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Chanel 1980s Gripoix Glass Pearl Brooch
Located in Amman, JO
Chanel Gripoix Brooch Vintage 1980’s Chanel Byzantine Style Gripoix blue/green glass and pearl brooch. Includes its original box. Measuremen...
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15th Century and Earlier French Byzantine Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des Victoires, Paris) - featuring exceptional Cat's Eye Quar...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Caron La Fetedes Roses French Perfume Parfum Bottle Brooch
Located in Sausalito, CA
Extremely rare! You will NOT find another! This 14k yellow gold brooch is a very similar replica of the 1950s La Fetedes Roses perfume bottle by Caron. It even functions as a perfume...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

6.5 Carat Diamond Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold with mix cut diamonds to add a dash of class and to update your outfit made with beautiful intricate details. This is a handmade piece which is engrafted u...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1800s Ruby Old Mine Diamond Royal Queen Crown Swan Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in New york, NY
An Impressive & Rare Early Napoleanic Era Victorian 1800-1850s Ruby & Old Mine Cut Diamond Set Royal Princess/ Queen Swan with Crown Necklace Pendant / Brooch, Basic Dimensions & Specifications - 59mm Tall bottom of ail to top of Crown x 40 mm wide from tail to wing - 142 old mine hand cut diamonds totaling approximately 7/8 carats in total & 3 Ruby set hand cut faceted round cut stones designed as the princess/queen crown...
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Early 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Eighteen Karat Gold Ruby Turquoise Mid-Century Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k Gold Ruby Turquoise Signed Numbered Midcentury Spray Brooch w/ Box A very stylized, midcentury bird or spray design in solid 18k gold featuring vivid red rubies & fine bl...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Emerald and Diamond Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald Brooch in 18K Gold with cushion cut emerald and diamonds to add a dash of class and to update your outfit made with beautiful intricate details. This is a handmade piece whic...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flower Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flower brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to th...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Citrin Octopus Brooch
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Citrin Octopus Brooch 173 Diamonds cogniac 3.70 Carat 30 Diamonds 0.92 Carat G si 1 Citrin 10.07 Carat 17 Sap./Emeralds 8.79 Carat Founded in 197...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Wedding Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Blue Sapphire Brooch in 18K Gold with oval and square cut sapphires and diamonds to add a dash of class and to update your outfit made with beautiful intricate details. This is a han...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Pave Round Brilliant Diamond 2.00cttw Bow Design Pin Brooch
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 18kt yellow gold bow design pin with pave set round brilliant diamond of approximately 2.00 cttw. The diamonds are f/g in color and si/vs in clarity. The pin is 50mm wide a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Cub Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunningly detailed lion cub brooch accented with glittering diamonds and emeralds. Made of solid 18 karat yellow gold, this exquisite piece by Van Cleef & Arpels is a work of art an...
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20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Anton Michelsen Leafshaped Brooch in Sterling Silver Designed by Gertrud Engel
By Gertrud Engel for Anton Michelsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anton Michelsen Leaf shaped Brooch in Sterling Silver designed by Gertrud Engel. Measures 6.5 cm x 2 cm / 2 9/16 in x 0 25/32 in. Weighs 8 g / 0.30 oz.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcraft Bird 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Coral 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

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Deco Sapphire Emerald Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Deco Platinum Brooch is shaped as a crescent or "C" brooch. There is 1.00 Carat Round Diamond in the center and another Diamond 0.60 Carat Cushion cut and numerous full cut and...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Starfish Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow And White Gold Brooch Pendant
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

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Clip Brooches
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These double clip brooches are from the Deco period are are gorgeous. The Diamonds are very white I assume F or G and VS and approximately 2.0 carats, the Sapphires are pure blue a...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

5.55 Carats Total Baguette, Marquis and Round Diamond and Platinum Brooch F-G/VS
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Featured here is an absolute showstopper of a brooch! Exquisite, icy white diamonds dazzle brilliantly throughout every inch of this piece. Made of polished platinum, this clustered ...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Snowflake Brooch / Pendant Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This extraordinary brooch sparkles delightfully, in a classic snowflake / starburst design. This is an elegant brooch with exquisite fine details and 5.20 carats total of old mine c...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Custom Handmade Victorian 7.05 CTW Diamond Star Brooch / Pendant Gold & Sterling
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This extraordinary custom one of a kind diamond star brooch will be a lovely addition to your fine jewelry collection. This is a timeless brooch with exquisite fine details from the ...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

