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Tiffany & Co. Vintage Pink Quartz Gemstone Yellow Gold Cat Face Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cute vintage Cat Face brooch by Tiffany & Co. made of pink quartz and 18k yellow gold. Features
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1970s Vintage Face Brooch

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Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Face Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This is a large brooch created by Robert Lee Morris from a wax impression of a mannequin face, and
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1990s American Modern Vintage Face Brooch

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Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Robert Lee Morris Gilded Face Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Face Brooch
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H 3.25 in W 3 in D 0.75 in Dm 3.25 in L 3.25 in
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Abstract Modern Face Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch/pendant featuring an abstract modern face. Marked
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20th Century French Vintage Face Brooch

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Gilt Metal

An iconic gilt metal 'Sun face' brooch, Yves Saint Laurent, France, 1980s
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An iconic brooch from Yves Saint Laurent in the 1980s, a familiar and popular design justifiably so
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1980s French Vintage Face Brooch

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Gilt Metal

Vintage An iconic gilt metal 'Sun face' brooch, Yves Saint Laurent, France, 1980s
An iconic gilt metal 'Sun face' brooch, Yves Saint Laurent, France, 1980s
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H 3.3 in W 3 in D 0.2 in Dm 3.3 in L 3.3 in
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Horse Face Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is an exciting horse head brooch with white enamel and featuring (1) emerald eye and (34
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Face Brooch

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

Artisan Art Face Modernist Sterling Silver Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and so Expressive...Mid Century Modern Art Face Brooch Pin; Hand crafted in Sterling
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1960s Modernist Vintage Face Brooch

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Sterling Silver

Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Brooch And Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
and in the center a beautiful engraved coral depicting a woman face. Brooch total weight 35.30 grams
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Face Brooch

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

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Satyr Head Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Face Brooch. This estate piece, measuring 2.2 inches in length, is a testament to David Webb's
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ruby and Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clasp, hallmarked with the 18k gold fineness mark. This stunning vintage ladies face brooch is supplied
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1960s Unknown Vintage Face Brooch

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ruby and Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1960
Vintage Ruby and Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1960
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H 0.37 in W 0.91 in L 2.28 in
Isabel Canovas Gilt Bronze Face Pin Brooch
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Isabel Canovas, Paris, created this magnificent gilded bronze pin brooch. It features a face mask
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1980s French Artist Vintage Face Brooch

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

Isabel Canovas Gilt Bronze Face Pin Brooch
Isabel Canovas Gilt Bronze Face Pin Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 3.38 in
Comedy And Tragedy Face Sterling Silver Brooches Pair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Extremely expressive pair of sterling silver brooches made in Guadalajara Mexico. The larger
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20th Century Mexican Vintage Face Brooch

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Sterling Silver

Comedy And Tragedy Face Sterling Silver Brooches Pair
Comedy And Tragedy Face Sterling Silver Brooches Pair
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H 1.22 in W 1 in D 0.21 in
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Blue Enamel Face Pin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
grams Ladies 18K yellow gold diamond vintage brooch. This Vintage brooch is handmade in Italy from 18K
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20th Century Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Engraved Face Coral, Diamonds, Rubies, Gold/Silver, Retrò Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retro pendant/brooch realized with a central
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Engraved Face on Oval Shape Pink Coral, 18K Yellow Gold, Retrò Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Light pink coral cameo brooch in 18kt yellow gold. tot weight
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reja 'Ubangi' pin brooch in the shap of a women face, gold plated sterling
By Reja
Located in Stuttgart, DE
wonderful dimensional mesmerihzing face features glossy black fenamel and a meztallic red mouth and
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1940s American Modern Vintage Face Brooch

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Ugo Correani Venetian Drama Face Mask RhinestoneBrooch
By Ugo Correani
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible 1980s rhinestone mask brooch from Ugo Correani! Ugo Correani pieces are hard to come by
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1980s Vintage Face Brooch

Vintage Coro Lady Face Fur Clip Circa 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Coro Lady Face Fur Clip. Iconic brooch from the 1940s. She is wearing a beautiful headband
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1940s American Modern Vintage Face Brooch

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Coro Lady Face Fur Clip Circa 1940s
Vintage Coro Lady Face Fur Clip Circa 1940s
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H 2 in W 2 in D 0.75 in Dm 2 in L 2 in
Milk Glass Clock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming brooch made in the 1950s USA from an Art Deco milk glass "clock" button. Manufacturers
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1950s American Vintage Face Brooch

