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Cecilia Tono Mexican Sterling Silver Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mexican modernist 925 Sterling Silver figural jewelry brooch designed by Cecilia Tono
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Mid-20th Century Native American Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage D'orlan Gold Starburst with Blue Diamante Earrings Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
are well made and give the air of fine jewelry. Brooch to match listed on site. Clip on.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage D'orlan Gold Starburst with Blue Diamante Earrings Circa 1980s
Vintage D'orlan Gold Starburst with Blue Diamante Earrings Circa 1980s
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14K Gold David Webb Design Diamonds Frog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A 14K Gold figural jewelry brooch made in the manner of David Webb design. The brooch is made in a
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold David Webb Design Diamonds Frog Brooch
14K Gold David Webb Design Diamonds Frog Brooch
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H 0.75 in W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin or Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
. Wear this fine jewelry brooch as a fun quirky accessory or wear it for any special occasion! This is a
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Resin Table Lamp from the Accolay Workshops, 1970s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Paris, FR
and diversity of techniques and materials used. They produced ceramic accessories, jewelry, brooches
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20th Century French Modern Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Ceramic, Resin

Arman 1970's Rare Sculptural Deconstructed Violin 18Kt Gold French Edition 8/8
Located in Miami, FL
, created by Pierre Arman, back in the 1970's. The design of this jewelry brooch is composed by the
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1970s French Contemporary Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

bee brooch / vintage jewelry , vintage brooch
Located in Sammu shi, JP
material:brass, swarovski glass size:wide 3.8cm This cute bee brooch has a rounded silhouette. The
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1970s Japanese Artisan Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gold

bee brooch / Vintage jewelry , vintage brooch
bee brooch / vintage jewelry , vintage brooch
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W 1.5 in L 1.19 in
Pennino Retro Swirl Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Pennino Retro Swirl Brooch with faux aquamarines set in 2 tones of pink and gold vermeil
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling 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 Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch from the 1940's. Pink gold retro fan is paired with a
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Hobe Style Jabot Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Hobe style jabot brooch in filigree brass with citrine, topaz and emerald pastes. 1930's
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Hobe Style Jabot Brooch
Art Deco Hobe Style Jabot Brooch
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Butler And Wilson Gripoix Brooch Costume Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
to wear as a brooch or as a pendant. Note: Since its beginnings in 1969 selling antique jewelry in
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20th Century European Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Base Metal

Butler And Wilson Gripoix Brooch Costume Jewelry
Butler And Wilson Gripoix Brooch Costume Jewelry
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W 3.75 in L 3.75 in
Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Hobe leaf brooch of gilt plate bronze and brass metal with collet set vari shaped faceted
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch
Citrine Multi Crystal Hobe Leaf Brooch
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D 1.38 in L 2.38 in
Vintage Costume Jewelry Harp Brooch with Rhinestone
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Costume Jewelry Harp Brooch with Rhinestone This is in great condition large brooch
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20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Fan Shaped Brooch from the 1940's in sterling. Pave accented
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
brooch of faceted oval stones, bullet cabochons centers and crystal pave accents. Excellent Condition
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch
Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch
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W 2.75 in L 2.75 in
Rare Dujay Art Deco Fruit Salad Brooch
By DuJay Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Rare Dujay Art Deco Fruit Salad Brooch from the 1930's, unsigned. Dujay had the highest quality
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage Hobe 1965 Brown Marble Cabochon Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Hobe 1965 signed gold toned brooch with brown marble cabochon and black rhinestone
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Vintage Hobe 1965 Brown Marble Cabochon Brooch
Vintage Hobe 1965 Brown Marble Cabochon Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 3.25 in
Vintage HAR gold pearl rhinestone fan designer brooch
By Har Jewelry
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HAR • gold tone with pearls and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch
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20th Century American Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Cat Brooch Diamond Pearl Enamel Pin 14k Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Cat Brooch Diamond Pearl Enamel Pin 14K Gold This stunning vintage brooch / pin is finely crafted
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hattie Carnegie Large "Gold" Coin Brooch, Costume Jewelry
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in Stamford, CT
Large brooch shaped as a gold nugget coin.
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1940s American Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage This exceptional whimsical Lapis Lazuli
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scissors Brooch Pin 14K Pink Gold Hairstylist Hairdresser Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage pin / brooch is made in solid 14K Rose Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The
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20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Ruby Pearl Cat Pendant Brooch 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning vintage brooch/ pin is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold (carefully
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20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920's Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
1920's Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Rose Brooch This is a perfect example of high quality
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20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Vintage Dog Pin Gold Gemstones 14k Brooch Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. The Retro brooch measures 1 1/8" x 1 1/8” (3 x 3 cm) and weighs 6.9 grams. About Retro Jewelry The
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1980s Unknown Vintage Jewlery Brooches

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Brooch Pin 14k Gold Pearl Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
grams. About Vintage Brooches: Since we started making our very first steps into the jewelry world
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1950s Unknown Vintage Jewlery Brooches

