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Brooches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1920s
Art Deco Iconic English Diamond Platinum Brooch Set
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exquisite iconic Art Deco brooches, set in platinum, each adorned with a approx. 7 carats in H/VS-Si diamonds. Total approx. 18 carats. Set comes in original fitted box from ...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl,15 karat yellow, white and rose gold chick and egg brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This fi...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Luckenbooth Heart Crown Circle Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century, Luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a coronet, set with three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold, with the grain set diamonds in silver-upon-gold. American, circa 1910. Luckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19th century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones. The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817. The brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil. By the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Apple Green Jade Diamond Stick Pin - Cravat Pin in Platinum & 18K Gold
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a very elegant Jadeite and diamond stick pin/cravat pin dating to the Edwardian to Art Deco period. The jadeite jade and old cushion cut diamond are set in platinum bezel...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Green and Clear Paste Stone Lizard Brooch circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco lizard brooch with green and clear paste stones, and red paste stone eyes. One eye has a replacement stone. The lizard was or...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold, circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum and 18K Gold, circa 1920 Decorative bar brooch set with three oval natural pearls in a fine entourage of rose cut diamonds set in p...
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

Austria Signed Multi-Color Glass and Rhinestone Vintage Fashion Brooch
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Brooch Diameter: 2.50″ Bin Code: A3 / P20 Step into a world of timeless glamour with this extraordinary vintage fashion brooch, signed by Aust...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Brooches

Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch, pin. This beautiful antique brooch is formed of a single barrette of gold, on whi...
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Filigree Brooch
Located in Montgomery, AL
This antique piece was handcrafted sometime during the early twentieth century. The brooch features a center diamond measuring approximately 0.40 carats. The center diamond grades J ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sweet 15k Oval Citrine & Seed Pearl Pin Brooch Elegantly designed, this brooch radiates sophistication with its 15k yellow gold craftsmanship. At its h...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 15k Gold

1920s 14K Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Enamel and Diamond Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1 inches in length Condition: Excellent
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond, Platinum And Gold Crown Brooch, Circa 1915
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crown brooch, set with Edwardian and old-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold with platinum settings, circa 1915.
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

A 14 Carat Gold Pansy Brooch with Onyx and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A brooch in the shape of a pansy with a 14 carat gold mounting (and with a metal safety clasp), the flower has been carved from one piece of onyx and is set in the heart with an old ...
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.30 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.65 carat. Original Ar...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl, and Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian stick pin. In 14k gold. Prong-set with an off-round, Old European cut white diamond that is flanked on each side by an off-round white pearl. Simply a wonderful a...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

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

French Art Deco 2.30ct Diamond Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning French diamond brooch showcases the Art Deco style of the 1920s. The centre features five rub-over set diamonds, with a trio of 0.5...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 carat... The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3. Original antique item. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Marcasite Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco sterling silver textured leaf brooch studded with marcasites. The back is smooth. Measuring length 3.7 cm / 1.45 inches by width 3.5 cm / 1.37 inches. There is wea...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Marcasite, Sterling 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

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

Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.5 grams. Diamond totally is 0.90 carat. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. The diamond is has diamond H-I-J-K-L-M color and vs-s1-s2-s3-Pique ...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Gem and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Bug Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet bug perched on this fine brooch and is encrusted with seed pearls. The gorgeous bug has a pink gem stone set within it. Dimensions Of Bug:...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 2.50cttw Antique Marquise & French Cut Diamond Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.3grams Diamonds Details: Total Diamond Weight: 2.50ct, total weight Center Diamond: Antique Marquise, .50ct, G-H...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco brooch in platinum and Diamonds 2 to 3 Carats 1910 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Barrette brooch in platinum setting 25 old-cut and half-cut diamonds between 2 and 3 carats of diamonds. Dog head hallmark for Platinum French Work from the 1910s 1920s Length: 8.5 c...
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1910s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Painted Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Summerland, CA
Lovely 18k gold frame around intricately painted portrait of a beautiful lady adorned with five diamonds. Wonderful example of renaissance revival. Hallmarked 750 on the back. Ca...
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1920s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 22K Gold 18th Century French Enamel Pin Brooch Locket Pendant
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 22K Yellow Gold Length: 2.00 Inches Width: 1.00 Inches Weight: 19.35 grams Handmade 22K yellow gold, 18th century victorian...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

22k Gold, Enamel

14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch, circa 1922
Located in Venice, CA
14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch This 14k gold Russian brooch has an organic form and wonderful texture that is reminiscent of a coral head...
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1920s Russian Russian Empire Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Fine Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Brooch Circa 1925
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Art Deco long bow brooch of openwork floral design featuring diamonds, rubies and black enamel crafted in Platinum. In fine condition and case in its original box. Diamonds: A mixtu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Aqua and Onyx Brooch - 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite Art Deco Aqua and Onyx Brooch, a vintage masterpiece that captures the essence of the Art Deco era. Crafted in lustrous 14K white ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1900s Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Oar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set oar brooch - boxed; part of our antique Edwardian jewellery co...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau brooch with gemstones designed by Alling & Co. Beautiful antique brooch, created during the art nouveau period in Newark United States by the jewelry makers Alling & Com...
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Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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

