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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Diamond
Gemstone: Rubelite
1.30 Carat Diamond Textured Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950s textured 18k yellow gold brooche with 2 hinged flexible sections set with brilliant cut and Baguette Diamonds. 2-tone 18k gold 13 round Diamonds, approx. total weight...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare and collectible stunning Van Cleef & Arpels brooch pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a diamond accents with a cabochon ruby eye, a black enamel nose, and a...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Brooch set with Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire and diamonds , 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold Brooch with flowers set with emerald, ruby and sapphire - 4.0 cm x 3.7 cm Detailed description The brooch is 4.0 cm wide and 3.7 cm high weight: 14.5 grams Set wit...
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2010s European Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Sabbadini Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Emerald Gold Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k yellow gold bee brooch, by Italian designer Sabbadini. Featuring invisible set rubies and approximately 0.80ctw in G/VS diamonds, with emerald eyes. The brooch measures ...
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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
A stunning vintage brooch 1940 circa, signed Seaman Schepps Rare example of the early Seaman Schepps jewelry, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt Amazingly modeled as an Indian Divinity temp...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Rare Art Deco GIARDINETTI Platinum 2.62 Ct Diamond Brooch
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
An exceptional Art Deco brooch rendered in sumptuous platinum reminiscent of a Cartier, Paris design... This beautiful brooch designed as a basket or Giardinetti motif. There are ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1900. The piece features rose cut diamonds and red paste. Weight: 1.99g Length: 7cm Horse ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed pla...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Flower Diamond Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Clématite Flower Diamond Gray Mother Of Pearl Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. This brooch comes with service paper from VCA store in New York and a VCA box. With 3 roun...
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Cartier 1992 Rare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Depicting Enameled Diamond Duck
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier 1992 Rare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Depicting green and blue enamel, the eye and tail set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Elevate your jewelry collection with...
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold calibre cut channel set amethyst baguette diamond pendant necklace brooch. This extraordinary amethyst diamond circular pendant / broo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Wave Design Diamond Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooch 0.75cts TDW Round Brilliant Diamonds Excellent condition! 1.25" long
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Art Deco 18kt gold and platinum ruby and diamond pin brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Art Deco 18kt yellow gold and platinum ruby and diamond double - sided ' Winning post ' stick pin. The pin features calibre-cut rubies and old mine diamonds, set in 18kt yell...
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1920s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold brooch with diamonds. Tests 14k and weighs 8.4 grams. There are 12 round brilliant cut diamonds, .75 total carats, G to H color, VS clarity. The top surfaces of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire vintage leaf brooch from the 1970s is a stunning and timeless piece of jewelry, reflecting the elegance and craftsmanship for which the b...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels presents a mesmerizing creation: a stylized butterfly adorned with exquisite coral inlaid wings. The wings, a rich opaque medium reddish-orange hue, captivate the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Edwardian No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion cut sapphire weighing 2.64 carats total - transparent medium blue Natural Sri Lanka in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Set in a ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoque Platinum GIA Blue Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Blue Moonstone - Pierced Carving Oval Shape - Bezel Set - White Color ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (1) Natural Genuine Di...
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Early 1800s Belle Époque Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the bee's wings are 0.71 carats of diamonds. This timeless brooch featuring a lustrous pearl body is set...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

TIFFANY & CO. Antique Platinum & Diamond Circle Brooch Circa 1920s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Palladium & Diamond Circle Brooch Circa 1920s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer brooch. Truly a great piec...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 14k Gold, Diamond, and Red Spinel Moon & Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 14k gold, red spinel, and diamond stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. Prong set with graduated diamonds and synthetic red spinels. The stickpin's head in the form of...
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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold

Antique White Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A round-cut, 1.18-carat diamond grounds this exquisite vintage jewelry design. Impressively detailed 14-karat white gold metalwork encircles the stone, set with an additional 38 diam...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Shape White Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Intricate metalwork and meticulous diamond placement are just two of the impressive aspects of this alluring antique brooch. The metal pattern would have been fabricated entirely han...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
In the arts, nature has long played muse to man, just as in this exquisite antique platinum and diamond brooch. Here, a simple circular outline of diamonds is adorned with leaf-like ...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Petite Georgian Diamond & 18K Gold Flower Brooch - France - Circa 1819-38
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional petite Georgian era diamond and 18K rose and yellow gold flower brooch - featuring nine old mine cut diamonds in solid silver crimped collet settings to form the flower h...
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Golden Pin With Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This golden brooch will make your dress stand out with shine! it comes with 0.95 ct diamonds and has a very unique look into it. weight: 22.54 g
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.30Ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Brooch Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 3.30 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage diamond brooch collection. This fine and impressive vintage diamond broo...
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This gorgeous Cartier brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The center of the brooch has a lar...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Rock Crystal Crescent Moon Platinum Diamond Owl Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare and collectable. This handmade platinum and diamond owl imposingly perches on a perfectly carved rock crystal crescent moon. 1 5/8's in size.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, Platinum

