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Ribbon Brooch with Old Cut Diamond in White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
title "The history and revival of brooches" Maker's mark: BURCH Assay mark: 750
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1960s Swiss Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Kutchinsky Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Coral And Diamond Brooch 1969
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
a pendant loop which is not visible from the front of the brooch. Maker Kutchinsky Period 1969
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Late 20th Century English Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Sterling Silver 'Maker's Mark' JFR Abalone-Center Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
. This sterling silver brooch has the 'maker's mark': JFR. Size measures 2 1/4 inches by 2 inches. Made
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1970s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooch Makers

18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat yellow gold brooch depicting a bird. Beautiful chiseled decorations all over the body
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

18k Gold

Brooch Silver Finland 1967
Located in Orimattila, FI
Brooch Silver Finland 1967 Turku Finland. 813H Maker Salovaara. Stone Smoky Quartz. A goldsmith old
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Silver

Vintage Brooch Silver Finland 1967
Brooch Silver Finland 1967
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W 1.38 in L 1.38 in
Gemstone and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone and Diamond brooch. This brooch has diamonds, rubies, emerald, sapphire and black enamel
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Mid-20th Century French Artist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

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

Vintage Gemstone and Diamond  Brooch
Gemstone and Diamond  Brooch
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H 1 in L 2.88 in
Sapphire Diamond Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire diamond rose brooch 1950s very high quality French brooch, featuring invisible sapphire
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1950s Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Rose Brooch
Sapphire Diamond Rose Brooch
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W 1.38 in L 3.56 in
Ruby Diamond Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Ruby diamond rose brooch 1950s very high quality French brooch, featuring invisible rubies of
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1950s Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Ruby Diamond Rose Brooch
Ruby Diamond Rose Brooch
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W 1.13 in L 3.31 in
Emerald Diamond Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald diamond rose brooch 1950s very high quality French brooch, featuring invisible baguette
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1950s Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Emerald Diamond Rose Brooch
Emerald Diamond Rose Brooch
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W 1.13 in L 3.5 in
Cartier Diamond Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier diamond flower brooch in 18k yellow gold. This brooch consists of 10 pear shape diamonds
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Late 20th Century European Artist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Flower Brooch
Cartier Diamond Flower Brooch
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H 2.05 in W 1.62 in
Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Quality Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch from the 1940's. Unknown maker of high quality with Deco
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1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch
Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch
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H 2 in L 3.25 in
Line Vautrin "Colombe" Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Exquisite gild-bronze brooch designed by Line Vautrin representing a dove executed in an abstract
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1950s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Line Vautrin "Colombe" Brooch
Line Vautrin "Colombe" Brooch
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W 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Vintage Boucheron Starlight Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron. Vintage 18K gold and platinum star brooch. Made of brushed and engraved gold triangles
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1950s French Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Boucheron Starlight Brooch
Vintage Boucheron Starlight Brooch
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W 2.17 in L 1.58 in
Nally Diamond 'Camellia" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
maker's mark. Measurements: 3.38 inches X 1.63 inches X 0.75 inches;
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Late 20th Century American Artist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nally Diamond 'Camellia" Brooch
Nally Diamond 'Camellia" Brooch
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H 1.63 in L 3.38 in
McTiegue Diamond Ruby Eagle Brooch
By McTeigue
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Beautiful Handcrafted McTieque 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Eagle Brooch 100 full-cut round
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1970s American Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

McTiegue Diamond Ruby Eagle Brooch
McTiegue Diamond Ruby Eagle Brooch
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W 2.25 in L 1.5 in
18k Gold Opal Diamond Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
18k yellow gold , opal gemstone and 15 genuine diamond brooch. Unmarked, tested 18k, 40mm long x
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1950s Unknown Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

18k Gold Opal Diamond Brooch
18k Gold Opal Diamond Brooch
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W 1.3 in L 1.58 in
14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
stone is 1.20ct. The pin/brooch measures 58 x 7.75mm Stamped on the back of the pin are the maker's mark
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooch Makers

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Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
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W 0.11 in L 2.1 in
Carved Coral Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rose brooch is a statement-maker. SPECIFICATIONS: GEMSTONES: natural carved coral. METAL: 14-karat
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1960s Modern Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Cartier Diamond and Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French 1950's 18 karat gold brooch with diamonds by Cartier. The highly stylized brooch appears
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1950s French Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Diamond and Gold Brooch
Cartier Diamond and Gold Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2 in
1960's Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful circa 1960's 18 K gold and diamond floral brooch. Bead works all along each of the petal
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1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960's Diamond Gold Brooch
1960's Diamond Gold Brooch
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W 1.99 in D 0.45 in L 1.2 in
French Retro Citrine Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Chic retro citrine and 18K yellow gold brooch of French origin, circa 1940s. It features bright
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1940s Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

