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Brooches For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Schreiner 1950s ProngSet UniqueGreenABCrystals PaveCrystalLeaves Silver Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful prong-set crystal spray brooch by Schreiner New York was made to compliment luxury clothing by a U.S.-based fashion designer, such as Pauline Trigere, in the late 1950s...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Brass

1970's Sapphire Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Textured sapphire and turquoise estate brooch fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The leaf brooch features 21 blue sapphire and 16 turquoise gemstones colorful accents. The pin measur...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Line Vautrin gilded bronze brooch "Les Grenouilles"
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Very rare double pin brooch linked with 3 chains by French artist Line Vautrin. Line Vautrin was a French jewelry maker, designer, and decorative artist. Best known for her uncatego...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 18kt yellow Gold Brooch with old diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The brooch is made of 18 KT yellow gold and set with 2 pieces of rose cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.12 crt I/SI Grade 18 kt: hallmarked 750 Sizes of the brooch: 5.5cm*3.5cm Weight:...
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1940s European Jugendstil Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval, Baguette and Marquise Flower Pin 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Oval, Baguette, and Marquise Flower Pin—a captivating masterpiece that seamlessly blends classic elegance with modern allure. This exquisite pin features an array of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.08 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Flower Pin Antique Inspired 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pin, a finely crafted piece of jewelry that marries the timeless elegance of blue sapphires with the brilliance of diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. It is around 50 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Size: 5.5*5.3 cm. Weight: 12 g. _ ...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Aquamarine & Pearl Brooch Set in Silver & Gold - France - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau Aquamarine and pearl brooch set in silver and gold - featuring a bezel set emerald shape Aquamarine to the center (approx. 4.02...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane Forbidden City Bonsai Tree Brooch
Located in London, GB
Stunning Kenneth Jay Lane vintage 'Forbidden City' Bonsai Tree (or cherry blossom) brooch with cluster of clear rhinestones set in silver tone metal with a textured red enameled stem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Nouveau Brooches

Crown Trifari 1930s Clip Mates Ribbon White Whole Crystals Dress Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari costume jewelry of the late-1930s included Clip-Mates, their version of the double clip brooch. The setting is rhodium-plated. This p...
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1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver

