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14 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Pin/Brooch #14640
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Georg Jensen 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch/Pin- This elegant leaf brooch by Georg Jensen is crafted in meticulously detailed 14K yellow gold. Size: 56 mm x 18 mm Weight: 8...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pendant 1.70 ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a 14k yellow gold and diamond pendant. There are 1.50 carats of round brilliant diamonds surrounding the main center 0.20 carat stone for a total of 1.70 carats. Each diamond...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage clown gold enamel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear SKU 34 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Matte Finish Detailed 3D Half Face Sculpted Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 29.38 Grams Height: 79.3mm (3.1") Width: 38.6mm (1.5") (at the top) Thickness: 12.7mm (at the nose, not including the backing) Backing: Pin w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Camphor Glass Vintage Brooch - 10k Single Cut Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat: .02ct Cut: Single Color: H Clarity: IS2 Material Information Camphor Glass Style: Brooch Faste...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Lea Stein Gold Fox Brooch, circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Are you the Foxiest of them all? Beautiful Fox pin/brooch Designed by French artist Lea Stein, this vintage, one-of-a-kind crawling fox dates to the late 1970's.The perfect fashion a...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Yellow Gold Phi Delta Theta Badge - 14k Diamond Single Ohio Alpha Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Founding Date: 1848 Chapter: Ohio Alpha Chapter Founding Date: 1848 School Name: Miami University Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Inform...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Palladium Gold GIA 7.60ct Burma Ruby Diamond Enamel Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (41) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Shared Prong Set - Purplish Red Colors - 5-7ctw (approx. based on GIA measurements)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - 0.60ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 7.60 (approx.) Material: Solid Palladium...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Palladium, Enamel

Flower Diamonds Crystal Rock Enamel 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic 18 karat white gold brooch.Handmade by our artisans assembled with crystal rock,black enamel and diamonds Brooch total weight 25.70 grams Diamonds total weight 0.17 karat ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Line Vautrin School Green Talosel Resin Dangle Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Talosel or Resin pin brooch was executed by one of the students of Line Vautrin. The brown Talosel geometric dangling shape has gilt metal snake chains encrusted with gre...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

La Triomphe 14K Gold Inlaid Malachite Black Onyx & Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Custom Cut - Inlaid Set - Black Color (1) Natural Genuine Malachite - Custom Cut - Inlaid Set - Green Color (40) Natural Genuine ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 13.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Camellia White Silk Crepe and Feathers Brooch Made In France
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Chanel Caméllia Flower brooch in White Silk Crepe and Feathers. It is an elegant vintage brooch by the House of Chanel in a rare and wonderful design. The rare Camellia Flower is constructed with three dimensional silk crepe petals and accented with white feathers to create a diaphanous delicate flower of great beauty. The flower is 4 1/2 inches (11 cm) by 4 inches (10cm). It has a secure closure at the back. It has its original Chanel mark engraved CHANEL CC Made in France. This beautiful flower brooch can be attached to your jacket or blouse, used to secure your scarf, or worn as the perfect accessory. As CHANEL states about their Camellia pieces: More than a flower, the CHANEL camellia is an inspiration. Its geometric curves...
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20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Art Nouveau Floral Enamel Opal Brooch by Krementz
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade art nouveau period enameled flower brooch centered by an Australian opal. The leaves, and stem of flower enameled in green and golden translucent enamel. Hallmarked as 14 Karat gold, with Krementz signature. Measurements: 1" East to west by 1/2" North to south. Weight: 2.8 Grams Circa: 1905...
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Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, Enamel

Vintage Silver Brooch Signed Milo Laurel Leaf Bay Leaf Symbol of Victory Luck
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant silver brooch was handcrafted in 1920 ca. It is designed in the shape of a leaf, probably a laurus nobilis leaf. As bay leaf it is part of mediteranien cuisine. Laurel has been cultivated since antiquity as a medical, spice and ornamental plant. Since antiquity the leaf is attributed with victory, good luck and power. The plant is associated with the greek god Apollo. In greek language the word for laurel is identical with the name Daphne. In greek mythology Apollo pursued the nymph Daphne who could not stop the advances of the god and asked goddess Gaia for help. Gaia rescued the nymph and left a laurel tree...
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1950s German Post-War Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver

Arts & Crafts Moonstone Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arts & Crafts moonstone polychrome enamel and yellow gold brooch circa 1890. Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry. ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ111D. Scroll down for specific details. This fascinating Arts & Crafts brooch...
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1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Natural Emerald and Ruby Turtle Brooch in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Emerald and Ruby Turtle Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorn...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1880s Diamond Trimplant Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era old mine cut diamond 14k gold brooch in trimplant designe brooch with estimate weight of 2 carats brooch lenght 6cm made in moscow before 1899s hall mark...
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1880s Antique Brooches

