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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Romantic
Vintage Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
-Vintage -18k yellow gold -Weight: 13.2gr -Diamond: 0.9ct, VS clarity, G color -Sapphire: 0.4ct -Emerald: 0.1ct
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Mid-20th Century French Romantic Brooches

Materials

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

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

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

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

Georg Jensen Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in bronshoj, DK
Georg Jensen brooch in sterling silver. Design 20. Diameter: 4.5 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition. Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith ca...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Krementz Art Nouveau 14k Gold 1.25ct Aquamarine & Pearl Open Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful Krementz antique pin/brooch was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold with a solid .900 platinum top during the art nouveau period and features an open, scalloped, marquise...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold GIA NO HEAT Montana Sapphire Pearl Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique bar pin brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau period and features 7, 100% natural, old round cut Montana sapphires of which tw...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k 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...
Category

Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 10k gold and seed pearl stickpin. With a round white pearl set in center of a 10k gold infinity loop. Simply a great stickpin! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condi...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold

French Art Nouveau Natural Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Made of satin-finished gold, this lovely antique brooch is set with a brilliant-cut diamond in the center, with 4x3 natural pearls at the four cardinal points, in a decoration made of the winding of a gold wire. The clasp is a pin with security. Weight of the diamond : 0,17 carat approximately. Diameter of the pearls : 2,5/3 mm approximately. Height : 2,6 cm, width : 2,7 cm, thickness : 6,1 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 4,9 g approximately. Authentic antique jewelry - French work circa 1890s. Small marks of time on the profiles, very little visible. Our opinion : An Art Nouveau jewel...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

0.67 Carat White Diamond Emerald Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold "Lizard" Brooch
Located in Naples, 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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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...

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

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

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

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an outstanding antique brooch that was crafted during the art nouveau era from solid 14k yellow gold. The brooch features a large and very detailed 3D dragon design with...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

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

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...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Maiden Brooch Gold Sterling Silver Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
A very rare museum quality Art Nouveau flower maiden brooch in hand painted enamel over Sterling Silver with Gold highlights. A beautiful maiden is depicted with pink and white flo...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

George Shiebler Bat Moon Brooch Pin Homeric Pendant Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Brooch by George W. Shiebler and Company in the form of a moon with a bat flying across the moon with one of Shiebler's iconic Homeric pendants hanging from ...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Brooch Art Nouveau Wheat Ear Silver Brooch Henri-Victor Miault Unisex Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau wheat ear Silver Brooch by Henri-Victor Miault, Paris, France, circa 1910, signed Miault brooch measurements - 0.34 x 0.39 x 3.19 in / 9 x 10 ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen Bird Eating Berries Sterling Brooch Pin 53 Denmark 1933-1944
Located in New York, NY
This is the large gorgeous early (1933-1944) Georg Jensen sterling silver pin brooch in the form of a bird eating berries with leaves in a gorgeous open work design. The brooch has ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

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

Whiteside & Blank Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fairy Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a winged fairy nymph - her figure is highly rendered in gold. With spread wings of glossed translucent and iridescent plique-a-jour and guilloche style enamel. ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Cilea Paris Japanese-Inspired Purple and Mirror Resin Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely, light, and easy to wear, this handmade artisanal pin brooch was made in Paris by Cilea. Concave black resin discs embellished with metallic silver leaf and purple-pink applic...
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Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches

Plique-a-Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare Museum Quality Art Nouveau Brooch in the form of a Butterfly or Moth. The magnificent Butterfly has exquisite Plique-a-jour enamel wings, a fine blue Sa...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Lalique Citrine and Enamel Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
A quintessential example of Art Nouveau jewelry design, this stunning citrine and enamel brooch is the work of the legendary artisan René Lalique. Ele...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage flower basket brooch rhinestones, rhodium, moonstones USA late 1930s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Vintage flower basket brooch cast in rhodium plated metal and set with many small rhinestones and simulated moonstones . Bow bottom enamel...
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1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches

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

French 1900s Art Nouveau Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Roses Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Of rectangular shape, the center of this Art Nouveau brooch is with openwork flowers decoration. At each end, the foliage is enam...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond & Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical diamond and enamel butterfly brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Brooch contains 3 enamel colored sections of blue, yellow and orange creating the perfect combination f...
Category

Late 20th Century Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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

French, 1900s, Turquoise Enamelled Flower Natural Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This antique brooch of oval shape represents 4 flowers of pansies whose petals are enamelled turquoise. In the center is a half natural pearl in close...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

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

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

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

French Art Nouveau Bee Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Insect Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French Art Nouveau Bee pin brooch clip made in 18 karat gold and featuring colored gemstones and diamond. This piece is one of the purest examples of Art Nouveau flights of fancy. The sinuous lines of the glossy amethyst body are captivating. Note a hidden secret of the piece, a skillfully carved belly. The open-work gold wings, made with precision, accented with cabochon ruby. Diamonds nicely decorating the “face” of this beautiful creature complete the composition. This gold brooch is a miniature...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Girls Enamel Painting 14 Karat Gold Bar Brooch Three Maiden
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little bar brooch was crafted in 1900 ca in the United States. The little jewel is made out of 14 karat yellow und rose gold. The design shows in relief three happy loo...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Signed Art Nouveau Amethyst & 14k Gold Stick Pin by Brassler Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Art Nouveau amethyst and 14k gold stickpin. By Brassler Co. With a faceted oval prong set amethyst centered of 14k gold shield shaped frame. Simply a great st...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Maiden Woman Pearl Flower Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Pearl Crescent
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Brooch in the form of a Maiden Woman with Flowers in her hair and set with Pearls in a crescent moon motif. The Woman Brooch dates to the Belle Epoque - Art Nouveau perio...
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19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Nouveau Enamel and Diamond Pendant Brooch 18 Karat Gold Flower Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hand made in Spain Art Enamel - Diamond Necklace and brooch 18K White Gold approx size 1.75' inch wide and 1.25' inch high Diamonds total 1.33 carat nice white sparkling (s...
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold

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

One '1' 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Silver Diamond Brooch, Signed Holland, 1925
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 14K. Yellow Gold and Silver Diamond Brooch Signed: VDS+ = Workmaster: S.van der Sluis Utrecht ca 1925 set with: 3 pear shape natural d...
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1920s Dutch Jugendstil Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Masriera 18KT Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch/ Pendant 2.94Ct Diamond 1.69Ct Ruby
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 magnificent 18 karat yellow gold dragonfly brooch is designed with the plique-a-jour enamel technique. Round brilliant diamonds and rubies are set throughout this very special brooch...
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1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dragonfly Noueau 1910 Brooch Pin Enamel Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent VINTAGE DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN / NECKLACE Hand made in Spain with brilliant colors of Enamel Sterling Silver 925 (oxidized) and 18K ...
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 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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