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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Edwardian
Rare Louis Comfort Tiffany Citrine Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A rare and important antique Tiffany & Co. citrine brooch attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1913-14 under the directorship of Julia Munson. The brooch centres on a large ova...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Multi Gemstones Diamonds Lilies of the Valley Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K yellow gold multi gemstones diamonds brooch. It depicts a long branch of Lilies of The Valley flower buds with multiples small branches of buds of the same flower embel...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18K Gold & Essex Crystal Equestrian Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French equestrian related stick pin. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a wonderful Essex crystal image of a horse's head in profile. Marked to the stickpin with French hallmark...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage Edwardian Natural Opal Pin 14kt Pendant 12368
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Opal Pin 1.20ct natural opals Dangling Pearl 6 x 5mm 14kt yellow gold 12.9 grams 48 x 22mm 12mm depth
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enamel four-leaf Clover brooch. A beautiful piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, around the 1905. This outstanding little brooch has...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouvea 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 6 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vvs-vss1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Pleas...
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1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Coral, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Coral, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 6 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 carat Salmon P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...

Yellow Gold Peridot Edwardian Botanical Brooch 10k Round.26ct Leaves Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): .26ct Cut: Round Color: Green Total Carats: .26ct ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Peridot, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique butterfly gold /silver brooch with sapphire, rose diamonds and ruby
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This nice antique butterfly brooch is made of 14 kt yellow gold and silver. The brooch is richly decorated with rose cut diamonds of in total approx....
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1890s French Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Leaf Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel leaf brooch designed by Crane & Theurer Co.. Colorful little brooch, created in Newark United States during the Edwardian and t...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Tara brooch, Irish Celtic, 9k gold and blue paste, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
Such a wonderful interesting little piece is this antique Art Nouveau era brooch. It depicts the brooch of Tara in a simple, elegant and typically Art Nouveau form. Made from 9ct rose gold the brooch features a pear cut blue paste stone set to the top of piece. The Tara brooch was an Irish Celtic brooch...
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Early 20th Century Irish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Black Starr & Frost Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Turtle Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized gold turtle sporting a blister pearl shell measuring 19.0 x22.0 mm Cream in body color with strong iridescence - with platinum-topped legs, head, and tail Flu...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Dog Head Riding Whip Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Edwardian bar brooch depicting a dog head and a riding whip. It is crafted in 18K gold and features a red paste. Circa 1910. Has a C clasp. In the times of Que...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold

A.J Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by A.J. Hedge & Co. A colorful pendant-brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Bow Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.84 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold settings Width: 6.3 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 14.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in ...
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2010s Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Green Paste and Pearl Heart Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb antique Edwardian heart brooch. Centrally set with a heart-cut dark green paste surrounded by beautiful seed pearls. The brooch is topped with a beautiful bow motif inlaid w...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Diamond fox brooch, 15k gold and platinum
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be charmed by this very well designed antique Edwardian era fox mask brooch or pin. The face of the little fox is nicely detailed and textured and he has little d...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum

Early 20th Century Diamond Horse Shoe Brooch in Platinum and Gold
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Edwardian period diamond brooch in the form of a horse shoe, in platinum and 14k gold. Atw 2.10 cts. * Please do not hesitate to contact Kentshire with reques...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch, Peridot, Diamonds, Seed Pearls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind brooch, made in the early 20th century, features a gorgeous sparkling brilliant cut peridot stone. The peridot is transparent with no visible inclusions. As was ...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
Let’s step into the enchanting world of the Art Nouveau era with this exceptionally rare and captivating French-made double chimera pendant brooch. Crafted with unparalleled skill, t...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Company early 1900 Gold and Carved Moonstone Owl Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company 14k Yellow Gold Winged Owl Brooch, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1/2 inch and having a "C" clasp pin closure, a fine Carved Moonstone Owl Head set w...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Edwardian 15kt gold and silver frog brooch with diamonds and rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
An enchanting lapel brooch from the Edwardian era, crafted in 15kt yellow gold and silver and set with diamonds and rubies takes the form of a charming frog. The brooch showcases in...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique French silver cicada brooch, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very well detailed and substantial antique French silver cicada brooch. There is so much fine detailing on this piece and with that and the accuracy in size it has a very lifelike feel to it. The Cicada...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous brooch originally dating back to the Edwardian period. This piece has been crafted from yellow gold into the shape of a three-leaf clover. Each individual lea...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Amethyst Peridot Pearl Flower on The Moon Vintage Style Brooch in 9k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enhance your fashion with this refined vintage-inspired jewelry piece, introducing a graceful and unique aesthetic to your outfit. Set within solid yellow gold frames, the compositio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900 Magnificent Art Nouveau brooch made of high-quality gold in the form of an openwork cartouche made of very fine leaf tendrils an...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Henry Blank & Co. Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Shield Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized pierced shield form centering a 4.0 mm near-round pearl White in body color with strong iridescence - flanked by Greek key motif Grooved with fleur-de-lis and ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Flower Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Pendant/Brooch 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian flower pendant/brooch. Set with gorgeous, natural, seed pearls & a centre natural diamond. The ston...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Edwardian Petite Three-Stone Bar Brooch 14k AntiqueLingeriePin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pearls Material Information Enamel Color: Black Style: Petite Three-Stone Bar Brooch F...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Constance Mellon Conch Pearl Art Nouveau Brooch, Ring and Earclips in 18K
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Elegance Ensemble: A Radiant Conch Pearl Collection Indulge in the exquisite beauty of the Elegance Ensemble, a mesmerizing set that seamlessly combines the timeless...
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