Jadeite and Diamond Butterfly Pin or Brooch Platinum and Yellow Gold
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Jadeite and Diamond Butterfly Pin or Brooch with beautiful quality diamonds and emerald gemstone antenna Spectacular colored green jadeite is carved into a butterfly pendant or brooc...
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19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Metal Bar Pin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Antique Victorian / Edwardian, 1910-1915, fine platinum diamond filigree bar pin. Center Old European cut diamond (approximately .17 Ct) illusion setting in an open foliate filigree ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Multi Gem and Diamond Brooch/ Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Intricately crafted gemstone and diamond parrot bird brooch. The detail and craftsmanship used in making this piece is substantial. The body of the bird, the tail and head are all et...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.50ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Brooch and Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A wonderful Victorian diamond star or otherwise known as a ‘sunburst’ brooch dating from the late 19th century comprising of approx 1.50ct of Old Mine cut diamonds. This quaint brooch, measuring 32mm diameter is set in 18ct gold with a silver front, which was typical of the period to enhance the diamonds in a white setting. It’s design is formed around a central diamond around which twelve points reradiate out from its centre. There is very little wear to the brooch, it is in superb condition. Please contact to see additional images or video clips of this piece. Reasonable offers will always be considered. DIMENSIONS – 32mm Diameter DIAMOND GRADE CARAT WEIGHT – 1.50ct total (approx) COLOUR - F-G CLARITY – SI CUT – Old Mine Cut MATERIALS - 18ct gold/ silver/ diamonds WEIGHT – 7g HALLMARK – Unmarked, tested throughout as 18ct gold and silver using a touchstone. CONDITION – This antique brooch...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Handcraft Beetle 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel 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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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Heidi Daus Maizing Corn Thanksgiving Crystal Accented Pin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
You can almost hear the crunching leaves under your feet when you wear this pretty celebration of all things autumn. Heidi Daus designed her extraordinary A-Maize-Ing pin to help you...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Eighteen Karat Gold Diamond Frog Brooch with En Tremblant Legs and Arms
Located in New York, NY
Vintage diamond frog brooch 18 karat yellow gold frog brooch with pave diamond accents throughout body and splayed en tremulant legs and arms With circular green colored gem eyes Stamped verso, "750" with an unidentified maker's mark of "N" Weighing 6.3 dwt From a Great Neck...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Intini Jewels Pink Mediterranean Coral Flower Cocktail Round Modern Clip Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Magnificent mediterranean pink coral flower-shaped brooch perfect for any cocktail ocassion. A breathtaking jewellery piece full of design. This brooch is inspired by the simplicity of the design and the elegance of the materials, creating a delicate form that is surrounded by the soft curves of the coral, shaping a magnificent poetry transformed into jewelry. One of the main beliefs surrounding the pink coral was its ability to protect its owner from injuries and various threats, due to its distinct color and its association to various war deities. These associations also made it extremely popular as a child protection amulet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Invisible Mystery Set Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch and Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This outstanding flower brooch and pendant is handcrafted in solid 18K white gold weighing approx. 17.30 grams. It features a floral design of bombé calibrated 220 natural rubies (in...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Designer Nolan Miller Signed Red Lucite and Crystal Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rare Vintage Designer Brooch by Nolan Miller featuring a Cluster of Red Lucite and Crystal Flowers. Center of Flowers Hand set with Sparkling Crystals. Gold Tone mo...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Art Deco Style Jade Quartz Diamonds Gold Silver Black Enamel Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art deco brooch composed of a disc of engraved jade with a diamond of 0.25 carats in the center mounted in yellow gold 14 kt.surrounded by a half disc in satinated quartz mounted in ...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Swirl Sabi Textured Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1980's Henry Dunay textured 18k gold brooch. Henry Dunay is a world's premier jewelry designers, known for his famous Sabi textured styling which is a result of finely hand-e...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamante Domed Round Brooch, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Domed Round Brooch Circa 1960s. The brooch is made of emeralds and several sizes of round cuts built up in the middle for a gorgeous brooch all prong set. These bro...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches

LFG Certified Platinum 18k Gold Large Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
A natural pearl forms in a pearl-bearing mollusk with no human intervention or assistance. Due to the overfishing, the discovery of the oil industry in the Persian Gulf, and the marketing of the cultured pearls by 1920s, natural pearls are becoming extremely rare to find today. For sale a magnificent 18K white gold and platinum pin brooch dated back to the early 20th century, featuring a very large natural salt water baroque hollow pearl*. The pearl measures an exceptional large size of 13.7*17.4*19.1mm and it is certified as a hollow pearl formed without any human interventions by the LFG (French Gemological laboratory). It takes on average 10 years for a mollusk to form a natural pearl of the size of 8mm so it is a real bless that we have this wonderful antique jewelry in our curation. Its certificate indicates that it has an excellent luster as well. We love its attractive light pinky hue on the warm white body color, its irregular shape which adds lots of personalities and characters, not mention the excellence of craftsmanship: the bottom of the pearl is decorated with 5 rose cut diamonds and the cabochon of the pin 6 graduated rose cut diamonds. Their icy appearance balances the softness of the pearl and all together they form a timeless chic combination. The pin brooch is hallmarked with the French mascaron hallmark for platinum and French owl hallmark for 18K white gold. People have coveted natural pearls as symbols of wealth and status for thousands of years. With the prices of natural pearls soaring during the past auctions, not only this natural pearl pin...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Siberian Amethyst Flower Old Mine Diamond Brooch Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE ART DECO SIBERIAN AMETHYST AND OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH. THE STUNNING MONUMENTAL SIBERIAN AMETHYST OF GREAT BEAUTY IS HAND CARVED IN THE FORM...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

