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Brooches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Designer Vintage Diamonds Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Designer CAMPS vintage brooch in platinum and clean white diamonds Slimline design of two opposing curves made of diamond bands and twigs with claw s...
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1920s Spanish Artist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Platinum Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage round platinum brooch or pendant, with natural pearls and diamonds, Italy 1900s-1920s Diameter 4.5 cm
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Early 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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

Antique Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold and Silver Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.22 carat diamond and 0.02 carat ruby, 21 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian diamond brooch has been crafted in 21k yellow gold with a silver setting. The brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a 21k yellow gold hunting horn, ornamented with a central silver setting, fashioned in the form of a perched bird amongst foliate. The bird is embellished with a silver setting featuring twenty-seven pavé set Dutch cut diamonds. The eye of the bird is represented with a cabochon cut, pavé set ruby. This 21k yellow gold brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This diamond brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 21k gold and silver; this carat of gold indicates the high quality of the piece. This antique gold bird brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique bird brooch...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique French Double Owl Diamond, Hessonite Garnet and Emerald Brooch
Located in London, GB
A French antique double owl brooch, with rose-cut diamonds pavé set, in silver, with the breasts represented by faceted hessonite garnets and the eyes set with cabochon-cut emeralds,...
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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 1910s 2.94ct Dyed Quartz and Hessonite Garnet Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 2.94 carat dyed quartz and 0.03 carat hessonite garnet, 9 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique cabochon cut brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a stylised bird. The bird is ornamented with a claw set blue cabochon dyed quartz. The eye of the bird is represented by a claw set 0.03Ct round faceted cut hessonite garnet. This antique gemstone bird...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Quartz, Hessonite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Diamond, Onyx and Enamel Brooch, France The oval-shaped brooch set throughout with old European, old mine and single-cut diamonds, highlighted with lines of black enamel,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ford Model T Classic Car Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a matte gold early 20th century Ford Model T classic car With gypsy set old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.22 carat total, H color and SI clarity Tested ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA 0.81 Carat Center Diamond Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 14k white gold pin / pendant from the Art Deco era, is centered with a sparkling GIA certified round cut diamond that weighs 0.81ct. ...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent Edwardian Diamond Platinum Filigree Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This delicate Edwardian filigree brooch is made in fine platinum and beautifully set with old mine-cut diamonds: a center H-I SI diamond of 2 carats, a...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Pin 3.40 Carat Total Weight in Platinum, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Platinum Pin, convertible to pendant with rings on reverse. Contains 2 European cut diamonds for a total 2.20ct, they are K/L color VS2 ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1910 Exquisite Arts and Crafts Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Arts & Crafts brooch, combining an early Art Deco geometrical shape with the typical Art Nouveau floral enamel decorations; high...
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Early 1900s American Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Beautiful and Timeless Openwork Antique 1910 Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very decorative openwork brooch mounted in fine Platinum and set 7 old European round cut Diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 ct. Finished with fine millegrain on the platinum edges...
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Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Signed "Putti" Platinum Black Onyx Brooch or Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed "Putti" platinum Black Onyx, carved with figures of a man and a woman, Brooch / Pendant. Circled with round brilliant cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 1.50 carats....
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage brooch made by Cartier in the 1930s. The brooch is featuring old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 8 carats. The metal i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Skull Pin, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Skull Pin, 1900 Masterfully executed the pin is sure to be the center of attention. It also demands a special outfit. There was a time in the end of 18 and 19th centuries when pins...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Skull Pin, 1900
Skull Pin, 1900
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Bespoke Opal And Diamond Round Cluster Bar Brooch 1.84ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Opal And Diamond Round Cluster Bar Brooch, with a round solid white crystal opal within a border of 14 old cut diamonds set in silver and 9ct rose gold. Opal 1.00ct (estimated), ...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Silver

Bespoke Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch 0.95ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch, bezel set in platinum on 18ct white gold with 12 rose cut diamonds along the bar. Centre diamond 0.95ct (estimated), Graded in setting as Colour: J, Cl...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique White Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch in 14K Rose Gold and Silver Overlay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite antique brooch, crafted in 14 karat rose gold and adorned with lustrous seed pearls and sparkling diamonds, is a charming piece that is perfect for any occasion. Each ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Glittering 18k White Gold Diamond Encrusted Leaping Frog Brooch with 9.50cts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted deftly from 18k white gold and high quality round brilliant cut diamonds, this outstanding brooch is beauty and drama personified. From front to rear it measures 2 1/4 inches...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco French Diamond 14k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French Diamond 14k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring 60 old European, single, and transitional cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 4.70 cara...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large rock crystal flower brooch with a diamond pave stem. The flower resembles a single orchid with diamond and green gemstone pistols set in 18 karat white gold. Adorn yourself wi...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Tiffany & Co. Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional bow of tied ribbon comprised of platinum-topped gold Bead set throughout with old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.12 carats total G/H color ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Certified Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Certified Cabochon Emerald & Diamond Brooch A platinum brooch set with an emerald cut G colored diamond with a clarity grade of SI1 weighing 2.10 carats, 2 Colombian emeral...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 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