Milk Glass Clock Brooch
Milk Glass Clock Brooch
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W 2.5 in
Rare Veiled Lady Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
This veiled lady brooch is superbly crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, with approximately
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Eros Sterling Silver Onyx and Porcelain Face Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pin featuring an oval onyx stone and porcelain face by Eros. This beautiful pin
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20th Century Vintage Face Brooch

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Onyx, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Gold Owl Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tiffany and Co. Gold Owl Brooch - 18 karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds Features: 18 karat Yellow Gold 2
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Owl Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Gold Owl Brooch
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H 0.4 in W 0.99 in L 1.78 in
Vintage 18ct Gold & Enamel Hedgehog Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Hedgehog Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1960’s Beautiful vintage hedgehog brooch. Set with a
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Face Brooch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18ct Gold & Enamel Hedgehog Brooch
Vintage 18ct Gold & Enamel Hedgehog Brooch
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H 1.19 in W 0.99 in
Coro Retro Style Ballerina Brooch, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Retro Style Coro Brooch circa 1940s. The yellow gold colored brooch of a leaping ballerina with
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1940s American Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Gilt Metal

Coro Retro Style Ballerina Brooch, 1940s
Coro Retro Style Ballerina Brooch, 1940s
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H 2.75 in W 2 in
Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Face Brooch

Gold and Diamond Turtle Brooch, 1970
Located in Berkeley, CA
This beautiful and detailed turtle brooch glimmers with bright diamonds and intricate texture. With
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold and Diamond Turtle Brooch, 1970
Gold and Diamond Turtle Brooch, 1970
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W 0.79 in D 0.4 in L 1.11 in
Chanel Rare Haute Couture Gold Metal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Rare hammered gold metal brooch decorated with glass paste cabochons featuring a face
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1980s French Vintage Face Brooch

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Rare Haute Couture Gold Metal Brooch
Chanel Rare Haute Couture Gold Metal Brooch
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H 3.15 in W 2.76 in
Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser
By William Ruser
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This brooch is a great example of Ruser's children of the week line. This brooch features a child
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1950s Vintage Face Brooch

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Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

 Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser
 Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser
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H 1.7 in W 0.62 in D 0.6 in
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 Face Brooch

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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
Angel Skin Coral Cameo & Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Angel Skin Coral Cameo & Diamond Brooch Pendant 18k white gold pin set with a carved coral face
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1980s Vintage Face Brooch

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Moonstone Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum brooch, set with center carved moonstone, depicting a moon face, surrounded with sapphires
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Coral & Turquoise Egyptian Revival Brooch by Trio
By Trio
Located in New York, NY
Coral & Turquoise Egyptian Mortive Brooch By Trio 1 carved coral face set with sapphires
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1980s Egyptian Revival Vintage Face Brooch

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Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Platinum 1940s 8.00cttw Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Double clip diamond brooches from the 1940s are a timeless and elegant accessory that can add a
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Platinum

Engraved Face on Red Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Rose Gold/Silver Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retro pentant/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Baroque Pearl, Rose Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the body in 9 kt rose gold and the face with a baroque pearl. This brooch/pendant necklace was totally
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Ciner 1980s Large Cerith Sea Shell Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
inches long and .88 of an inch high. The face of the brooch is a shiny smooth gold plate white the back
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1980s American Vintage Face Brooch

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Gold Plate

Ciner 1980s Large Cerith Sea Shell Brooch
Ciner 1980s Large Cerith Sea Shell Brooch
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H 2 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
lovely woman's face. The silver frame has a simple setting that gives it style. Brooch backs as well as
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20th Century Vintage Face Brooch

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Sterling Silver

800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
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W 0.79 in D 0.28 in L 0.99 in
Emerald Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Leopard Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and emerald Leopard brooch. Black and red enamel with emerald eyes and a pave diamond face
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Teddy Bear Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and ruby gold Italian teddy bear brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ29A. Scroll
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1970s Modern Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Goering Silver Onyx Marcasite Watch Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
brooch is made of .935 silver. The T-bar brooch has a pivoting fob that rotates easily to check the time
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1940s Swiss Victorian Vintage Face Brooch

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Marcasite, Onyx, Silver

1980s Lazaro Diaz NY Neoclassical Costume Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
insurmountable challenge to anyone. However, Lazaro faced that obstacle as he has faced any in his challenging
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1980s American Vintage Face Brooch

