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Rare Marcel Boucher Rock Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and collectible Marcel Boucher's 1941 gold, pave and large pale sapphire navette Rock Fish Brooch. Rhodium plate and gold plated base metal with crystal rhinestone pave, and large faceted faux sapphire crystal navette. The same massive brooch in an aquamarine color way is featured in the costume...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Ruby with Blue Sapphire and Diamond American Flag Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.39 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.59 carat and Diamond 0.15 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 4.84 grams "We first opened ...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Fancy Yellow Diamond & Natural Pearl Brooch/Clip GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This glorious, diabolically clever piece hails from the Art Deco era (circa 1920s). It is a brooch rendered in gleaming platinum and measuring approximately 42mm long and 21mm wide t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Large vintage spider brooch, gold tone
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive large vintage spider brooch. Crafted in a rich gold tone metal, it is a good sized piece, well designed and it is set with two clear paste stones to the body and head....
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Late 20th Century British Retro Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Carved Jade, Gold Serpent, and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Jade, Gold Serpent, and Pearl Brooch Description: This striking circular brooch features a vivid green carved jade plaque encircled by four coiled serpent motifs in richly te...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Harriet Bauknigt for Kaso Black and Rainbow Geometric Acrylic Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknigt designed this spectacular acrylic resin or Lucite brooch for Kaso in the 1980s. The geometric "comma" shape is carved and has a frosted texture. The rare brooch has ...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Egyptian Revival Diamond and Gem-Set Brooch in Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 ignited a global fascination with ancient Egypt, profoundly influencing the Art Deco movement of the 1920s and 1930s. This fervor gav...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage gold black cabs etruscan massive designer 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 46 ❤️❤...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Enamel Yellow Gold Butterfly Vintage Brooch Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely enamel 18 karat yellow gold butterfly vintage brooch in shades of blue, orange, green and yellow. The size is 27X28mm / 1.062x1.102 inches. ...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.00 TCW Diamond and Dark Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Brooch/Pin
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 1970s 18 karat yellow gold pin features an elegant open-weave circle design, adorned with thirty brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 carat with matching...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swarovski Bee Brooch "Jeweler's Collection" Crystal Gold Bumble Bee Pin 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
New, Never Worn Swarovski Amber, Black and Clear Swarovski Crystals are set through out this Big Bumble Bee. She measures 2.33 inches or / 59.39 mm top to bottom 2.63 inches or/ 66.9...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Renaissance FleurDeLis Niello HighRelief GiltEngraved Heraldry Reliquary Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Demonstrating the epitome of miniature decorative art by Renaissance European goldsmiths who fashioned quatrefoil and/or cruciform jewelry with heraldry or religious symbols, this ce...
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper

Striking Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Burma Ruby Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco platinum, diamond and Burmese ruby double prong clip/hair barrette, c. 1920. This is a striking Art Deco statement possessing very fine and unusual fancy cut diamonds and na...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Rhinestone Flapper Brooch
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
The Art Deco Rhinestone Flapper Brooch typically features a flapper girl motif, which evokes the carefree, fashionable, and bold spirit of the 1920...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Hummingbird Pin #15020
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Hummingbird Pin  This adorable hummingbird pin is crafted with meticulous detail out of 18K yellow gold and featur...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald Aurora Borealis Crystal Bouquet Brooch By Lisner, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2" x 1.75" - Silver tone - Emerald green Aurora Borealis (AB) iridescent crystal rhinestones - Fern green crystal rhinestone accents - By Lisner (signed on vers...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Belle Époque Madeira Citrine Heart Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Belle Époque brooch, crafted by the renowned Lyon silversmiths and jewelers Maison C. Villard, Broliquier et Cie, showcases a radiant heart-shaped madeira citrine weig...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Citrine, White Gold

Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Sapphire and Ruby Pendant/Brooch set in Silver
Located in Dusit, 10
Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Sapphire and Ruby Pendant/Brooch set in Silver Settings (chain not included) Width: 5.0 cm Length: 5.0 cm Total Weight: 25.46 grams *Please note t...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Openwork Cross Brooch Pendant
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned openwork brooch/pendant. Marked CHRISTIAN LACROIX CL Made in France. Indicative measurements : height approx. 8.6 cm (3.39 inches) / wi...
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage JJ 1988 signed modernist faces silver tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JJ 1988 • silver tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️❤️ VINT...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This lovely cameo brooch features a lovely lady and beautiful angel set in classic 10K yellow gold. Size: 1.75 inches x 1.25 inches Weight...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bow Brooch 1950s Appx 9.5 cts Iconic!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bow Brooch 1950s Appx 9.5 cts Iconic! Beautiful, Luxurious Bow Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Ribbon Bow Shape in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 11 Carats Natural Red Ruby set in the center, pear shape - 6 Carats Nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...

