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Brooches For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Kurt Gaum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Pearl Tennis Racket Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Kurt Gaum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Pearl Tennis Racket Pin Metal: 18k gold and platinum Weight: 15.81 grams Diamonds: Approx. .75 CTW round natural diamonds F-G VS Dim...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Rare CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage brooch "Noel 93" heart-shaped with signature
Located in PARIS, FR
We present you a sublime brooch from the 1993 Christmas collection created by Christian Lacroix in a special limited edition. It is embossed "Noel 93" in the back. Made in France, t...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Other, Gold Plate

John Galliano Pink Enamel and Straw Daisy Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb John Galliano Paris pin brooch features an oversized dimensional daisy flower shape in hot pink enameled metal contrasted with a genuine straw marquetry insert. The pin h...
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Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Vintage Chopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Happy Diamonds Heart Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful heart shaped stick pin with diamonds all over and inside the heart. #P0082 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 8 Grams Measurements:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hermes Gold Washed Silver Sputnik Style Coat Clip or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare coat clip from Hermes. Having a dome shaped body with spikes extending from the entire surface. In gold-plated metal (with some rubbing to the gold). Marked to the folding ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Alexis Bittar Designer Signed Fox Rabbit Feather and Amethyst Crystal Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Alexis Bittar Designer Signed Fantasy Woodland Creatures featuring a Fox, Bunny Rabbit, Feather with spiked accents and Bezel set Amethyst color Crystal Cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Lapponia Brooch Labyrinth Björn Weckström Finland Modernist Man From Mercury
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning brooch by Björn Weckström for Lapponia Jewelry, from the Space Series, the vintage modernist sculptural sterling silver “Labyrinth” brooch...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Valentino Black and Orange Jeweled Pin Brooch Dangling Cross Charms
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Valentino Garavani couture dangling pin brooch features a large domed carved and see-thru gilt metal medallion topped with a black poured glass ca...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Large Patriotic United States Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flag Brooch in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing the breathtaking Large Patriotic United States Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flag Brooch in 18k - a true masterpiece of fine jewelry that embodies the essence of American patriotism and pride. Crafted from the finest 18k gold, this exquisite brooch features a spectacular display of One Hundred and Forty Five Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing 2.46 Carats [GH VVS-VS1] that brilliantly reflect light and add an element of sophistication to the design. The diamonds are expertly set in a way that highlights the intricate details of the American flag, which is beautifully crafted from Thirty Eight Round Sapphires Weighing .91 Carats Approximately and One Hundred and Nine Round Rubies Weighing 2.91 Carats. The bright, vibrant colors of the rubies and sapphires are a true testament to the exceptional quality of the gemstones, with no imperfections visible to the naked eye. This exquisite brooch is the perfect statement piece for anyone who wants to show their love and admiration for the United States of America. Its unique and elegant design makes it the perfect addition to any outfit, from formal evening wear...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Black Enamel Yellow Gold Leopard Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond black enamel and yellow gold leopard brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: a big leopard with emerald eyes and diamond spots, what is there not to like about that? This br...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GARAVELLI Diamond 7.92cts Emerald 18K Gold Lizard Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting from the house of Garavelli a Lizard Motif Brooch Pin adorned with Natural Round Diamonds and Natural Emerald Gemstone eye. Crafted In 18K Yellow and white and yellow gol...
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1990s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Designer Signed Heidi Daus Swarovski Crystal Pearl Christmas Tree Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Heidi Daus Designer Signed Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Christmas Tree Holiday Brooch Pin. Hand set with Sparkling Swarovski Crystal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl

