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Brooches For Sale
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Old mine cut Diamond on Platinum and Gold Barrette Brooch. Circa 1930. Width: 6.00 centimeters. Height: 1.70 centimeters. Total weight: approx. 8.80 grams.
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Genuine Emerald Flamingo Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Genuine Emerald Flamingo Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

Brooch Gecko Diamonds - Tsavorite
Located in ROTTACH-EGERN, DE
Handcrafted brooch in 18kt white gold unique piece. With Diamonds 2,03ct Hvvs and Tsavorite 3,99ct, with double pin. The length is 80cm, the width including the tip of the tail is...
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2010s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond and Peridot Brooch Pendant Late 19th Century
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Old mine cut Diamond and cushion old mine cut Peridot on silver and gold Brooch convertible Pendant. The Pear shape old mine cut Diamond can be detached and worn as a separat...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Silver

One Off Necklace Handmade High Upcycling Quartz Gold Plated Metal Vintage Pieces
Located in ZARAGOZA, ES
This Necklace is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer. A totally handmade jewel which it was created from a sustainable process during which s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze

Diamond Set Pinecone Brooch by Gubelin 18k c1940s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940s, 18k, by Gubelin, Swiss. Gubelin jewelry has a tasteful edginess that is great fashion, and vintage Gubelin is even more… This brooch is a ...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Barrette Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Old mine cut Diamond and Onyx on Platinum and Gold Barrette Brooch. Circa 1930. Width: 6.60 centimeters. Height, at the highest: 0.85 centimeters. Total weight: approx. 7.7...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Star Brooch, Circa 1930, 3.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
A vintage, antique style diamond star brooch, with an old-cut diamond, in a claw and cut down setting, in the centre of a raised cluster of six old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, on a six pointed silver star, each ray set with two, graduating, old-cut diamonds, an eight-cut diamond and three rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings; with single diamond rays, in cut down settings, on knife edge stalks, between the points of the star, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with an approximate total diamond weight of 3.00 carats, with a pin and catch fitting and a dropping pendant fitting, South American, circa 1930. In Victorian symbolism stars represented direction, wisdom and guidance for the spirit. This was inspired by sailors of previous eras who used stars in the night sky as navigation aids. Stars have been popular motifs since the 17th century, with women of the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras adding diamond starbursts to their collections. The appearance of Halley’s Comet, in 1758 and again in 1835, lead to a fashion for star and comet jewellery...
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1930s South American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold flower basket brooch, adorned with vivid sapphires Emeralds and rubies, as well as 2...
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2010s Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond And Platinum Bow Brooch, Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and platinum bow brooch, finely pavé set with old style eight-cut diamonds, with cheneered gallery, mounted in platinum, with a white gold pin and roller catch, n...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Mid Century Green Sapphire Pin, 2.30 carats, 18k, Two Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featuring a whopping 2.3 carat green sapphire and two mine cut diamonds weighing 0.4 cts, this luxe 18k yellow gold brooch is emblematic of the clean lines and rich colors of mid-cen...
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1950s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Brooch, 18k
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A one of a kind brooch showcasing many different jewelry making techniques. Dated back to the early 20th century, this piece was hand crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and features two different textural gold pieces - one hammered and one with a satin finish - wrapped around a duo of precious gems. A beautiful pink ruby and deep blue sapphire each sit in their own halo of white diamonds. The style of this piece is reminiscent of toi et moi style rings as well as two headed snake...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch, Peridot, Diamonds, Seed Pearls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This one of a kind brooch, made in the early 20th century, features a gorgeous sparkling brilliant cut peridot stone. The peridot is transparent with no visible inclusions. As was ...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold

Givenchy Pin Brooch Gilt Metal Bottle with Green and Purple Enamel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Givenchy Paris signed pin brooch features a massive perfume bottle in shiny gilt metal, ornate with colorful enamel in red, purple, and green colors. The piece has a sec...
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Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-topped gold. Set with fine, well-cut diamonds in a minimum of platinum and gold, this heavenly crescent was divinely shaped and executed by Tiffany & Co. designers and artisans. Product Details: Item #: BO-21317 Artist: Tiffany & Co. Country: United States Circa: 1890-1900 Dimensions: 2.75" length, 1" width. Materials: 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.20 carats): Platinum-topped 18K gold mount Signed: Tiffany & Co. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Throughout the 19th century, British astronomers made many advances, building on the enormous base of precise observations provided to them by their predecessors in the 1700s. Using the new technique of spectroscopy, they worked to determine the composition of heavenly bodies, while breakthroughs in understanding the geology of the earth -many made by passionate amateur scientists as diverse as surveyors and Anglican clergy - helped them discover the facts about the nature of the moon and newly discovered planets. It was in fact an Anglican priest who first advanced his well-supported theory that the earth was indeed more than a billion years old. Astonishing early imaging of the moon, as well as the appearance of the Great Comets of 1843 and 1882 that remained for months burning in the sky above England, helped stoke popular fascination with heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold 'Sea Urchin' Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This charming gold brooch pin was manufactured by Tiffany & Company from 18 karat yellow gold. The stylised pin imitates a sea urchin and features twisted gold wires which almost cre...
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Turquoise Edwardian Lingerie Bar Pin 14k Antique Three-Stone Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Color: Green & Greenish Blue Style: Three-Stone...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Fox Riding Crop Stock Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fox Head Stock Pin 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian stock pin brooch is a true masterpiece. The brooch features a stunning fox hea...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Old cut 18th century diamond pin
Located in New York, NY
A stunning diamond pin with about 1.50 carat center stone. It's a true old brooch from the 18th century. Fine piece of you want to wear . This can not be recreated
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Early 1800s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Seaman Schepps' Famous Frog Brooch in 8K Carved Carnelian and Sapphires
Located in Aspen, CO
This is the largest size they made, 63.5 mm (2.5 inches), the width of .75 inches, and .75 inches deep. Well carved in the shape of a frog, (in Asia the frog symbolises good luck and...
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1990s North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Cartier Coral Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch Clip
Located in New York, NY
Embrace Whimsical Luxury: A Cartier Coral Diamond Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch Clip This exquisite Cartier brooch clip embodies the Maison's signature blend of luxury a...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

12.50ct Diamond Pearl Flower Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k white gold flower pin. The pin is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 12.50ct. The color of these diamonds is E-F with VS1 clarity. ...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermès Enamel Printed Duck Print Gold Hdw
Located in FR
Cute and Lovely Authentic Hermès Brooch Print: Duck Made in France Made of enamel and golden hardware The metal surround ends in a pretty belt buckle Colorways: Gold / Black / B...
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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Enamel

18kt. Yellow Gold Sitting Panther Brooch with Diamond Eye
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt. Yellow Gold Sitting Panther Brooch with Diamond Eye. Stamped with 750 Hallmark on a pin hinge. Dimensions: Length x height: 2.7 x 1.8 cm Weight: 5.1 grams Diamond - Cut: ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Chanel Vintage Gold Textured CC Logo Charm Button Pin Brooch in Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Vintage Gold Textured CC Logo Charm Button Pin Brooch Metal Gold tone Pin closure Made in France Measures 2" W x 2" H
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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Antique Beetle Brooch Citrine Garnet Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Antique ca. early XX cent. Beetle Brooch modeled as an Insect that looks like a beetle, skillfully assembled by from many separate parts. Made of Gilt Silver decorated with natural O...
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Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Antique / modern Sapphire, Rose Cut Diamond & MOP Brooch/Pendant. Old Meets New
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Our design team hit this one out of the park once again! We started this project with an antique brooch (please refer to last photo). Client only wante...
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

"Mouse" Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
Designed by gemstone-carving-master Alfred Zimmermann, following his designs of his one of a kind gemstones carvings. This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop i...
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

"Mouse" Brooch
"Mouse" Brooch
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1909 Antique Intaglio Fob wax Seal Glass Crystal 18K Gold Seed Pearls/ 6.8gr
Located in SE
Fine early 20 century fob Crystal glass and 18K Gold brooch with suspended pendant of 3 cast seals depicting a portrait of a woman, a crown with orb and two scepters and a Ship. Br...
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Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Gold, Platinum, Turquoise, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Toucan Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Gold, Platinum, Turquoise, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Toucan Brooch, crafted by skilled artisans in France with 18k gold and adorned with a beautiful oval cabochon turquois...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15 carat yellow gold perfectly. Stone Diameter: 2mm Pin Length: 39mm Weight: 2.3g
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1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold

Heart Shaped London Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Tennis Necklace 17"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just in time for Valentine's Day or an Anniversary or Birthday. The beautiful London Blue Topaz stones are graduated The largest being 8.3 x 7.5 mm down to 4.4 x 3.5 mm. M...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chanel Gold Raffia Large CC Brooch
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage brooch in gold. Overall in great condition. Comes as is.
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Early 2000s Brooches

Vintage Signed Monet Convertible Silvertone Chatelaine Brooch, 1947
Located in Easton, PA
Silvertone sweater clip. Marked "Monet." One side detaches and can be worn alone. Dates to 1947. The single piece can be seen on pg 109 of Alice Vega's b...
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1940s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique 4.59Ct Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Floral Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning fine and impressive antique Victorian 4.59 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our floral brooch collections. This stunning, fine and impre...
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1880s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Elizabethan Brooche in Platinum, Diamonds and Natural Pearl
Located in Bilbao, ES
Elizabethan style platinum brooch with antique cut white diamonds and natural pearl in the center READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome!...
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1890s Spanish Art Deco Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Brooch shape of Turtle with peridot and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a tortoise set with peridot, ruby ​​in the eyes and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.85ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the brooch...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch in a shape of a peacock set with diamonds 18k bicolor gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 carat bicolour gold brooch in the shape of a peacock set with old single - and old mine cut diamond, 0.60 ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 7.2 cm...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Brooch Double clip in white gold and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Double clip brooch in 18Kt (750°/°°) white gold and modern-cut diamonds for a total weight of approx. 18 carats, quality estimated GH VS to SI (clean to the naked eye). Work of the 1...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Natural Diamond sapphire, ruby FROG Pin/Brooch 65x45MM
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pin/Brooch designed in the shape of the frog - I may add - very realistic depiction (the closest species I have found would be "tomato" frog or red-and-yellow mountainfrog). The ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage gold tone rhinestone star brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ❤️❤️ VIN...
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20th Century Brooches

Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Mushroom Estate Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Mushroom Brooch is crafted with 18 karat yellow gold. 9 radiant round diamonds and 3 dazzling round Burmese rubies...
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Frog Brooch in White Gold with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in BILBAO, ES
Frog Brooch 18k White Gold 8.3gr 60 Diamonds in brilliant-cut 0.84k 2 Rubies in the eyes 0.10k Holding a button Pearl
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Early 2000s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

Gripoix Chanel Depose fur clip, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare and collectible Gripoix Chanel Depose fur clip. The brooch is a branch of red berries with leaves. The leaves are made of green glass ...
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1930s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin 14K Gold Metal: 14k yellow/white gold Weight: 5.20 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.00 carat Old European Cut na...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

1820s French en tremblant Gold Silver and Diamond Brooch
Located in Torino, IT
Impressive and eye-catching 1820’s en Tremblant Diamond spray Brooch composed of a branch of three flowers, buds and foliate decorations crafted in Paris in 18k Gold and Silver. The ...
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1820s French Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beacon of elegance from Art Deco era inspired brooch captivates with its timeless design, featuring abstract motif and geometric forms. Crafted with exceptional craftsmanship in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

FW2016 Golden CC Maxi Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch AW2016 collection in lightly gilded metal (between gold and silver), XL format, central cabochon covered with slightly glittery black enamel and inlaid with a CC logo, ...
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2010s French Brooches

Brooch with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with rose diamonds. 0.30ct - G/H - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 6.1 cm by 1.2 cm wide weight 5.5 grams occupied wi...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin - The pin contains one 7.5mm round saltwater cultured pearl with a fine luster. There are 12 round full cut diamonds and 12 single cu...
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1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco 2.59 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Clip Brooch circa 1925
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 2.59 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Clip Brooch circa 1925 A decorative diamond clip brooch from the Art Deco period, around 1925. Geometrically designed from ribbon motifs a...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 15kt. gold hand painted enamel on porcelain ' Madonna and child '
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique Victorian brooch features a beautifully hand-painted enamel on porcelain depicting the Madonna and Child. The scene showcases a tender moment with Jesus seated on his mo...
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1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

majestic brooch with a Tahitian pearl and leaves look in white gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this stunning 14k white gold brooch, designed in a captivating leaf-like motif that conceals within its folds a magnificent dark Tahitian...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This stunning Art Deco brooch pin has been crafted from platinum and set with bright aquamarines and old cut diamonds. The central aquamarine is an emerald cut stone weighing 8.10 ca...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow 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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