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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 Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch, Design #159
Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch, Design #159
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W 1.85 in Dm 1.85 in
Spectacular Jeweled Semi Precious Massive Sterling Brooch, 1999
Located in University City, MO
Spectacular jeweled semi precious massive sterling brooch, 1999 The stunning large scale brooch is
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1990s Unknown Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

Margaret De Patta Abstract Sterling Brooch Mid-century Modern Free Form
Located in Chicago, IL
This abstract sterling brooch dates to the early 1940s when Margaret De Patta attended the
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1940s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brooch is composed of a gold hue sterling silver. Features an aqua colored center stone and
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20th Century American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Silver

Vintage Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone
Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone
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W 2.38 in L 2.88 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch with Onyx, Design #328 by Nanna Ditzel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Shell Brooch with Onyx, Design #328 by Nanna Ditzel Classis Nanna
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Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

EISENBERG ORIGINAL stylized floral Sterling brooch with larg rhinstones 1940s US
By Eisenberg
Located in Stuttgart, DE
- Pictured in "ALL MY BASKET" , page 53 - The Brooch is made in Sterling Silver, see in the book and checked
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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen Bird Eating Berries Sterling Brooch Pin 53 Denmark 1933-1944
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This is the large gorgeous early (1933-1944) Georg Jensen sterling silver pin brooch in the form of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent art deco paste on sterling brooch circa 1930s. Typically deco design with large
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
Art Deco Sterling Paste Brooch
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H 2 in W 2.75 in
"Love & Kisses" & "Forever" Sterling Silver Brooches
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical pair of "Love & Kisses" & "Forever" sterling brooches comes as a set. The "Love
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1980s Thai Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Large Sterling with Mother of Pearl Accent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful handmade large sterling brooch is accented with mother-of-pearl. This
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1970s Unknown Vintage Sterling Brooch

Georg Jensen 925 Sterling Silver Oval Flower Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Georg Jensen 925 Sterling Silver Brooch. It depicts an oval pierced sterling brooch with
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Brooch

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Amazonite, Sterling Silver

Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
is wrapped arround the stone. Silver balls decorate the edge of this heavy gauge sterling brooch
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1930s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch
Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch
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H 2.25 in W 2.5 in
Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch
By Marilyn Cooperman
Located in New York, NY
Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch 18k yellow gold/sterling silver, The brooch contains various
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Sterling Brooch

Vintage Mexican Sterling & Copper Mixed Metals Bird Brooch with Azurite Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Mexican brooch or pin. In sterling silver. In the form of a bird with a circular
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20th Century Mexican Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal

Sigfredo Pineda Sigi Mid Century Sterling Brooch Pendent
By Sigi Pineda
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted sterling silver brooch pendent with amoeba shaped design having 8 silver balls of
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches pendant with Turquoise Agates necklace
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning and Unique pendant necklace consisting of two vintage Sterling
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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

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

Vintage crystal and sterling brooch with baroque pearls on offer from LB.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Vintage 50’s pink crystal and sterling silver brooch is the centerpiece on a string of baroque
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver

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 Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch
Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch
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H 2 in L 3.25 in
Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch
By Airoldi
Located in New York, NY
Gilt sterling elephant brooch with silver toned tusks. Blue paste eyes. Airoldi,Italy. 2" x 2
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1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch
Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch
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H 2 in W 2 in
Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Charming Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with rose gold vermeil set with
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1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch
Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch
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W 1.5 in
Large Tree of Life Brooch, Sterling Silver, Flat Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful tree of life brooch is made from sterling silver and measures 1 inch in length. The
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1990s Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Southwestern Turquoise Brooch
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful sterling silver brooch is Native American in design. It features a beautiful natural
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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Southwestern Turquoise Brooch
Vintage Sterling Southwestern Turquoise Brooch
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H 1.07 in W 2.5 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Georg Jensen silver brooch #54, originally designed when was working for Mogen Ballin silversmith
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1930s Danish Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch
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W 2.09 in L 1.26 in
Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caduceus Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Sterling Vermeil Caduceus brooch from the 1940's by Alfred Phillipe in pink gold washed
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Sterling Vermeil "Victory" Hand Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Vermeil "Victory" Hand Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with gold wash set with marcasites
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1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Marcasite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch made from a single sheet of sterling metal. The wing is cut
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1940s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Scottie Brooch/Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a classic sterling silver Scottie brooch or pendant marked MEXICO 925 with silversmth code
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Scottie Brooch/Pendant
Sterling Silver Scottie Brooch/Pendant
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H 1.75 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Charming Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch from the 1940's. Adorable pixie alien with
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.25 in
Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
lmpressively scaled, Pennino sterling vermeil rose gold and crystal diamante looping bow retro
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1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
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W 2 in L 4.5 in
Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large 1940's retro unfurling poppy brooch of gold washed sterling silver with faux blue zircon
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1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

 Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch
 Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch
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W 2.75 in L 4 in
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 Sterling Brooch

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
Esther Wertheimer Relay Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Sterling silver brooch made by Canadian sculptor Esther Wertheimer, born 1926-2016. The brooch is
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Late 20th Century Canadian Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Victorian Violin Musicians Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage sterling silver brooch featuring three violinists dressed in Victorian clothing. Marked
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Victorian Violin Musicians Brooch
Sterling Silver Victorian Violin Musicians Brooch
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H 1.85 in D 0.06 in L 3 in
Southwestern Turquoise Brooch, Sterling Silver, Geometric
Located in McLeansville, NC
sterling silver, the 2 1/4 inch brooch features a geometric design with an engraved Southwestern pattern
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1980s Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver XXXOOO Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver XXXOOO Brooch. The brooch features three x's and three o's in
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver XXXOOO Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver XXXOOO Brooch
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H 0.71 in W 2.71 in
Sterling and Enamel Norwegian Orchid Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sterling and Enamel Norwegian Orchid Brooch from the 1950's. Yellow enamel on a 3 dimesional orchid
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch from the 1940's. Wonderful design with
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1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Brooch in Sterling Silver
By Georg Jensen
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen brooch in sterling silver. Design 20. Diameter: 4.5 cm. Stamped. In excellent
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
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H 0.75 in W 2.5 in
Mings Pearl Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.25
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Sterling Bowtie Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an Art Deco style sterling silver bowtie brooch with two rows of channel set magenta and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Sterling Bowtie Brooch
Art Deco Style Sterling Bowtie Brooch
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H 1.5 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in
A William Spratling Sterling Silver Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Pasadena, CA
A William Spratling Sterling silver Brooch .1933-1939 and 1940-1946, First Design Period; Taxco
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

A William Spratling Sterling silver Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Pasadena, CA
A William Spratling Sterling silver Brooch .1933-1939 and 1940-1946, First Design Period; Taxco
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Corocraft Retro Sterling Silver Bow Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Large Corocraft Retro sterling silver stylized bow knot and lily brooch. Gold washed in a bright
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1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Corocraft Retro Sterling Silver Bow Brooch
Corocraft Retro Sterling Silver Bow Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 3.5 in
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 Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mexican Modernist Carnelian Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic Modernistic Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch with a brass finish dangling a Carnellian ball
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20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Mexican Modernist Carnelian Sterling Silver Brooch
Mexican Modernist Carnelian Sterling Silver Brooch
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H 3.25 in W 0.65 in L 2.25 in
Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein key brooch circa 1940s of rose gold plated sterling silver, decorated with a
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1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Niki Butler India Sterling Silver Terrier Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A fine vintage Niki Butler India sterling silver designers brooch modeled as a terrier dog and set
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Norseland CORO Large Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Norseland by Coro Large Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch Bird Approximately weight is 26 Grams. The
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver Amber Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large bezel set Amber set in sterling silver. Hallmarked on the pin back. Measuring 1.75" w x 1.25
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1970s Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Deco Sterling and Crystal Ring Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sterling and crystal ring brooch from the 1920's. Bezel set crystal "donut" has etched
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deco Sterling and Crystal Ring Brooch
Deco Sterling and Crystal Ring Brooch
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W 1.4 in L 2.75 in
Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch
By Pennino Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Pennino Retro rose gold washed sterling silver, triple faux ruby floret and leaf cluster
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1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

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
Sterling Silver and Rhinestone Flower Statement Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sterling silver flower brooch set with a single rhinestone. Measuring length 11.8 cm
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Zigzag CZ Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large zigzag brooch with prong-set cubic zirconia accent. Marked "Mexico TS-62 - 950" with an
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Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Modernist Zigzag CZ Sterling Silver Brooch
Modernist Zigzag CZ Sterling Silver Brooch
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H 3 in D 0.06 in L 1.75 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flower Brooch # 113
By Georg Jensen
Located in Toronto, ON
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flower Brooch # 113. Lightly hammered three-dimensional petal brooch
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
800 Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant Beautifully detailed hand carved shell cameo with a
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20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

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
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 Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Roden Brothers Sterling Silver Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique gilt sterling silver pin brooch by Roden Bros Silver Ltd., a Canadian brand active from
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20th Century Canadian Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Sterling Brooch

Materials

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
Mings Hawaii Hibiscus Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 1.7" x 2
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Sterling Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage sterling brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage sterling 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. Finding an appealing vintage sterling brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Trifari, Coro and Georg Jensen each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any vintage sterling brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Crystal version from the 8 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a vintage sterling brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Sterling Brooch?

On average, a vintage sterling brooch at 1stDibs sells for $341, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $1,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Vintage Sterling 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.