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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Vintage Cabochon Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cabochon amethyst and yellow gold flower brooch circa 1960. Love it because it caught your eye and we are here to connect you with b...
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1960s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960’s Platinum Marquise and Baguette Diamond Bouquet Brooch Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960’s Platinum Marquise and Baguette Diamond Bouquet Brooch Pendant - The brooch is set with 14 marquise diamonds that weigh approximately 2.00ct tw, 21 baguette diamonds th...
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1960s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1960’s Platinum Diamond Bouquet Brooch 6.29ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960’s Platinum Diamond Bouquet Brooch - There are 87 round diamonds that are set by hand with beautiful azures underneath. The total weight is approximately 5.79ct with a q...
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1960s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1960’s Platinum Diamond Leaf Pin
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage pin from the 1960s is a breathtaking representation of nature's beauty, rendered in lustrous platinum and dazzling diamonds. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it takes the form of an elegant leaf, a timeless symbol of growth and renewal. The centerpiece of this exceptional jewel is a stunning array of 47 round diamonds, each one carefully hand-set with a delicate milgrain detail adorning the edges. These sparkling gems, ranging from G to I in color and VS2 to SI1 in clarity, collectively weigh an impressive 1.50 carats, creating a brilliant display of fire and brilliance. Complementing the round diamonds is a delicate stem featuring five channel-set baguette diamonds, weighing approximately 0.25 carats. These sleek and sophisticated gems add a touch of understated elegance, further accentuating the pin's organic beauty. Measuring 1.75 inches tall and 1 inch wide, this breathtaking piece commands attention with its striking presence and intricate design. Weighing a substantial 7.28 grams, it boasts a heft that speaks to the quality and durability of its construction. A true masterpiece from a bygone era, this vintage 1960's platinum diamond leaf...
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1960s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp . Faded 14kt mark on backside . Materials: 14kt solid gold salmon and angel skin carved...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold

Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

1960s Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Walrus Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a whimsical yellow gold walrus with dimensional features and white gold tusks With engraved textured body with high polished whiskers and fins with grooved detail Featur...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Hermes, 18k Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
An 18k gold leaf brooch by Hermes Length: 5.5cm Weight: 26gr Origin: French
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1960s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1960s 3.00 Carat Diamond and Gold Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with 27 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.00 carats. Circa 1960s 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Opal And Jade Decorated Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is jade about 1 ct. Totally is opal 0.40 ct. Please contact for any questions.
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1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Opal, 14k Gold

Vintage 1960's Penguin Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Ruby Eye
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely little penguin was made in Italy in 1960 ca out of 18 karat gold. It has a turquoise cabochon belly and in his eye a facetted ruby. The body of the penguin shows a variet...
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1960s Post-War Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1960s Ruby & Emerald Dragonfly Coat Pin 14 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 12 carat gold, The Danica Pin is a whimsical dragonfly set with crimson rubies and vivid green emeralds. Symbolising good luck and new beginnings she is a reminder that yo...
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1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Vivid Flower White Curled Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Vivid Flower White Curled Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Some dark spots at pin. ...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Vivid 3D Lion Head Knocker Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Vivid 3D Lion Head Knocker Crystals Dome Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Starfish Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning KJL Kenneth Jay Lane starfish earrings in gold tone metal each center set with a faux Aquamarine, down the center of each leg orange...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Sherman pink crystal brooch
Located in Romford, GB
Very pretty pink and purple crystal brooch signed by Sherman. In a very good condition with no missing stones and metalwork is good. Rhodium plated metal and good working rollover ...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Vintage Opal, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, hallmarked 1967
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising brooch depicts a lively bouquet of flowers. Master craftsmanship is on display in the flowers and leaves of the piece crafted from iridescent opals. Are 0.10 carat r...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Striped Bow Ribbon Butterfly Mesh Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Signed at back. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 5.2 cm x 6.5 cm. Weight: 26.0 g. _ _ _ G...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Emeralds, Diamonds, Enamel, 14 Karat Rose Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