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South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch Bow Ribbon 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch Bow Ribbon 18K Gold Vintage This gold brooch is finely
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Gold Fly Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Gold Fly Pin with Bulbous Gold Body and Diamond set Wings. Hand Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Approx. size: 0.50" Add Sparkle to any outfit with this Chic and Timeless piece!
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1990s Modernist Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. During the Retro jewelry era, scrolls became one of the most popular design motifs. In this brooch
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1940s French Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scissors with Iron Brooch Pin 14K Pink Gold Seamstress Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This cool vintage pin / brooch is made in solid 14K Rose Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed
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20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, c1942, Signed Hobé
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in valatie, NY
Classic Sterling Silver Brooch Ribbon and Flower Design, c1942, Signed Hobé. This is a classic
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold This gorgeous estate
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1980s Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral Pearl Rose Flower Pendant Brooch 14K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Red Coral Pearl Rose Flower Pendant Brooch 14K Yellow Gold This gorgeous vintage piece is finely
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Late 20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gripoix Antique Jewelry Set of a Brooch and Earrings
By Maison Gripoix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gripoix - Set composed of a brooch and earrings in golden metal and glass paste. Additional
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1950s French Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Pennino Sapphire Blue and Crystal Double Ended Brooch Circa 1960s
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
. This is such an unusual brooch and looks like fine jewelry. Looks like something that the Queen would
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1960s American Modern Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Pennino Sapphire Blue and Crystal Double Ended Brooch Circa 1960s
Vintage Pennino Sapphire Blue and Crystal Double Ended Brooch Circa 1960s
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Hobe Large Gilded Gold with Jadeite, Pearl and Rhinestones Brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Hobe's wonderfully large detailed gilded gold hardware brooch is set with jadeite, rhinestones and
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1980s American Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Gilded Three Dimensional Layered Flower Figural Brooch By Hobé, 1950s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 2" diameter - .75
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1950s American Modern Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Jewel of Ocean 18k Turquoise Estate Flower Brooch 'Convertible to Pendent'
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Of Ocean 18K Turquoise Estate Flower Brooch Can be converted to Pendent
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jewel of Ocean 18k Diamonds Estate Flower Brooch 'Convertible to Pendent'
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 0.35 Carts Diamonds Textured Estate Flower Brooch Can Convert to Pendent
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hobe Red Enamel & Emerald Crystal Marquise Fruit Brooch & Earrings 1950s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous vintage Hobe Brooch & Earrings. Featuring a stunning combination of stones. Including
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20th Century Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Pair of Lea Stein Mandarin Brooch Pins Estate Jewelry
By Lea Stein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lea Stein vintage Art Deco style a pair of Mandarin brooch pins These are very RARE. Beautiful
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Fantastic Sultan brooch by HAR decorated with red enamel and rhinestons 1950's
By Har Jewelry
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Fantastic Sutan brooch with red turban decorated with jewels and pearls! It was designed by Har
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1950s American Romantic Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Retro Bow Brooch Pin 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1.80 carats total. The bow brooch measures 2 ¾” x 1 ¾” and weighs 30.8 grams. About Retro Jewelry
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

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

Jewel of Ocean 18K Diamond, Ruby Estate Flower Brooch Convertible to Pendent
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond, Ruby Estate Flower Brooch convertible to Pendent 1.5 Carts Diamonds 3
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Brooch 18k Gold Flower Heart Design Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lavish vintage Cartier brooch of a flower design, made of 18k gold. This exuberant flower was
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1970s French Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Snowflakes Crystals Jewellery Set Earrings Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
: Earrings: 2.2*2.2 cm, Brooch: 4.3*4.3 cm. Trifari created some of the most desirable costume jewellery of
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch
By House of Taylor Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch from the 1940's. Gilt metal with cherubs
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch
Taylor Novelty Stage Coach Watch Brooch
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Hobe Gold Red and Green Cabochon Pin Brooch with Crystals, Mid 1900s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful vintage pin from Hobe. Features vibrant red and green cabochons, accented with crystals and set on a gold-plated setting. Mid 1900s. Hallmarks/Marks/Signs: Hobe
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Hobe Et Co. 1940 Pendant with Brooch in Sterling and 14 Karat Gold with Citrines
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant with brooch designed by Hobe. Fabulous piece of costume jewelry, created by the Parisian
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1940s American Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tahitian Pearls and Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond White Gold Brooch, securely Hand set with Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

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

Jade Garnet Citrine Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooches Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful pair of Moss Green Jade, Garnet, Citrine and Diamond Flying Butterfly Brooches
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

HAR rare vintage Genie Cleopatra Harem girl brooch with the fish bowl, 1960 U.S
By Har Jewelry
Located in Stuttgart, DE
This fantastic HAR brooch is a rare find! The gold toned Cleopatra holds a bowl with a gold-toned
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1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Flower Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic vintage French brooch made of 18 karat gold and diamond. It’s an open work, airy 18k
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1950s French Vintage Jewlery Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

French Vintage Brooch Wild Rose Clip Pin 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
steps into the jewelry world, vintage brooches and pins have always been our favorite pieces. Wearing a
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1960s French Vintage Jewlery Brooches

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

Cartier Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Gems Enamel Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage brooch by Cartier made of 18 karat yellow and white gold with gemstones and enamel
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany & Co Infinity Knot Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co infinity knot brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 60s Brutalist Brooch Abstract 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage abstract brooch (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. The
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin brooches were produced by the brand in a broad spectrum of shapes. There were plaques
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1940s French Retro Vintage Jewlery Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Dolphin Brooch Vintage Sterling Silver 18k Gold Signed Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co dolphin brooch crafted in sterling silver & 18k yellow gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Jewlery Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

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Vintage Jewlery Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage jewlery brooches. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 1464 vintage versions or 89 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage jewlery brooches made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Retro — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and David Webb are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 534 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage jewlery brooches for sale are for women, but there are 582 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Jewlery Brooches?

Prices for vintage jewlery brooches start at $65 and top out at $382,223 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,581.

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 Jewlery Brooches
  • 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.