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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1950s
Vintage Natural No Heat Blue Yellow Sapphire Platinum Floral Bouquet Lapel Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Depicting a vividly colored floral bouquet with diamond-swathed, romantically scrolled stems and precious blue and yellow color flowers attached with a free flowing diamond ribbon. This 1960s Retro vintage flower...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin Presenting a collectible Butterfly brooch by Buccellati with a Natural elongated Pear Diamond and Ruby Eyes Created by Mario Bucce...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Coral, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Brooch / Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Buccellati Vintage Emerald Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Giardinetti Tree Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a potted gold tree with organically textured branches suspending emerald cabochon fruits Weighing approximately 2.70 carats total - transparent light green in color and p...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KY Cartier 1970s Textured Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
An alluring 18-karat yellow gold Cartier pin from the 1970s, distinguished by its textured design, a true embodiment of vintage charm. The piece, adorned with a unique texture, captu...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Austrian Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Lily of the Valley Clip Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A lovely vintage brooch realistically modeled as a stalk of lily of the valley, set with frosted carved rock crystal flowerheads, each suspending a sparkling full cut diamond, to a carved serpentine leaf. Austrian hallmarks. C 1950 Measurements: 3 3/16" x 1 1/4" Diamonds: estimated 1 carat Markings: 750, domestic gold hallmark left facing elephant head, J H maker's mark in double heart indicating this piece was made by Johann Hoburka...
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1950s Austrian Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant #15311
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant brooch features a lovely lady in profile set in beautifully detailed 10K yellow gold. Size: 38.8 mm x 32 mm Weight:...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

10k Gold

Piccola spilla farfalla con smalto in oro giallo
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante e graziosa piccola spilla d'epoca a forma di farfalla realizzata in oro giallo 18 carati. Le ali sono smaltate a fuoco in più colori sulle tonalità dal giallo al marrone. Re...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Cat's Eye Ruby Gold Cat Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chrysoberyl cat’s eye ruby and gold cat brooch pendant circa 1950. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ115B. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A cat lover will immediately notice that the artist of this whimsical cat brooch captured a feline pose and attitude with great skill. It features a pair of fine quality chrysoberyl cat’s eyes set in the eyes. They mimic the appearance of a cat’s eye to perfection. The mouth is kissed by a small ruby. Examine the back of the piece and notice that there is an attachment on the back that facilitates wearing it as a pendant, the tip of the pin stem is neatly tucked into the latch. Treat yourself or someone special to this outstanding vintage cat brooch...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Golden Metal and Glass Paste Butterfly Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -Golden metal and glass paste butterfly brooch. Presence of cracks in the glass paste. Additional information: Dimensions: 5.3 cm x 3.5 cm Condition: Good conditi...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel 1950’s Goossens brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Chanel 1950’s - 1960’s Goossens brooch, Gabrielle Chanel era
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1950s French Vintage Brooches

Irena Jaworska, Line Vautrin School Black Resin Multicolor Mirrors Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a marvelous Talosel or resin pin brooch designed by Irena Jaworska in the 1970s. The piece boasts a dimensional geometric bird shape in a black resin frame, topped with multi...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Spilla in Platino e Diamanti Cane Airedale
Located in Milano, IT
Adorabile spilla di cane Airedale lavorata a mano in platino con incastonati su tutto il corpo 60 diamanti di 1.5 carati circa. Prodotta da esperti orafi nel 1970 circa. La spilla ha...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Rare Vintage Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Vintage Cartier 14k Yellow Gold Brooch with Exquisite 3-Flower Design. Step into a world of opulence and elegance with our extraordinary Vintage Cartier Brooch...
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1950s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1970s Large Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This attractive 40s Retro pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. It presents a lovely open design adorned by a combination of different sized diamonds, sizes from 1.15 cts H,VS1 to...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

1950s Retro Mikimoto Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful 1950s Retro Mikimoto pearl brooch made in sterling silver. The brooch features four, 4.50-5.50mm round pearls that are ...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Avery large clear paste 'en tremblant' brooch, Christian Dior/Mitchel Maer c1954
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and elegant brooch from Christian Dior, made by Mitchel Maer, depicting a rose 'en tremblant', a glorious spray, from the early 1950s. Made of clear paste set in rhodium ...
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1950s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Line Vautrin gilded bronze brooch "Les Grenouilles"
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Very rare double pin brooch linked with 3 chains by French artist Line Vautrin. Line Vautrin was a French jewelry maker, designer, and decorative artist. Best known for her uncatego...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Goldtone Big Faux-Pearl Dangles Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
1950s goldtone big 3 faux-pearl dangles brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. Condition: Very good; some discoloration to edge of goldtone. The matching earrings in silvertone are shown on pg. 302 of Melinda L. Lewis & Henry Swen's book "The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry." Vintage Napier jewelry...
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1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Brooch in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste, 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior- (Made in Germany) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste. Collection 1970. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 5.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR127
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1970s German Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Josiah Wedgwood Sterling Silver and Blue Jasperware Brooch dated 1973
Located in London, GB
Wedgwood sterling silver and blue jasperware brooch, featuring a classical relief figure with bow and arrows. Measuring diameter 3.1 cm / 1.2 inches. The silver is stamped with a lion, a leopard's head, and the letter S. The makers mark is JW. This means that the brooch is sterling silver, was assayed in London, and is dated 1973. We have given the brooch a light clean. This is a beautiful and classic Wedgwood brooch...
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1970s English Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spilla farfalla con diamanti e smalto in oro giallo
Located in Milano, IT
Meravigliosa spilla d'epoca a forma di farfalla realizzata principalmente in oro giallo 18 carati con alcuni inseriti in oro bianco sempre 18 carati. Le ali sono smaltate e il corpo ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Vintage Diamond And White Gold Lilac Flower Brooch, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond flower brooch, in the form of a bunch of lilac, tied with a bow, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds in the blossoms ...
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1950s English Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1950s TIFFANY & CO Sterling Silver favrille glass Scarab Stick Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.9 grams Condition: Excellent
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Malachite Carved Butterfly 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This breathtaking vintage brooch is 1970 ca Skillfully rendered carving artwork mounted in 18 KT solid gold Large wings made of natural Malachite with amazing pattern Can be worn as ...
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1970s European Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold

Line Vautrin School Honey Amber Talosel Resin Dangle Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely dangling pin brooch was executed by one of the students of Line Vautrin in the 1970s. The brown Talosel geometric dangle shape is encrusted with honey amber resin cabocho...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Trifari Gold Florentine Butterfly Brooch, Garnet Cabochon Eyes, Swirl Detail
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Marked "Trifari ©". Goldtone Butterfly with swirl details on Florentine finished wings and contrasting polished edges. Also features two faux garnet cabochons for eyes. Two solid antennae. Safety clasp. Possibly designed by Diane Love. Free Shipping. Free Giftbox. Personalized message and card available upon request. Trifari costume jewelry...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross from the 1950's. Emerald poured glass is adorned with settings which hold aurora crystal stones. 2.25". 1970's France. Made for Gript ...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Dior Haute Couture "Butterfly" Brooch, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Haute Couture brooch featuring an openwork silver butterfly paved with rhinestones. Jewel made by Maison Gripoix for Dior Haute Couture, unsigned. Collection 197...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Orchid Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co diamond sapphire and yellow gold brooch circa 1950. * SPECIFICATIONS: DIAMONDS: three round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.15 carat, approximately H color, VS clarity. SAPPHIRES: three round, faceted, blue sapphires. METAL: 14-karat yellow gold. WEIGHT: 11.3 grams. HALLMARKS: signed Tiffany & Co. MEASUREMENTS: approximately 1-3/8” (3.40 cm) overall diameter. CONDITION: high magnification photographs show considerable design details, and that the item is in exceptionally good condition, all consistent with age and wear. * QUESTIONS? Contact us right away if you have additional questions. We are here to connect you with beautiful and affordable antique and estate jewelry.
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch Pin Diamonds and Sapphires Two-Color Gold Vintage Art-Deko-Style
Located in München, DE
Stick Brooch Pin, elegantly slim two-pointed shape, the center is adorned with 3 synthetic sapphires in a square cut of fine royal blue and with 4 diamonds totaling approximately 0.3...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Jacques Lacloche 18 kt. yellow gold jockey and horse brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
The Jacques Lacloche Paris Cannes brooch crafted from 18 kt. yellow gold and colourful enamel portrays a scene of a jockey and horse competing moment...
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1950s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Trifari by Diane Love Revivalist Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Collectible and Rare Trifari by Diane Love Archealogical Revivalist Brooch from the 1970's. Diane Love created a line of Artisan jewels based on Ancient and Historical forms in the 6...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Pendant Brooch Paved with Multicolored Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal pendant brooch paved with multicolored rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: 11 W x 9 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB30
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

ROGER Jean Pierre, Beautiful old brooch, vintage from the 50s, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH: vintage 50's, in silver metal, glass rhinestones, by High Fashion designer ROGER Jean Pierre, Brooch dimensions 6.8 x 3.8 cm, good condition. The French jeweler and designer, famous parurier Roger Jean Pierre has been designing for Schiaparelli jewelry...
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1950s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

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

Vintage Signed Napier Ad Piece Silvertone "Golden Time" Sundial Brooch, 1954
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone sundial brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1/8 inches long by 2 inches wide. Condition: Very good; tarnishing normal for its age. This is from Napier...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

André Vassort gold horse brooch, French, circa 1970.
Located in London, GB
André Vassort gold horse brooch. A yellow gold brooch in the form of a horse and rider featuring intricate openwork with carved details and polished edging, the reverse mounted with ...
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1970s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Jean Schlumberger was vice president of Tiffany and one of their premier designers. Among those who collected his work were Bunny Mellon; Babe Paley and Diana Vreeland. His pieces co...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length 3,8cm, width 3cm, very good state. Countess C...
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1950s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

