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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1870s
Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch hand carved in mango toned bakelite with hand cold painted accents. Folk art novelty figural from the Art...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Cartier Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare Cartier Paris aquamarine brooch with its bold diamond chevron patterning dates from the 1930s, when designers created a dynamic series of jewels that featured these limpid ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 37 Carat Citrine Diamond Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 37 Carat Citrine Diamond Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1930 This nearly 5 inch extra-long bar brooch is made of yellow and red gold, the fro...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Set Double-Clip Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond set double-clip brooch, of a fluted scrolled fan design, set with baguette-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds, the baguette-cut diamonds all in channel settings...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mazer Tricolor Fruit Salad Flower and Leaf Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Mazer tricolor fruit salad flower and leaf spray brooch of rhodium plated base metal, crystal rhinestones, faux coral, jade and turquoise pressed and hand finished glass fru...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
This platinum and diamond Art Deco brooch is set with one old cut diamond of 0.74 carats, F/G color and i1 clarity. Fine openwork setting in platinum 950 with 50 single cut diamonds ...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Flower in Hand Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier flower in hand brooch in 18k yellow gold with enamel, coral, and diamond. Circa 1930s.
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1930s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French 1930s Art Deco Jade Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely antique brooch, it is formed of a line of 4 jade cabochons engraved with flower patterns, separated by 6 pearly white cu...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 6.82 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 6.82 carat diamond and platinum brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamo...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sterling Silver Flower Pin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Sterling Silver Flower Pin with Marcasite and Onyx, English ca 1930's
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Second Empire Yellow Gold and Diamond Serpent Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Second Empire yellow gold and diamond serpent brooch, in the form of an entwined serpent, the head with rose-cut diamond-set eyes, all in 18 c...
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1870s French Empire Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1930s Antique 4.65 Carat Diamond and Platinum Plaque Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 4.65 carat diamond and platinum plaque brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry co...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Tank Platinum and 6 Carat Diamonds Double Clip Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Magnificent diamond platinum double clip. Tank or retro style. Probably France, circa 1940. Condition: Good. Brilliant-cut. Total approximate diamond carat weight: 6 carats. Height: 5.5 cm Width: 2.5 cm. Weight: 32.3 Grams. FREE SHIPPING. RETURNS ACCEPTED (3 days). We guarantee you will receive this gorgeous item as described and showed on photos. I’m Teresa Francés, second generation of a Spanish family antiques store called “Ricardo Francés...
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1930s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Lucky Owl on Horseshoe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Lucky Owl on Horseshoe Brooch from the 1930's. Art Deco period novelty design with large owl with faux citrine belly and jet cab eyes perched...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch. Hand carved in green end of day marbleized bakelite with an unusual musical motif. From the 1930's Ja...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

14 Karat Gold Coral Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
This TRULY EXQUISITE piece of antique of CORAL cameo jewelry. The frame is made of solid yellow gold that is unmarked, a common trait of antique jewelry. All pieces are acid tested and guaranteed to be 14k. Can be worn as a pin or Pendant. Matching earrings are listed on our storefront as well. Mid to Late Victorian (c.1860-1900) 14K yellow gold & caved coral cameo brooch...
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare B. Blumenthal Co. Bakelite and Lucite Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Masive Bakelite and lucite flower unsigned bouquet brooch by B. Blumenthal Co. from the mid 1930s. The brooch consists of olive green colored hand carved bakelite leaves with amythe...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Russian No-Heat Ruby ​​Natural Pearls Diamond Brooch Friedrich Köchli circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
Russian no-heat ruby natural pearls and diamond Brooch by Friedrich Koechli, Court Jeweler St. Petersburg , circa 1870 Very rare, decorative brooch ...
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1870s Russian Russian Empire Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Golf Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Double Golf Staff Stickpin. Beautifully crafted in 14k gold with diamonds set into platinum with a natural pearl ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold

French Art Deco Brooch Paste Coral on Silver 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
French Art Deco Brooch Paste Coral on Silver. Circa 1930. French assay mark. Length: 1.97 inch (5.00 centimeters). Width: 0.39 inch (1.00 centimeters). Total weight: 8.29 grams
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver

Theodor Fahrner Amythest and Enamel Brooch
By MS
Located in New York, NY
Theodor Fahrner Amythest and Enamel Brooch from the 1930's Germany. Floral patterns set with turquoise cabochons and matte baby blue enamel. 2 large square cut amythests. Signed with...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

1930s Art Deco White Gold Pin with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 15k and 10k white gold with a center Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 1.00 carat. The pin features squre and rectangle cut Sapphires weighing approximately ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold

Italian Late 19th Century Coral Cherub Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Italian late 19th century coral stick pin, featuring the bust of cherub realistically carved out of coral, to an 18ct yellow gold pin fitting, circa...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Impressive Victorian Diamond-Set Frog
Located in London, GB
An impressive Victorian diamond-set frog, the realistically carved body set with old European-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 24 carats, and faceted demantoid garnet-set e...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco ruby and diamond bar brooch, the thirty-six calibre-cut rubies weighing approximately a total of 1.4 carats accompanied by GCS ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930s Art Deco Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat white and yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. All in length, this art deco brooch is adorned at each end with deep blue sapphires cut in arrowhead and in the cente...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

1940s Tank 9.2 Carat Diamonds Platinum Clip Retro Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Gorgeous diamonds platinum clip brooch. France. Retro or tank style.Circa 1940. Condition: Good. Brilliant-cut, old european cut and baguette diamonds. Total approximate diamond carat weight: 9.2 carat: Three central 0,56+0,35+0,5 carats and 7,8 for the smallest. Height: 8 cm Width: 3 cm. Weight: 29.2 Grams. We guarantee you will receive this gorgeous item as described and showed on photos. I’m Teresa Francés, second generation of a Spanish family antiques store called “Ricardo Francés...
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1930s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Golf Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Double Golf Staff Stickpin. Beautifully crafted in 14k gold with diamonds set into platinum with a natural pearl ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Antique Flower Silver and Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch bouquet in yellow gold and silver entirely set with rose-cut diamonds and the most important central diamond. Size : 6cm x 3cm Weight: 21,5gr.
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco Emerald and 1.29 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco style 0.48 carat emerald and 1.29 carat diamond, platinum brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique diamond and emerald brooch...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 8 Carat Diamonds Double Clip by Paillette, Platinum, France, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Weight: 25.17 gr Metal: Platinum Stones: - 2 x 27 Diamonds • Cut: Brilliant • Total Carat Weight: 2x 3.25ct approximately • Colour: H/I • Clarity: VS/SI - 2x 6 Diamonds • Cut...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elegant Platinum Diamond Plaque Brooch, circa 1935
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant Platinum brooch set with Diamonds of approximately 4.50 ct. Plaque brooches were very typical for the 1930s. Rectangular shape, elongated octagon...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bow Brooch by Regner Paris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful retro white gold bow brooch with 4.48 carats of pink sapphires and 23 carats of diamonds by Regner Paris. Made in France, circa 1935.
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1930s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

1930s Sapphire and Diamond 15 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s 0.56 carat sapphire and 0.18 carat diamond, 15 karat white gold stick pin brooch. This fine and impressive diamond and sapphire pin brooch...
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1930s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, White Gold

Early Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Early Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian Peacock brooch. A rare 1930s Collectors piece of amythest, emerald, ruby, jade,and rose quartz poured glass enamel and lamp work focal cabochon. Fi...
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1930s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Enamel Elephant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Alfred Philippe for Trifari gray trumpeting and charging African elephant clip brooch of rhodium plated base metal, crystal rhinestone pave, and hand painted shaded cold ena...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel

Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum Floral Cluster Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round button pearl measuring approximately 4.0 mm; cream in body color with silvery overtones and excellent luster Surrounded by 1.00 carat of transitional cut diamonds,...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Lucite Cat Brooch from the 1930's. Cat is hand carved and reverse painted with highlights on ears and polka dot bow tie. Hand painted glas...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Carved Wood and Lucite Apple Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Wood and Lucite Apple Brooch with hand carved wood and lucite elements from the 1930's. Excellent condition. 3.5" x 3".
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

