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29.54 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Halo Platinum Art Deco Pendant Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1925 Art Deco amethyst and diamond brooch and pendant. This spectacular natural 29.54 carat a cushion cut Amethyst is mounted in a platinum frame with a halo of 36 old mine c...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile framed in beautifull...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin - The pin contains one 7.5mm round saltwater cultured pearl with a fine luster. There are 12 round full cut diamonds and 12 single cu...
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1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Chanel Pendant Brooch with Rhinestones, 1984
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant brooch with rhinestones and glass paste. 1984 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 6...
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20th Century French Brooches

Antique 1890s Diamond Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.58 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set 'heart' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique heart brooch...
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1890s Romantic Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Multicolored Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1970 Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold Weight: 22.8g Dimensions: 1.8"L x 1.5"W Made in Italy Diamond Details: Carat: 0.05 carat total weight Shape: Round Color: H Clarity: SI...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold

Vintage 4.32 Carat Diamond and 1.93 Carat Ruby Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.32 carat diamond and 1.93 carat ruby, platinum flower spray brooch; part of our diverse brooch collection This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ruby brooch has been crafted in platinum. The vintage brooch has a floriated spray design, accented with an interlacing leaf motif and a tied ribbon design. The flower heads are represented by fourteen stunning individually claw set round faceted cut rubies. An additional claw set ruby is positioned to the lower portion of the pierced decorated design. The stalks of the flowers are represented by impressive channel set baguette cut diamonds. The leaf and ribbon motifs are embellished with further pavé set diamonds, in a combination of transitional brilliant round and eight cuts. This impressive platinum vintage ruby brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening. This stunning piece of vintage jewellery has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. This impressive ruby and diamond brooch in platinum is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage ruby and diamond brooch...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Chanel by Robert Goossens, Old brooch, vintage from the 60s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage from the 60s, made by Robert Goossens for Chanel in 1961, similar model in “Les Bijoux de Chanel” by Patrick Mauries p.68, similar models seen on sale...
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

18k Yellow Gold Elizabeth Locke Turquoise Diamond Pearl Fur Brooch 33g i14888
Located in Toledo, OH
Stunning collectible fur clip and pin brooch combo from Elizabeth Locke. High end 25mm by 18mm natural turquoise bezel set in the middle. 7-9mm lustrous pearls around it with approxi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goossens Paris Stones Pearls Brooch
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Stones pearls brooch In a «raw» spirit of the material, the pieces of this collection are adorned with beautiful semi-precisous stones, hand-cut in an emerald shape. The jewels impo...
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2010s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl

18K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Baguette Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set rainbow gemstones baguette diamond circular pendant necklace brooch. This extraordinary multicolor natural gemsto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.7 grams. Totally is diamond 7 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is emerald 0.90 ct. Please contact for any quest...
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1990s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Pair of Pins Clips Ear Studs Baby Ducks Emerald Sapphire Ruby
Located in Geneva, CH
Lovely pair of baby Ducks Pins, could be worn as Clips Ear studs on yellow gold. Emerald cabochon, Sapphire and Ruby beads and Diamond rose-cut. Size: 0.5...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

12.97 Carat Pink Sapphires & OMC Diamond Brooch Lapel Pin in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
With its exceptional design and a symphony of mesmerizing pink hues, this one-of-a-kind jewelry piece is destined to leave you spellbound. The brooch features stunning 12.97-carat p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Crescent Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornately pierced scroll motif crescent-shaped form Featuring round-shaped opal cabochons prong set throughout Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-co...
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1860s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel and Seed Pearl 12k Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch, circa 1835
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive enamel and seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold mourning brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressi...
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1830s Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 2.68 Carat Sapphire and 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.68 carat sapphire and 1.24 carat diamond. 18 karat white gold brooch and earrings jewellery set; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire jewellery...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Opal Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald and emerlad 0.40 ct. Box is no...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hand Carved 31.81 Carat Natural Arizona Turquoise Octopus Carving Pendant Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hand-carved 31.81 carat natural arizona turquoise octopus carving pendant brooch. This octopus carving on natural Arizona Turquoise is hand-carved with extreme detail by our expert lapidary artist in Jaipur which transform raw gemstones...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1.92ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Clip Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.92 carat diamond and 18 carat white gold, platinum set clip brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collec...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Salvador Dali Aphrodite Tie Pin
Located in New York, NY
Parfums Salvador Dali Aphrodite tie pin created for the release of Salvador Dali's "Salvador Dali" perfume. The now-iconic pendant form was model...
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1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel

1950s European platinum and 18 carat gold diamond brooch
Located in London, GB
This strikingly elegant European made brooch from the 1950s consists of approximately 5.5 carats of diamonds set in platinum. The diamonds are round cut and F-G colour VS clarity. Th...
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1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Rose-Cut Diamond Silver and White Gold Flower Brooch 1890S
Located in Geneva, CH
So Romantic, this Flower brooch is all set by Rose-cut Diamond the center is more significant mounted on rhodium silver and gold. Circa 1890. Total length: 1.97 inch (5.00 centimeter...
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1890s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, White Gold

Vintage Crystal Lucky Four Leaf Clover Brooch 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A very pretty Vintage Crystal Shamrock Brooch. The three leaves of a shamrock are said to stand for faith, hope and love. A fourth leaf is said to bring luck. Crafted in gold tone me...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bug / Insect Brooch with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bug / Insect Brooch with Semi Precious Stones 5.75 grams total weight.
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted in 18kt and 12kt gold mount. The coin is depicting Denarius Sergia: Marcus Se...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

AIG 6.90 ct White Diamonds Bow Brooches Brilliant & Single Cut Vintage Pendant
Located in Bergamo, BG
A testament to exquisite craftsmanship, these brooches are a nod to bygone grace. They are a glittering homage to timeless elegance, captivating the gaze and enchanting the soul. Eac...
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Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Brooch or Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Brooch /Pin. This lovely bar pin features one round brilliant cut diamond set in elegant yellow and white gold filigree. Approxim...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Golden Metal "Lion Head" Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a lion head with a cc logos mane. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5.3 cm Selle...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

1930s Green Enamel and Yellow Gold Regimantal Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional antique 1930s green enamel and 18 karat yellow gold regimental brooch with 14 karat yellow gold pin; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive gold military brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a 14k yellow gold pin. The brooch has been modelled in the form of the regimental badge of The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (5th)*. The brooch depicts St. George upon a horse, killing a dragon. A green enamelled banner to the lower border bears the Latin motto 'Quo Fata Vocant', meaning 'Whither the Fates call'. The brooch is fitted to the original leatherette and velvet lined push fit presentation case, bearing the retailer's name 'By Appointment To H.M The King, The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company LTD, 112. Regent St London. W'. The brooch and presentation case are in exceptional condition, showing no signs or wear or use. This stunning antique sweetheart brooch...
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1930s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 1890s Pearl and Blue Colored Glass Yellow Gold Spider Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian pearl and blue colored glass, 9 karat yellow gold bar brooch in the form of a spider; part of our antique jewelry collections. This impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold in the form of a spider. The cephalothorax of this fine representation of an arachnid is ornamented with a 2.5mm pearl, and the abdomen embellished with a mixed oval cut blue colored glass stone which resembles a sapphire. The stones are both displayed in millgrain decorated bezel settings. Completing the spider, are eight realistically modelled legs. This piece of Victorian jewelry secures to the reverse with a hallmarked hinged pin and hook fastening. The hallmarks to the pin and hook fastening include the 9k fineness hallmark 375 and the Sheffield Assay Office mark (Sheffield rose). The Victorian spider...
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1890s English Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mings Bluish Purple Pearl Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.75" Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful pin brooch and clip-on earring set by Tara, a mid-1900s costume jewelry designer. Each piece features colorful carved resin scarabs prong-set in a gold-tone metal setting....
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1960s Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine vintage 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a poodle; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine 18k yellow gold brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a poodle. The poodle is further embellished with inset ruby eyes and a broad collar with link chain. The poodle is secured to the reverse with a bar pin and safety catch. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the poodle's body include the 18k fineness mark (18) (.750) and the London Import Hallmarks. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage poodle brooch...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pendant This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile framed in exquisite white gold filigre...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, White Gold

Sterling Stephen Dweck Brooch Pin Jasper 1990s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Dweck Brooch. Bezel set Jasper stones in sterling silver. Dated 1992. Hallmarked Stephen Dweck. Sterling silver. Measures 3.9 inches H x 3.9 inches wide. This was purchased...
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Sterling Silver

Antique French Cameo Brooch or Pendant in Yellow Gold, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French 18 karat yellow gold cameo brooch / pendant; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine antique French cameo...
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1880s French Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k dog Brooch - solid yellow gold animal - french diamond ruby collar pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute French dog brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a bright ruby eye and decorated with a diamond set collar. It bears a makers mark, a French eagl...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

