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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1990s
Period: 1870s
Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver TIF534 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING!! DETAILS Styl...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henry Dunay Large Yellow Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Henry Dunay Frog Brooch, measuring 2 1/8 inches in length X 1 1/4 inches and weighing 21.5 Grams. Very Detailed with a realistic textured finish. Signed and numbered.
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Certified Natural Pearl 1.60 Ct Diamond Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
his lovely antique brooch is Victorian period, 1870 circa Elegantly designed in a triumph of Diamond rays complemented by natural not nucleated salt sea Pearls and swinging drop Pear...
Category

1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Puffed Star Brooch Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Puffed Star Brooch Sterling Silver TIF637 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING Gr...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Starfish Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 31.4 grams. Totally is diamond 2.40 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1. Please contact for any questions.
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Archaeological Revival 15kt gold Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique Archaeological Victorian Etruscan revival pin /brooch with beautiful details . Pin front features exceptional quality of the granulation and filigree wirework with enamel w...
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm 6.7 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm 6.7 Grams M362 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 6 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and has a weight...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Cellini NYC 18KT YG/WG Gold Dalmatian Brooch with .98Ct. Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold brooch designed as a dalmatian. dog running. The white gold body is set with pave diamonds and scattered cabochon blue sapphires. The head and paws are shiny yellow gol...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6 mm 9.5 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6 mm 9.5 Grams M367 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 9 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and has a weight of...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Sterling Stephen Dweck Brooch Pin Jasper 1990s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Dweck Brooch. Bezel set Jasper stones in sterling silver. Dated 1992. Hallmarked Stephen Dweck. Sterling silver. Measures 3.9 inches H x 3.9 inches wide. This was purchased...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Sterling Silver

Antique Handmade Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.4 grams. Totally is diamond diamond 4.50 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
Category

1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Chanel 1990s Gold Plated Gripoix Glass Pearl Multicolor Collection 23 Brooch
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite vintage Chanel brooch from collection 23 exudes timeless elegance with its gold-tone braided gilded metal and multicolored red/blue/purple/green glass paste stones. Th...
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1990s French Brooches

Victorian Etruscan Revival Agate 18K Yellow Gold Lamb Antique Cameo Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped tablet of banded agate measuring 9.5 x 13.5 mm Opaque reddish orange with carved cameo on gray-white band Depicting a lamb asleep on a cross - symbolic of t...
Category

1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and White Gold Bow Brooch, circa 1990, 5.00 Carat
Located in London, GB
A diamond bow brooch, pavé set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, in an openwork bow design, with millegrain edges, mounted in 18ct white gold, with a pin and trombone safety clasp, ...
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold And Enamel Ladybug Diamond Brooch
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design from famed designer Tiffany & Co. The brooch depicts a gorgoues lady bug encrusted with natural round brilliant cut diamonds. Known as a symbol of luck and good fort...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Chanel Brooch with Pink Glass Paste Camellia
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch with a pink glass paste camellia. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5 cm Seller Reference: BRB10
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1990s French Brooches

Diamond Sapphire Topaz Citrine Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Vintage Fish Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized tropical fish with dimensional fins engraved with linear texture Featuring stripes comprised of channel set round cut multi-gems Transparent blue, purple, viol...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 3" Heavy Italian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bow, Crossed Ribbon Brooch Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond bow brooch showcases the beauty of fine materials and craftsmanship. Its timeless design, combined with the intrinsic value of high polished go...
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1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Drop Earring Brooch Jewelry Set 14 Carat Gold Emeralds Vintage, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
HIGH VICTORIAN (= VIENNESE HISTORICISM) GOLDEN JEWELRY SET: PAIR OF EARDROPS AND BROOCH MADE OF GOLD 14ct, COVERED WITH SMALL EMERALDS. ELEGANT BROOCH: made of GOLD (14 ct / 585), having longitudinal-oval form, additionally decorated with small movable rods attached to area below - causing a very decorative effect ! Additionally, the brooch is ornamented with a small emerald attached to middle area, surrrounded by scrolls made in chiselled technique. WEIGHT: 6.0 GRAMS (= 0.21 OZ / 0.19 TROY OUNCE) FINEST GOLDEN COLOUR ! OLD PRAGUE OFFICIAL HALLMARK (= OLD IMPERIAL AUSTRIA...
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1870s Austrian High Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

