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Brooches For Sale
Vintage gold plated natural carved pink coral green jade flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold plated with natural stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 3...
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20th Century Brooches
Vintage gold tone dragon designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 32
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20th Century Brooches
SWAROVSKI signed plated tone crystals horse designer brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SWAROVSKI swan logo
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...
Category
20th Century Brooches
ORA signed vintage silver tone rhinestones safety pin designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed ORA
• silver tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 33
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20th Century Brooches
Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present a stunning and rare antique cameo featuring the ancient Greek goddess Artemis (Diana in Roman mythology). This late 19th-century piece showcases exceptional...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
JOMAZ signed vintage gold tone rhinestone strawberry designer brooch
By Jomaz
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JOMAZ
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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1980s Vintage Brooches
Crown Brooch, 18k Gold with Rubies, Sapphires and Pearls
Located in Magenta, IT
A Viscount crown brooch textured 18K yellow gold set with small rubies and sapphires, topped with pearls (not tested). French work. Good condition.
Gross weight: 3 grams
Dimensions:...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
WEISS signed vintage gold tone green rhinestones designer brooch
By Weiss
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed WEISS
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone glass pearl ruby eyes bee bug figural brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone amethyst rhinestones brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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1980s Vintage Brooches
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone large flower designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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1980s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone glass tones Maltese cross designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 32
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20th Century Brooches
Vintage gold tone aurora crystals massive waterfall necklace earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass beads
• vintage designer necklace earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone aurora rhinestone massive designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 32
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20th Century Brooches
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch
Early 20th Century
Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Category
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Art Deco Platinum 3.90ctw Diamond Brooch
Located in Orlando, FL
French Late Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Brooch, ca. 1945 — 3.90ctw
An exquisite French brooch from the late Art Deco period, crafted in platinum with a white gold pin. The elongated...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Cameo Brooch
9ct Gold
Circa 1900
The carving shows Hebe, seated and dressed in classical drapery, offering a cup to Zeus, who appears in the form of an eagle...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Ruby & Pearl Brooch
9ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1910
This antique brooch is crafted in 9ct yellow gold and features a crescent-shaped design. It’s set with alternating se...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage gold tone glass tones pearl dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• good vintage condition with some signs of wear (spot on pearl)
S...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Tiffany & Co. Autumn Leaves 18K Yellow Gold Set of 3 Birch, Maple, Oak Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold set of three Autumn Leaves brooches
20th Century
Depicting naturalistically rendered, well detailed Birch, Maple and Oak leaves which are qu...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Red Velvet Silk Camelia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel red silk velvet Camelia brooch featuring a bar-pin fastening and a back logo plaque.
Circa 2000s Made in France
Diameter: 3.9in (10cm)
Good vintage condition. Made in France....
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
Chanel Black Small silk satin Camélia Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Black silk satin Small camelia brooch featuring a bar-pin fastening and a back logo plaque.
Circa 2000s Made in France
Diameter: 3.1in. (8cm)
Good vintage condition. Made in ...
Category
Early 2000s French Brooches
GRAZIANO signed vintage huge gold colorful designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed GRAZIANO
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
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1980s Vintage Brooches
MONET signed vintage gold tone butterfly designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, 1920s Diamond & Garnet Tigers Head Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Tiger Brooch
18ct Gold
Circa 1920s
Elevate your jewellery collection with this exquisite 1920s tiger's head brooch, crafted from 18ct gold. This striking piece features a ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MONET signed vintage gold rhinestone pearl bow designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with faux pearl and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
CHANEL Black and Gold CC Logo Perfume Bottle Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Chic CHANEL brooch shaped like a perfume bottle. Adorned with black, gold, and pink accents.
Hallmark: CHANEL
Made in France
2021 collection
Gold Plated
The brooch is in goo...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
MONET signed vintage gold tone enamel modernist designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
AUSTRIA signed vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AUSTRIA
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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1970s Vintage Brooches
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Crown of Thorns Wreath Brooch c. 1860
Located in Stamford, CT
A spikey thorny brooch of whitby jet shines like black polishd glass. Whitby jet use goes back to the Bronze age. It became popular in Europe and collected in America when Queen Vict...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Brooches
MONET signed vintage faux pearl enamel gold tone designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone with enamel and faux stones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Green Enamel Frog Pin, Circa 1980, in 18 Karat Gold with 0.40 Carats Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
If you're kissed by a toad, you get warts. Isn't that the legend? What if the warts are made out of diamonds?
This beautifully made little green treefrog in 18 karat gold has been...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage matte gold massive modernist geometric necklace bracelet earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer necklace bracelet earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
14K Yellow Gold Mouse Brooch with Ruby Eyes and Flexible Tail
Located in New York, NY
Charming, whimsical, and utterly collectible — this handmade 14K Yellow Gold Mouse Brooch captures the playful spirit of fine jewelry design. Expertl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,408 Sale Price
20% Off
Chanel 2021 Broche CC Irregular Stones and Pearls Golden Brooch
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the 2021 collection in gold-plated metal with the CC logo motif inlaid with fancy pearls and white rhinestones of different shapes and sizes. Width 4.35 cm x heigh...