Fred Paris puppy brooch
Located in London, GB
This charming Fred Paris 18 carat gold puppy brooch is a delightful piece. The blue bow in its hair and its red mouth are made of enamel while its nose and feet are made of onyx. The...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Bulgari Bow Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisitely detailed Bow brooch by Bulgari in which the 18 karat gold is finely textured to look like grosgrain ribbon. The brooch is 2 3/4 inches wide an...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari Bow Brooch
Bulgari Bow Brooch
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Lobster Brooch with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds & Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
What a catch! Elevate your fashion game with our extraordinary lobster brooch—an embodiment of sheer artistry and luxury that is bound to enchant you! This statement-sized brooch i...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18K White Gold Gecko Brooch with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires & Green Garnets
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Gecko Brooch with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires & Green Garnets 43 Diamonds - 0.39 CT 28 Blue Sapphires - 13.67 CT 232 Green Garnets - 3....
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Whimsical Kunzite & White Sapphire Bug Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Experience the playful charm of our Whimsical Kunzite & White Sapphire Bug Brooch, a true treasure crafted from gleaming 14K yellow gold. This enchanting brooch is adorned with a sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
 Beautifully crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, this Turtle Gem Brooch is finely encrusted with brilliant Natural Diamonds approx. 0.86 carats, G-h color, VS clarity.  The turtle she...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage enamel strawberry brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch. The front is covered with enamel, the back is gold-tone metal. Period: 1930-1940s Height – 8 cm Width – 6,5 cm ...
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1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Freeform Floral Sapphire Brooch in Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Freeform Floral 7 carat total weight Sapphire Brooch in Gold Introducing this whimsical vintage Floral Brooch, expertly crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, adorned with sparkling 7.0 c...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Schnauzer Dog Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A delightful and finely executed 18k/14K gold brooch of a Schnauzer dog with a diamond nose and collar, sweet sapphire cabochon eyes and a ruby tongue. The pin and collar are in whit...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
The top quality sapphire which make in invisible setting.We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years.The invisible is a highly t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Enchanting Onyx "Cats Eye" Bee Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Unveil the unique charm of our Enchanting Onyx "Cats Eye" Bee Brooch, a masterfully crafted piece in gleaming 14K white gold. Weighing 3.41 grams, this exquisite brooch showcases the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Pin Brooch Gilt Metal and Resin Donut
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Yves Saint Laurent Paris signed pin brooch features a dimensional donut shape with textured gilt metal in a checkerboard pattern contrasted with rust resin elements with ...
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1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Nouveau 14K Gold & Pearl Stick Pin - United States - Circa 1910
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold and pearl stick pin - featuring a flowing stylized floral design set with a single pearl (3 mm. diameter) - hand made - stamped 14K on the pin - United St...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold 2.4mm Pearl Floral Brooch Pin w/ Enamel Work
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Seed Pearl - Round Shape - Stem Set - White/Gray Color - 2.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.08 Grams Clasp: Pin w/ Rotating Closure ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Grosse 1967 on the back. Size: 3.4 cm x 3.4 cm. Weight: 6.0 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with ...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Signed Napier Ad Piece Silvertone "Golden Time" Sundial Brooch, 1954
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone sundial brooch with security clasp. Marked "Napier." Measures: 2 1/8 inches long by 2 inches wide. Condition: Very good; tarnishing normal for its age. This is from Napier...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Cartier Ruby and Blue Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Cartier blue sapphire and ruby flower brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a beautiful flower display...
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1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Jean Schlumberger was vice president of Tiffany and one of their premier designers. Among those who collected his work were Bunny Mellon; Babe Paley and Diana Vreeland. His pieces co...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Signed Heidi Daus Designer Sparkling Crystal Heart Brooch Pin NIB
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Heidi Daus Signed Designer Sparkling Crystal Heart Brooch Pin NIB. Simply Beautiful! Signed Heidi Daus Designer Heart Brooch encrusted with Hand set Sparkling Blue and White Crystals. Express your love for that special someone with this stunning Heidi Daus Brooch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Logo Monogram Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Glow Logo Monogram Bow Ribbon Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. ...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Diana M. Openwork 14 kt white gold diamond pin/brooch adorned with 1.60 cts
Located in New York, NY
Openwork 14 kt white gold diamond pin/brooch adorned with 1.60 cts tw of diamonds in the middle Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Mask Brooch, 1982
Located in New York, NY
This very large and bold brooch, (5"x3") is a life size face mask, created by molding warm wax onto a mannequin face and casting it in brass, and then plated in 24k gold. The pinback is a double pin to secure the substantial metal onto fabric safely. The Robert Lee Morris mask was taken from the mannequin fashioned after the famous model Sayoko Yamaguchi, so there is an unusual Asian feel to this piece. There are two rings that come off the sides of the mask if one wanted to wear this as a necklace using ribbon or cord. A very dramatic fashion accessory, this piece of jewelry is also a free standing sculpture, elegant lying on a coffee table or desk as art. This mask was created in 1982 when Robert was working with the fabulous Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto and Sayoko was his constant companion. The mask itself seems very relevant again as the trend in oversized high fashion gold accessories coming out of Paris these days is being influenced by Daniel Roseberry...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Art Nouveau Purple Pansy Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art nouveau purple pansy enamel brooch At the center is one round-cut diamond, the petals are made of purple enamel set on yellow gold Size: width 2.6 cm, length 2.9 cm Total weigh...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heidi Daus Witch On the Bicycle Crystal Accented Halloween Pin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
BIG BOLD & BEAUTIFUL, CAN EASILY BE WORN ON A HANDBAG OR SOMETHING ELSE, USE YOUR IMAGINATION!!! Get frightfully fashionable this Halloween season with this festive, crystal studded ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910 opal origin - Australia...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

