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Brooches For Sale
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

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

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

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...

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

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

Tiffany & Co. Gold Shell Double Clip Pins, c1950
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Pair of gold shell brooches retailed by Tiffany and Co. c 1950. The 14k 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" pair of clip brooches in a shell motif. A charming pair shell pins. ...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

One of A Kind Butterfly Hand Painted Blue Wings Enamel Brooch
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini one -of-a-kind butterfly Hand Painted Blue and Yellow Wings Enamel Brooch. The butterfly is handcrafted in Sterling Silver, the body is burnished and the wings are h...
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2010s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 1880s Russian Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Rare antique imperial russian era 1850s 14k gold large brooch centered with carnelian carved cameo brooch made in st petersburg city 1850s (messures 5cm hall marked 56 imperial russi...
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1850s Antique 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

Art Nouveau Pisces Fish Brooch of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Symbolizing perseverance, harmony, and strength, this antique brooch (circa 1900) showcases a beautifully sculpted pair of koi fish, rendered in rich solid 18k gold and accented with...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

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

William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
Located in North Attleboro, MA
From the collection of Phyllis M. Goddard, widely respected collector, researcher and author of books on William Spratling's works. She featured the pin in her book "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide", 2003, pg. 40, figure 2-56. A beautiful set of matching earrings and brooch. Crafted of 980 silver using the repousse method into the design of stylized conch shell cross...
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1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver

17 Carats Old-cut Diamonds Flower Brooch Box, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
17 Carats Old-cut Diamonds Flower Brooch Box, 1890 Fine and exquisite antique Diamonds brooch depicting flowers. It was probably originally a tiara, hence the angle that the brooc...
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Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking example of Art Deco-era craftsmanship, this 1920s platinum brooch features a vivid cabochon ruby at its center, surrounded by a dazzling array of old European brilliant-cu...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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

Trifari Phillipe Carved Glass Floral Rhodium Crystal Fur Clip Brooch c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Trifari Philippe carved glass floral rhodium crystal fur clip brooch c 1950s The elegant fur clip is designed with a cluster of carved glass flowers in opalescent moonstones; juxtap...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

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

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Boucheron Paris Diamond Enamel Platinum 18K Vintage Eglantine Brooch Earring Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as dimensional flower brooches and earrings with interchangeable furling enameled petals Glossed with transparent red, green, blue and coral colored guilloche enamel over ra...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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

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

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Step into the spotlight with this truly spectacular Art Deco platinum and diamond brooch, a highlight from Maxwell Osborn's ensemble at the 2025 Met Gala. This vintage masterpiece is...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing our exquisite Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch that is sure to add a touch of elegance to your collection. Measuring 2 inches (5 cm) tall with ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver, Vermeil

Spilla in Oro e Smalto Risciò
Located in Milano, IT
Originale spilla "risciò orientale" lavorata a mano in oro giallo 18 carati con smalto a fuoco. Prodotta da esperti orafi nella seconda metà del XX secolo curata nei particolari cese...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spilla in Oro e Smalto Risciò
Spilla in Oro e Smalto Risciò
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Chaumet 18kt Gold Insect Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald Eyes
Located in Braintree, GB
A beautifully crafted vintage insect brooch by Chaumet, Paris, modelled in 18kt yellow gold with finely articulated wings set with brilliant-cut diamonds and emerald eyes. Signed CHA...
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage Seed Pearl & Diamond Brooch, Set in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A timeless vintage brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a delicate arrangement of seed pearls and a round Victorian-cut diamond at its center. This exquisite piece showcas...
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

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

GUY LAROCHE Vintage Jewelled Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
GUY LAROCHE vintage silver tone brooch embellished with blue an clear crystals. Embossed GUY LAROCHE. Indicative measurements : max. length approx. 6.2 cm (2.44 inches) / max width...
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20th Century French 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

GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
Located in Southbury, CT
This simple and beautiful Victorian-era chatelaine brooch dates to about 1890 and features seven luminous GIA-certified natural saltwater pearls toge...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Heidi Daus "Broom Heidi" Pave Crystal Witch Pin, Brass Tone
Located in Milford, DE
Heidi Daus' wonderfully witchy Broom Heidi Crystal and Enamel Pin! A touch of whimsy and bling for your Halloween wardrobe. Purple velvet, hematite, crystal golden shadow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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,...