David Webb Emerald and Enamel Tiger Pin
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The cutest tiger pin Webb ever made, measuring 1 1/8 x 7/8", this tiger is ever so easy to wear. Beautifully enameled in black with emerald eyes, this can b...
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Enamel Butterfly Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Italian Made
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch is in the form of a butterfly with exquisite detail throughout. The brooch is highlighted with vibrant colored enamel that po...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Chick-shaped brooch in gold with enamel
Located in Milano, IT
Pretty brooch depicting a chick handcrafted in 18K gold and fire enameled, produced between 1960 and 1970. The measurements of the brooch are 26x13 mm / 1.023x0.511 inches. The brooc...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Mediterranean Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage butterfly brooch totally hand carved and made in Mediterranean Coral and 18 karat yellow gold is the base, as brilliant cut diamonds embellish the body. Golden wir...
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1780s Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Pink & Brown Art Glass Brooch 1962
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Glass Brooch created by Dior in 1962. Crafted in gold plated metal with claw set pink and brown art glass stones in a variety of fa...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Knot Rope Glow Mesh Swirl Twist Dome Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Knot Rope Glow Mesh Swirl Twist Dome Round Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated styl...
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1960s German George V Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Brooch from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds ct 8.59 and Rubies ct 5.20. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in Italy by Expert Goldsmit...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Diamonds Rubies
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds and Rubies. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in Italy by Expert Goldsmith from Vale...
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1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Hummingbird Brooch, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
This whimsical brooch takes on the likeness of a Hummingbird. Crafted from 18 carat yellow gold in the 1960s the intricately designed piece features enamel work across the head and b...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Brooch from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Peridot Green Tourmal
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Jade Brooch From ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION White and Yellow gold 18kt with Diamonds and Rubies. This Brooch was Manufactured in ‘60s in Italy by Expert Goldsmith from Vale...
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1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Long Modernist Spiral Lines Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1962 Vintage Long Modernist Spiral Lines Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine....
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Wavy Layer Leaf Modernist Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Wavy Layer Leaf Modernist Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A uniq...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Pearl Pentagon Openwork Modernist Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Pearl Pentagon Openwork Modernist Exquisite Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Grosse 1967 on ...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Trio Layer Irregular Shape Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Trio Layer Irregular Shape Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A un...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Vivid Mesh Knit Ribbon Bow Flourish Flower Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Vivid Mesh Knit Ribbon Bow Flourish Flower Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Rare to find. 100%...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Cala Lilly Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Cala Lily flower brooch finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold . This brooch has a stick pin closure and was manufactured in the year 1960. Fully hallmarked wit...
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1960s North American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris 1960 Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Coral And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by Chaumet. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in Paris France by the Jewelry house of Chaumet, back in the 1960. Designed with fluted and textured patterns an...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Retro Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French Retro Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Brooch mounted in 18k Yellow Gold. Made in France, circa 1960. Max Width: 67mm Gross weight: 45 grams
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold and Diamond Round Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pin/pendant is made in 14k rose gold and features round and rose cut diamonds. This pin is unique due to its design and quality craftsmanship, but also for it’s ability...
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1960s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Diamond Emerald Gold Platinum Lion Cub Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Keep your baby lion cub close to you when wearing this adorable Van Cleef & Arpels Paris vintage diamond emerald gold and platinum brooch. With its black enamel nose, emerald eyes, a...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Penguin Brooch Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond penguin brooch in yellow gold, circa 1960. This charming vintage penguin pin brooch is beautifully made. Its feat...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