Rubies, Diamonds, Enamel, Rose Gold and Silver Dragon Shape Brooch / Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fashion dragon shape brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a ruby as eye. The head is studded with diamonds and, on the body, black and red enamel. This brooch w...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage panther gold enamel rhinestone designer pendant brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • 2.5" by 1.5" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with min...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural blue opals Salmon Color Color Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 5 carat The Brooch is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1960s Coro Apple Pink Green Blue Gold Novelty Rhinestone Vintage 60s Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic CORO signed pink, blue and green rhinestone gold apple novelty brooch pin ! Features pastel Swarovski crystal rhinestones throughout. Apple shaped. Great on any jacket, blouse, ...
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

Vintage CINER signed gold coral massive maltese cross designer brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CINER • gold tone with faux coral cabochons • vintage designer brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sig...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

CHANEL by ARTHUS BERTRAND Paris Vintage Rectangular Uniform Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by ARTHUS BERTRAND vintage rectangular brooch featuring a black background with C-H-A-N-E-L letters in a gold tone setting. This brooch was part of a CHANEL employee uniform....
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Butterfly Brooch Pin Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The butterfly brooch features an oval cut faceted Ceylon blue sapphire of of brilliant color and crystalline texture (2.40 carats). The slightly flexible wings are set with custom cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sabbadini 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Large Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Started in the 1940's Sabbadini of Italy is known throughout the world for their artisinal excellence and creative design. This 18 karat yellow gold flower brooch is set with 0.95 ca...
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1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Russian Emerald & Burma Sapphire White & Yellow Diamond Joker Pin
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Russian Emerald & Burma Sapphire White & Yellow Diamond Joker Pin GIA report # for Emerald is 5222519629 Natural beryl , Emerald Origin Russia GIA report # for Sapphire is 2221519630 Natural Corundum Natural Sapphire Origin Burma/Myanmar This Gorgeous Pin is made out of 18 Karat White gold . superior quality of diamonds , all VS clarity and E color Total diamond weight is approximately 4.5 ct There is a Carved Natural Russian emerald Which is GIA certified of approximately 8 ct in weight Measurements 14.03X11.77X6.31 There is GIA certified Burmies Cabochon Sapphire of 6 ct...
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1990s Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Sapphires Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Sapphires Floral Brooch Pendant, an exquisite piece of jewelry that effortlessly...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Diamond Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. With platinum topped filigree decoration to the hexagonal head and center-set with a small round cut white diamond. Si...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Estate Dogwood Flower Brooch Sterling Silver 4.45 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
AuthenticTiffany & Co Estate Dogwood Flower Brooch Sterling Silver 4.45 Grams TIF846 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FRE...
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Bow Brooch - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Feminine and lovely, this enchanting Edwardian brooch centers on lustrous natural pearl, accompanied by a GIA certificate, elegantly wrapped like a bonbon in...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Crown Trifari 1950s Pink Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Basket Crystals Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Pink Flower Green Leaf Enamel Bouquet Basket Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches, since over 70 years. 100% genuine. A ...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful vintage leaf double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship. During the 1920s & 30s the Art Deco s...
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1940s Vintage Brooches

A large gilt and crystal brooch, as a Maltese Cross, Joseff of Hollywood, 1940s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A charming and stylish brooch from Joseff of Hollywood, in the shape of a Maltese Cross, made from Joseff's signature 'Russian' gilded metal and round and square cut pastes. With th...
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1940s American Baroque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Exotic Song Bird Broach With Diamonds/Sapphires/Rubies/MOP
Located in Bloomington, MN
Exotic Song Bird Broach With Diamonds/Sapphires/Rubies/MOP Introducing a stunning 14k yellow gold Mid-Century Exotic Song Bird Brooch. This beautiful piece features a sparkling .05ct...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl Pin Brooch 1ct 14K Yellow Gold Advent
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique Victorian 1.03ct Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Stunning Christmas Advent Calendar Pin 100% Natur...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold flower basket brooch, adorned with vivid sapphires Emeralds and rubies, as well as 2.95 ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 2.5" x 2 3". 18 Karat gold Weight - 45 grams. Sapphires blue and yellow 7.7 ct Emerald 2.93 cts Natural pearl 19...
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2010s Brooches