Chinese Export Round Silver Filigree Cannetille and Coral Brooch circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Chinese export round silver and coral fine filigree cannetille brooch, it has a lovely vintage patina. Measuring diameter 3.5cm / 1.37 inc...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver

SI2 Included 20.30 Carat Natural Imperial Topaz Untreated Unheated From Katlang
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Imperial Topaz Weight: 20.30 Carats Dimension: 15.5x12.8x11.1 Mm Origin: Katlang Pakistan Shape: Cushion Color; Peach Imperial Clarity: Included Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Imperial Topaz encourages healthy boundaries and helps us be attracted to the people who are good for us. It is a wonderful stone for anyone who dares to love...
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2010s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Imperial Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold

Cartier Enamel and 18K Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pin is little, but loud. A beloved vintage Cartier, this Ladybug was designed with 18K Yellow Gold and Enamel, creating an eye-catching green and black enamel ladybug....
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Late 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic "Orient" Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Ruby, & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Oval Shape Ruby - 4 carat Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 18 carats Green Garnets - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

TOD PARDON 1993 "The Procurer" Inlaid Brooch In 14Kt Gold & Sterling Silver
By Tod Pardon
Located in Miami, FL
An sculptural brooch designed by Tod Pardon. This is an sculptural brooch created by the artist Tod Pardon, back in the 1993. The rare elusive piece of art...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

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Garnet, Turquoise, Onyx, Agate, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yello...

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Large Bow Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Gold Bow Brooch 18K Yellow Gold The pin is 3.5" length x 1.5" Wide The pin weighs 16.0 grams
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Glass Starfish Gilt Metal Signed Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely art glass starfish brooch in the manner of Lalique. The detailed starfish is set in a gold tone metal brooch outfitted with straight pin and safety catch. The glass is a lum...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch circa late 1800's 14 Karat Brooch Pin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Brooch Enamel and a center Diamond. very beautiful piece. From the late 1800's Weight is: 9.60 grams Size is: approx 1.25' inch Diamond is 3mm approx 0.12 ...
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1890s French Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Joseff of Hollywood Blue and Clear Crystal Brooch and Clip On Earrings Set 1950s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Joseff of Hollywood gold plated large flower and cut out leaves brooch, and clip-on earrings set. Featuring dazzling cobalt blue marquise and round clear crystals. The brooc...
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1950s American Vintage Brooches

Vintage TRIFARI crown gold tone pearls designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI crown • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Vintage Carved Jade Rock Crystal Gold Lily of the Valley Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Vienna, Austria, circa 1950s The brooch is finely modelled as a lily of the valley. The flower heads are carved from frosted rock crystal and mounted in 14K white gold. Each green le...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Invisible Set Sapphire & Diamond Heart Shape Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Invisible Set Sapphire & Diamond Heart Shape Pendant A pendant featuring square cut sapphires invisibly set in a heart motif with a border of ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL red resin 22K LARGE CC Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Large CC brooch in red translucent resin is a bold and luminous statement piece. Designed to resemble glass, its rich, jewel-toned finish creates a strikin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Antique Scotch Pebble And Silver Brooch dated Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Antique Scotch Pebble And Silver Brooch dated Circa 1890 Typical Scottish Brooch with really nice examples of scotch pebble and beautifully hand crafted silver leaves.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Kenneth Jay Lane Ladybug Runway Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Ladybug Gold tone Brooch Pin by Designer Kenneth Jay Lane. Signed on reverse: KJL. Chic and Timeless...Illuminating your look...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

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

Materials

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

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage 3D Wavy Feather Leaf Emerald Amethyst Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage 3D Wavy Feather Leaf Emerald Amethyst Green Purple Beads Crystals Elegant Modenrist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100%...
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1960s German Baroque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Gold Anemone Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold, Statement Designer Piece
Located in McLeansville, NC
Length: 1 in. Width: 7/8 in. Weight: 5.1 dwts. / 8.1 grams Stamps: "Tiffany & Co 750" A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vintage item and may show signs of wear. It has been...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k 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

Vintage gold tone rhinestones two cats 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 47 ❤️...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Antique Georgian Mourning Stick Pin with Gold, Pearls, and Garnets
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georgian hair art memorial or mourning stick pin. With braided hair behind glass in a gold setting and surrounded by seed pearls and garnets...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Circa 1960s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Fur Clip
Located in New York, NY
A Timeless Fusion of Mid-Century Elegance and Tiffany’s Iconic Design Elevate your collection with this Vintage Tiffany & Co. Fur Clip, fashioned in 18K yellow gold and adorned with ...
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1960s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Faux Aquamarine Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Faux Aquamarine Dress Clips from the 1930's. High quality faux in rhodium finish with channel set aqua pastes and pave surround. 1930's USA. Each 1.25" x .65".
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

14 Karat Gold Brooch by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1960
Located in Orimattila, FI
Brooch by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta, Finland, 1960 Fine and Rare Finland Jewelry Smoky quartz Gold 585 One picture from Kupittaan Kulta old ca...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

CHANEL pink wool 22K CC HEART TWEED Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel brooch in black and pink tweed is a charming expression of the house’s timeless elegance. Designed in a heart shape, it features a gold-tone metal CC at th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Platinum 1.75 Inch Flower Cluster Spray Brooch Diamond Leaves and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite vintage Platinum Flower Cluster Spray Brooch, measuring 1.75 inch width and 0.95 inch length, a true masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship. This breatht...
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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

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

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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