10 Carat Natural Diamond Pin in white Gold with Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Diamond Pin—a radiant masterpiece that captures the essence of opulence and sophistication. This exquisite pin features a dazzling array of natural diamonds totaling ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Squirrel Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and ruby yellow gold squirrel clip brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ310J. Scroll down for detailed specifications. The movements and...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1890 Art Nouveau Swan Arp Brooch 18Kt Gold With 5.05 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A French art nouveau swan brooch. Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in France in the late 19th century. Designed with allegorical patterns to the love, the music and the romanticis...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Designer Enamel Penguin Brooch Happy Holiday Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Wonderful! Penguin with Sassy Personality! Vintage Designer Signed Danecraft Enamel Penguin Brooch Pin. Enhanced with Sparkling Belly and Red S...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Openwork White Black Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Only some peel off at faux pearls. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back. Size: 5.4*...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Masriera 18 KT YG Winged Nymph Brooch with Dia 1.94CT, Enamel and Pearls
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive works of art, have been crafted by Masriera since 1839 and continue to be made today with the techniques used decades ago: plique-à-jour, basse-taille, champlevé, vitreous enameling and Barcelona enameling. This stunning Masriera 18-karat yellow gold winged nymph brooch...
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Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

14K Gold Gemstones Flower’s Basket Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold gemstones and pearls flower’s basket brooch. It depicts a large basket with branches of flowers and leaves embellished with seven round cut sapphires, six r...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Signed Cartier Mid-Century 14K Gold Tree Frog Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Mid-Century tree frog brooch. In 14k gold. With bezel-set faceted red spinel gemstone eyes. Retailed by Cartier. Marked to the feet...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold

Antique ArtNouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave BlueZircon Silver Snakes Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art-Nouveau period while German-born Vienna-based silversmith, niello master, and entrepreneur Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921) was prospering from a related refinery busines...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Seed Pearl Garnet & Diamond Brooch 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Steeped in Edwardian history, the Mary Brooch is exquisite. Intricately designed, her bold sword, crescent moon and soaring swallow are splendidly crafted in 9 carat gold. Crimson ru...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Mid 20th Century Cameo Brooch Circa 1950s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Mid 20th Century cameo brooch. This shell carved cameo of a woman in high relief is beautiful. Fitted with a metal pin and safety chain with pin. Gemstone: Shell cameo (3.4cm x 2.7c...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Faberge Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch Antique 1900 August Hollming Workmaster
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite and rare antique FABERGÉ Rose Cut Diamond, Enamel and Red Cabochon Brooch modeled as a sprig of flowers with a translucent green enameled flower centered with a ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

10 Carat Diamond and Gold Bowtie Pin 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our Diamond and Gold Bowtie Pin, a luxurious accessory that embodies sophistication and glamour. This exquisite pin features a dazzling array of diamonds tota...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

"Tropical Fish" Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
Designed by famous gemstone-carver-master Alfred Zimmermann, this special jewelry piece was handmade in our Idar-Oberstein workshop. Solid 18ct. yellow gold, decorated with small rou...
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2010s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold

Modern Coober Pedy Opal Gold Ribbon Brooch Circa 1980
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Gold bar brooch with a Coober Pedy solid light opaque opal. The opal is bezel set with curved flat twisting ribbons with a gold pin & roller catch completing the brooch. Gemstone: O...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

925 Sterling Silver 15.10 Carat Statement Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in Houston, TX
This Statement Amethyst Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with dazzl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

Heidi Daus Upside Down Bat Crystal Accented Halloween Pin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Is perfect for wearing to any Halloween festivities, and for pairing with all your fall favorites. A bejeweled bat sits atop a dazzlingly detailed tree branch composed of pave encrus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Try God' Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, inspirational lapel pin. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of the words: 'Try God'. Simply a wonderful pin from Tiffany! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age. Fineness: Marked 925 for sterling silver fineness. Marks: Marked for Tiffany & Co. / 925 Measurements: Height: ca. 13mm Width: ca. 15mm Depth: ca. 10mm Weight: ca. 2.9 g Items purchased...
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau gold and diamond brooch, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Signed Art Nouveau gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds. Set with eleven round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.06 carats, to...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Platinum 25 Carat Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A true masterpiece of the Art Deco era – a magnificent Platinum Diamond Double Clip Brooch, a timeless treasure of geometric elegance and lavish sparkle. Each of the double clips, d...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

