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Brooches For Sale
Christian Lacroix Gilded and Jeweled Heart Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris brooch features a Baroque heart shape with a dangling charm. The gilded metal framing is carved and textured, adorned with metallic bronze seed ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage gold faux ciral pearls designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Art Deco Fancy Yellow Diamond & Natural Pearl Brooch/Clip GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This glorious, diabolically clever piece hails from the Art Deco era (circa 1920s). It is a brooch rendered in gleaming platinum and measuring approximately 42mm long and 21mm wide t...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

OSCAR DE LA RENTA vintage silver rhinestone designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed OSCAR DE LA RENTA • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs ...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Late Art Deco 79.00 Ct Untreated Large Madeira Citrine Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Tres Chic This amazingly large 79.00 CT natural untreated Madeira Citrine of the most wonderful colour, large oval faceted cut, very rare when untreated So chic and unique late Art D...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Sarah Coventry Floral Wreath Brooch, Faux Pearls and Blue Beads, Silver
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish pin brooch by Sarah Coventry. Features faux pearls and turquoise-blue beads in a silver-tone floral wreath. Marks, Hallmarks, Signatures: Sarah Cov
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Vintage 18K Gold Cartier Seahorse Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
In the 1970’s, several design houses were flirting with their versions of a seahorse brooch. This version is done by Cartier, though you can find versions done by Tiffany & Co. and David Webb using the popular motif around the same time. What we love about this 18k gold Cartier...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage CORO cat gold pearl belly turquoise eyes designer pin brooch
By Coro
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CORO • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear SKU 34 ❤️❤️...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Blue Sapphire with Brown Sapphire Orchid Brooch/Pendant set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Blue Sapphire with Brown Sapphire Brooch/Pendant set in Silver Settings (chain not included) Width: 5.3 cm Length: 6.1 cm Total Weight: 27.82 grams *Please note that the silver s...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Center Ruby Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Center Ruby Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Sapphire 5 carats Natural Ruby 9 carats Can be worn as a pendent as well. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold...

Jay Strongwater Owl Brooch with Turquoise & Enamel in Gold-Tone, Amber Eyes
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 2.25 x 1.25 in Hallmarks/Marks: Signed "JAY STRONGWATER" and "JAY" on the back Era: Contemporary, from the exclusive HSN collection A whimsical and elegant owl brooch by...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Cartier Safety Pin c2004 COA Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Signed
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier safety pin crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 2004). Cartier is known for transforming everyday items into luxurious accessories, and this piece is no excep...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andrew Grima Attributed 18 Karat Gold, Emerald, & Diamond Modernist Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 18k gold, emerald, and diamond modernist brooch. Attributed to Andrew Grima. Comprising a textured spiral in 18k yellow gold with prong set round smooth emerald caboch...
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20th Century British Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch circa early 1900's 14 Karat Purple Pin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Brooch Enamel and a center Pearl. very beautiful piece. From the early 1900's Weight is: 5.80 grams Size is: approx 1.' inch Pearl is 4mm Color: Brilliant ...
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1910s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting antique Victorian era Vulcanite cameo brooch. It is a very well designed piece depicting a lady, possibly Mary. The cameo has some lig...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond 0.85 Carat 0.90 Inch Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Set Diamond Brooch Pendant, a stunning homage to the iconic Cartier double C logo. Crafted with precision and attenti...
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Late 20th Century British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Late 19th Century Russian Demantoid and Black Enamel Brooch - AGL
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This simple yet sleek late 19th century Russian brooch features a line of seven vibrant green demantoids inside a border of black enamel. Accompanied by an AGL certificate. A rare a...
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1880s Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Frank J Golden 14k Yellow Gold Rubies & Diamond Bird Nest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Vintage Gold Bird and Nest Brooch. This charming brooch is crafted in gold, featuring a detailed bird perched on a nest. The bird holds a sparkling diamond in its beak, whi...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Griffin Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Edwardian Griffin Brooch in 14k Gold with Diamond and Green Glass Eye, Carter, Gough & Co., Circa 1910 A fierce and finely detailed symbol of strength and guardianship, this antique griffin...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 1920s 18ct White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin French 18ct White Gold Circa 1920’s Set with Calibrated Sapphires & Old European Cut Diamonds Twist & Pull Closure Measures Approx Length 8...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Sapphire, White Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant/Brooch in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Black Sapphire, White Sapphire and Tsavorite Pendant/Brooch set in Silver Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.5 cm Length: 4.2 cm Total Weight: 11.75 grams *Please note that t...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, Silver