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Base Metal

1980s Lazaro Diaz NY Neoclassical Costume Brooch
1980s Lazaro Diaz NY Neoclassical Costume Brooch
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H 1.75 in W 1.6 in D 0.5 in
Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold Dancer Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fashion dancer brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold structure
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Flamenco Dancer Brooch, 1940
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Flamenco Dancer Brooch. Created in 1940. This fine and impressive
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1940s Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

1940s Whimsical Gold and Gem set Marimba Dancer Brooches
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Marimba Dancer brooches, these very whimsical and detailed Brooches are 14k Yellow Gold
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1940s American Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Erté Art Deco Style "Beloved Brooch", Circa 1980s
By Erté
Located in Southbury, CT
/250" The brooch measures 47.20mm x 36.89mm x 5.10mm The face of the brooch depicts a woman with an
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver

Coral Sculpture Face and Foliage in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamonds
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This coral sculpture has been applied dry in an ad hoc element; the hairstyle has been decorated by 52 white diamonds in the back bayonet and biliary pin total weight of yellow gold...
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1980s Italian Vintage Face Brooch

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Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Mask Brooch, 1982
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This very large and bold brooch, (5"x3") is a life size face mask, created by molding warm wax onto
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1980s American Modern Vintage Face Brooch

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Mask Brooch, 1982
Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Mask Brooch, 1982
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H 3 in W 5.85 in D 1.75 in Dm 5.85 in L 3 in
Ruser Monday's Child Holding a Mirror Gold Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Monday's Child sentence from the poem. "Monday's Child is fair of face" This brooch features a child
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1950s Vintage Face Brooch

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

Ruser Monday's Child Holding a Mirror Gold Brooch
Ruser Monday's Child Holding a Mirror Gold Brooch
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H 1.7 in W 1.17 in D 0.72 in
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Retrò brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
. The face is represented on a sheet of matte gold, whose details perfectly follow those of the original
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1990s Greek Modern Vintage Face Brooch

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18k Gold

Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
Brooch / Pendant “Mask of Agamemnon”, 18k gold, 90's
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.3 in Dm 1.5 in
JUDITH LEIBER Vintage Lion's Head Brooch Pendant Gold Tone
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Judith Leiber brooch is composed of a gold hue metal and can be worn as a pendant as well. In
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20th Century American Vintage Face Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Dancing Fairy Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pair
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of Van Cleef & Arpels brooches are crafted in 18k yellow gold and feature
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1980s Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Italian Made Gold Watch Brooch with Blue Enamel Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Charmingly romantic, this Italian made brooch starts with a delicately tied bow crafted of fourteen
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Face Brooch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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 Face Brooch

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis ROUSSELET, Brooch in glass beads, FRANCE 1940, vintage
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime old BROOCH, 40s vintage, by famous French designer LOUIS ROUSSELET and Gripoix glass
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Face Brooch

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Other

Louis ROUSSELET, Brooch in glass beads, FRANCE 1940, vintage
Louis ROUSSELET, Brooch in glass beads, FRANCE 1940, vintage
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H 3.15 in W 2.17 in D 0.79 in
Carved Coral Brooch Pendant W/ Coral Drops and Crystophase Drop
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Cameo brooch is done in Mediterranean Coral with a lovely elaborate ladies face and
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1960s Canadian Neoclassical Vintage Face Brooch

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Chrysophrase, Coral, 14k Gold

Trifari Gilt Metal Crystal Encrusted Poodle Dog Brooch c 1960
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
Trifari gilt metal crystal encrusted poodle dog brooch c 1960 The elegant canine brooch is designed
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Mid-20th Century American Post-War Vintage Face Brooch

Cartier Coral Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Embrace Whimsical Luxury: A Cartier Coral Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch Clip
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Face Brooch

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Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Coral 18K Gold Chinese Monk Shou Lao Large Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This unique hand made Vintage 1950s brooch captures the essence of Chinese mythology with a
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1960s Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Coral, 18k Gold

Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy
Located in Southbury, CT
It's not a just a brooch; it's a story; a narrative. An emerald-eyed cat and a diamond-encrusted
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Face Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

LOUIS ROUSSELET, Magnificent large old BROOCH, vintage from the 50s
By Louis Rousselet
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime large old BROOCH, vintage from the 50s, made of glass beads, exquisite workmanship
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1950s French Vintage Face Brooch

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Vintage Face Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage face brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage face 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 face brooch over the years, but those made by Billy Boy, Christian Lacroix and Henry Dunay are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage face brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 13 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. Finding a vintage face brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 22 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Face Brooch?

The price for a vintage face brooch starts at $180 and tops out at $30,080 with these brooches, on average, selling for $723.

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 Face 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.