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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Edwardian
Austrian German 1900 Sword Pin Jabot 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel, Diamond And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Enameled Sword jabot pin. An oversized piece, made in the form of a 16th century sword. Is most probably has been made in Austria or Germany, du...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Crystal & Enamel Dangle Brooch in Autumnal Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1990 brooch with an ornate Old World style reminiscent of Edwardian jewelry. The bronze tone metal base is embellished with deep green and amber enameling and features two dangling drops accented by green and amber crystal stones. Outfitted with straight pin and safety ring closure. Unsigned though well made with quality details. The design and style is similar to Heidi Daus jewelry...
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1990s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Base Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Devil's Mask 14K Gold & Pearl Stick Pin or Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Nouveau stick pin. In 14k gold. In the form of a devil's mask. Set with small green glass eyes and a small round p...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Lovely Art Nouveau 18kt Yellow Gold, Sapphire, and Pearl French Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
Lovely antique Art Nouveau French brooch with pearl flowers, applied gold leaves, and pearl dangle. Reverse: French eagle hallmark on c-clasp, tube hinge, pin stem original. Dimensi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding antique brooch that was crafted during the art nouveau era from solid 14k yellow gold. The brooch features a large and very detailed 3D dragon design with...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Nouveau Enamel Violet brooch in 14K gold by Cressarrow, N.J. from the late 19th Century. Wonderful transluscent enamels are used in sof...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Gold Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
14K yellow gold brooch set by four red stones. Length: 4.20 centimeters. Gross weight: 2.27 grams.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Gold Brooch
Antique Gold Brooch
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Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Maiden Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Gold and Diamond Maiden Brooch within flowers in 10k gold with diamond accents designed as a watch holder from the beginning of the 20th Century. 1900 USA. Chain can be w...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

10k Gold Custom Antique Heart Arrow Brooch w/ Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
10k Gold Custom Antique Heart Arrow Brooch w/ Diamonds and Rubies Gorgeous Antique Brooch Features Garland with Bow Detailing on Arrow with Crowned Heart Ruby Cabochon Centerpiece with Old Cut Diamonds Length of Brooch = 47 mm Width of Brooch = 90 mm Total Mass = 24.3 grams Based on Design and Materials, dated to Georgian or Victorian era or earlier Gorgeous Antique Piece!
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold

Vintage Flowers Massive Joseff of Hollywood Brooch, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage statement brooch by Joseff of Hollywood features 3 flower bouquet in antique bronze metal. Accented with emerald green and blue gla...
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1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