Vintage Moon and Stars Celestial Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Celestial Moon and Stars Brooch. Featuring the Moon and Stars, adorned with Crystals. Diameter of Brooch measures approx. 1./5" More Beautiful in Real time!...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Silver Tone Pavé Panther Brooch with a Faux Pearl and Green Eyes
Located in London, GB
Fabulous silver tone pavé panther brooch with green faceted eyes, sitting on an off white faux pearl. It has a small hook, perhaps for a chain. Measuring length 5 cm / 2 inches by m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Victorian Diamond Cupid's Arrow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Dating to the late 19th century, this romantic Cupid's arrow brooch glistens with a rose-cut diamond tip and fletching, while a luminous old mine-cut diamond cluster shines at its he...
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Late 19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique Edwardian Blue Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This Edwardian platinum and 14 karat yellow gold brooch features an approximately 0.13 carat round pastel blue faceted sapphire that is bezel set in a platinum. Measuring approximat...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage diamond onyx 18k yellow gold Texas Longhorn brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage brooch from the 1970s is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features 54 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.55 carats, graded F-G color and VS clarity. Acc...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 1995 Broche XXL Gripoix leather metal glass and stones Iconic Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the AH1995 collection by Gripoix in metal, natural stones, glass paste and black leather, XXL format. Width 7.7 cm x height 7.7 cm. The brooch has been mistreated,...
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Late Victorian Enamel Guilloche Silver Brooch with Landscape Scene
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite brooch features a stylized cloud from design embellished with an exquisite landscape pictorial executed in hand done Guilloche enamel . The scene is one of a twilight ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Eisenberg Designer Signed Faux Gemstone Christmas Tree Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Designer Signed Eisenberg Classic Christmas Tree with Faux Multi Gemstones in Gold-tone mounting Holiday Brooch Pin. Measuri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Large Textured Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Five Leaf Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss. Ra...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Marcel Boucher Retro Bow Knot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher retro sterling silver rose gold plate bow knot brooch. Rectangular cut rectanqular emerald blue stones are set along the bows edges. Dated 1945. Excellent Condition. Signed MB...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare Marcel Boucher Rock Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and collectible Marcel Boucher's 1941 gold, pave and large pale sapphire navette Rock Fish Brooch. Rhodium plate and gold plated base metal with crystal rhinestone pave, and large faceted faux sapphire crystal navette. The same massive brooch in an aquamarine color way is featured in the costume...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Vintage Enamel & Crystal Bird of Paradise Brooch 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A magnificent Vintage Bird of Paradise Brooch. Featuring glorious enamelling with pave set rhinestones in a lustrous gold mount. Vinta...
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1990s Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestone flower designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3.25" by 1" CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

CHANEL black resin 22B RUE CAMBON STREET SIGN STRASS Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel street sign brooch in black resin is a bold and playful statement piece. Accented with gold-tone details, it features three pe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Violin Brooch Birmingham 1892 Hallmark
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Victorian novelty brooch is designed in the shape of a violin. It is created out of sterling silver. The body of the violin is decorated with engraved flowers an leaves. On the ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bouquet with amethyst, jade and diamond
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bouquet with amethyst, jade and single cut diamond. 0.08ct - F/G - VS/SI - dim. 6.2cm x 4.5cm detailed description the size of the brooch i...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual figural sterling brooch from 19th Century France. Extraordinary lifelike detailing in 3 dimension. Gold detailing in 18K gold mixed with sterling silver. Charming circus pood...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