French Retro Citrine Gold Brooch
French Retro Citrine Gold Brooch
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W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2 in
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 Brooch Makers

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Pendant / Brooch, Circa 1940s
Located in Southbury, CT
pendant /brooch from around 1940. The total diamond weight is estimated to be just over 2 carats. The
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1940s Unknown Baroque Revival Vintage Brooch Makers

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Brooch in White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
this brooch on a little black dress the filigree knife-edge branches almost disappear and the sparkling
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1990s Unknown Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooch Makers

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
the entire surface. Hallmarked with the fineness 750 and makers mark on the reverse. Total weight
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
Emerald Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
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W 1.18 in L 1.77 in
Ilias Lalaounis Greece Gold Bow Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
hammered finish. Brooch measures 2" x 1.25". Hallmarked R17, 750, Greece, Maker's hallmark. Weight of the
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20th Century Greek Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Turquoise Insect Brooch
By JMP
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold brooch crafted into the shape of a fly. This ornate piece
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19k Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Aaron Henry
Located in Weston, MA
Comprising a brooch of leaf motif, with diamond-set stem, with an Aaron Henry ‘AH’ maker’s mark
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Late 20th Century Vintage Brooch Makers

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

19k Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
19k Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
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W 2.5 in L 2.75 in
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Wave Brooch
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Classic Harry Winston Wreath Design Brooch in a wave shape. Estimated weight of the diamonds is
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20th Century American Artist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Wave Brooch
Harry Winston Diamond Platinum Wave Brooch
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W 1 in L 2.75 in
David-Anderson Enamel Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
smile to the wearer with its whimsical style. The back of the pin has both maker's markings and
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Brooch Makers

18K Gold Lady Justice Inspired Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
18K gold brooch figuring a person wearing a skin holding a scale. The head is figured by a
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harry Winston Diamond Brooch in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Classic, Harry Winston Diamond Brooch in Platinum. Circa 1965. The brooch is set with 20 pear shape
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Mid-20th Century American Artist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch, Design #159
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch, Design #159 Designer: Georg Jensen Maker: Georg Jensen Design #: 159
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch, Design #159
Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch, Design #159
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W 1.85 in Dm 1.85 in
14 Karat Diamond Heart BJG Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
diamond is 0.07ct. Stamped on the back of the brooch is 14K BJG (maker's mark) 168 copyright. The length
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Diamond Heart BJG Brooch
14 Karat Diamond Heart BJG Brooch
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H 1.4 in W 1.28 in
Modernist 18k Gold .20ct Diamond Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Modernist 18k Gold .20ct Diamond brooch pin with ivory color design. Measures 2 inches x 1 7/8
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modernist 18k Gold .20ct Diamond Brooch
Modernist 18k Gold .20ct Diamond Brooch
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W 2 in L 1.88 in
Kutchinsky Lapis Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in Austin, TX
A lapis lazuli, diamonds and 18k gold brooch / pendant by Kutchinsky, London. circa 1971. With
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20th Century British Modernist Vintage Brooch Makers

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Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Kutchinsky Lapis Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Kutchinsky Lapis Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
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H 2.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.38 in
Frascarolo Gold and Enamel Dog Brooch
By PIERINO FRASCAROLO
Located in Darnestown, MD
brooch measures 1 1/8 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall. It has a double pin stem. Maker's marks are
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1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooch Makers

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel

Frascarolo Gold and Enamel Dog Brooch
Frascarolo Gold and Enamel Dog Brooch
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W 1.13 in L 1.5 in
Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This 14K yellow gold and jadeite jade brooch dates to around 1950 and features a 44.70 x 13.27 x
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Jade

Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated
Carved Jade Brooch Midcentury Certified Untreated
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W 0.53 in D 0.18 in L 1.8 in
Amethyst, Diamond and Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst, diamond and coral butterfly brooch in 18k yellow gold. Circa 1970's. Made in France. The
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Late 20th Century French Artist Vintage Brooch Makers

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Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Diamond Jade Dragonfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold dragonfly brooch with jade and diamonds approx. 0.40ctw. Measures - 51mm x 45mm, dragonfly
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver belt buckle pin/brooch. Beautiful etched lines and floral design, this pin
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.75 in
Vintage Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Lion Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
maker’s mark, weighing 16.70 grams. Circa 1970. The brooch is 1 1/16 inches in length and width. About
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1970s Vintage Brooch Makers