Category
2010s French Brooches
Materials
Base Metal
Line Vautrin School Golden Honey Talosel Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students. The brown Talosel framing boasts an encrusted geometric form with golden honey resin c...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Vintage gold tone European amethyst glass large brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
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1970s Vintage Brooches
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Black South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K & Sil
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Sapphire
1 Carat
South Sea Black Gray Pearls With Silver Green Tone
We pay...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,087 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage art deco silver tone rhinestone pair fur clips
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer fur clips
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
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1950s Vintage Brooches
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Bow Ribbon Brooch / Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver brooch or pin.
By Tiffany & Co.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a ribbon tied into a bow.
With a pin and safety catch to the reverse.
Marked to the rever...
Category
20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby, Topaz & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby and Topaz
South Sea Black Tahiti Pearls
“Chanel” inspired Brooch
The Brooc...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$967 Sale Price
25% Off
Cartier 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Tennis Racket Brooch with Pearl Vintage Estate
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite vintage brooch from the legendary house of Cartier, this finely crafted piece captures the brand’s timeless sophistication and whimsical elegance. Designed in the form of a ladies’ tennis racket, the brooch is beautifully rendered in solid 14K yellow gold, showcasing Cartier’s mastery of proportion and precision. The strings of the racket are delicately detailed, and at the center rests a single white pearl measuring approximately 2.5mm, symbolizing the perfect tennis ball in a chic and understated nod to the sport.
Weighing 3.09 grams and measuring 1.5 inches in length, this piece is both elegant and wearable, ideal for adding a touch of refined personality to any outfit. The brooch represents the charm and grace of mid-century Cartier design, where sport and luxury harmoniously merged to create collectible objects of art. Its size makes it versatile—delightful on a lapel, dress, scarf, hat, or even on a handbag strap—bringing a quiet statement of taste and sophistication.
Estate Cartier jewelry continues to be highly sought after for its unmatched craftsmanship, iconic design language, and enduring investment value. Each piece tells a story of luxury that transcends trends, reflecting Cartier’s century-long legacy as “the jeweler of kings and the king of jewelers.” Vintage designs such as this are becoming increasingly rare, cherished by collectors, connoisseurs, and style aficionados alike.
This brooch makes a thoughtful gift for tennis lovers, art collectors, or anyone who appreciates timeless design. It transitions seamlessly from daytime gatherings at the club to evening cocktail events, offering a refined and conversation-worthy accent. With the rising value of gold and the ever-growing desirability of Cartier estate jewelry...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,376 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Sapphire, Diamond & Seed Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian brooch is crafted from 15ct gold, beautifully showcasing a delicate floral design. The intricate detailing featur...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Sapphire Navy Crystals Marquise Double Dome Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Sapphire Navy Blue Oval Shining Clear Crystals Marquise Double Dome Peacock Eye Elegant Brooch, Silver Plated
Very good condition. Not any stones lost. V...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
TRIFARI crown signed gold plated faux pearls rhinestones flower designer brooch
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed TRIFARI crown
• gold plated with faux pearls and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal ...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
SARAH COVENTRY signed vintage silver tone glass designer brooch earrings set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed SARAH COVENTRY
• silver tone with glass stones
• vintage designer brooch earrings set
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal ...
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20th Century Brooches
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Rebecca At The Well
Located in Chesterland, OH
An "early Rebecca landscape cameo shell" is a vintage shell cameo brooch depicting the biblical "Rebecca at the Well" scene (a famous story from the Bible, Genesis 24), often featuri...
Category
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Important Marcel Boucher Retro Carp Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and Important Marcel Boucher Retro Carp Brooch from the late 1930's. Exceptional design which is parcel gilt with rhodium and large marquise crystals in pastel pink. Unsigned b...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal, Rhodium
Napier Yellow Pink and Blue Crystal Enamel Bird Chicks Cracked Egg Brooch Pin
By Napier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Chicks ‘n Egg Vintage Brooch Pin. Signed Napier. The Chicks encrusted with Blue, Pink And Yellow sparkling Crystals and a Cracked Egg In White Enamel. Gold tone mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
NAPIER vintage gold tone pearls butterfly designer brooch
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed NAPIER
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
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20th Century Brooches
Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch
By Weiss
Located in New York, NY
Charming Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch from the 1950's. A large pate de verre "pear" is set within crystal leaves in vari toned yellow and peridot crystals. 1950's USA. 2.5" x 2".
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage MADE IN FRANCE tone seahorse green glass designer fur clip
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass and
• vintage designer fur clip
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47
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1960s Vintage Brooches
Miriam Haskell Pink Gripoix Glass Romantic Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and special Miriam Haskell pink Gripoix Glass romantic flower petal bouquet brooch. Composed of signature Russian Gold Plate metal stampings and Gripoix Glass petals edged in pi...
Category
1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
WEISS signed vintage silver tone rhinestone designer brooch
By Weiss
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed WEISS
• silver tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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1970s Vintage Brooches
Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick pin that is hand wired with Niki pearls and on the end of the pin has a flower and th...
Category
1940s American Baroque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond, Sapphire & Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Diamond =, Ruby, Sapphire & Black Tahiti Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Ruby & Sapphire
South Sea Black Tahiti Pearls
We pay for shipping ...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,102 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage KJL Kenneth Jay Lane signed gold rhinestone seashell designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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1980s Vintage Brooches
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Silvorra 925 Silver Blue Pear Cut Zircon & Enamel Orchid Blossom Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant dual-purpose brooch-pendant from Silvorra is crafted in fine 925 sterling silver, showcasing an enchanting orchid blossom design. It features a dazzling combination of b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$135 Sale Price
55% Off
Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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