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Brooches For Sale
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
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
CAROLEE signed gold enamel rhinestone panther designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CAROLEE
• gold tone with enamel and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
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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
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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
MONET signed vintage gold tone butterfly designer brooch
By Monet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MONET
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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Category
1980s Vintage 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
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
LISNER signed vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch
By Lisner
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LISNER
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
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
JOAN RIVERS signed vintage Maltese cross interchangeable designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed JOAN RIVERS
• gold tone with lucite and rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
Category
1980s Vintage 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
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 50
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Category
1980s 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
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
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1970s Vintage Brooches
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
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
HOBE signed vintage gold tone red rhinestone heart designer brooch
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed HOBE
• gold tone with rhinestones
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
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1980s Vintage Brooches
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
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
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
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 3...
Category
20th Century Brooches
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
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
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
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
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
•
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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Category
1980s Vintage 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
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 ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Antique Victorian Enamel Clover Pendant & Pin 14k Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
A beautiful and symbolic jewel from the late Victorian era, this charming four-leaf clover is crafted in 14k yellow gold and decorated with hand-painted green enamel in delicate natu...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 32
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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
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
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 47
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1960s Vintage Brooches
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
MARVELLA signed vintage gold silver tone ancient coin pearl designer brooch
By Marvella
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed MARVELLA
• gold tone and silver with faux pearls
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold, Diamond, and Citrine Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant vintage brooch by Tiffany & Co., beautifully modeled as a stylized flower. Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, the piece is set with five richly faceted citrine petal...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
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
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
Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestones butterfly figural designer pin 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 51
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1980s Vintage Brooches
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Seed Pearl Star Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Pendant / Brooch
15ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1910
*The chain is sold separately
Indulge in the timeless beauty of this stunning 15ct yellow gold Edwardian six-pointed st...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
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
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku ...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Vintage Lunch at The Ritz Asian Fan Brooch Dangling Enamel Statement Jewelry
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Lunch at the Ritz oversized Asian Fan brooch with dangling multi-color fans by original designer Esme Hecht. Iconic American wearable art statement jewelry. Large scale measu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Enamel
Vintage ART signed gold pink green glass pearl designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed ART
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 51
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Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
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
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
Vintage gold tone rhinestone ladies shoe 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 Etruscan Revival Patinated 14K Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely detailed antique Etruscan Revival patinated 14K yellow gold pendant / brooch
19th Century
Featuring superb granulation and twisted wire work with the central decorative e...
Category
19th Century European Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LA REL signed 1/20 12kt gold filled tiger eye stone vintage designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed LA REL 1/20 12kt gold filled
• gold filled with tiger eye stone
• vintage designer brooch
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with m...
Category
20th Century Brooches
MONET signed vintage gold tone red enamel 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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1980s Vintage Brooches
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 Blue Mirrors and Black Talosel Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Line Vautrin created this stunning Talosel or resin brooch in the 1950s. The rare piece boasts a freeform dimensional shape in black Talosel, encrusted with cobalt blue mirrored-colo...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Vintage Victorian Gold Plated, Black Enamel, & Glass Paste Floral Brooch / Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian floral brooch.
In a gold plated (or gold filled) setting.
With 9 glass paste gems to the center surrounded by 8 gold petals with black enamel accents.
Wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
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
Diamonds Sardinian Coral 18 Carat White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
High Jewelry Masterpiece: Diamond-Paved Lobster Brooch on Sardinian Red Coral
Presenting an extraordinary statement piece that celebrates the exquisite treasures of the Mediterrane...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Iris Apfel Estate Personal Griffin Dragon Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch 18K
Located in New York, NY
FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF STYLE ICON IRIS APFEL, WE HAVE HER MUSEUM QUALITY FRENCH BEAUX ARTS RENAISSANCE REVIVAL 18 KARAT GOLD PENDANT OR BROOCH OF A GRIFFIN OR DRAGON HOLDING...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 18K Yellow Gold Horse Brooch with Seed Pearls & Ruby Accent Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A captivating ode to equestrian elegance, this finely modeled horse brooch is crafted in rich 18-karat yellow gold and adorned with a sash of luminous seed pearls and a single ruby e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$1,304 Sale Price
20% Off
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
IVANA signed vintage gold tone glass flamingo figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signe IVANA
• gold tone with glass stones
• 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
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 ...
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1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Brooch in Platinum .90 Carats Total Art Deco Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous estate brooch features a beautiful arrangement of round brilliant-cut white diamonds and baguette-cut sapphires set in platinum with an 18k white gold pin and safety ca...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...
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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