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Brooches For Sale
Style: Artisan
Style: Jugendstil
Gilt Wheat Brooch by Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Herve Van der Straeten wheat brooch - hammered gold-plated brass in a three-dimensional design. Signed Herve Van der Straeten.
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1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches

Carved 30 Carat Emerald Flower Pot Brooch with Diamonds in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Carved Emerald Diamond Flower Pot Brooch Made in 18k Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage flower brooch made of Lucite and cut wood from the 1930s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Loving flower brooch made in the 1930s USA. Window glass from the aircraft industry was used for this type of jewelry! . The flower was cut out of wood and placed on the Lucite leav...
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1930s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

William Spratling Rare Early Sterling Silver Wood Design Artisan Brooch c 1940
Located in University City, MO
William Spratling Rare early sterling silver wood design artisan brooch c 1940 The unique artisan brooch is designed with coiled bands of sterling silver The center is adorned with ...
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1940s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Artisanal Gem Set Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive artisanal Gem Set Brooch from the 1950's set in sterling silver. An unusual combination of watermelon tourmaline, aquamarine, fluorite and ci...
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold Fred Paris Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant with Diamonds, Ruby & Pearl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Magnificent Fred 18Kt White Gold Tulip/Rose Brooch, Pendant With Diamonds,Ruby,Sapphires & South Sea Pearl Comes with a double necklace chain with 6 yellow diamonds and 6 rubies which was later added as it finished off this piece of jewellery so beautifully and is now obtainable to wear as a pendant as well as a brooch. Sapphires & Ruby: 233 round cut stones + 3 Cabochon cut Ruby Diamonds: 254 brilliant cut diamonds Pearl: 1 South Sea Pearl with a diameter of 10.8 mm Material: 18kt white gold, Hallmarked and numbered 'Fred Paris 750, OMF 00005' Total weight: 48.3 gram / 1.700 oz / 31.0 dwt Measurements: Length 101.5 mm x Height 36.7 mm x Width 15.2 mm About Fred Paris: There are destinies that are studded with stars… That of Fred Samuel will have been one of diamonds, pearls and multicolored stones, since his birth in 1908 in Argentina, in a family where they were traded. Fascinated by cultured pearls, and recognized as one of his greatest experts, he works the most beautiful specimens, especially those of a slightly pinkish cream that we now call the “FRED color”. The colored stones nourished his creativity from the beginning of the 50s when the royal couple of Nepal asked him for sets matching the saris...
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Celadon Jade Butterfly Brooch
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K Yellow Gold Celadon Jade Butterfly Brooch. Celadon jade and 14K gold butterfly brooch, 10.8 grams. Dimensions: 2" x 1.25".
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Brooches

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise Diamonds Coral 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pat Flynn Diamond Studded Nail Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Pat Flynn Diamond Studded Nail Brooch from the late 1990's. Signature diamonds are set into 18k palladium white gold bezels on a hand forged iron base. This ...
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1990s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Palladium

18K "It's All Carbon to Me" Trilobite and Diamond '3.75 CTW' Brooch / Pendent
Located in Gorham, ME
18KY, Trilobite Fossil w/ 24K Gold Leaf, and Diamond (3.75 CTW) one-of-a-kind Brooch/Pendant is a statement piece on how we perceive things. Curiously diamonds and fossils are create...
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2010s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Flower Bouquet Gold Pin Brooch with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Large luxurious flower bouquet pin brooch Set in 9 carat yellow gold, stamped 375 and inscribed DJE Twenty one multicoloured semi-precious stones - ...
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20th Century British Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Gold