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gübelin 18k Gold Abstract Brooch/Pendant
By Gubelin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, the brooch bears the hallmark "750" along with Swiss and a maker's mark, signifying its authenticity
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1960s Swiss Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Foliate Diamond Platinum Vintage Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
maker's marks. Circa: 1950's Center Diamond: E color, VS2 clarity, GIA certified. Pin Length: 2.3inches
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier "Giraffe" Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Giraffe brooch in 18k yellow gold, decorated with emeralds and enamel. The giraffe is
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Late 20th Century French Artist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier "Giraffe" Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Cartier "Giraffe" Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
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W 1.3 in L 2.68 in
Opal Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite vintage opal brooch in 18 Karat yellow gold enchants with elegance. At the center
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20th Century European Artist Vintage Brooch Makers

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Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Opal Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Opal Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 1.1 in L 1 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Vintage Brooch/ Pendant
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, ruby, sapphire & emerald brooch/pendant. Spectacular
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1960s American Artist Vintage Brooch Makers

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Pakula Figural Couple Brooches 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Pakula Figural Couple Brooches. A fabulous pair of figurals that will never fail to wow
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1950s Vintage Brooch Makers

Rene Boivin Iconic Diamond Gold Starfish Brooch
By Rene Bovin
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Rene Boivin Starfish Brooch Set in 18 karat gold with diamonds With Maker's Mark and
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1940s French Vintage Brooch Makers

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
'ballerina' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1990s British Vintage Brooch Makers

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Brooch
Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Brooch
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H 0.24 in W 2.01 in L 3.15 in
French 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
VS The brooch measures almost 1.25" in Diameter The brooch has French Gold Marks and Makers Mark
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20th Century French Artisan Vintage Brooch Makers

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

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
/swoosh mark, perhaps a makers mark, other than that there are no markings on the piece. The brooch/pin
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooch Makers

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

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
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W 0.5 in L 2.81 in
"Burst Of Florals Swirling" Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully three-dimensional "Burst of Florals Swirling" sterling Silver brooch measures 2 inches
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1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Brooch Makers

Ronald Pearson Modernist Gold Brooch and Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
of America's most highly esteemed art jewelry makers of the mid-20th century. The 14 karat brooch
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

14k Gold

Scottish Brooch Thistle & Citrine Thomas Kerr Ebbutt
Located in Southbury, CT
This midcentury (circa 1970) Scottish brooch features a thistle motif with two shaggy leaves
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Artisan Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

Unique Ebel Brooch Watch 18k Yellow Gold
By Ebel
Located in Berlin, BE
The Ebel brooch watch is a true work of art, crafted with unparalleled attention to detail and
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1980s Swiss Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Unique Ebel Brooch Watch 18k Yellow Gold
Unique Ebel Brooch Watch 18k Yellow Gold
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H 1.58 in W 1.19 in Dm 0.79 in
Line Vautrin gilded bronze brooch "Les Grenouilles"
By Line Vautrin
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Very rare double pin brooch linked with 3 chains by French artist Line Vautrin. Line Vautrin was a
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1950s French Modern Vintage Brooch Makers

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Bronze

14 Carat Gold Ruby Eyed Beetle Brooch
Located in London, GB
Delightful beetle brooch created in 14ct Gold with pink ruby eyes set in platinum Beetle holds a
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooch Makers

Materials

Ruby, Gold

14 Carat Gold Ruby Eyed Beetle Brooch
14 Carat Gold Ruby Eyed Beetle Brooch
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W 0.79 in L 1.58 in
Mauboussin Tourmaline, Rubellite, and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
An elegant butterfly brooch set with carved pink tourmaline, marquise-shaped and cabochon rubellite
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Brooch Makers

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Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold

Peer Smed Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch
By Peer Smed
Located in Big Bend, WI
Peer Smed Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch. Signed and hallmarked hand wrought Peer Smed sterling
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1930s American Vintage Brooch Makers

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Sterling Silver

Peer Smed Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch
Peer Smed Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch
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W 1.13 in L 2.75 in
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Vintage Brooch Makers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage brooch makers for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of vintage brooch makers includes designs that are universally popular, but retro and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and David Webb each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 289, are particularly popular. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage brooch makers, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Brooch Makers?

Prices for vintage brooch makers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $94 and can go as high as $450,000, while vintage brooch makers, on average, fetch $4,387.

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 Brooch Makers
  • 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.