A very rare ornate 'quiver' brooch, Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, early 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and important jewel by Christian Dior from the early 1950s, Most unusual and striking , typically French and full of reference to past times, this brooch was made by Mit...
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1950s British Baroque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mauboussin Place Vendôme Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
MAUBOUSSIN Place Vendôme Lapel Clip in 18 Carat yellow Gold and Enamel around 1950 Maison MAUBOUSSIN Brooch in 18 Kt yellow Gold depicting a Lantern with the Plaque of Place Vendome ...
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1950s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent Gold Metal Brooch with Red and Blue Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Gold metal brooch with red and blue rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: 10 L cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR18
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1950s Mid Century 14K Yellow Gold Carved Citrine & Diamond Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This 1950s mid century 14k yellow gold carved citrine and diamond brooch is absolutely stunning. The brooch features three, .15 total weight round cut diamonds to realistically repli...
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1950s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Textured Gold Plated Faux Turquoise Glass Dome Brooch circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful textured gold plated dome brooch set with faux turquoise glass stones. Measuring diameter 4.15 cm / 1.6 inches. There is wear to the gold plating. This is an unusual state...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1950s Retro 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Turquoise Pendant/Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stunning, 1950s Retro, 14k yellow gold pin/pendant featuring blue enamel and turquoise. The pendant features 15 small round turquoise and dark blue enamel flowers, giving t...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Onyx, Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant/Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage onyx, 0.08 carat diamond and 14k yellow gold pendant/brooch; part of our vintage brooches collection. This fine and impressive vintage onyx brooch/pendant has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. This iconic Art Deco brooch is embellished with an impressive collet set onyx panel, bearing a tiered geometric carved design. The lower portion of the setting is ornamented with two offset stepped panels, ornamented to the centre with seven pavé set modern brilliant round cut diamonds. This brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening. This versatile vintage onyx brooch may also be worn as a pendant, suspends from a contemporary 9k yellow gold 18'' curb chain via the incorporated loop to the reverse, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring. This impressive vintage brooch/pendant is hallmarked to the reverse with the 14k gold mark 585 and the maker's mark (EE). This stunning vintage black onyx brooch...
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold

A geometric coloured paste 'Christmas Tree' brooch, Weiss, USA, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A stylised and imaginative take on a Christmas Tree, this brooch is an iconic design, made by Weiss, and well known in vintage costume jewellery, for its unusual geometric, Art Deco ...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Ribbed Gold Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Ribbed Gold Circle Brooch from the 1950's set with semiprecious stones such as amythest, garnet, tourmaline and blue zircon. 1.25". 1950's France.
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1950s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Sabbadini Diamond Roses Twin Brooches 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Chic and unique art made design and workmanship, rendered in the form of 3D Roses, one pretty large, the other is smaller, to wear together or separately Centrally set with a white s...
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1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage 50s, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old brooch, 50s vintage, High Fashion designer CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, length 3,5cm, width 3cm, very good state. Countess C...
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1950s French Vintage Brooches

Chanel Golden Metal Brooch in Rhinestones and Pearly Beads
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Golden metal brooch, rhinestones and pearly beads. Additional information: Dimensions: 10 W x 10 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB14
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Wolfers Freres Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Brooch, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This Wolfers Freres brooch from the 1950s has been crafted from 18 carat yellow gold set with grain set diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. The fox design features two 0.01ct ...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Piccola spilla farfalla con smalto in oro giallo
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante e graziosa piccola spilla d'epoca a forma di farfalla realizzata in oro giallo 18 carati. Le ali sono smaltate a fuoco in più colori sulle tonalità dal giallo al marrone. Re...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Björn Weckström 14 Karat Gold Brooch Aurinkolaiva
Located in Orimattila, FI
"Sunshine" brooch in 14K gold and pearls designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia. Manufactured in 1970 (R7). Size 45 x 25mm. Weight 9g. Described in the book "Björn Weckström" (Design Museum 2003) on page 294. Very good condition, no carvings. In 1963 Björn Weckström started co-operation with jewelry manufacturer Kruunu-Koru Oy (later Lapponia Jewelry) and its owner Pekka Anttila. Weckström became company’s designer and art director. In 1965 Weckström took part in the International Jewelry Contest in Rio de Janeiro, where his yellowgold and tourmaline necklace “Flowering wall” won the Grand Prix. Through this distinguished award, the company received worldwide recognition, launching Lapponia’s international success. His designs have been in continuous production with Lapponia ever since. Probably the best-known piece of Weckström’s jewelry is necklace Planetoid Valleys...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage turquoise and yellow gold turtle brooch circa 1950. ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P5026. Scroll down for specifications. The shell of the figural tu...
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1950s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Mid Century Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Tampa, FL
Cartier Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch Brooch: Metal - 14k Yellow Weight - 21.5 grams Signed - CARTIER / 14KT
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Brooch 1950s Leaf Pattern 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18 KT and Diamonds 1.5 Carats
Located in Paris, FR
Two leaf brooch 18 kt yellow gold wire circa 1950 adorned with 7 brilliant cut diamonds The 7 diamonds total approximately 1.5 carats The tips of the leaf stems are each set with a d...
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1950s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique and Vintage Brooches

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

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