Handcraft Bird 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Coral Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Handcraft 14 karat yellow gold bird brooch. Handmade by our artisans assembled with Australian pearl,coral and diamonds Brooch total weight 6.30 grams Pearl weight 7 karat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Butterfly 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bird on a nest of eggs brooch by Fred Gray Corp, 1930-1040's, designer for Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovable brooch with 2 birds that take care of their treasure together! The parents of the birds sit on a branch and take care of their eggs. The bodies of the 2 birds are made of 2 polished rhinestones, the wings, head and tails and the leaves are enameled. The brooch is signed with a tiny star on the reverse side on the birds heaad. It is a nice Collector piece, nothing missing! Measurement: Width of the brooch 6,5 cm /2.60" x 4,5 cm/1,77". Good condition, nothing missing, enamel is slightly rubbed due to its age. The history of American jewelry company Fred Gray...
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1920s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Monet Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Bumble Bee" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Monet wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Bumble Bee" brooch is accented with detailed etching and wings resembling a set of musical harps...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Coro Craft brooch in the shape of a key with attached lock sterling gold plated
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A key-shaped brooch with an attached lock designed by Coro Craft in the 1940s in sterling gold plated. Decorated with blue rhinestones and small clear rhin...
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1940s Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver

14+ Carat Gem Encrusted Swan Brooch Diamond Ruby Sapphire Tsavorite Paraiba 18K
Located in Lambertville , NJ
This Beautifully Designed and Crafted, Gem Encrusted Swan Brooch features over 14 Carats of Diamonds and Fine Gemstones. Delicate and Intricate, the Brooch is set with micro pave, and invisible set...
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2010s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Diamond, White Dia...

Handcraft Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace and Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Eisenberg Original pin clip "Cleaning Lady", gold plated Sterling, 1944
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Eisenberg Original pin clip CLEANING LADY WITH BROOM, gold plated Sterling, rhinestones and enamelled, dated 1944. Book piece, pictured Brunalti, American Costume Jewellry Measurem...
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Beautiful Brooch with Fancy Yelmlow & White Diamonds & One Central Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Brooch With Intense Fancy Yellow & White Diamonds & One Central Sapphire Diamonds: 60 white diamonds & 45 intense yellow diamonds Mater...
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1960s Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Artisan Brooch with Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is meticulously handcrafted from 18 karat rose gold, featuring a natural emerald in an octagon cut. The emerald measures 0.27x0.21 inches (7x5.5 mm), the dro...
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2010s German Artisan Brooches

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...

Yellow Gold Transformer Artisan Brooch with Emerald and Pink Tourmaline
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Drop Brooch is beautifully crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a 0.8x0.3 inch natural pink tourmaline (drop cut) weighing 8.3 carats, along with a natural ...
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2010s German Artisan Brooches

Materials

Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...

Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace and Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Rose 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Pin-Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: OPAL STONE 13.61MM-10.20MM additional: ROUND CUT DIAMONDS diamonds: 12 PCS carat total weight: APPROX 0.60CTW color: G clarity: ...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Bakelite bow brooch with many rhinestones, 1950s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A black Bakelite bow brooch, decorated with many square cut rhinestones embedded in the material. The deco necklace is sold separately! Measurement: Width 9,5 cm, Height 2,5 and Deep...
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Other

De Vroomen Enamel, Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful enamel pin was made by Leo de Vrooman. He is an incredible designer who is known for exquisite enamel work. The pin is large and bold, measur...
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1990s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Kenneth Jay Lane Large Whimsical "Ruby" & "Diamonds" "Starburst" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane wonderfully large whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Starburst" brooch detailed with a center faux ruby and multi-size faux diamonds surrounding the ruby...
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1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Dilys' Floral Motif Amethyst and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This outstandingly rich 35-carat amethyst and diamond brooch looks to be dripping in delicate purple flowers and morning dew. Always inspired by the beauty of nature and flowers, Dilys’ creative director, Dilys Young...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whi...

Turquoise Moonstones Diamonds Gold Brooch Minimalism Unisex Jewelry Mens Gift
Located in Berlin, DE
18K white gold brooch with Turquoise, Moonstones and Diamonds turquoise origin - Armenia moonstones origin - Burma turquoise cabochon measurements - 0.59 х 0.87 in / 15 х 22 mm centr...
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2010s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Green Quartz
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch is crafted from exquisite 18 karat yellow gold and features a detachable quartz (drop cut) alongside a beautiful green prasiolite. The brooc...
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2010s German Artisan Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Kent Raible 'Golden Key' Pedant, Brooch 18 Karat Gold Granulation Pearl Spinel
Located in Mossrock, WA
A classic Raible original, the 'Golden Key' necklace enhancer and brooch is hand fabricated by Kent in 18 Karat Gold with fine granulation detail. Four ric...
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Early 2000s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold

Handcraft Vase 9 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamonds Onyx Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mauboussin Paris Leaf Pin / Brooch from the 1940
Located in Antwerp, BE
18Kt Yellow Gold Mauboussin Paris Leaf Pin / Brooch From the 1940 Diamonds: 1 brilliant cut diamond Material: 18 kt yellow gold Total weight: 16 gram / 0.565 oz / 10.3 dwt Measur...
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1940s French Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Coral Flower 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Amazing Coral flower 14 karat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage CORO Arrow brooch with matching ear clip, gold plated USA 1950s
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A feminine set, consisting of the whistle brooch with pink and light blue rhinestones, with matching ear clips, designed by CORO USA. MARKS OF QUALITY For the most part, pieces mar...
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Handcraft Owl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Coral Sapphires Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Fancy Colour & White Diamond Cross Brooch and Pendant by Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite brooch and pendant is the type of graceful yet fearless piece that evokes envy. This one-of-a-kind relic-inspired piece is set with 57 White Collection Grade Round Dia...
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Handcraft Butterfly Lapis 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Pearls Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Vase 18 Karat White Gold Coral Diamonds Tourmaline Lapis Lazuli Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Coral, White Gold, 18k Gold

Handcraft Bird 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Coral Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage grape brooch signed Staret, enamel and rhinestone 1940 USA, Rodium
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Now is the time for grapes! One of my early favorite brooches! Very rare vintage rhodium plate enamel rhinestone brooch in the shape of a grape from the early 1940s. The grape pin...
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1930s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel

Handcraft Bulgari 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Bulgari 18 karat yellow gold diamond brooch...
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1990s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Malachite Owl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. Owl 18 karat yellow gold mounted with malachite heart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alice Caviness Sterling Silver with Gold Overlay Moveable Butterfly Wings Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alice Caviness wonderfully detailed sterling silver with gold overlay butterfly brooch has all four wings moveable if desired. Filigree handwork and made in Germany. The upper...
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1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches

Handcraft Emeralds 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Handcraft Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Emerald Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

STARET BUTTERLY brooch gorgeous rhinestone decoration 1940s USA
By Staret
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A wonderful rhinestone brooch in the shape of a butterfly. The whole brooch is set with 10 large cut, colorful rhinestones. The rest of the body is completely covered with small to large clear rhinestones. A typical work from the 1930/40s work USA, lots of rhinestones. Measurement: Upper width of the wings 10 cm - lower width 7 cm - height of the wings 7 cm. Body 5 cm high and 1.3 cm wide. The large colorful rhinestones 1,20 x 1 cm. Excellent condition! About STARET JEWELRY...
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

18kt Silver on Gold Brooch with 2.10 ct Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original 18kt gold Brooch With 2.10 ct Rose Cut Diamonds Diamonds: Rose cut diamonds together ca. 2.10 cts Material: Silver on 18 kt gold Total weight: 13.1 gram / 0.460 oz / 8.4...
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19th Century Artisan Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver

Handcraft Sardinian Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Christ Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Owl Lapis 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds and Coral Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Gold, 18k Gold

Handcraft Bird Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

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Emerald, Opal, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird of Paradise Brooch with Diamonds and Enamel
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt yellow gold Bird of Paradise brooch with diamonds and enamel, seeing this brooch will brighten up anyone's day. Diamonds: 26 brilliant cut diamonds : 0,52 ct nice color and cl...
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Brooch 3 Fine Pearls Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover the retro charm and timeless elegance of this antique brooch in 18-carat Rose Gold, magnificently adorned with three round-cut opals. With its distinctive Spade shape and de...
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20th Century French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Smokey Quartz Pendant 41.35 Carat Brooch w Antique Rose Gold Setting
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous piece is made with a genuine smoky quartz gemstone set in an eight prong antique inspired setting. The smoky quartz gets its name from its natural, rich smoky orange-is...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Handcraft Lapis Crab 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Coral Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k 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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