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Vintage Clown Brooch

1970s Lea Stein Clown Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Cutest Accessory To Add To Your Next Look! Circa 1970s, this clown brooch features an array of
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1970s French Vintage Clown Brooch

Vintage 1970s Lea Stein Clown Brooch
1970s Lea Stein Clown Brooch
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Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire & Emerald Clown Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
18k yellow gold clown brooch set with 29 diamonds for a total weight of .30ct plus 5 emeralds and 5
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1950s Unknown Vintage Clown Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Enamel Clown Brooch by Martine in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Martine
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Vintage clown brooch Designer Martine 14K Gold and Enamel Moving head Total mass = 14.2 g
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20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch

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14k Gold, Enamel

Clown Brooch by Albion Craft, Ruby Sapphire in Bimetal 18 K Gold, Retro
Located in London, GB
Clown brooch by bespoke British designer Albion Craft Company set in ruby and sapphire in bimetal
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1960s British Retro Vintage Clown Brooch

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Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Martine Enamel Sapphire and Ruby Clown Brooch
By Martine
Located in Summerland, CA
14k yellow Gold and enamel brooch signed Martine. Five blue sapphire stones. Four on the collar
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1980s Vintage Clown Brooch

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Clown Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful vintage creation, the brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and depicts a clown. This
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Clown Brooch

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

Gorgeous clown brooch from the 1980s by Maison CHRISTIAN DIOR.
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gold plated brooch with white paste rhinestones from Christian Dior 1980's Marked "Ch. Dior Germany
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1980s French Vintage Clown Brooch

Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Striking Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch set in pink gold plated sterling with enamel
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1940s American Retro Vintage Clown Brooch

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage clown gold enamel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
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Late 20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch

Gold "Clown" with Multi-Colored Stones Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed "Clown" brooch in gilded gold vermeil-finish hardware is
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1970s American Vintage Clown Brooch

Martine Articulated Enamel Smiling Clown Girl Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch
By Martine
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable Martine 14k yellow gold brooch featuring a girl clown with a head and shoulders that
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1970s Vintage Clown Brooch

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth J Lane Enamel and Crystal Balancing Clown Vintage Brooch Pin Signed KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical Vintage Brooch by Designer Kenneth J Kane featuring a Clown Balancing on a Ball. Black
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Clown Brooch

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel

Unusual Mechanical Jewelled Gold Clown Dress Clip
Located in Riverdale, NY
This unusual clown or Japanese mask dress clip has a jointed mouth which allows the ominous
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1960s Italian Vintage Clown Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Custom Clown Pin in 14k Yellow Gold, Geneve Watch Body & Enamel Hat, 2 Cts
Located in Surfside, FL
Custom clown pin in 14k with Geneve watch body and enamel hat accented with 2 carats in diamonds.
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20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch

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Enamel, Yellow Gold

Enamel and Diamond Pierrot Lunaire Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful gold brooch depicting the serenade scene from the pantomime Pierrot Lunaire, the story
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1970s Vintage Clown Brooch

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Jester Diamond Coral Enamel Clip Brooch Yellow Gold Cased
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Van Cleef & Arpels (VCA) Mid-Century Jester diamond, coral and green enamel clip brooch in 18kt
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1960s French Modern Vintage Clown Brooch

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Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Couture 1930s ElsaSchiaparelliStyle Pink FauxRubyGoldGlassBeads Tassel Sautoir
Located in Chicago, IL
spherical glass beads among embroidered appliques and animal/clown brooches, as well as whimsical painted
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Clown Brooch

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Pearl, Gold

Couture TextileArt Vienna Austria ArtistSigned Vintage Brocade&Silk TeddyBearToy
Located in Chicago, IL
, Vienna-Austria origin and stuffing content, this multi-color "clown" teddy bear has a textural body that
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20th Century Austrian Vintage Clown Brooch

Diamond Gem Ruby Emerald Gold Platinum Clown Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
We aren’t clowning around here! This brooch features approximately 16 carats of VS quality full cut
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20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch

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

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Chanel Golden Metal "Lion Head" Brooch
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Located in Poitiers, FR
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John Landrum Bryant Serpent Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VVS Diamonds
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Tiffany & Co., 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Orchid Brooch
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Milano, IT
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By Oscar Heyman
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By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
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20th Century German Modern Vintage Clown Brooch

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1960s French Artist Vintage Clown Brooch

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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Clown Brooch

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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Clown Brooch

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Late 20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch

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Located in Miami, FL
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20th Century American Vintage Clown Brooch

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Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Clown Brooch

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1960s Vintage Clown Brooch

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Located in Chevy Chase, MD
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Chevy Chase, MD
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Castlecliff
Located in Atlanta, GA
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By Yvel
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
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Located in Naples, FL
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Vintage Clown Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage clown 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage clown brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage clown brooch over the years, but those made by Martine, Chopard and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any vintage clown brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 17 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 alternatives. Finding a vintage clown brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Clown Brooch?

Prices for a vintage clown brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $39,760, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,063.

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 Clown 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.