FRED, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Green Tourmaline Cat Brooch
By Fred
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, turquoise and green tourmaline brooch. Fred, Paris. Designed as a cats head of wirework with a bow at the side set ...
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gübelin 18k Gold Abstract Brooch/Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gubelin, a distinguished Swiss jewelry designer, crafted this versatile brooch and pendant in the 1960s, showcasing their mastery of intricate design and quality craftsmanship. Fashi...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Gübelin Gold and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A Gübelin mid twentieth century gold and diamond brooch, set with approximately 1.84ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds in an abstract bouquet design. With double pin and tube catch f...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1960's Citrine, Ruby, and Gold Ballerina Dancer Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely and sweet leaping ballerina design featuring oval citrines and round rubies in 14K gold. The poetry of motion captured by the dancer's dress and raised arms in this brooch wil...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold

Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted in 18kt and 12kt gold mount. The coin is depicting Denarius Sergia: Marcus Se...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Jomaz Coral Pink Enamel & Rhinestone Brooch, C.1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jomaz put the fabulous in faux with their lovely costume jewelry creations that mirror the quality and style of fine jewelry. This striking brooch combines a milk glass cabochon center stone surrounded by a crescent shaped coral pink enameled gold tone metal frame accented with sparkling rhinestones. The look is reminiscent of David Webb fine jewelry...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gübelin 1960s Watermelon Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fish Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized tropical fish with dimensionally pleated fins Featuring a 18.0 mm round tablet of watermelon tourmaline Transparent colorless, medium pink, and light green in...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fish jointed pendant in yellow gold 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Stunning fish-shaped pendant handmade in Italy between 1960 and 1970. It features a realistic fish with an articulated body that allows it to imitate the natural aquatic movements of...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel flower brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a flower ornamented with rhinestones and a costume pearly cabochon. Jewelry from the 1960s/1970s. Condition: Very good con...
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Brooch Silver Finland 1967
Located in Orimattila, FI
Brooch Silver Finland 1967 Turku Finland. 813H Maker Salovaara. Stone Smoky Quartz. A goldsmith old stock, unused, nice Brooch.
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver

Mughal Gripoix Glass Floral Brooch By Sphinx, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 1.75" in diameter - Gold plated - Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald-colored "Gripoix" style poured glass cabochons - By Sphinx (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s ...
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1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches

Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
Old European Butterfly brooch dating from ca. 18th century with 2 natural Rubies and 29 sparkling rose cut Diamonds set in Silver , 10K Rose and Green Gold. One Ruby is of old table...
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Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

Vintage 1960's 8mm Pearl & 9K Gold Bar Brooch, with security chain.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance this stunning Bar Brooch is of Australian provenance, dating from 1960's. Of lovely openwork motif, it centers a South Sea Pearl of 8mm of gorgeous ...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold

Vintage Brooch in Yellow Gold 18 Carats Circa 1960 diamonds and ruby
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Stylized foliage brooch in 18 carats yellow gold decorated with 6 rubies and two diamonds circa 1960. Diamonds are 0.05 carat, that is a total of approximately 0.1 carat. Hei...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Scarecrow Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels gem studded yellow gold scarecrow clip brooch circa 1966. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ1018A. Scroll down for specific details. This charming little fellow is a marvel of design and workmanship embodying the standards of excellence that are Van Cleef & Arpels' signature traits. That sets it apart. The body is made up of straws formed by shaggy-looking gold. Topped by a windblown scarf sheltering a head formed by a large green onyx bead supporting a golden top hat stuffed with more golden straws. Its coat is buttoned by a pair of sparkling Van Cleef diamonds...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Chanel by Robert Goossens, Old brooch, vintage from the 60s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old BROOCH, vintage from the 60s, made by Robert Goossens for Chanel in 1961, similar model in “Les Bijoux de Chanel” by Patrick Mauries p.68, similar models seen on sale...
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Sapphire Wreath Water Drop Crystals Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Sapphire Milky Blue Cabochon Wreath Flower Water Drop Crystals Openwork Exquisite Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. 10...
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1960s German Tudor Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1960's Opal Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Goose Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized goose in flight with an opal cabochon body Abstractly shaped and measuring 12.0 x 18.0 mm - prong set Translucent white body color with spectral play-of-color ...
Category

1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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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