1890 Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Krementz Iris with Pearl Broach
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14k Yellow Gold - Krementz Iris - Seed Pearl - 1890 Art Nouveau This is a stunning Krementz Iris 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Broach from the 1890 Art Nouveau period. The brooch feat...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Pink Sapphire Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.25 CT 1 Pink Sapphire 0.55 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0....
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Owl Brooch Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Owl Brooch Pin. This gorgeous pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. This gorgeous pin has genuin...
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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Pin and Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold Vintage Cameo pin and pendant on an 18 inch chain. Pin has a fold down bail to be worn as a pendant.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 8.44 Carat Multi Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Modern Multi Sapphire Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Orange Fruit Flower Bouquet Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Grosse 1967 on the back. Size: 3.5 cm x 4.6 cm. Weight: 14.0...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

18 K rose Gold openwork Dragonfly brooch pink Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This delicate and lovely openwork Dragonfly brooch/pin is clearly inspired by the era of Art Nouveau. Made in warm 18 K rose Gold it is featuring an...
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2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Volute Art Nouveau silver and 18K gold pendant brooch. Old-cut and rose-cut diamonds. Small old-cut diamond tassel. 1900s Art Nouveau Total estimated diamond weight : 0.50 carat Two hoops on the back allow to wear it as a pendant Dimensions : 43 x 35 mm Gross weight : 7.90g _____________________________ Pendentif formant broche Art Nouveau...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enameled Purple Flower Brooch 14Kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled purple flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold A Man Eating Noodles Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an extraordinary creation from the renowned jewelry house Tiffany & Co., designed by the visionary Jean Schlumberger, comes a Yellow Gold Brooch that exemplifies artistry ...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990s Vintage Christian Lacroix Silver Tone Openwork Logo Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an openwork logo heart pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1990’s. The piece is crafted in silver tone base metal. Signed: “Christian Lacroix - CL - Made in France”...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Floral Bar Pin Set with Peridots and Seed pearls
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Art Nouveau continental silver floral bar pin displays a single flower comprised of 3 round and cut peridots and a central seed pearl with a surround of leaves inlaid t...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Silver

Darling Mid-Century Poodle Dog Brooch with Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds 18K
Located in Bloomington, MN
Darling Mid-Century Poodle Dog Brooch with Sapphires, Ruby & Diamonds in 18K Gold Fall in love with this whimsical Vintage Poodle Brooch, meticu...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Contemporary Sterling Silver 10.96 Carat Multi Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Houston, TX
This Contemporary 10.96 Carat Multi Sapphire Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Open Scroll Floral Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Brooch, a captivating piece that exudes the elegance and craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau er...
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1890s British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Georg Jensen 925 Sterling Silver Oval Flower Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Georg Jensen 925 Sterling Silver Brooch. It depicts an oval pierced sterling brooch with two flowers. Probably the large one is a ...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amazonite, Sterling Silver

Heidi Daus Dazzling Damask Pumpkin Crystal and Enamel Pin Brooch Swarovski
Located in Houston, TX
Show the world you're ready for crisp leaves, cooler weather and pumpkin spiced lattes. This dazzling crystal and enamel-covered pumpkin pin jump starts your seasonal wardrobe transi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Heidi Daus Tom Turkey Crystal and Enamel Thankgiving Pin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Gobble up this holiday feast of sparkle. Attached to your favorite fall scarf, pinned on an oversized lapel, or even used as a glamorous table decoration for the big feast, this whimsical Tom Turkey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Heidi Daus Signed Hippity Hoppity Rabbit Crystal Accented Pin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Hippity Hopitty Rabbit (With Pink Bow) Pin. Heidi Daus has designed beautiful bunny pins for years. Her Hippity Hopitty rabbit pin is a perfect example of he...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid brooch. An exceptional three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau p...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Arts & Crafts Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ivy Antique Circle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a circular disk form comprised of pierced creeping ivy motif With curling vines, leaves, and gold beading throughout Prong set throughout with round and cushion cut sapp...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Diamonds Bee Brooch 42 Diamonds 0.16 CT 24 Fancy Diamonds 0.25CT 1 Pink Sapphire 0.55 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.21 CT 18K Rose Gold 2.56 GM Sapphire’s are celestial st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Massive Jugenstil Amber Drop Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Massive Jugenstil Amber Drop Brooch from the early 20th Century. Constructed of 830 grade silver with natural amber centers and drops in a hand raised floriform brooch. Scandanavian Art Nouveau...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amber, Silver

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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