Late Deco Diamond Royal Navy Crown Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful piece of history, this Royal Navy crown brooch is grain set with 0.53 carat of diamonds. Crafted from platinum and 18 carat white gold, the design incorporates a ships sa...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 4.32 Carat Diamond and 1.93 Carat Ruby Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.32 carat diamond and 1.93 carat ruby, platinum flower spray brooch; part of our diverse brooch collection This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ruby brooch has been crafted in platinum. The vintage brooch has a floriated spray design, accented with an interlacing leaf motif and a tied ribbon design. The flower heads are represented by fourteen stunning individually claw set round faceted cut rubies. An additional claw set ruby is positioned to the lower portion of the pierced decorated design. The stalks of the flowers are represented by impressive channel set baguette cut diamonds. The leaf and ribbon motifs are embellished with further pavé set diamonds, in a combination of transitional brilliant round and eight cuts. This impressive platinum vintage ruby brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening. This stunning piece of vintage jewellery has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. This impressive ruby and diamond brooch in platinum is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage ruby and diamond brooch...
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Brooch set with diamonds up to 1.00ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum brooch set with brilliant and single cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description the size of the brooch is 3.6 cm by 3.0 cm wide weight ...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Handcraft Beetle 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Ruby Tourmaline Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold brooch. Beetle handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with natural coral,ruby,tourmaline and diamonds. Diamonds weight 0.73 karat Ruby and tourmaline...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch set with diamonds up to 2.60ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold with silver silver brooch set with brilliant and single cut diamonds. 2.60ct detailed description: The brooch has a diameter of 3.2 cm wide and 1.2 cm deep weight 14.7 gr...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Certified Untreated Natural Jadite Jade and 18Ct Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elevate your accessory game with this one-of-a-kind white gold brooch featuring two pieces of Certified natural A grade Jade (Fei sui) in an intense green color and unique huaigu sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful bar brooch taken from a time when the Art Deco style was continuing to revolutionise the world of design. This elegant piece has been crafted from both 18ct...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Marc Koven 1960s Ram of Abraham In The Bush Diamond Rubelite Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Marc Koven very large, Ram of Abraham and Impressive 18K Yellow Gold brooch in the Form of a Ram, the detailed and textured 2 sided Ram measure...
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Gold & Diamond Miniature Portrait Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stickpin. In antique high karat yellow gold with tiny rosecut diamonds. With a portrait miniature under glass of a Rococo lady (not observed outside the se...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

RETRO - Brooch with pearl and diamonds 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold brooch set with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.48ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 2.6 cm by 2.5 cm wide Weight 6.0 grams Occ...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

David Morris Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful brooch from the luxury jewellery designer David Morris. The brooch features a single diamond that sits in the centre of an elegant bow design. Condition: Us...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Late Edwardian Diamond and Fine Emerald Platinum Pin, c. 1919
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique brooch, with milgrained set stones, is composed of fine vivid green Colombian emeralds and white diamonds. This pin is 2-7/8th inches long and has a variable width from 1/16...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Angel Fish With Diamonds and Emerald Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Item specifics Condition Pre-owned Seller Notes “GRAET CONDITION” Brand Undisclosed Color Gold Main Stone Emerald Cabochon .10pts Secondary Stone 5 Diamond .05pts. Metal Yellow Gold...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Baguette Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set rainbow gemstones baguette diamond circular pendant necklace brooch. This extraordinary multicolor natural gemsto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...

18k Yellow Gold Elizabeth Locke Turquoise Diamond Pearl Fur Brooch 33g i14888
Located in Toledo, OH
Stunning collectible fur clip and pin brooch combo from Elizabeth Locke. High end 25mm by 18mm natural turquoise bezel set in the middle. 7-9mm lustrous pearls around it with approxi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Leaf Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch is a dazzling piece of jewelry that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and breathtaking beauty. Featuring a seed o...
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1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch. Featuring 11 cushion mixed cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 8.00 carats. Accented by 22 old...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow ...

2.2 Carat Emerald Diamond Rabbit Brooch in 18k Solid White Gold, Unisex Gifts
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald Diamond Rabbit Brooch Made in 18K Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 3.60 CTW Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Inside-Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as round white gold open hoops with round brilliant cut diamonds Bead set inside-outside style with an interior row and exterior row Weighing approximately 3.60 carats tota...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1890s Diamond Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.58 carat diamond and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set 'heart' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique heart brooch...
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1890s Romantic Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Platinum Brooche
Located in New York, NY
This incredible antique jewelry find showcases 8.50 carats of old mine-cut diamonds set in platinum. The 34 diamonds were cut long before the advent of modern technology when master ...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Carved Green Jade and White Diamond Pin in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful big round carved green jade with 0.10 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum. This brooch is symbolic of good luck and the jade is a nice bright green.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Erté Art Deco Style "Beloved Brooch", Circa 1980s
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare, original limited edition Erté silver, 14K yellow gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamond brooch created in the early 1980s. This particular broo...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver

Theo Fennell 18kt gold gelato brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Theo Fennell 18kt gold gelato brooch, as an ice cream cone, pave set brilliant cut diamonds, brilliant cut and fancy coloured sapphires. Made in London 2019. Maker: Theo Fennell. D...
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2010s British Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Bespoke Victorian Diamond Starburst Pendant/Brooch 8.70ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Victorian Old Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant/Brooch, with 66 old cut diamonds pavé set in silver on 15ct yellow gold. 9ct gold pendant fitting. Diamonds 1 = 1.00ct (estimated), Gra...
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1890s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

33 Carat Total David Webb Signed Detachable Brooch In Platinum and 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
David Webb signed detachable brooch in platinum and 18k with 33 carats in mixed cut diamonds. Jewelry Details: - Item Type: Detachable Brooch - Creator: David Webb - Metal: Platinu...
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1990s North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18K Carved Garnet of a Cherub & Diamond Brooch, 3 colors of Gold c 1881
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique 18K carved garnet of an ethereal representation of a cherub or an enfant. The work is quite three dimensional, right down to its star motif rose cut diamond in the hair. The ...
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1880s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
In recent years, men’s jewelry has taken the spotlight, with no accessory quite as relevant as the brooch. This antique style underscores the brooch’s staying power with its elegant,...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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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