Christian Lacroix Heart-Shaped Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Heart shaped brooch in gilded metal. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4 cm (1.18") - Width: 4.5 cm (1....
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1990s French Brooches

Kieselstein-Cord Textured Toad Brooch with Ruby Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating Kieselstein Cord brooch features a charming depiction of a toad in a mid-crawl stance, crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow ...
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 1.5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 1.5" 10.3 Grams TIF359 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPIN...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Diamond Brooch Pin in Platinum
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Diamond Pin Brooch Style: Vintage Pin / Brooch Metal: Platinum PT950 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamonds & 1 Round Faceted Blue Sapphire Total Carat We...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chanel Vintage Beige Fabric Camelia Camellia Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Beige fabric petals. Safety pin closure. Measurements: diameter: 3 inches - 7.6 cm. 'CHANEL - CC - Made in France' oval tab on the ...
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1990s French Brooches

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...
Category

1990s North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage gold tone brooch
Located in Capri, IT
Category

1990s Brooches

Chanel Ines De La Fressange Gilded Metal Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Round brooch in gilded metal decorated with rhinestones, representing branches in its center. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimens...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Vintage Tan Patent Leather Camelia Camellia Flower Brooch
Located in Rome, Rome
Chanel vintage Camellia Camelia brooch. Tan beige patent leather petals. Perforated CC logo on a petal. Safety pin closure. Max width: 3 inches - 7.5 cm.'CHANEL - CC - Made in France...
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1990s French Brooches

Lanvin Bow-Shaped Gilded Metal Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lanvin - Gilded metal brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition, the metal is slightly oxidized Dimensions: 4 cm x 3.5 cm (1.57" x 1.37") Seller Reference: BR76
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Frog Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Frog Brooch is an unique jewels design by Lane. Green enamel and rhinestones on gold-plated American metal casting. STATE OF PRESERVATION Good condition COM...
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1990s Brooches

Chanel Gold-Tone Logo-Engraved Plate Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel gold-plated logo-engraved plate brooch featuring a front black engraved, back engraved logo to the rear, bar-pin fastening. Circa 1990s . Made in France Length: 1.9in. (5cm) ...
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1990s French Brooches

Tiffany & Co Authentic Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7 Grams TIF390 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPP...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch, c.1870s
Located in London, GB
This Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch dates back to the 1870s. The circular disk is styled as a flower head with a garnet in the centre, surrounded with white enamel beads an...
Category

1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Masonic Freemasonry 14K Gold Amethyst Enamel Medal C 1876
Located in Firenze, IT
An exquisite example of Masonic jewellery art by Guild & Delano of Boston, C 1876, specialists in jewellery for Masons. This piece was made for the PM ...
Category

1870s American Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Silver Brooch by Camilla Henriksson Made Year 1997
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a sterling silver brooch with a gleaming cubic zirconia set on one end, adding a touch of sparkle. The brooch has wavy edges that flow in a gentle undulating pattern, giving ...
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1990s Swedish Brooches

Materials

Silver

Yellow Gold Pearl Victorian Horseshoe Stickpin -10k Good Luck Equestrian Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1870s - 1880s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pearls Style: Stickpin Theme: Horseshoe, Good Luck, Equestrian Measurements Face Hei...
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1870s Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Claude Montana Paris Silver Plate Zipper Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Claude Montana Paris designed this stunning modernist pin brooch. It features a silverplate metal zipper design with a see-thru "M" logo and quicksilver color. The pin has a security...
Category