A 1900 18K Yellow Gold Gemset Turquoise Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This captivating brooch exemplifies the intricate artistry of the Late Victorian period. A vibrant blue cabochon turquoise forms the body of a bird, perched gracefully on a branch. T...
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Crown Trifari 1950s Cute Pale Pink Flower Daisy Glass Enamel Gold Retro Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Cute Pale Pink Flower Daisy Glass Enamel Retro Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, 100% genuine. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeab...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Line Vautrin School Amber Honey Talosel Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students. The brown Talosel framing boasts an encrusted geometric form with honey amber resin cabochons on a silver foil background. The brooch has a security closing clasp at the back. There is no visible designer's mark. Dimensions: 1.69 in wide (4.2 cm) by 3.07 in long (7.8 cm). Reference: In the 1970s, the boutique Line Vautrin opened on the Left Bank in Paris and is thriving. However, Line is a designer, not a manager, and she needs to be involved in the creative process. She plans to open and lead a school where she will teach her manufacturing processes to others. Her daughter, Marie-Laure Bonnaud-Vautrin, taught there for ten years. The students are both enthusiasts who come to spend their free time and also artists searching for new techniques. Some artists who attended the Line Vautrin School...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Antique 19th Century Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee Insect Animal Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Bee Brooch in Silver and Gold. A captivating 19th-century insect brooch modeled as a bee, crafted with remarkable realism in silver-t...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond Filigree Gold Dragonfly Articulating Tail Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Dragonfly with Articulating Tail Gold Brooch. Encrusted with Hand set Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.92tcw. Hand crafted in 18 Karat White Gold. This pin is i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Aurora Borealis Crystal and Opaque Green Cabochon Round Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite round brooch by an unknown designer from the mid-1900s. Features prong-set cabochons in a variety of green toes, accented with sparkling aurora ...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal

1970 Vintage Christian Dior Silver Tone Green Resin Clear Crystal Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a silver tone dome pin brooch designed by Christian Dior in 1970. The piece is crafted in base metal, adorned with clear shiny crystals and dark green resin. The closure is...
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20th Century German Modern Brooches

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Fruit Salad Peacock
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari pave and blue and white opal fruit salad rising peacock in flight. Of rhodium plated base metal, crystal rhinestone pave and key stone baguettes, small ru...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 4....
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18k Gold Diamond Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This diamond 18K gold safety pin brooch a luxurious reinterpretation of an everyday classic. Crafted from 18-karat gold, this elegant pin is meticulously set with sparkling round-cu...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Circa 1940 Vintage Sapphire and Pearl Convertible Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Circa 1940 Vintage Sapphire and Pearl Convertible 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch! This stunning piece is a true testament to the elegance and timeless ...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Plique a Jour Enamel Dragonfly Clip of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A 14k gold dragonfly scarf clip from 1908, featuring wings of blue plique a jour enamel and a diamond accent. The wings fold to open the clip on th...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Marcel Boucher Aquamarine Retro Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Marcel Boucher massive retro faux aquamarine floral clip brooch. Of gold over rhodium plate base metal, crystal rhinestone pave with rectangular baguette accents.. Excellent Conditio...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1960s Enamel Cat Brooch with Natural Diamond Collar
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1960s Embrace the charm and elegance of the past with this stunning Art Deco-style cat brooch, a true...
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Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

SARAH COVENTRY - Large Faux Pearl & Silver Tone Brooch - Signed - Circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, CA
SARAH COVENTRY - Vintage faux pearl & silver tone brooch - hinged pin to the back - signed © SARAH COV - United States (Rhode Island) - circa 1960's. Excellent vintage condition - n...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

14k Yellow Gold Citrine Bumblebee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This delightful vintage brooch features a whimsical bumblebee design crafted in glowing 14k yellow gold, adorned with warm golden citrine gemstones. The citrine cabochons form the bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian 2.90 CTW Diamond 14K Gold Platinum Antique Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum topped yellow gold crescent moon-shaped form Bead set throughout with old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 2.90 carats total I to J color with VS1-...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

DAVID WEBB Estate 18k Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Starburst Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous and ornate brooch from legendary designer David Webb. Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, the surface of this starburst-motif brooch is encrusted with emeralds, rubies, sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

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

0.75ctw Diamond Bumble Bee Pin 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.75ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - F - G Clarity - VS2 - SI1 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 4.3 Grams Stamps: 14k Closu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Spinal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires & Spinal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 4.60 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Christian Lacroix Silvered Brutalist Brooch with Multicolor Enamel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris rare brooch boasts a brutalist modernist triangle shape in silvered metal, all carved and textured, adorned with a cross, heart, stick, and squa...
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Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 14 carat Natural Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 4 carat Can be worn as a pendent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...

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.

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