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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Byzantine
Art Nouveau Floral Enamel Pearl and Diamond 18k Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning art nouveau enamel floral lily style spray brooch featuring seven graduating pearls on top of diamond and 18k yellow gold stems. The brooch has two green enamel leaves that...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

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

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage Coro Parrot Duette Brooch-Fur Clip, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage iconic brooch by Coro features two parrots on a tree branch. Lavishly decorated with rhinestones and accented with colorful enamel det...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

American Antique Edwardian 14K Rose Yellow Gold Natural Pyrope Garnet Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Antique Edwardian/ post Gilded Age 14K Rosi Yellow Gold Brooch circa 1900s, nine pieces of Old European Cut Natural Pyrope Garnet 6.5 mm to 9 mm...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold. It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Precious Red Coral Cameo Pin Brooch In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique coral cameo pin is made of 14K yellow gold and dates back to Circa 1970.
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Style Emerald Cut Sapphire Crystal Brooch, Ear Crawler Demi Parure–1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though it is over a half century old, this exquisite earring and brooch set is as chunky, relevant and wearable as any modern costume jewelry. Fiery and brilliant, their centerpieces are their single emerald-cut crystals, which resemble Cartier gemstones. The surrounding light and dark blue faceted rhinestones gather and reflect further light for a set of remarkable glamour and substance. Curved ear crawlers featuring ¾” emerald-cut crystals surrounded by 4 and 6 mm faceted blue rhinestones; clip backs. Matching solitaire brooch with 1 1/8” wide emerald-cut crystal surrounded by 4 mm faceted blue rhinestones; rollover safety clasp. **please note: when light is shone through from behind, brooch crystal is a brighter, more vibrant blue than large crystals in earrings, but this color difference is virtually eliminated when brooch is worn. This suggests the earrings and brooch were a mismatched set...
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1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

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

Materials

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

Vintage Multi-Chain Crown Collar Brooch , 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold-tone collar chain brooch made of 5 different chains and embellished with crown-shape closure from one side and rams from another. siz...
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1970s North American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Martin Mayer, Jugendstil Spinel & Diamond Gold Bar Brooch, Germany, C.1900
Located in Chatham, CA
MARTIN MAYER - Jugendstil cabochon cobalt blue Spinel (approx. .51 carats - 5 x 3.5 x 3 mm.) and milgrain set diamond bar brooch - platinum topped 18K yel...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Cluster of Leaves Branch Coat / Hat Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k yellow gold coat/hat large brooch. It depicts a cluster of engraved leaves coming up from a branch. The leaves are adorned in their border with gold beads. The brooch ...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau, 18K Gold Conch Pearl Plique-a-jour Enamel Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Consisting of a swirling foliate motif with five conch pearl buds and green plique-á-jour enamel leaves. Measurement: 3.8 x 2.5 cm. Stamp: "750" Weight: 7.5 grams.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

Edouard Rambaud Byzantine Dangle Cross Pin Brooch Amber Resin Drop
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 1980s oversized cross-pin brooch created by French designer Edouard Rambaud, Paris. Features a byzantine-inspired design with a gilt metal ...
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1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

1980s Christian Dior Scarf Rhodium Plated Art Nouveau Design Ring
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior scarf, rhodium plated ring, Art Nouveau design Dimensions: 2.8 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm, inner ca. 2 x 1.3 cm Condition: 1980s, vintage, e...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Antique Art Nouveau Mother of Pearl Silber Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Art Nouveau brooch has been handcrafted out of silver in the last decade of the 19th century and set with a fine white convex piece of mother of pearl.
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Antique Demantoid Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The 14K gold brooch is designed in Art Nouveau taste as a lizard crawling on a branch. The brooch is embellished with well matched Russian demantoids of a vivid green co...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Open Work w/ Seed Pearl on Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an antique brooch or pendant that was crafted in the 1910's from solid 14k yellow gold. This incredible piece features a fine turquoise that is inlaid set, showing a bea...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Vintage Sterling Silver Nurse Buckle
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding quality Vintage Sterling Silver buckle. The buckle well solid made in classical style. English origin. Height 52mm, width 86mm. Weight 46.8gr. Full Birmingham hallmark...
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1990s English Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ancient Ostrogothic Silver Eagle Headed Buckle, Byzantine Era, 6th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, large Ostrogothic silver eagle-headed buckle, circa 6th Century A.D. A bold projecting eagle head profile set with a cabochon ruby color glass eye, the neck chased with linear ...
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15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver

