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Brooches For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Vintage 1960s Pink Coral and Ruby Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Pink Coral and Round cut Rubies. Circa 1960s
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 24.6 grams. Totally is diamond 6.85 carat. The diamond is has G- H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please conta...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond & Burma Sapphire & Ruby Brooches, one by Cartier, c. 1920.
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier Art Deco diamond and unheated Burma sapphire, platinum brooch/hair barrette (signed and numbered) is offered with an architecturally identical, but very slightly larger ruby ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Circa 1920s Platinum Art Deco Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.25 ct. The diamond is has H-I-Cloudy color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown from the 1960's. A design from the 1940's remade by Trifari a few decades later. Faux moonstone with red, blue, green crystals on gilt metal with pave...
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones. The 34 diamonds weigh an estimated 3...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Cartier Art Deco Stylised Diamond And Carved Ruby Bird Brooch Circa 1925 London
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco stylised bird brooch by Cartier London circa 1925. The brooch is designed as a standing bird in profile, it is set with old European cut diamonds, a carved ruby as a wing, accents of onyx, buff top rubies and a cabochon ruby eye, the beak is red and black enamel, the legs onyx and a baguette diamond for feet, all set in platinum. Maker Cartier London Period circa 1925 Origin London Gemstones Carved ruby estimated approx 2cts 42 x old European cut diamonds estimated total 0.84cts 1 x round cabochon ruby 4 x buff top rubies 1 x baguette diamond Setting Platinum, signed Cartier London and numbered Weight 4.89ct Dimensions Length: 3.8cm/1.5 inches Height: 2cm/0.8 inches Condition Very good, some signs of wear consistent with age Directors Notes Cartier are famous for their wide array of jewelled bird brooches from the 1920s onwards, aligned with the fashions, feminine suits were becoming increasingly in vogue and jewellery houses were making beautiful brooches and pins to adorn those lapels. Cartier bird...
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Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Located in Stamford, CT
Three various brooches, all with the finest gold work from the early 1900's, are from the far right, a Rikers brooch in 14 Kt with a sapphire and diamond. Rikers is a highly reputed ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

French Made Ruby Emerald Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This brooch has an amazing array of colors! The brooch contains over 35.00 carats in combination of all the Diamonds and Gemstones. This is designed in a domed shape, with honeycom...
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Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Retro Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A regal 1940's Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond brooch made in 18K yellow gold. The brooch consists seven stunning Sapphires weighing 7.07 carats total, with 2.20 carats in round ...
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1940s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kutchinsky Vintage 18ct Yellow Gold Coral And Diamond Brooch 1969
Located in London, GB
An 18ct yellow gold, coral and diamond brooch by Kutchinsky 1969. The clip brooch is a star-burst design and formed of a central cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds in claw setti...
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Late 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Clip Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier, signed and numbered, Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Antique Brooch and Hair Barrette, Signed and numbered by Cartier, this Art Deco jewel is magnificent. The natural unheated sapphires (probably from Burma), are a bright vivid blue, they are estimated to weigh 4.5 cts. The diamonds are all well matched, estimated to be F in color (colorless), and very, very slightly included (VVS) in clarity. They are estimated to weigh .98 cts. This piece can be worn either as a brooch or as a hair barrette. Leave it to the great jeweler Cartier to design a piece that can slide through fabric smoothly and easy to wear in the hair and, because this clip is slightly curved it will hold any thickness of hair. The two pinstems squeeze together and each fit into its holder making the barrettes quite comfortable. This Cartier Art Deco diamond and unheated Burma sapphire platinum brooch/hair barrette was purchased with an architecturally identical but very slightly larger ruby brooch (1/16th inch longer, and 1/8th inch wider). This very slightly smaller sapphire Cartier brooch measures 1- 7/8th in length, and one half of an inch in width. The diamond and unheated Burma Ruby brooch...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Burma Ruby Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1920.
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco platinum, diamond and Burma ruby clip/hair barrette, c. 1920. This is a striking Art Deco statement possessing very fine and unusual fancy cut diamonds and natural unheated Burma rubies This piece can be worn either as a brooch or as a hair barrette. The diamonds are extremely rare and visually exciting to encounter. In the trade these are known as French cut diamonds. They are colorless to near colorless (F/G), and very very slightly included to very slightly included (VVS-VS). The estimated diamond weight is 9.5 cts. The natural unheated Burma rubies are a vivid red color, they are estimated to weigh 3.74 cts. The design of this geometric brooch is superb and contains unusually fine materials set with the highest of craftsmanship; and, visually presents itself as striking and vibrantly vivid. This clip was made so that it could be worn on fabric or in the hair as a barrette. The double stems in the back are slightly curved so that they can both slide through fabric smoothly, and comfortable and easy to wear in the hair. The clip is also slightly curved so that it will hold any thickness of hair or fabric. The two pinstems squeeze together and each fit into its own holder making the barrettes quite comfortable. This outstanding Art Deco piece was purchased with an identical Art Deco, very slightly smaller, brooch/hair clip - a sapphire and diamond matching statement, this piece is signed and numbered by Cartier (included in some of our photographs). This ruby brooch is slightly larger: 1/16th inch longer and 1/8th inch wider. The Cartier, very slightly smaller sapphire brooch measures 1- 7/8th in length, and one half of an inch in width. This diamond and unheated Burma Ruby brooch...
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 18K Le Vian Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Lobster Brooch RETIRED
Located in Winter Springs, FL
If you have ever wanted the rarest piece from Le Vian, well here you are. This is the coveted lobster brooch in the largest size done in 18K yellow gold with perfectly matched invis...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Castellani Brooch in 15 Karat Gold with Shakudo Plaque
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This wonderful 15 karat yellow gold and Japanese shakudo brooch pin was crafted by the famous firm 'Castellani'. The Etruscan Revival style pin features...
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Early 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Shakudo