3 Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Brooches Krementz 14 Karat Gold circa 1900 Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular set of three Art Nouveau brooches with images of three women or maidens in 14 Karat Gold. The extraordinary Art Nouveau brooches features the faces of three wo...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brand New Heidi Daus Power Presence Dragon Crystal Accented Pin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Let your style take flight in this exquisite crystal and bead intensive design by Heidi Daus. Its exotic presence is bound to capture everyone's interest including yours. Whether it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Antique Diamond Floral Brooch Eighteen Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victoria-era bouquet floral brooch with array of old European old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 3 carats Tested 18 karat whit...
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Mary McFadden 1970 TheMet-Collected Jewelry Series Gold Gilt Openwork Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Like Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Hattie Carnegie, and Pauline Trigere, Mary McFadden produced jewelry in the 20th century to compliment her own couture clothing designs. Unlike those fashion designers, McFadden handcrafted her sculptural jewelry, whereby her studio designs in brass since...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Turquoise Cabochon Star/Floral Brooch, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Turquoise Cabochon Star/Floral Brooch made in 14k yellow gold. The brooch is 1.75 inches and weighs a total of 14.68 grams. Matching earrings available. SKU 1144-REJA/MADJAL
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

.2 Carat Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Zebra Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1980's solid 14k gold black and white enamel Zebra brooch. Highly detailed Black and white enamel encased with yellow gold framing with a single cut diamond. The pin stem is ...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large 2.5 inch tall antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of a Guardian Angel with Child...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Brand New Heidi Daus New Shimmering Dragon Crystal Accented Pin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Heidi's Chinoiserie inspired "Shimmering Dragon" Crystal Dragon Pin brings the majesty and fine craftsmanship of the Far East to your jewelry wardrobe in the most jaw-dropping fashio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Fancy Shape Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Rhodium Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning flower brooch is a true masterpiece of jewelry design. It features a total of 28.21 carats of fancy shape sapphires, which have been carefully selected for their beauty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Brand New Heidi Daus Avant Garde Crystal Accented Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Look luxurious and chic with this stunning pin by Heidi Daus. • Brass with bronze tone plating • Various amounts, shapes & sizes of faceted crystals • (2) 8mm round...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Brooches

Tiffany and Co. Daschund Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co Daschund Dog Brooch Measurements: 1.5" long Signed, Tiffaney & Co. Gram Weight: 5.9 grams
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Bondanza Onyx Amethyst 18k Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1980
Located in Goettingen, DE
Michael Bondanza Onyx Amethyst 18K Gold Bar Brooch circa 1980 Extravagant Michael Bondanza designer brooch made of yellow gold in the shape of a ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Amazing butterfly brooch/pendant ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Retro 6 Carat Diamond Feather Platinum Clip Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Retro 6 ct Diamond Feather Platinum Clip Brooch circa 1940 Very decorative diamond clip brooch of impressive size, in the shape of a magnificent feath...
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1940s German Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this Edwardian brooch from ca 1910 exhibits the skilled techniques of a master jeweler. From wonderful ajour work to fine milligrain ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco French Sapphire Diamond Platinum Stick Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French Sapphire Diamond Platinum Stick Pin. Featuring 10 rectangular step cut blue sapphires with a total weight of approximately 0....
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Elsa Schiaparelli 1937-50 Couture Schlumberger Wired Glass Pearl Crystal Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Using the same costume-jewelry Parisian materials as Coco Chanel and Miriam Haskell beginning in the 1930s, Elsa Schiaparelli commissioned for her couture clothing this handmade silv...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Dress Clip
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This striking Art Deco clip is versatile little jewel. Perfect to wear on the v-neckline of a dress or sweater, clipped to an evening bag or to enliven your lapel. A vibrant green sq...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Bicycle Brooch with 0.50ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful bicycle brooch with a dazzling 0.5 carat round brilliant diamonds. The jewelry is made of 14k yellow gold with a high quality polish. It comes with a fancy jewelry box. ...
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2010s Singaporean Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Cameo Pearl Brooch Yellow Gold Greek Paul-Victor Lebas, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Edwardian Cameo Pearl Brooch Yellow Gold. By Paul-Victor Lebas. Marvelous and massive antique cameo brooch, depicting a curly lady. Typical ancient ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 3.24 Carat Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch, circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 3.24 Carat Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch circa 1930 Very decorative 3.24 carat diamond bar brooch made of platinum in the form of an elongated pin, geometrically designed and...
Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Seed Pearl Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian blue sapphire seed pearl and yellow gold butterfly brooch pendant with watch hook circa 1890. SPECIFICATIONS: GEMSTONES: one oblon...
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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