0.67 Carat White Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold "Lizard" Brooch
Located in Naples, 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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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum Topped Old Mine Cut Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Venice, CA
14K Gold Platinum Topped Old Mine Cut Diamond Bar Pin This Edwardian 14k gold bar pin is platinum topped with a line of diamonds bead set and surrounded by milgrain work. The tightly packed chunky diamonds catch the light beautifully, and the milgrain work adds even more visual texture and sparkle to the piece. The pin could serve a multitude of uses. It looks beautiful suspended from a chain as a pendant, pinned on a blazer, or as a chain extender. It can also be used as a lingerie pin...
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold GIA NO HEAT Montana Sapphire Pearl Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique bar pin brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau period and features 7, 100% natural, old round cut Montana sapphires of which tw...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin circa 1900 USA. Made in the jewelry hub of Newark NY with 14K gold hallmarks in patinaed gold whiplash setting....
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Paste & Seed Pearl Brooch - 10K Gold - Signed - C. 1930's
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau 10K yellow gold brooch/pin - polished gold finish - hand made featuring organic scrolling tendrils and cross bar - set with four round faceted amethyst paste/glass (bezel...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nouveau 1910 Enamel Brooch Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold Fairy Lady Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch Sterling Silver and 18K Yellow Gold with brilliant Enamel colors approx size 2.5' inch long (65 mm...
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Charming Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant broch is inspired by the timeless Art Nouveau style. The main features of this style was a distinctive appearance with soft, curved shapes and lines that often depicted...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized dragonfly with a stepped body and textured engraving throughout. Featuring wings with guilloche enamel - transparent medium to light blue ombrè over ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Diamond Peridot Gold Frog Lapel Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Edwardian cute little frog stickpin or lapel pin is created with green peridot and bright diamond eyes. The lifelike frog is made of 14 karat gold and set with three ver...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Unique Pearl Starburst Pin Brooch In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pearl pin is made of 14K yellow gold and weighs 4.30 DWT (approx. 6.69 grams). It contains 17 round pearls.
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Citrine, Pearl and Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Citrine, Pearl and 14k Green Gold Brooch from the early 1900's. A fancy cut citrine is framed by graduated natural pearls and a Neoc...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Necklace Brooch 18 Karat Gold Flower Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Art Enamel - Diamond Necklace and brooch 18K White Gold approx size 1.50' inch wide and 1.25' inch high Diamonds total 1.00 carat nice white sparkling (s...
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pan Satyr Greek God Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered depiction of the satyr Pan - Greek god of the wild With florals in hair, a wildly scrolling beard, and horns Eyes are single ...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Vintage Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Brooch - The center Eurpopean cut diamond is set in a hexagon plate and weighs approximately .50...
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1920s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1950’s Edwardian Reproduction Diamond Chandelier Brooch and Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s Edwardian Reproduction Diamond Chandelier Brooch and Pendant. The brooch contains 19 larger round diamonds set in 4 prong heads and 6 prong tulip dangling heads and we...
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1950s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop Pin Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A fine quality antique Edwardian c.1900s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop brooch. The brooch will come in antique box as found. English origin. Length 42mm, width 14mm. Unm...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Deer Brooch Denmark 256 Sterling Silver Designed by Arno Malinowski
Located in New York, NY
This is the wonderful Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Kneeling Deer Brooch. The brooch is fully hallmarked with the Georg Jensen oval dotted punch, 925 Sterling Denmark and des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 14k gold & ruby hatpin. By Sloan & Co. With a figural bulldog top set tiny ruby cabochon eyes. The pin stem is gold plated. Simply a great pin for any bulldog love...
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Dragonfly Brooch Pin Enamel Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold and Necklace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VINTAGE DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN / NECKLACE Hand made in Spain with brilliant colors of Enamel Sterling Silver 925 (oxidized) and plus 18K Yellow ...
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Plique-á-jour Butterfly Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Plique-á-jour butterfly brooch; marked 750 Round-cut diamonds of approximately 1 carat, cabochon ruby eyes of approximately 0.80 carat, 18 karat yellow gold Size: width 2.13 inches...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Child's Portrait Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Original and mischievous antique gold brooch, it represents a smiling child's face whose head is draped with a scarf tied under the face. The clasp is a pin with safety. Signed on the front. Height : 3 cm, width : 2,6 cm, thickness : 5 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 6,9 g approximately. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the beginning of the XXth century, Art nouveau jewel...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch Gaston Laffite
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Realized in matt gold this brooch of the Art Nouveau period represents 2 flowers whose stems are interlaced and strewn with 4 but...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dragonfly Noueau 1910 Brooch Pin Enamel Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent VINTAGE DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN / NECKLACE Hand made in Spain with brilliant colors of Enamel Sterling Silver 925 (oxidized) and 18K ...
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold

9ct Bar Brooch with Chrysoberyl Cats Eye & Diamond Surround in Centre, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
9ct Bar Brooch With Chrysoberyl Cats Eye & Diamond Surround in Centre,Circa 1900 The brooch is made in 9ct Rose Gold and the diamonds are high cut old mine diamonds. The eye of a cha...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 9k Gold

Georg Jensen Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen brooch in sterling silver. Design 20. Diameter: 4.5 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith ca...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Pin
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Brooch c.1910 Essex crystal jewelry utilizes reverse glyptography — ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum

1910 Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Collar or Stock Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This excellent collar pin is a genuine Edwardian piece in 14k yellow gold that is from 1910!! The pin is in amazing condition. The yellow gold gives this pi...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Sapphire and Pearl Flower Brooch, Boxed, 15k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful, fine antique Art Nouveau era floral bar brooch. This amazingly pretty piece is extremely well made and designed, it is a bar style brooc...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite And Enamel Flower Pin In Multi Tone Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This Enamel pin is made of 18k Rose Gold . It contains a round ruby weighing 0.55 CT, round green tsavorites weighing 0.32 CTTW, round multi color, diamonds weighing 0.31 CTTW, round...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, Enamel

Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Early Georg Jensen Bird Eating Berries Sterling Brooch Pin 53 Denmark 1933-1944
Located in New York, NY
This is the large gorgeous early (1933-1944) Georg Jensen sterling silver pin brooch in the form of a bird eating berries with leaves in a gorgeous open work design. The brooch has ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Cameo Heart Pin with Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique cameo heart with diamond pin is made of 14K yellow gold. It contains a round diamond weighing 0.01 CTTW.
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.60 CTTW Antique Sapphire & Diamond Bow Pin In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique sapphire and diamond bow pin is made of 14K yellow gold. It contains square sapphires weighing 1.50 CTTW, single cut I-J color and I1 clarity diamonds weighing 0.10 CTTW...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive works of art, have been crafted by Masriera since 1839 and continue to be made today with the techniques used decades ago: plique-à-jour, basse-taille, champlevé, vitreous enameling and Barcelona enameling. This magnificent 18 karat yellow gold dragonfly brooch is designed with the plique-a-jour enamel technique. Round brilliant diamonds and rubies are set throughout this very special brooch...
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1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Necklace Brooch 18 Karat Gold Flower Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Diamond Necklace and brooch 18K White Gold approx size 1.75' inch wide and 1.5' inch high Diamonds total 1.70 carat nice white sparkling (seems ...
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch, Sterling silver and 9lt gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This magnificent antique Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch is just breathtaking! A beautifully designed piece with the greatest attention to detail, well crafted in the A...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin with an oval faceted natural mined blue Sapphire of great beauty. The eyes ar...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1910 Enamel Fly - Pendant & Pin Brooch Sterling Silver 925
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage But never used Sterling silver 925 (oxidized) Enamel Fly Pendant and Pin Green & Black Colors Weight : 6.90 Grams Size: approx 30 mm (1.25' inch) Hand made In Spain around 2...
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Signed Art Nouveau Amethyst & 14k Gold Stick Pin by Brassler Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Art Nouveau amethyst and 14k gold stickpin. By Brassler Co. With a faceted oval prong set amethyst centered of 14k gold shield shaped frame. Simply a great st...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Copper Tone Art Nouveau Lady and Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
Detailed copper tone Art Nouveau brooch featuring flowers and a lady with swirling hair. Measuring 4.1cm / 1.6 inches by 4.2cm / 1.65 inches. The pin is soldered to the back. Of Euro...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver belt buckle designed as a snake entwined upon itself with cabochon garnet eyes. Stamped with the eagle’s ...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Solid 14k Yellow Gold Detailed Seed Pearl Arrow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible antique pin brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau period and features an outstandingly made and detailed arrow design that is neatly se...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl Turquoise Gold Butterfly Bar Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Antique Edwardian Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Butterfly bar brooch. English origin. Height 18mm, Width 37mm. Weight 3.5gr. Unmarked. The...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Dragon Scale Brooch 18k Gold and Silver by Binliang Alexander Peng
Located in PARIS, FR
This brooch is a one of a kind contemporary Jewellery imagined and hand sculpted by the French jeweller Binliang Alexander Peng. "This creation is my vision of the precious. For me...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

George Shiebler Bat Moon Brooch Pin Homeric Pendant Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Brooch by George W. Shiebler and Company in the form of a moon with a bat flying across the moon with one of Shiebler's iconic Homeric pendants hanging from ...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Moira of London Rare Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch in 18Kt with 1.51 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional brooch designed by Moira of London. A very rare and important piece created by the famed jewelers Moira with Art-Nouveau patterns. Crafted...
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1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 14kt/Platinum+Diamond Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An elegant pin from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in platinum, this beautifully milgrained pin features fourteen glittering Round Cut diamonds and one gorgeous Old European Cu...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond and Pearl Floral Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1910 Item Details: Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.3 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA REPORT #:5222730420 Weight: 1.03ct Cut: Old European b...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k 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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