Art Deco Jabot Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco diamond and platinum jabot brooch circa 1925. Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry. ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ131E. Scroll down for detailed specifications. Jabot pins have been ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Home Front Spinel Brooch, 6.35 Carat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bursting with patriotism, this original Cartier Home Front clip brooch features a 6.35-carat crimson spinel. Cartier's patented and illusory design gives th...
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Pair of Diamond Platinum Fern Brooches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Tiffany diamond platinum brooches, from 1996. A matching pair of fern diamond and platinum brooches, very intricate and very wearable. SPECIFICATION: DIAMONDS: Two ...
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roger Jean Pierre Large Scale Depose Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Roger Jean Pierre large scale Depose bouquet brooch from the 1950's. The three dimensional silver plated wire work brooch is composed of three flowers of crystal and jet round and m...
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1950s French Romantic Vintage Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Silver Plate, Rhodium

Austrian Diamond Emerald Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Austrian diamond emerald and yellow gold frog brooch circa 1930. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ627C. Scroll down for specifications. Set throughout with ...
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1930s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Comedy Tragedy Masks Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yellow gold comedy and tragedy theater masks brooch circa 1990. SPECIFICATIONS: METAL: 14-karat yellow gold high polish and matte finishes. WEIGHT: 16.1 grams. MEASUREMENTS: approximately 1-7/8” (4.80 cm) horizontal width and 1 1/2” (3.08 cm) vertical width. CONDITION: high magnification photographs show considerable design details, and that the item is in exceptionally good condition, all consistent with age and wear. * Contact us right away if you have additional questions. We are here to connect you with beautiful and affordable antique and estate...
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Dice Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruser garnet and diamond yellow gold brooch circa 1950. Clear and concise information you want to know is listed below. Contact us right away if you have additional questions. We ...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Channel-set diamonds transform this magnificent "bow" brooch by Cauvin & Cie. from dainty to dazzling. A rare, early Art Deco piece, this brooch features black enameling in an eye-c...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1950s 14K Yellow Gold Cartier Swirls Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.3 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1 inches Condition: Excellent
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris 1960 Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Coral And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by Chaumet. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in Paris France by the Jewelry house of Chaumet, back in the 1960. Designed with fluted and textured patterns an...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage English Art Deco Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage English Art Deco Paste Double Dress Clip Brooch. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco c...
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1930s Vintage Brooches

David Webb Platinum &18k Gold Black Striped Tiger with Emerald Ruby Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a tiger, the body decorated with textured gold fur, enhanced with black enamel stripes, with circular-cut diamonds, emerald eyes, cabochon ruby atop of the head. Tiger is...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Puffy Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Puffy Victorian Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant from the late 1900's. Set in sterling with pave seed pearls. Some are set with natural pearls but...
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Joseff of Hollywood 3 Racing Horses Designer Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and Impressive Brooch featuring Three highly detailed Racing Horses. Measuring approx. 2" X 2". Signed Joseff of Hollywood. Circa 1940s. Joseff of Hollywood...Jeweler to the...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones and Faux Coral. Approx size: 3" x 3". Signed: KJL on reverse. More Beautiful...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Gold Ruby Hedgehog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k yellow gold hedgehog brooch , designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Set with tiny ruby eyes. The brooch measures 1.25" x 7/8". Hallmarked on the back : Tiffany...
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Scintillating Vintage Gold, Diamond, Golden and Blue Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This life like characterization of a dragonfly in flight is lavishly embellished with over 130 round faceted golden and blue sapphires as well as a number of round brilliant cut diam...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Kurt Gutmann 18K Yellow Gold Green Ruby Eyes Enamel Frog Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Kurt Gutmann Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 30.50 mm Height: 14.75 mm Weight: 9.51 grams Lady's designer made 18K yellow gold ani...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Flowers Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.7 grams. Totally is diamond 7 ct. The diamond is has F-G color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is emerald 0.90 ct. Please contact for any quest...
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1990s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Handcraft Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Cat Brooche
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 selle...
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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Estate Large Diamond Floral Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The large flower brooch features 12.80 carats of full cut and baguette diamonds. Set in platinum and completed by a pin stem and catch, along with a safety chain. This spectacular b...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Flower brooch, hand carved from wood, hand painted from the early 1940s , USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovingly handcrafted brooch made of wood, which was also hand painted. Each piece is made on green-coated wire and assembled into a bouquet. I have collected several brooches like...
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1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches

Diamond Brooch, Enhancer, Pendant 18 Karat Gold, in Floral Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Diamond Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, in floral design. Brooch can also be worn as a pendant. The diamonds are of very good quality, color and purity.
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 15k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Venice, CA
This elaborate Edwardian 15 karat yellow gold decorative stick pin features a horseshoe and riding whip. The good-luck horseshoe has 14 pearls that fit nic...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Sapphire Brooch, circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
The brooch is 24mm wide, 2.25 inches in length, made of 18K yellow gold, and weighs 6.40 DWT (approx. 9.95 grams). It also has seven round sapphires.
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1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Enamel Gold Turtle Hat Hair Veil or Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18K gold and enamel turtle pin with corkscrew back that can be used on hair, lapel, veil, sweater, or hat. Marked "750" for 18K.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Starfish Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning KJL Kenneth Jay Lane starfish earrings in gold tone metal each center set with a faux Aquamarine, down the center of each leg orange...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Butler & Wilson Signed Crystal Eye and Arrow Brooch Pin Original Box
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Signed Butler & Wilson Eye and Arrow Brooch. Hand set with Sparkling blue and clear Crystals. Silver plated mounting. Measuring approx. 3” long. Original Box. A piece you’ll ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Nina Ricci Large Gold Plated Butterfly Brooch circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Nina Ricci large gold plated shiny butterfly brooch, the back is textured. Measuring length 5.3cm / 2.08 inches by width 5.2cm / 2.05 inches. There is some scratching to the...
Category

1980s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Incredibly Lifelike Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Setter Dog Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Seeing this magnificent vintage 18k yellow gold Setter brooch, one is taking in the very best of the jewelry craft. This large brooch, fabricated entirely from 18k yellow gold, is ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Emerald and Diamond Clou Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A Cartier emerald and diamond stick-pin, the pin in the form of a horse shoe nail, the head and the point set with calibre-cut emeralds and old-brilliant-cut diamonds, set in platinum and yellow gold, bearing French platinum hallmark and signed Cartier with inventory number 51AY, circa 1920, measuring approximately 5 x 1cm, gross weight 2.1 grams. This gorgeous Art Deco stick pin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

1980s Vintage CHANEL Massive Iridescent Camellia Brooch Pearl
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage CHANEL massive camellia brooch is crafted of coated vinyl petals in iridescent pearl color. Stamped CHANEL made in France. Measures approximately 5 cm in diameter. Comes...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Buccellati Rigato 18K Three-Tone Gold Apple Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Embrace the allure of Italian elegance with this vintage Buccellati designer brooch pin, One-of-a-kind piece. Crafted in 18K Yellow Rose and White Gold. The brooch pin boasts a lust...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cat Miniature Portrait Signed Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features a detailed miniature portrait of a cat. It is hand painted. There is a signature of an author. ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Jean Schlumberger Bright Enamel Gem Parrot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
AN ENAMEL AND MULTI-GEM PARROT BROOCH, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. Embark on a journey of vibrant elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Enamel...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Christian Dior Pink & Brown Art Glass Brooch 1962
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Glass Brooch created by Dior in 1962. Crafted in gold plated metal with claw set pink and brown art glass stones in a variety of fa...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

1950s Ed Wiener Sterling Silver New York Modernist Squiggle Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's sterling silver hand hammered brooch created by Ed Wiener of New York City, New York. Brooch measures 2" by 3" and is signed on verso Ed. Wiener, Sterling. Suitable for a ma...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Double Dachshund Dog Pendant Angel Halo Vintage 14k Gold Diamond Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage double Dachshund pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Diamonds are set into the halos and tot...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Ladybug Pin Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage ladybug pin brooch embellished with red enamel and clear crystals. Embossed CHR. DIOR Germany. Indicative measurements : max. length approx. 2.6 cm (1.02 inc...
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

KRAMER of NEW YORK vintage gold one penny coin glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KRAMER of NEW YORK • gold plated with rhinestones • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • 1 7/8" in diameter CONDITION • excellent vintage condition...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Mings Bluish Purple Pearl Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.75" Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 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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