19th Century Italian High Relief Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Finely hand carved in high relief with exquisite detail, this pre 1900 high art Italian made shell cameo brooch displays the pose of a Contessa with beautiful flowing hair elegantly ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

0.25 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Brooch/Necklace Enhancer Set in 18K Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Yellow Gold featuring 0.25 Carats Natural Diamonds, 0.08 Carats Rubies. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Branch Brooch with Apple Blossom, Austria, 1960
Located in Heerlen, NL
- 18K. white gold branch brooch, Quartz leaf with saphirres and diamonds - Wenen 1960 with maker mark: WP. = Wenzel Passawa. - Weight: 11.12 gram - Size: 44 x 28 x 8 mm - ...
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1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lapel pin with grey stone loellingite sterling silver
Located in Gdynia, PL
Pins are pieces of jewellery traditionally used by men to decorate jacket lapels or ties. In fact, you can style them in many more ways. They look great pinned to a sweater, dress or...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brooch with Ruby, Sapphire, Opal and diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of 2 snake heads with opal, sapphire, ruby ​​and rose cut diamond. 0.06ct. - G/H - SI detailed description: dimensions of the brooch are 6.0 cm ...
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2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Guilloche Enamel Portrait Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Depicting the elegance and grace of a fine lady of the late 1800, this romantic French antique portrait brooch is skillfully hand painted and c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mexican Large Spider Brooch, Sterling Silver, Spooky Spider
Located in McLeansville, NC
This spooky spider brooch is made from sterling silver and is the perfect addition to any wardrobe! The Mexican large spider brooch measures 2 inches in length and is sure to get attention. Its intricate design and highly detailed construction make it one of a kind. This brooch is perfect for a Halloween costume or to add a bit of spooky flair to any outfit. Make a statement with this large silver...
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gold Cobalt Blue Enamel Brooch Pendant Pearl Necklace with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Antique style estate piece of 10 karat Rose Gold and Cobalt Blue Enamel Pin Pendant with Pearl and Diamond Accents. This celestial brooch sits on a th...
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1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcraft Cameo Coral 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier, Golden Fleece Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18K gold. Weight: 17.1 grams Measurement: 3.2 x 2.9 cm Stamp: "Cartier", with French assay mark.
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ruby 12.4cttw Diamond 0.60cttw Emerald Sapphire Tree Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The colorful tree in this brooch, of 14 karat yellow gold, consists of vibrant ruby, emerald and sapphire petaled flowers which are accented by brilliant-cut diamonds. This style of ...
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Handcraft Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Cat Brooche
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Mid-century yellow gold diamond flower brooch
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier very rare example of a diamond Brooch. Mid-century approx 1950s, depicts a beautiful flower, crafted using traditional carving, and textured work, bringing this beautiful b...
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1950s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Portrait 800 Silver Pin /Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
800 silver and blue bead portrait pin and pendant. This beautiful piece can be worn as a pin or a pendant, features a hand painted lady's portrait in a 800 silver filigree frame wit...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cat Miniature Portrait Signed Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features a detailed miniature portrait of a cat. It is hand painted. There is a signature of an author. ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant This stunning cameo features a lovely lady in profile accented with one ...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Butler & Wilson Silver Tone Rosebud Brooch with Clear, Pink and Blue Crystals
Located in London, GB
Fabulous large vintage Butler & Wilson silver tone rosebud brooch, with sparkling clear, pink and blue crystals. Circa 1980s. Measuring length 10.3cm / ...
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Late 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning example of Native American workmanship on this inlaid Zuni Pin. Out of a massive collection of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Southwestern Jewelry The bro...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Gold Anemone Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold, Statement Designer Piece
Located in McLeansville, NC
Experience the epitome of luxury with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Gold Anemone Brooch. Crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold, this stunning designer piece showcases the intricate beau...
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large stylised silver gilt and paste 'swan' brooch, Trifari, USA, 1940s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Exquisitely sculpted, of the highest quality as is expected from Trifari is the magnificent 'swan' brooch, designed by the most famous of Trifari designers, Alfred Philippe, in the 1940s. The body is a beautifully cut piece of topaz glass, set in a silver gilt body, highlighted with clear pastes and finished with a single ruby glass cabuchon for the eye. the same design was made for their 'jellybelly' range, with a clear body. A real collector's piece, or the crowning glory to a coat or jacket! The firm of Trifari was founded in 1925 by Gustavo Trifari, Leo F...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Antique and Vintage Brooches

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.

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