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Diamond arrow deer brooch in 14 karats gold and silver
Diamond arrow deer brooch in 14 karats gold and silver

Diamond arrow deer brooch in 14 karats gold and silver

Located in PARIS, FR

Diamond arrow deer brooch in 14 karats gold and silver. Victorian brooch depicting a stag pierced by an arrow. The jewel is entirely set with rose-cut diamonds. Two rubies are placed...

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1850s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s
Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s

Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A beautiful vintage leaf double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship. During the 1920s & 30s the Art Deco s...

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1940s Vintage Brooches

Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set
Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set

Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set from the 1930's. Incredible scale and design in a multitude of colors set in sterling silver. Matching screw back ea...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Brooch Topo Gigio
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Brooch Topo Gigio

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Brooch Topo Gigio

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

A refined and rare pair of brooches depicting the beloved character Topo Gigio, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and beautifully enhanced with vibrant polychrome fired enamel decorati...

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1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage brooch E. Wolfe and Co Signed and Numbered 18k Gold
Vintage brooch E. Wolfe and Co Signed and Numbered 18k Gold

Vintage brooch E. Wolfe and Co Signed and Numbered 18k Gold

Located in Nicosia, Cyprus

The Details Era / Style: Mid-Century Modern / Figurative (Circa 1960s) Design: Hummingbird Brooch / Lapel Pin Maker: E. Wolfe & Co (Signed and individually numbered) Origin: Lond...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Enamel on Metal Daisy Brooch - Large Size - Unsigned - Circa 1960's
Vintage Enamel on Metal Daisy Brooch - Large Size - Unsigned - Circa 1960's

Vintage Enamel on Metal Daisy Brooch - Large Size - Unsigned - Circa 1960's

Located in Chatham, CA

Vintage enamel on metal Daisy brooch - large size - unsigned - United States (likely) - circa 1960's. Good vintage condition - minor paint/enamel loss - no damage - no repairs - stu...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

18k solid gold brooch - antique French jewellery (circa 1900) Napoleon III
18k solid gold brooch - antique French jewellery (circa 1900) Napoleon III

18k solid gold brooch - antique French jewellery (circa 1900) Napoleon III

Located in Antwerp, BE

This wonderful late Victorian brooch comes directly from the floral Art Nouveau period and is made in 18 karat solid yellow gold. This antique brooch features an elegant scolls, leaf...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone glass turquoise rhinestone eyes turtle figural designer brooch
Vintage gold tone glass turquoise rhinestone eyes turtle figural designer brooch

Vintage gold tone glass turquoise rhinestone eyes turtle figural designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass cabochon and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of we...

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20th Century Brooches

Massive 19th Century Paste Sword Jabot Brooch
Massive 19th Century Paste Sword Jabot Brooch

Massive 19th Century Paste Sword Jabot Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Massive and exceptional 19th Century Paste Sword Jabot Brooch from the l9th Century. Designed likely for a heavy cloak or cape set in sterling with pastes ...

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1870s French High Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Gilt & White Enamel Starfish Brooch With Coral Cabochons By Crown Trifari, 1960s
Gilt & White Enamel Starfish Brooch With Coral Cabochons By Crown Trifari, 1960s

Gilt & White Enamel Starfish Brooch With Coral Cabochons By Crown Trifari, 1960s

By Trifari

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 2.5" x 2.5" - Gold plated - Coral-colored cabochons - White enameling - By Trifari (signed on verso) ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches

TRIFARI vintage signed gold tone enamel dangle faux pearl designer brooch
TRIFARI vintage signed gold tone enamel dangle faux pearl designer brooch

TRIFARI vintage signed gold tone enamel dangle faux pearl designer brooch

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with enamel and faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS  •  CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear  ...

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Gold Coronaria Brooch with Mandarin Garnet & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier
Gold Coronaria Brooch with Mandarin Garnet & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier

Gold Coronaria Brooch with Mandarin Garnet & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier

By Alex Soldier

Located in Geneve, CH

Gold Coronaria Brooch with Mandarin Garnet & Diamond in 18k Gold by Alex Soldier. Dimensions: Flower diameter: 6.8 cm. Materials: 18k Rose Gold with Signature Hand-Textured Finish, 1...

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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Unisex Brooch Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Unisex Brooch Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver

Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Unisex Brooch Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver

Located in New York, NY

Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to detail, th...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Spinach Jade and Ruby Eyes
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Spinach Jade and Ruby Eyes

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Spinach Jade and Ruby Eyes

Located in New York, NY

A charming vintage cat-form brooch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a beautifully polished oval cabochon jade in a rich spinach-green hue forming the body. The design is a...

