agate Brooch

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Gilt Metal

French Tortoise Crystal Clip
French Tortoise Crystal Clip
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Fine 18k High Relief Genuine Natural Stone Cameo Pin '#3568'
Located in Big Bend, WI
carved banded brown and white agate stone measures 42.4mm x 33.5mm. The pin measures 1 7/8" x 1 1/2
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch

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18k Gold

Vintage Studio Made Agate & Gold Oval Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1970's artistic brown moss agate stone in gold fill twist bezel setting. Setting
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Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Gold Plate

LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches pendant with Turquoise Agates necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Silver brooches ( one round floral and one marcasite inlaid ) with a background of metallic Tuquoise
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

LB Vintage Spiderweb brooch pendant Blue Agate Sterling Crystal SS necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
a vintage, stunning spiderweb brooch consisting of multicolored crystals set in silver tone metal
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Geoffrey Turk Dendritic Agate, Diamond and Gold Brooch or Pendant 2000
Located in New York, NY
A dendritic agate, diamond and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, on a textured 18 karat gold torque, by
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Late 20th Century British Artisan Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Engraved Red Coral and Button, Diamonds, Emeralds, Agate Drops Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Brooch/pendant in 9Kt gold and silver embellished with
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver

Taxco Mexican Sterling Mask Brooch with Large Green Agate and Stamped Details
By Taxco
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Taxco Sterling Mask Brooch with Large Green Agate and Stamped Details 925 silver brooch with
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Carved Hardstone Agate Art Deco Brooch/Pendant, 10k Vintage Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Genuine Carved Hardstone Agate Cameo Measurements: 1 3/4" (43.8mm) tall, 1 13/32" (35.2mm) wide The
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Yellow Gold

1930s, Antique 12.80 Carat Agate and 4.23 Carat Malachite Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 12.80 carat stained agate and 4.23 carat malachite, 14 karat yellow gold
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1930s Unknown Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vhernier Milano Sculptural Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Green Agate
By Vhernier
Located in Miami, FL
rectangular section tray and the ring body formed of two agates plates, surrounded by a brushed gold line
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1990s Italian Modernist Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990's Large Sterling Silver Copper Shell Artist Studio Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Large one of a kind circa 1990's artist made sterling silver and patinated copper brooch. Signed
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1990s American Brutalist Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Sterling Silver, Copper

Donna Chambers 14k Yellow Gold Mother Pearl Goddess Pendant Brooch Cadillac
Located in Hyattsville, MD
with Citrine cabochon and Geode Quartz Agate. Can be worn as a brooch or used as a pendant for a
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Agate Brooch

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Gold

LB offers a handmade, one of a kind, Southwest style, sterling, necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Sterling Silver Bull and cowboy boot are mid 20th Century brooches that have joined to create a gorgeous
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Mellerio Paris, French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, Lapis, and Obsidian Polo Player
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
, Agate, Emerald, and Obsidian Polo Player, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch
By Kenzo
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch Measurements: Height: 5.51 inches (14 cm
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20th Century French Vintage Agate Brooch

Andrew Grima Winking Owl Agate Brooch
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
Andrew Grima can take a piece of agate and turn it into an owl’s slyly winking visage.
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1970s English Vintage Agate Brooch

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Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Black Agate Brooch Pin
By Georg Jensen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sterling silver brooch crafted by Georg Jensen. Brand new with packaging. Brooch is 60mm x 60mm and
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20th Century Danish Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Sterling Silver

An Anneke Schat Agate Emerald Gold Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold, emerald and agate brooch by Anneke Schat. Designed as a free form centrally set with agate
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1970s Dutch Vintage Agate Brooch

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Emerald, Agate, 14k Gold

1940s Oval Agate Cabochon Set into a Sterling Silver Roped Shaped Bezel Brooch
Located in Sydney CBD, AU
1930's Oval Agate Cabochon set into a Sterling Silver Roped shaped Bezel Brooch Vintage 1930's
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Gold and Agate French Duck Brooch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice design brooch, made in France circa 1950. The duck is very lovely. Made with 18k gold
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1950s French Vintage Agate Brooch

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Agate

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Vintage Agate Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage agate brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a vintage agate 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing vintage agate brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cartier, Christian Dior and Chanel each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage agate brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Agate rings, from our inventory of 22, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and round cut versions for sale. Most of our vintage agate brooch for sale are for women, but there are 17 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Agate Brooch?

On average, a vintage agate brooch at 1stDibs sells for $779, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $98,756 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Vintage Agate 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.