Materials

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

Gubelin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Enamel Dragon Pendant Lapel Watch
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and highly attractive Art Deco period Gubelin diamond, platinum and enamel dragon pendant lapel watch. E. Gubelin, Lucerne Circa 1920 In Asian mythology, the dragon represents the principle of heaven, prestige and power. It is associated with the Chinese Imperial family. Some of the finest jewels of the Art Deco period were influenced by exotic Asian motifs which included mythical creature motifs, symmetry and balance. Gubelin is known for its exquisite high-end jewellery, gemstone expertise and discerning clientele. The house celebrates 160 years in business in 2024 and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. The open-work case of the pendant lapel watch features approximately 1.50 TCW of full-cut and single-cut diamonds with black enamel accents, suspended from a horizontal diamond bar brooch. The back reveals a watch with Arabic numerals, pearl white dial, black enamel birds in flight amidst stylized clouds and a dynamic black enamel dragon. Mounted in platinum. Marks: Gubelin, Lucerne, Swiss signed on dial; French assay mark Condition: Very Good- diamonds fully intact; the watch is in working order, not guaranteed to keep exact time; age appropriate wear to enamel. Length: 2.25 inches May be worn as a lapel watch or attached to a chain and worn as a pendant. References: Christie's April 15 2003 lot 219 for a diamond lapel watch by Gubelin. Art Deco diamond lapel watches...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

MiriamHaskell WWII Era GoldGilt Filigree Cast Butterfly FrankHess Pre1945 Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
A child of the Art-Nouveau period, Miriam Haskell loved its butterfly design-motifs, which are found in many pieces of costume jewelry by her first designer Frank Hess. His butterfly...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal

Robert Lee Morris Large Gilded Gong Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This very simple but strong shape, called a Gong, is gold plated brass, and is 3 inches diameter, a nice size for wearing on a jacket or coat. The way the disc comes to a point, like a classic Coolie hat, is subtle but distinctive. Created in the mid 1980's as part of the huge trend in fashion for Bold Gold jewelry...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dogwood Flower Brooch/Pin #17531
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dogwood Flower Brooch/Pin- This stunning brooch by Tiffany & Co. features a beautifully detailed dogwood flower set in 14K yellow gold. Size: 41....
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Herbert Rosenthal 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This stunning bee brooch, crafted by the renowned Herbert Rosenthal, is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The piece features exquisite attention to detail, with beautif...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Silver Plate Turtle Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver plate love token brooch of two tethered finely detailed turtle doves. For the Victorians there was a close association between true lovers...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage gold tone faux pearls dangle charms designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Antique Art Deco 1930s 5.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Square, Baguette, and Single cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats. The brooch separates into two small lapel clips. Circa 1930s ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Scottish Malachite Serpent Pins
Located in Stamford, CT
The unique vibrant green color of malachite is beautiful set in the gold or heavily gold cased setting of these cloak pins. Malachite has natural back stripes in the stone. When gold...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Malachite, 15k Gold

Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14K Gold Tree Frog Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century tree frog brooch. In 14k gold. With bezel-set faceted red spinel gemstone eyes. Retailed by Cartier. Marked to the feet...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearl & Sapphire Brooch/Watch Fob
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous brooch/watch holder is made in 14k yellow gold with pearls and sapphire. The elegant design is made up of a series of swirls and the gold arches are beautifully detaile...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Brooch or Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous victorian brooch holds a rose cut diamond at the centre and is modelled in 18carat gold. The back of the locket has a pane of glass which created a locket. There is a p...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Important Jeweled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest,citrine,olivine and deep amber colored pastes. The clover leaf's edges highlighted with clear pastes.
This brooch has been made by Goossens for Chanel in different colorways, always represented by semiprecious tones mixed with pearls and pastes.
Originally purchased at Christies London,1978, Sale of the Personal Collection of Chanel
Signed: CHANEL. Excellent Condition
2" x 7/8" high

Foto: Chanel crafting jewelry, 1957 image by Mark West...
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1950s French Renaissance Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Iconic Georg Jensen Silver Fish Retro Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Early design Georg Jensen Brooch depicting a Curled Fish flowing around the entirety; measuring approx. 1.19” in diameter; Hallmarks: Georg Jensen in dotted oval, 8...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver

Salvador Dali Leaf Veined Hand Brooch: Vegetal Vision
Located in New York, NY
The Dali Leaf Veined Hand pendant brooch is ornamented with oval faux cabochon ruby nails and a round emerald faux cabocheon on the stem. Made of 18 karat yellow gold plate. Originally created in fine jewelry 1949, this brooch a 2001 re-edition. Signed :Dali Joies...
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Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

HAR signed vintage gold rhinestone bee insect designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HAR • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

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 GucciVersaceDior 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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