1930s Enamel, Gold and Platinum Snipe Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s enamel, platinum, 15 karat rose and yellow gold bird brooch in the form of a snipe; part of our diverse enamel jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow and rose gold, with platinum details. The yellow gold bar style brooch is ornamented with a central design modelled in the form of a snipe. This yellow and rose gold bird has a platinum belly, all embellished with a textured decoration to imitate feathers. The head of the snipe is embellished with mottled brown and amber enamel decoration. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening. This antique bar brooch is fitted to the original hinged velvet presentation case which has a satin and velvet lined interior. The interior of the cover displays the retailer's mark 'A Sutherland, Watchmaker & Jeweller, Union Street, Coupar-Angus' The reverse of this antique bird brooch...
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1930s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Diamonds, Blue Sapphires, Pearl, 14k Gold and Silver Butterfly Pendant/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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1930s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Machine Style 2 Carat Diamond Brooch, Paris, circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Machine Style 2 Carat Diamond Brooch, Paris circa 1930 Decorative brooch designed in the geometric “machine style”, the center pierced and set with a row of 11 diamonds, th...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 5.2 Carat Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch, circa 1930
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 5.2 carat diamond platinum bar brooch circa 1930 This decorative brooch is designed as an elongated pin and geometrically with wavy ribbons and openwork like a grid, set wi...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France. This lovely design is very reminiscent of Coco Chanel's logo who was his neighbor in the period, where he was located at 16 Place Vendome. Conjoined "C" motifs are are laid with a ladder of diamond baguettes edged with round stones terminating in 2 large diamonds (over 1 carat each) on one end and large fluted Columbian teardrops with tiny pave ball caps on the other. Really exceptional quality and design from 1930's France. Ostertag pieces are exceptionally rare and have the highest quality gems and workmanship c/o the Rubel Freres...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Pair of Art Deco McClelland Barclay Clips
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Retro McClelland Barclay Clips from the 1930's. Gilt metal with crystal pastes and amythest marquise shaped stones. 1930's USA, Excellent condition.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Love Bug Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Love Bug Brooch from the 1930's. This figural love bug brooch with heart shaped wings is made of pot metal with enamel and crystal accents...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Antique Art Deco 10.75 Carat High Zircon and Diamonds Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 10.75 carat high zircon and 0.60 carat diamonds, platinum Art Deco bar brooch; part of our antique jewelry and esta...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

1930s Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.22 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold, platinum set 'wreath' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive 1930s diamond brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a wreath and tied bow. The wreath has a twisted ribbon design, accented with a millegrain decoration and a tied bow to one side. The design is embellished with a total of nineteen pavé set diamonds in a combination of Old European cuts and eight-cuts. A plain and unembellished outer border encircles the design. The platinum set brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp, crafted in 15k yellow gold. The brooch is hallmarked to the outer rim with the marks for 15k gold and platinum (PLAT 15CT). This impressive antique bow brooch...
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1930s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Brooch Bird on Bough Gold Diamonds 0.75 Carat Pearl Ruby, Austria, circa 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Viennese Jewellery Piece made circa 1935. This stunning piece is shaped as bird being situated on bough, having the function of brooch: It is is abundantly covered with diamon...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 3.51 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 3.51 carat diamond and pearl, platinum Art Deco brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl and diamond Art Deco brooch has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, rectangular shaped frame is ornamented with a stunning central bezel set 1.29Ct Old European cut diamond. The principle diamond is flanked on either side by three bezel set Old European cut diamonds, forming a graduating swag design. This inverted arched design is paralleled with nine individually bezel set, impressive natural pearls; ranging from 1.95mm to 5.65mm dependant on the location within the array. The cut cornered, Art Deco style frame is embellished with a further thirty-nine pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Old European round cuts and eight-cuts. The platinum set brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This antique pearl and diamond brooch...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Blue Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Bow Spray Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This exceptional 1930's handmade brooch/ pendant features a cushion shaped blue sapphire weighing approximately 5.00ct in an open back, rub over setting, mounted in the centre of a b...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Marcel Boucher Beetle Clip
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Marcel Boucher Beetle Clip from the 1930's. Large faux moonstone belly with pave accents, faux sapphires and ruby cab eyes. Highest quality manufacture from the Art Deco Per...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

16 Carat Gold Jade Forget Me Not Pin
Located in METAIRIE, LA
*Electronically tested for metal purity. We offer an impeccable presentation, as well as detailed gift-wrap of your choice, with this purchase. In addition, you will receive a fully...
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1930s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold, Gold

Mazer Fruit Salad Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amazing and Rare Mazer Fruit Salad Bird Brooch from the 1930's. A large gilt bird's head with pave beak is set with faux emerald triangular stones al...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Orange Bakelite Geometric Dangler Pin Brooch Rare
Located in North Miami, FL
This special original vintage Art Deco orange bakelite dangler pin and or brooch is quite special and rare. It has great movement to it and the orange ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Antique Taille d’Epargne Emerald and Diamond Buckle Brooch-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A superb taille d’epargne enamel, emerald, and diamond buckle brooch-pendant dating from nineteenth century France. Matching earrings and bracelet also available.
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1870s French Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Walt Disney Productions Bambi Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Collectible Walt Disney Productions Bambi? Brooch. A gilt metal and enameled deer is caught in a silver toned circus carriage on wheels (which rotate). 2" x 1.75". Marked ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

14.95 Carat Lapis Lazuli and Yellow Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1930s Art Deco 14.95 carat lapis lazuli, 18 karat yellow and white gold bow brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fi...
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1930s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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