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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Andersen Mid-Century Sterling Gilt Silver & Enamel Apple Blossom Brooch
David Andersen Mid-Century Sterling Gilt Silver & Enamel Apple Blossom Brooch

David Andersen Mid-Century Sterling Gilt Silver & Enamel Apple Blossom Brooch

By David Andersen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage Norwegian silver & enamel brooch. Designed by Karl Otteren for David Andersen. In sterling silver. In the form of an apple blossom flower. With a pin and sa...

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20th Century Norwegian Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s
Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s

Heavy Gilt Enamel Swirling Horse Brooch By Ciner, 1980s

By Ciner

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s - 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated with heavy black enameling - Crystal rhinestone details with green crystal eyes - A...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Sterling Silver Turquoise and Marcasite Spider Brooch
Sterling Silver Turquoise and Marcasite Spider Brooch

Sterling Silver Turquoise and Marcasite Spider Brooch

Located in London, GB

Fabulous sterling silver spider brooch, set with teardrop shaped turquoise stones for the body and head, and the legs are set with marcasites. Measuring diameter approximately 5.3 cm...

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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

14K Yellow Gold Roadrunner Brooch with Ruby Accent
14K Yellow Gold Roadrunner Brooch with Ruby Accent

14K Yellow Gold Roadrunner Brooch with Ruby Accent

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical yet refined, this roadrunner brooch is crafted in solid 14K yellow gold and accented with a vivid 2.00mm round ruby, adding a subtle pop of color and personality. Marked “1...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray
Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray

Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray from the late 1930's. High style design, with leaves and sprays of faux cab rubies. 3" x 2.5" wide.

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1930s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Rhodium

Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestone circle designer brooch
Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestone circle designer brooch

Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestone circle designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear Sku A63 ❤️❤️ ...

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20th Century Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Floral Spray Brooch in Platinum, France, 1970s
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Floral Spray Brooch in Platinum, France, 1970s

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Floral Spray Brooch in Platinum, France, 1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Roma, RM

An exceptional and highly collectible diamond floral spray brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in France during the 1970s. Executed in platinum, this remarkable piece showcases the...

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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage gold tone green rhinestone flower designer brooch
Vintage gold tone green rhinestone flower designer brooch

Vintage gold tone green rhinestone flower designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 57 ❤️❤️...

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20th Century Brooches

Vintage 80's flapper art deco style ladies face designer pin brooch
Vintage 80's flapper art deco style ladies face designer pin brooch

Vintage 80's flapper art deco style ladies face designer pin brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones and hand painted resin material • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minim...

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20th Century Brooches

Juliana DeLizza & Elster Polka Dot Bead Brooch and Clip On Earrings, Green
Juliana DeLizza & Elster Polka Dot Bead Brooch and Clip On Earrings, Green

Juliana DeLizza & Elster Polka Dot Bead Brooch and Clip On Earrings, Green

Located in Milford, DE

An exquisite brooch/pin and a pair of clip-on earrings by Juliana DeLizza & Elster. Each piece features paisley beads with a coralene finish, accented with green navette crystals, an...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage European gold tone glass designer brooch
Vintage European gold tone glass designer brooch

Vintage European gold tone glass designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ...

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Meister Zürich Lucky Ladybug Ruby Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Meister Zürich Lucky Ladybug Ruby Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold

Meister Zürich Lucky Ladybug Ruby Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Lucerne, CH

This charming Meister Zürich ladybird brooch is crafted from 750 yellow and white gold and beautifully set with 6 ruby cabochons totalling 0.55 ct. The design is further enhanced by ...

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage CELEBRITY signed gold tone rhinestones designer scarf clip
Vintage CELEBRITY signed gold tone rhinestones designer scarf clip

Vintage CELEBRITY signed gold tone rhinestones designer scarf clip

By Celebrity

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed CELEBRITY • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer scarf clip MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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20th Century Brooches

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Refined Fusion of Color and Classic Elegance Indulge in the charm of a bygone era with this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, beautifully accented by a 0.10-carat round diamond, ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Bear Bar Brooch, Circa 1900
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Bear Bar Brooch, Circa 1900

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Bear Bar Brooch, Circa 1900

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Bear Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A charming Victorian bar brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold, featuring a finely modelled bear perched on a curved branch. The bear is ren...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Crystal and Jet Fringed Rhinestone Brooch
Large Crystal and Jet Fringed Rhinestone Brooch

Large Crystal and Jet Fringed Rhinestone Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Striking, Large Crystal and Jet Fringed Rhinestone Brooch from the 1980's. Clear crystal and jet square cut stones are set into blackened metal with rhinestone fringe...

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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Vintage NAPIER signed silver tone rhinestones glass designer brooch
Vintage NAPIER signed silver tone rhinestones glass designer brooch

Vintage NAPIER signed silver tone rhinestones glass designer brooch

By Napier

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed NAPIER • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...

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20th Century Brooches

NEVA BURBA signed vintage artisan glass rhinestones pearls designer brooch
NEVA BURBA signed vintage artisan glass rhinestones pearls designer brooch

NEVA BURBA signed vintage artisan glass rhinestones pearls designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed NEVA BURBA • gold tone with rhinestones and glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS  •  CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...