Antique Victorian Enamel Sterling Silver Yellow Bird on Branch Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This hand-crafted antique Victorian brooch was forged from sterling silver and features a sweet enameled yellow bird perched on a silver branch. During the Victorian era, bird watching and aviaries grew quite fashionable due to the work of ornithologist John James Audubon and his publishing of "Birds of America" in the mid-1800s. These trends led to an upswing of interest in bird-themed jewelry, Moreover, Victorians were fascinated with the secret language of love tokens, friendship gifts and mementos that could be discreetly communicated to lovers, friends and family. Birds often communicated love or fidelity. The bird and branch are set on a silver bar flanked with clover shapes, which symbolizes luck or protection for the wearer. The verso is stamped SILVER and the C-clasp is handmade. It's always exciting to find antique jewelry...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Swivel Mourning Brooch pendant, 15k gold and black enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is truly one of the most spectacular and beautiful antique mourning brooches of its design. It is a large sized brooch and can also be worn as a pendant, it is designed in a kn...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Spiky Round Hedgehog Brooch with Ruby Eyes Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This delightful little hedgehog brooch, set in 14 karat yellow gold, is a charming and whimsical piece of jewelry. The round shape of the hedgehog is adorned with an array of gold sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 3.45ct Round Buttercup Diamond Flower Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Buttercup Prong Set - F-H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 2.85ctw (approx.) (32) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Very Fine Turquoise & Diamond Estate Pin
Located in Dallas, TX
Very Fine Turquoise & Diamond Estate Pin - Beautiful yellow gold pin weighing 1.60 cts of diamonds with turquoise sprinkled through out. This piece measures 1.5 inches by 2 inches....
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20th Century Brooches

Moonstone Crescent Moon Brooch Yellow Gold, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Moonstone Crescent Moon Brooch Yellow Gold, 1900 Antique Moonstone Crescent Moon brooch in yellow gold, designed as a crescent moon set with a row ...
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Early 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Yellow Gold

White Gold & Platinum Diamond Art Deco Brooch - 14k Euro .13ct Vintage Bar Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold & Platinum (top) Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .13ct Cut: European Color: I Clarity: VS2 Total Carat...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ciro Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Ciro Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship....
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1930s Vintage Brooches

Vintage Silver Tone Brooch/Pendant with Faux Carnelian - Italy - Circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage silver tone brooch or pendant (can be worn either way) - with five bezel set cabochon faux carnelian (glass) stones - Italy - circa 1960's. Excellent vintage condition - no ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Brooches

Enrique Lodesma Signed Mexican Sterling Silver & Amethyst Gemstone Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican silver and amethyst brooch In sterling silver Of Mid-Century abstract design with a flush set amethyst gemstone in a smooth curved...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate and charming brooch was made around 1885. It is designed as a series of quatrefoils made each with crysoberyll cats eye cabochon. The colour ranges from lighter green ...
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1890s European Belle Époque Antique Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver

Vintage Maltese Cross Imitation Pearl Cabochon Black Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Sausalito, CA
Add a touch of glamour to your outfit with this stunning vintage black and gold Maltese cross brooch. The intricate design features black enamel and a center imitation pearl cabochon set in yellow gold-plated metal. The brooch is a statement piece of designer fashion jewelry that exudes classic elegance and haute couture style. This vintage brooch is perfect for anyone who loves statement jewelry and appreciates unique pieces that are hard to find. Size: 2" X 2". Weight: 28.9 grams. Markings: Unmarked. Attributed to Benedikt NY...
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1980s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique Diamond Star Brooch Pin with Glowing Green & Pearls - or Convert to Ring
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian brooch/pin that would also be fantastic converted into a statement ring or a striking pendant. (please message me if you would l...
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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl Green Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1890's Green enamel winged brooch with natural graduated pearls. There is a hook on the back to ad a pendant or small dangle watch. Circa 1890-1900 5 natural gray pearls...
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Late 19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Fan Shaped Brooch from the 1940's in sterling. Pave accented central motif with square cut faux aquamarines. Wonderful design and condition. Signed Pe...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Russian Demantoid and Black Enamel Brooch - AGL
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This simple yet sleek late 19th century Russian brooch features a line of seven vibrant green demantoids inside a border of black enamel. Accompanied by an AGL certificate. A rare a...
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1880s Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Antique 7.48 Carats Total Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing an art deco style pendant brooch accented with 147 brilliant round cut diamonds weighing 7.48 carats total, set in an antique-looking design. Finely made in polished plati...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Amethyst and Gold Plated Silver Antique Insect Pendant/Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Detailed and beautiful, this brooch was created in the mid 1800s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... Although unhallmarked, this brooch has been tested as being constructed...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver

Herbert Rosenthal Diamond and Emerald Crab Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning designer crab brooch, set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, is a true testament to both artistry and elegance. The body of the crab is adorned with a brilliant cluster o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Filigree Gold, Piqué and Ruby Butterfly Brooch Circa 1830
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous Georgian gold filigree and cannetille detailed pique butterfly brooch adorned with ruby eyes dating from circa 1830. The wonderful early 19th century brooch has a highly detailed and hand formed gold body a top two round, faceted ruby eyes sit from which masterfully crafted proboscis protrude. The wings are further adorned with inlaid gold leaf shaped pieces and centrally set highly ornate gold cannetille work relate from the body of the butterfly. A fabulous piece of antique jewellery history...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gilded Metal and Glass Paste Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Gilded metal and glass paste brooch. Additional Information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter : 4 cm...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Volute Art Nouveau silver and 18K gold pendant brooch. Old-cut and rose-cut diamonds. Small old-cut diamond tassel. 1900s Art Nouveau Total estimated diamond weight : 0.50 carat Two hoops on the back allow to wear it as a pendant Dimensions : 43 x 35 mm Gross weight : 7.90g _____________________________ Pendentif formant broche Art Nouveau...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Trifari Mid-1940s Sterling Vermeil, Turquoise Glass and Ruby Paste Vintage Fur C
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This rare and beautiful fur clip was created in the mid-1940s by Trifari. Condition Report: Very Good - A little rubbing to the vermeil plating at the edges of the clip. This is co...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil

Certified 6.25 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Brooch
Located in Massafra, IT
An exclusive Parrot Brooch, so particular design, very adorable and unique piece by Italian jewelry designer. Brooch come in 18K gold with over 383 pieces of Natural Diamonds in bag...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Renaissance Revival Gold Dragon Snake Diamond Emerald Brooch C 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
Superb dragon and snake 18K gold brooch in the Renaissance Revival style from the end of the 19th Century. A particularly grotesque and fearsome mythica...
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1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage TRIFARI gold tone fleur de lis designer stick pin
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear SKU 34 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIG...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Friend's Cat Pin Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Friend's Cat Pin Brooch Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.70 grams Measurement: 33mm(1.3") wide x 39mm(1.54") h...
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

1990s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Bubble Pattern Heart Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a gold tone bubble pattern heart brooch designed by YSL in 1990’s. The piece is gold plated. Signed: “YSL. Made in France” (shown in photos). Size: 4.5x4.7cm ——— If you ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Art Nouveau Petite Gold Flower Brooch Pin with Old Cut Diamond & Pearl
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautiful, dainty and petite Art Nouveau period gold flower brooch pin in lovely original condition. Finely made in 14K yellow gold, the piece retains most of its original bloomed finish...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14697
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This elegant bar pin features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold filigree. Width: 5 mm Approximate total diamond weight: .03 ct. Diamond color:...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chanel Camellia Flower Leather Brooch Seafoam Green Made In France
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Chanel Caméllia Flower brooch in pale Seafoam Green Leather with a single gold CHANEL petal. It is an elegant vintage brooch by the House of Chanel in a very rare and wonderful pale green color. The rare Camellia Flower is constructed with three dimensional green leather petals with a single gold petal signed Chanel. The flower is 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) in diameter and has a secure closure at the back. It has its original Chanel mark engraved CHANEL CC Made in France. This beautiful brooch can be attached to your jacket or blouse, used to secure your scarf, or worn as the perfect accessory. As CHANEL states about their Camellia pieces: More than a flower, the CHANEL camellia is an inspiration. Its geometric curves...
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20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g
Located in Chicago, IL
Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g American Flag Pin/brooch featuring 134 Round brilliant cut natural diamonds we estimate 1.34CT total weight (G-H in ...
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2010s Unknown Federal Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hermes & Caduceus Cameo Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Pin Featuring A Carved Shell Cameo Depicting Hermes and the Caduceus. 1 Inch Diameter. Finished Weight is 5.4 Grams.
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Enamel Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Enamel Salamander Brooch from the 1930's. Gilt metal with Marcel Boucher style pearlized enamel with pave accents down back. Red paste ey...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Egyptian Revival 14k Gold & Carnelian Cabochon Stick Pin w/ Hierogylphs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Egyptian Revival stickpin or tie pin. In 14 karat gold. Prong-set with an oval carnelian cabochon in the form of the small tablet engraved with stylized hieroglyphs....
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Insect Brooch 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian diamond encrusted insect brooch. A pretty little fly-lo...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Sterling Silver Ruby Studded Statement Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This Ruby Studded Statement Bumble Bee Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and ado...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vivid Texture Trio Leaf Wavy Swirl Twist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back. Size: 4.4 cm x 4.0 cm. Weight: 10.0 g. _ _...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier 18kt. Yellow Gold Panthere Estate Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite 18kt Yellow Gold Panthere Estate Brooch from Cartier is a stunning piece of craftsmanship. Brilliant black enamel spots accentuate the dazzling pear-shaped emerald eye...
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

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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