14k pink gold with silver brooch set with pearls
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold with silver brooch set with pearls Detailed description the brooch is approximately 4.0 cm high and 5.5 cm wide total weight: 6.3 grams occupied with: - 41 x 1.5mm...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Silver

Black Starr & Frost Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ostrich Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized ostrich with baroque pearl body and enamel features Pearl is natural freshwater- purplish pink in color with strong iridescence Measuring 12.3 x 22.0 mm - wi...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies & Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies & Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver The Bochic "Orient" Multi Fancy Sapphires Pendant Igor Brooch Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a stunning ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, maybe some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable....
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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gorgon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the head of a gorgon - a creature of Greek mythology With grooved swirling hair, headband, and necklace details Featuring a rageful expression with single cut diamond in...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully crafted in 15K Yellow Gold, this stunning Bar Brooch is Edwardian, i.e. dating from the turn of XX century Of elegant elongated design, it features 2 horizontal bars ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Antique George W Shiebler Sterling Silver Flora #1 Primrose Teaspoon #6935
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver teaspoon in the Flora pattern, #1 Primrose, by George W Shiebler. George Shiebler is known for his distinctive silver patterns. Flora is an innovative, multi...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite brooch is set with sweet seed pearls. The pin and the horseshoe is modelled in 9carat gold. Length: 33mm Horseshoe Dimensions: 7x7.5mm Weight: 1.1g
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Yellow Gold Edwardian Ivy Vine Bar Brooch - 14k Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900 - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Covered C-Clasp Theme: Ivy Vine Features: Etched Detailing Measur...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Aucoc French Art Nouveau Diamond And Gold Portrait Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Nouveau, diamond and gold brooch, by Louis Aucoc, with a glazed cartouche, with a scrolled surrounding, displaying a painted portrait miniature of a lady, with an 18th ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Carved Moonstone Ruby Diamond Enamel Silver 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the profile of an equestrian jockey featuring a carved moonstone face Measuring approximately 8.0 x 8.5 mm - colorless body with whit...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

14Y Lovely Sculpted Oval Amethyst Estate Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This striking amethyst brooch is an estate piece originating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. The setting is 14k yellow gold featuring a beautifully cut oval center stone...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Flowers Brooch, 22k Yellow Gold, 2 Carat Natural Ruby Estate Ruby Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Flowers Brooch- 22K Yellow gold, 2CT Natural Ruby, Vintage Brooch, Estate Brooch, Vintage Ruby Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, Free Shipping ...
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Brooch with diamonds 950 Pt platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
950 Platinum brooch set with single cut diamonds to. 0.70ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description the size of the brooch is 3.4 cm by 3.1 cm wide weight 12.4 grams put with - 48 x ...
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2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Lily Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate brooch is designed in the shape of a flower, a little white lily. The little jewel was created around 1900 - 1905 and is made out of 14 karat gold. The flower petals ar...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl & Freshwater Pearl Edwardian Brooch - 9k Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Mother of Pearl Color: White Natural Freshwater Pearl Color: Cream Style: Brooch Faste...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

St. John Cherub Angel Sold Out Edition Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely piece of jewelry from St. John, for those of us that believe in angels or like the idea of them. St. John makes linmited editions of jewelry. This cherub angel pin...
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1990s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Edwardian Gold Heart Shaped Opal, Ruby and Pearl Bar Brooch Circa 1905
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning early 20th century bar brooch hand crafted in 9ct yellow gold dating from circa 1905 with a central set opal cluster with ruby and pearls. This wonderful piece evokes all ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Handle Fruit Knife #12781
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver handle fruit knife in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen. The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between Georg Jensen and designer Johan Ronde. T...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Garnet and Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Butterfly Brooch in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This stunning gold butterfly brooch in vintage style highlights an open-winged butterfly featuring red round garnets for the head and eyes to catch the attention, green round opals f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900 Art Nouveau Orchid Pendant Brooch In 18Kt With Diamonds Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
French art nouveau orchid pendant-brooch. Beautiful piece of jewelry from the art nouveau period, created in France back in the turn of the 19th centur...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 14k Gold Dragon Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stick pin. In 14k gold. In the form of a rampant dragon with outspread wings, raised legs, and a prong-set white sapphire gemstone in its mouth. Marked to...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Mushroom Palm Leaf Crystals Exquisite Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Mushroom Palm Leaf Crystals Exquisite Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine. A uniq...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Swirl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a 5.0 mm round button pearl - white in body color with moderate luster Featuring a grooved swirl surround with clustered old European cut diamonds Bezel set at bottom weig...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k 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

18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch from approximately the 1890s. The brooch consists of a vibrantly colored natural coral cameo wreathed wi...
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Trio Pearl Long Bar Elegant Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. All perfect but one tiny mark on one faux pearl. Barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch with three gorgeous faux pea...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

MASRIERA 18K Gold Nymph Plique-à-Jour Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Henderson, NV
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. The company is world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau style jewelry...
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20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

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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