Circa 1900s Theodule Boudier French Jabot Pin with Buddha
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.0 grams Maker: Theodule Bourdier, Signed on pin. Hallmarks: French Import Hallmarks Diamonds...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 14k Two Tone Gold 10.55ctw Amethyst Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a large vintage, Allsopp-Bliss Co., brooch that was crafted from solid 14k gold. It features a beautiful flower design that is neatly set with fine amethyst stones as th...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Brooch set with Diamonds, 14k white gold with platina
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold with platina Brooch set with Old Mine cut Diamonds up to 1.20 carat - 5.4 cm x 2.9 cm Detailed description The brooch is 5.4 cm wide and 2.9 cm high weight: 9.1 gra...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Original Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Pearl And Onyx Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.02 carat. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond & Onyx Collar Clips
Located in London, GB
A very exquisite pair of Art Deco diamond and onyx collar clips. Circa 1920s. Dimensions: Length is 2.7cms (approximately) / Width is 3.3cms Weight is 21.8g
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Bespoke Floral Sapphire & Pearl Brooch 4.02g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A 15ct Yellow Gold Floral Brooch, set with 2 Ceylon type blue sapphires and 12 half pearls. Circa 1910. Sapphires 2.8mm and 2.0mm. Pearls 1.9mm. Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold Carat: N/A ...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Brooch with pearl, ruby and diamond 18k gold with platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with platina brooch set with pearl, ruby ​​and old mine cut diamonds. 1.20ct - F/G - SI/P detailed description the size of the brooch is 7.7 mm high by 5.6 cm wide total...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1925s Art Deco Diamond Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karats white gold, owl hallmark. This refined antique brooch features an openwork design of scrolls, fleurdelys and arabesques, all set with rose-cut and antique-cut dia...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Yogo sapphire bar pin is crafted in platinum and 14k yellow gold. The...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Jabot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Jabot Brooch A Cartier brooch featuring a center oval-shaped sapphire, accented with rectangle-cut sapphires and baguette and rose-cut diamonds. Approxima...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1925 Art Deco Brooch Platinum 4.74 Cwt. Diamonds & Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. An exquisite piece created by Bailey Banks & Biddle, during the glorious art deco period, back in the 1925. This brooch scream ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 10k White Gold Lab Grown Green Stone Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Lab Grown Stone - Rounded Square Shape - Filigree Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 15.14mm (approx.) Material: 10k white Gold - Yellow Gold Accents Weight: 6.56 Grams O...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Crystal Tassel Pin in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 2.25" x 1.75" (inches) Step back in time with this glamorous vintage Art Deco pin, a true representation of the opulence and style of the roaring twenties. This piece boasts a...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Antique Floral Pin with Multi-Colored Crystals, Early 1900s, Gold Plated
Located in Milford, DE
4" x 1.5" (inches) Unveil the allure of yesteryear with this enchanting antique gold-plated pin. This exquisite piece features an antique golden finish with a touch of vintage wear,...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique Diamond Pearl Sapphire Ruby Emerald Silver and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, sapphire, ruby, emerald, silver and gold butterfly brooch, with wings pavé set with old mine-cut diamonds; with brown rose-cut diamonds, where they join th...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin. This incredible Art Deco stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This pin features ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin. This beautiful Fleur De Lis stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The top of the pin ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Royal Air Force 1925 Enameled Wings Badge In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Platinum & Diamond Royal Air Force Wings Brooch. A very rare sweetheart Royal Air Force pilot wings badge-brooch, made in England during the reigning period of the king Geor...
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1920s English George V Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Larter & Son Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Pansy Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional pansy flower painted with enamel Opaque white, blue, yellow, and maroon with minimal loss Centering a 3.5 mm round pearl White with subtle iridescence Com...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Seed Pearl & Enamel 14K Bar Pin
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Victorian seed pearl & enamel 14K bar pin, circa 1900. This 14 karat yellow gold bar pin features seed pearls surrounded by beautiful blue enamel. [SJ 3249B P] Dimensions 6....
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Retro Brooch set with Diamonds pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Retro brooch set with rose cut and old mine cut diamonds diamonds up to 1.00ct - G/H - SI/Pique - pink gold and silver - 5 cm x 7.5 cm Detailed description The brooch is 5.0 cm wid...
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Early 20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
An old 18K brooch dating from ca. early 20th century with an openwork crown decorated with eleven old European cut Diamonds set in Platinum, back sides open. Largest Diamond Ø 2.5 m...
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1910s European Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Silver 1.72ctw Diamond Pearl Halley’s Comet Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, pearl, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising twenty-two old European cut diamonds, six rose cut diamonds, and fourteen seed pearls, set in silver, backed i...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1920s Platinum Coral and Transitional Cut Diamond Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco platinum, coral, and diamond brooch, comprising two marquise shaped coral cabochons, and fourteen diamonds, set in platinum, with a platinum pin. This striking brooch r...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau gilt Berry brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming antique Art Nouveau berry brooch. It is crafted from a rich golden gilt metal and is an ellipse shape with a scrolling leaf design, to the base of the brooch there are tw...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold 4.35tgw Garnet, Diamond & Pearl Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian garnet, pearl, and diamond, platinum and white gold brooch, comprising eighteen old European cut diamonds, four cushion shaped diamonds, and one round pearl, set in plat...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.82 carat diamond, 0.15 carat sapphire and pearl, 12 karat yellow gold shell bar brooch; part of our diverse antique brooch collections. This stunni...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Marcus & Co Art Deco Diamond Pink Lavender Star Sapphire Platinum Brooch/Pendant
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Lyrical and romantic bar pin/pendant featuring a large and rare pink star sapphire with a stunning frame of diamonds and signed Marcus & Co. brooch consisting of approx. a 12.0 mm ro...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 1930s Platinum 2.27tgw Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and platinum brooch, comprising seventeen old European cut diamonds, and eleven French cut sapphires, set in platinum, with platinum pin and fittings. ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Flower Vase Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a very special flower brooch crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at the height of design. The centre of the piece showcases an old pear cut diamond possessing ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Brooch - 10k Single Cut Vintage Floral Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 10k White Gold, 10k Yellow Gold, & 10k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Single Color: G Clarity: S...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Gold Old Pear Diamond Lorette Woman Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Gold Old Pear Diamond Lorette Woman Stick Pin. This incredible stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pin features an undressed woman w...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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