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Late 20th Century Brooches

1920's Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
1920's Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch

1920's Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch

Located in Roma, RM

An exquisite Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ribbon Bow Brooch, dating to the 1920s and beautifully embodying the elegance and geometry of the period. Masterfully crafted in platinum, ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch, late 1800s

Located in Chesterland, OH

This fabulous carved Victorian brooch was made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful portrait in the form of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The execution of the shell is...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver

Christian Lacroix Paris White Enamel Dangle Bow Jeweled Brooch
Christian Lacroix Paris White Enamel Dangle Bow Jeweled Brooch

Christian Lacroix Paris White Enamel Dangle Bow Jeweled Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed brooch features an oversized dangling bow shape with an ex-voto heart, skull, and CL logo charms in white enameled metal, ornate with cle...

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1980s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Enamel

1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch
1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch

1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch

By Arthur King

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Brutalist 70s Pendant/brooch in the manner of Arthur King. The large 3 1/4 x 2" 14k tendril-like gold work freeform pendant/brooch with four freshwate...

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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Brooch shape of a fish with single cut diamonds up to 0.50ct platinum 4.0 grams
Brooch shape of a fish with single cut diamonds up to 0.50ct platinum 4.0 grams

Brooch shape of a fish with single cut diamonds up to 0.50ct platinum 4.0 grams

Located in The Hague, ZH

Platinum brooch in the shape of a fish set with single cut diamonds. 0.50ct – F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 1.6 cm long by 2.3 cm wide weight 4.0 gr...

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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Camellia Brooch
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Camellia Brooch

1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Camellia Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of gold toned metal featuring a CC logo at the center. Stamped CHANEL 99P made in France. Measures approximately 5.2 cm in diameter at ...

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1990s French Brooches

Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones bird animal figural designer brooch
Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones bird animal figural designer brooch

Vintage gold tone enamel rhinestones bird animal figural designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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20th Century Brooches

CHANEL gold 23P CC HEARTS ROUND Brooch
CHANEL gold 23P CC HEARTS ROUND Brooch

CHANEL gold 23P CC HEARTS ROUND Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel round brooch in gold-tone metal is a delicate yet striking accessory. Featuring a classic CC at the center, it is framed by a ring of miniature hearts, add...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin
14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin

14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bee Pin

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k yellow and white gold diamond "Bee" pin, containing 60 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing 1.60cts and 2 round ruby eyes weighing .10pts.

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1970s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip
Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip

Rare 1940 Marcel Boucher Mechanical Tremblant Cuckoo Clock Clip

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare Marcel Boucher pave rhinestone and enamel mechanical trembler cuckoo clock clip brooch. In a pale mint green and lemon yellow pearlized enamel, crystal rhinestone pave, rhodium plated base metal, with faux pearl drop on the silvered metal pull chain. By pulling the chain, the hatch door...

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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Steel

Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch

Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Lava Cameo brooch, 9k yellow gold
Antique Victorian Lava Cameo brooch, 9k yellow gold

Antique Victorian Lava Cameo brooch, 9k yellow gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, late 19th century Lava Cameo brooch. It has a typical dark beige tone, finely carved with the profile of a classical lady. Lav...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage goldtone colorful grape glass CZECHO signed designer brooch
Vintage goldtone colorful grape glass CZECHO signed designer brooch

Vintage goldtone colorful grape glass CZECHO signed designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed CZECHO • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 4 Ct. Platinum Diamond Fireworks South Sea Pearl Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 4 Ct. Platinum Diamond Fireworks South Sea Pearl Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 4 Ct. Platinum Diamond Fireworks South Sea Pearl Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant and collectible Tiffany & Co. Fireworks pin brooch, masterfully crafted in platinum (Pt950) and accented with a luminous South Sea pearl. Designed in the iconic Firew...

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1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

White Gold Gem-Set American Flag Brooch
White Gold Gem-Set American Flag Brooch

White Gold Gem-Set American Flag Brooch

Located in New York, NY

White Gold Gem-Set American Flag Brooch Description: This patriotic brooch is made of solid 18k white gold and shows the American flag in a waving, three-dimensional design. The sta...

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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Vintage MIMI DI N Bamboo Style Gold & Silver Tone Brooch
Vintage MIMI DI N Bamboo Style Gold & Silver Tone Brooch

Vintage MIMI DI N Bamboo Style Gold & Silver Tone Brooch

By Mimi di N

Located in Atlanta, GA

We're coining a new phrase ... tiki chic! That's right ... a combination of island kitsch and glamorous style. And where better to start than this statement making brooch by Mimi d...

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1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Brooches for Sale: Shop Fabergé Brooches, Chanel Brooches, Cartier Brooches and Other Brooches on 1stDibs

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.