7.04 Carats Ruby Floral Engagement Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Ruby Floral Engagement Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rene Lalique Brooch Deux Aigles, Circa 1911 - Two Eagles Art Nouveau Glass
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer an original Art Nouveau period art glass brooch by Rene Lalique, complete with its original mounting. Dating to 1911, this is model number 1393, titled "Deux ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Ole Bjørn Krüger, Danish sculptor and ceramic artist. Seven unique brooches
Located in bronshoj, DK
Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007), Danish sculptor and ceramic artist. Seven unique brooches in glazed stoneware in blue and various colors. From the 1960s/70s. In excellent condition. Pa...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Brooches

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo CD Crystals Padlock Key Retro Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 2.4 cm x 1.4 cm. ...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

MiriamHaskell WWII Era FrankHess GoldGiltCast Filigree Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
A child of the Art Nouveau period, Miriam Haskell loved its butterfly design-motifs, which are found in many pieces of costume jewelry by her first designer Frank Hess. His butterfly...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal

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

Vintage Heidi Daus Designer Signed Swarovski Crystal Faux Pair Birds Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Heidi Daus Designer Signed Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Double Birds Brooch. Hand set with Faux Pearls and adorned with Sparking Swarovski Crystals. Hand crafted in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate

1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered with enamel as well as with many small diamonds (vintage cuts / circa 0.40 carat i...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Handcrafted Pink Coral Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermann Siersbol Denmark Sterling Silver Boomerang Pin/Brooch #15132
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver boomerang pin/brooch by Hermann Siersbol of Denmark. Modernist boomerang shaped pin/brooch. Measures approx 2 1/8" wide, 1 3/8" high. Weighs approx 5.3g, 3.4dwt. ...
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Interchangeable Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite estate piece from David Webb – an interchangeable removable double flower brooch. This masterpiece is adorned with stunning oval cabochon ruby ...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18K Gold Coral Flowers Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Gold and Coral Brooch. It depicts a yellow gold two branches with leaves and three flowers brooch. Each one of the flowers has five petals and are adorned with three c...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Florenza Bug Brooch Pin w/Trembler Wings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a 1950s Florenza bug pin/brooch with trembler wings. It's colorful wings are decorated with faux corals, turquoises and pears. This small go...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch. Hand set with Pink Sapphires, weighing approx. 4.40tcw and body with Diamonds, approx. 0.08tcw. Hand crafted in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Teddy Bear Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and ruby gold Italian teddy bear brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ29A. Scroll down for detailed specifications. Take a glance at this adorable teddy bear, it's ...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional f...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold Diamond Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled white Orchid convertible brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, between the 1901-1910. Th...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies & Pink Sapphires
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds & Rubies & Pink Sapphires 32 Diamonds - 0.78 CT 56 Green Garnets - 1.16 CT 1 Tourmaline - 7.48 CT 535 Rubies/Pink Sapphires - 9.97 CT 18K Ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Miu Miu Giant Orange Leather and Studs Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This adorable Miu Miu naturalist leather pin brooch features a giant stitched tangerine orange leather stylized flower shape ornate with stainless steel studs and eyelets. The piece ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sonia Rykiel Massive Gilt Metal Bowtie Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Sonia Rykiel Paris bowtie pin brooch features a dimensional massive bow shape with gilt metal all textured and with carved and see-thru stars. The piece is signed by fa...
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1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Seaman Schepps Platinum Diamond And Pearl Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the timeless allure of the Seaman Schepps Platinum Diamond and Pearl Double Clip Brooch, a masterpiece that marries the elegance of pearls with the brilliance of diamonds in ...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Enamel, Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Fly Bug Insect Brooch Pin in 10 Karat Gold. The magnificent insect brooch has a central 1/2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bluebell Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1920s-1930s, this flower brooch is composed of amethyst, enamel and diamonds, all mounted in platinum. It is designed as a naturalistic pale violet bellflower of carve...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

18k duck Brooch - solid yellow gold animal pin - diamond ruby sapphire emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute Belgian duck brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a single cut diamond eye and decorated with a sapphire, ruby and sapphire. It bears a Belgian ...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Late 20th Century "Three Muses" Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One 18k yellow gold hand carved shell cameo depicting the antique Greek theme of the “Three Muses”. Gold pin, roller catch, and collapsible pendant runner. Metal: 18k yellow gold We...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

18k 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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