1990s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Jean Vitau Diamond Color Stone Large Angel Fish Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
The authentic rare Jean Vitau 18k yellow gold diamond tsavorite yellow sapphire ruby Angel Fish Brooch is a stunning example of the designer's exquisite craftsmanship. The Angel Fish design is intricately detailed with fine lines and curves, while the diamonds, tsavorites, yellow garnets...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian oval diamond openwork brooch, with a centre cluster, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, surrounded by old-mine cut diamonds, in claw settings, enclosed by four tr...
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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Chanel cross brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant brooch with pearly and glass paste drops. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm BRB56
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel cross brooch
Chanel cross brooch
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John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the Greek goddess Selene riding a serpentine dragon in a rubover collet setting, encircled by a conforming frame of gold beading and twisted gold wire punctuated with four gold palmette form plaques engraved and decorated with dark blue enamel and placed at the cardinal points, the reverse mounted with a hinged pin and scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust length portrait of Selene with crescent-set headdress, encircled by a conforming frame matching that of the brooch with the addition of a pendant decoration composed of a horizontal bar of gold beading and twisted gold wires suspending gold link chains graduated from centre and ending in conical gold elements, the reverses mounted with French wire fittings, all in a fitted red leather case, the interior marked ‘FIRST CLASS PARIS MEDAL/ 1855.1867.1851/ PARIS FIRST CLASS & LONDON PRIZE MEDALS/ JOHN BROGDON/ Goldsmith/ MANUFACTORY/ 16, Henrietta St. Covent Garden/ London’. The cameo—defined as a gem, usually either a mineral or a shell, upon which a design has been carved in relief—is believed to have originated in Hellenistic Greece, during the third century BC. These miniature sculptures, at that time confined to the medium of hardstone, are thought to have been made with the primary purpose of personal adornment. The same practice of mounting cameos in jewellery was then continued by the Ancient Romans, and they are known to have been worn by many a Roman emperor. After the fall of Rome the fashion for cameos went into a decline, until it was again revived during the Renaissance period, brought about by a keen interest in the ancient world. At this time both antique and contemporary cameos were mounted in jewellery, as well as collected as objet d’art. The art of cameo cutting was revived in Italy, where it would remain a centre for the coming centuries. Again there was a lull in interest in carved gemstones, until the Neoclassical revival of the eighteenth century, largely stimulated by the discoveries of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. As with the Renaissance, antique specimens were generally prized over modern cameos, and the worldliest men in Europe held them among their collections of art and antiques. That said, carving centres in Rome and Torre del Greco (near Naples) in Italy were established in response to the demand of the Grand Tourists, who travelled to Italy and Greece to become educated in the wonders of the ancient world. It was at this time that shell cameos, mostly made in Torre del Greco due to its proximity to the sea, became more popular, owing to the relative ease in carving shell over hardstone. In addition to Rome, hardstone cameos also became a specialty of Idar Oberstein, Germany, which had a long history with both the gem mining and cutting trade. In a shift away from the collector’s cases of the previous century, the nineteenth century saw a strengthening in the fashion for wearable cameos. After the Empress Josephine donned a cameo-set suite of jewellery at the coronation of Napoleon in 1804, cameo jewellery became all the rage. Napoleon played a further hand in promoting the art by establishing a gemstone carving school in Paris, inspired by his appreciation for the arts of the ancient world. By the mid-nineteenth century shell cameos, in part due to their lightness compared with hardstone cameos, were the height of fashion. Large shell cameos as well as hardstone cameos were set into contemporary mounts, often as suites of jewellery. Some of the best cameos of the nineteenth century—carved by a select group of recognized carvers—were set into revivalist mounts, corresponding to the subject matter. In Victorian England cameo jewellery was particularly prized, due in part to the fact that the Queen owned and wore a number of cameo jewels. One example which can often be seen in official portraits is the Badge of the Order of Victoria and Albert, carved by Tommaso Saulini of Rome, who also produced cameos for the maker of the present suite, John Brogden. To meet demand some carvers set themselves up in London, including William Schmidt, a German carver from Idar Oberstein, who produced cameos for top London jewellers, including Brogden, Carlo Giuliano and Child & Child. In fact, Schmidt purports to have been the first to carve cameos out of opal, which Brogden reportedly displayed in the Paris Exhibition of 1878. An extant example, now in the collection of the British Museum, was set by the Giuliano firm. Regarding subject matter, cameos throughout time have been largely figural, from bust length profile portraits to scenes with multiple full-length figures, and sometimes animals. Ancient Greek and Roman cameos often depicted mythological scenes as well as contemporary figures. During the Renaissance, mythological scenes were popular, often taken directly from ancient sculpture, as well as portraits of notable contemporary figures. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, due to the revivalist styles, both Renaissance and Classical subjects were copied and set into matching (and sometimes unmatching) revivalist mounts. From the Renaissance through the Victorian era, being able to recognize the source of the carving in a cameo was a mark of erudition, revealing in the wearer knowledge of Classical art. As mentioned, the present cameo parure...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Victorian Circle Spiral Stickpin -14k Mine Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Date: 1870s - 1880s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Cut: Mine Natural Seed Pearls Style: Stickpin Theme: Intertwined Circle Spiral...
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1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Vintage Gripoix Mughal Brooch
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Vintage Gripoix Mughal Brooch Antique gold open work patterned brooch embellished with multicoloured glass cabochons. Detailed with ...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone

Victorian Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Locket Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a puffed heart-shaped form with a grooved swirl fleur-de-lis motif pattern Featuring 1.0 to 3.0 mm round seed pearls bead set throughout pattern White to gray in body col...
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1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lacroix Gold-Plated Sun-Shaped Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Brooch in gold-plated metal representing a sun. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 10.5 cm Seller Ref...
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hanae Mori Brooch with Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hanae Mori - Gilted metal hammered and enamelled brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 8 cm (3.15 in) x 7 cm (2.76 in) Seller Reference: BR11
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1990s Brooches

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5 mm M357 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 3 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls. TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 ...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Victorian Etruscan Style Brooch And Earrings Gold Suite, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian, Etruscan style brooch and earrings suite, comprising an oval brooch, with three layers, with a central dome, all decorated with Etruscan style wire work, with a loop on ...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

Antique Victorian c1870’s Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant in 9K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique Victorian Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch with a bail - provision to wear a piece as a pendant within a 9K Yellow Gold decorative rope border featuring safety chain be...
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Swiss Enamel And Gold Brooch, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Swiss enamel brooch, with an oval hand painted scene depicting mountains in the distance with a church surrounded by trees, with a feature tree, people and animals to the foregroun...
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1870s Swiss Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by Americas most renown jeweler, Tiffany & Co. Centrally set with an oval vibrant green Tourmaline weighing approximately 8.5 carats....
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.8 grams. Totally is diamond 2.10 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
Category

1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Elizabeth Gage 1994 London Orchid Agate Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold With Fire Opal
Located in Miami, FL
Orchid flower pendant-brooch designed by Elizabeth Gage. Exceptional pendant-brooch, created in London by the British jewelry designer Elizabeth Gage, back in the 1990. This piece o...
Category

1990s English Modernist Brooches

Materials

Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel cc brooch 1997
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cc brooch with tiny glass pearls resembling turquoise. 1997 Spring-Summer Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 5.5 cm x 4 c...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.6 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 5.43 Grams M352 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls ran...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Elizabeth Gage 1990 London Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Tourmalines
Located in Miami, FL
Egyptian pendant-brooch designed by Elizabeth Gage. Magnificent pendant-brooch, created in London by the British jewelry designer Elizabeth Gage, back in the 1990. This rare piece o...
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1990s English Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circle Wreath Brooch 1.5" Silver 6 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circle Wreath Brooch 1.5" Silver 6 mm M356 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 10 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls ranging in size 6 mm app...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Antique 1880s Crescent Rose Cut Diamond Russian Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique early imperial russian era brooch in crescent designe decorted with rose cut diamonds brooch was made in st petersburg 1880s hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard for...
Category

1870s Antique Brooches

Materials

14k 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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