Romantic diamonds brooch, about 1910
Located in Sežana, SI
Brooch - pendant from the early twentieth century. It features a row of seven natural "Old Europe" cut diamonds and twelve "rose" cut diamonds. Total weight of the diamonds ct. 1.85 ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt. Yellow Gold Brooch with 0.80 Ct Diamond
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Beautiful brooch made of 18 kt yellow gold and set with 1 old cushion cut diamond, approx. 0.80 ct, H/P1 quality. Grade: 18 kt marked 750 (French hallmarks) 1 old cushion cut diamon...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French 18 Karat Gold Diamond head stick pin
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Gorgeous Art Nouveau c.1900 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Young Maiden stick pin. Possibly French origin. Length 67mm. Head 13mm x 11mm. Diamond approx. from 1.2mm to 2.1mm. Weight 4.5...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nouveau 1910 Enamel Pendant Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold/Brooch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel pendant/Brooch pin can be used as a brooch or pendant, the chain cord can be removed Oxidized Sterling Silver and 18 yellow Gold (in the flowers are...
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Masriera Nymph Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Masriera 18kt yellow gold nymph pendant brooch with “plique-à-jour,” 30 brilliant cut 0.25 ct diamonds, 4 citrines, and an amethyst. Ref: P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamonds
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully handcrafted brooch designed by Seaman Schepps! The brooch features 17 old European cut Diamonds, set in 14K white gold, with cabochon cut Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubi...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera Purple Whisper Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Masriera 18kt yellow gold purple whisper pendant brooch with “plique-à-jour,” 68 brilliant cut 0.42 ct diamonds, and a cultured pearl. Includes a certificate of authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Brooch No. 65
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georg Jensen brooch or pin. In sterling silver. Model no. 65 with a floral motif. Designed by Georg Jensen. Together with its original box from Walter Muhke-Hofjuw...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Signed Antique English Art Nouveau 9 Ct Gold & Seed Pearl Brooch / Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian or Art Nouveau brooch. In 9ct yellow gold with a flowing, intertwined pattern. By S. Bros of Sheffield, England. Set with tiny seed pearls set in a floral...
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19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

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

Materials

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

Blue And Green Enamel And Diamond Tree Motif Pin In Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This tree motif pin weighs 15.20 DWT (approx. 23.64 grams). It contains 9 round G color and VS clarity diamonds weighing 0.60 CTTW.
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Cameo Pin and Pendant with Heart Bezel in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique cameo pin and pendant with heart bezel is made of 14K yellow gold. Measurements are 2" H x 3/4" W.
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Lily of the Valley Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian brooch in lily of the valley design with dangling prongs setting in green demantoid stones brooch length 6cm hall marked 56 impe...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Style Handcrafted 6.30 Carat Oval Cut Opal Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Naples, IT
This Brooch is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Brooch has a 6.30 Carats Oval Cut Opal. This Brooch has Micro Pearls. This Brooch is inspired by Art Deco Style. We're a workshop so eve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Dragonfly Brooch Pin Necklace Enamel 18 Karat Gold 'Pendant'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VINTAGE DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN / NECKLACE Hand made in Spain with brilliant colors of Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Total weight 7 grams Has three smal...
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

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Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Vintage 0.80 cttw Sapphire And Diamond Bee Pin In 18k Yellow Gold & Enamel Wings
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of 18k yellow gold and weighs 3.10 DWT (approx. 4.82 grams). It contains 15 round G color, SI clarity diamonds weighing 0.50 CTTW and 4 round blue sapphires weighing...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Base Metal

Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch, Design #159
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Brooch, Design #159 Designer: Georg Jensen Maker: Georg Jensen Design #: 159 Circa: 1945-51 Dimensions: 1.85” Count...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Spray Design Pendant With Diamonds And Pearls In 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pendant has a pin assembly and is made of 14K white gold and weighs 6.80 DWT (approx. 10.58 grams). It contains 93 single cut G-H color, VS clarity diamonds weighing 1.55 CTTW a...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Maiden Flower
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Brooch Bar Pin with Enamel Flower and Leaf Design in 14 Karat Gold in a monumental four inch length. Th...
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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer pendant enhancer is handmade in 18 Karat yellow gold. It is microscopically decorated with granulation work beads and wires and has a gorgeous unique velvet backg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

Materials

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

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

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch, Design #70 by Kristian Mohl-Hansen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bird Brooch, Design #70 by Kristian Mohl-Hansen. Designer: Kristian Mohl-Hansen Maker: Georg Jensen Design #: 70 Ci...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau brooch with diamonds total approx. 0.25ct, cultured pearls, 18K yellow gold, settings silver. Flowers and leaves with colored enamel, 4 flower tendrils, circa 1900, with ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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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