Belle Époque Platinum & Sardonyx Cameo Brooch/Pendant w/ Diamonds, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary Belle Époque custom made hand carved sardonyx cameo brooch or pendant with retractable bail - the deep relief three layer sardonyx...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Opal Pendant Stick Pin Antique Yellow Gold Original 1920's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1930's Art Deco Opal Pendant Stick Pin Antique Yellow Gold Featuring a Genuine Natural Round Cabochon Opal Gemston...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Clip in Gold, Platinum, and Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
This is a stunning Art Deco clip from the 1920s, made of 18-carat gold and platinum, set with diamonds of various sizes, including baguette and half-cut diamonds, totaling approximat...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
Vintage shell cameo brooch, meticulously hand-carved from Italian cornelian shell. This exquisite piece showcases intricate craftsmanship wi...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Edwardian "DEAREST" Bar Brooch - Hallmarked Chester 1904
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Edwardian bar brooch with floral coloured gold overlay, twisted wire, and granulation work, set with a small garnet doublet. The front panel is hinged and reveals a secret "DEAREST" message inside. Hallmarked Chester...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

1900s 3.55 Carat Aquamarine and 0.59 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.55 carat aquamarine and 0.59 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique aquamarine jewellery c...
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Interesting Insect Cicada Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Victorian era brooch pin is a stunning piece of early 1900s antique insect jewelry. The curious cicada expertly crafted of 18 karat gold ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

French 20th Century Enamel Natural Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Lemon Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Adorable antique brooch, it represents a branch of lemon tree holding its green enamelled leaves, its buds represented by natural...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

1920s Art Deco diamond and aquamarine brooch
Located in London, GB
An outstanding piece of Art Deco elegance, this brooch has a central modified emerald cut aquamarine of approx. 9 carats and old mine cut diamonds measuring approx 4 carats. The ston...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoque 2.50 Ct Diamond Emerald Plaque brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Belle Epoque wide brooch is 1910 ca Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold warm rose color topped by silver Beautiful past artwork expressed in a large oval plaqu...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Clover Floral Antique Brooch Art Deco
Located in Addison, TX
Introducing a stunning Art Deco brooch that exudes timeless elegance and charm. This exquisite piece features a clover-shaped design adorned with three captivating turquoise cabochon...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.76 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond and Onyx Bell Brooch with Pendant Fitting c. 1914
Located in Stamford, CT
The nuance of onyx shading makes the workmanship of this bell pendant / brooch artistic and masterfully created. Under the front lip of the bell is a shadow of rectangular onyx while...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Tahitian Pearl, Tanzanite, Opal & Diamond Brooch/Pendant in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This antique Tahitian gray baroque pearl piece is uniquely crafted, seamlessly blending antique charm with contemporary elegance. Encircling the gray Tahitian pearl are delicately cr...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Tanzanite, Pearl, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 1...

Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Edwardian Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Aquamarine, diamond and platinum brooch from the Edwardian period. The beautiful handcrafted, elongated oval-shaped mounting displays a pierced cut-out design with filigree accents ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Opal and Diamond Brooch, Silver Upon Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique opal and diamond brooch, with a claw set buff top cut opal, with predominantly red play of colour, mounted in gold, with silver claws, with four groups of three old-cut di...
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Double Clip Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Platinum, American. This chic Art Deco double clip brooch transforms from its grand arrangement as a pin into a pair of char...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch holds a total of approx 1.26carats of sparkling diamonds. The diamonds are set in platinum and the brooch is modelled in 18carat gold. Brooch length: 53mm Wei...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau golden brooch with 0.85ct diamonds, Germany, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique brooch made of yellow 14-carat gold (0.550 fineness) with diamonds. A delicate openwork form of a brooch in a characteristic Art Nouveau style, referring to curved lines ins...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Rock Crystal Intaglio and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Small but Charming Edwardian Rock Crystal Intaglio and Seed Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Set in 14k gold. Hand carved intaglio of a cherub ser...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique Cinnabar Pin / Brooch - Tooled Brass Trim & Back - China - Circa 1920's
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique brooch with carved cinnabar lacquer panel - tooled brass edge and back - c clasp and pin - unsigned - China - circa 1920's. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no damage...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

18K Black Opal And Diamond Swan Brooch P-923RTX-N
Located in Addison, TX
Dazzle and enchant with this exquisite 18K Black Opal and Diamond Swan Brooch, a true masterpiece of jewelry artistry. Crafted in luxurious 18K gold, t...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Original Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 17.5 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.50 ct. Totally is ruby 0.15 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Boucheron Art Deco Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sleek and sophisticated brooch was artfully designed and meticulously handcrafted by the esteemed French jeweler, Boucheron. Exquisite in every way, this linear brooch centers o...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Scottish Dirk Dagger Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning historic Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk brooch, dating back to circa 1900. This remarkable brooch measures 4.9" (12.4 cm) long and fe...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling 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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