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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: Early 1900s
Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Grapes Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Wood & Carnelian
Located in Miami, FL
Rare brooch designed by Seaman Schepps. A jeweled colorful piece, created in New York city at the atelier of Seaman Schepps, back in the 1970's. This beautiful brooch has been craft...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1909 Horse Stick Pin In 14Kt Gold And Platinum With Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian horse stick pin. Stunning piece, created in America during the Edwardian period, back in the 1909. This antique pin has been crafted in the s...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled flower convertible brooch. An extremely beautiful piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This outstand...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Fred of Paris 1970 Enamel Sauvage Cat Brooch 18k Gold with Diamonds & Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch designed by Fred of Paris. This brooch is one of the most iconic designs by the jewelry house of Fred Of Paris. Created in Paris France back in the 1970 and crafted in the sh...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Italian 1970 Colorful Butterfly Enameled Brooch 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful enameled butterfly brooch. Beautiful and very colorful butterfly brooch, created in Italy back in the 1970. This unusual brooch has been crafted in the shape of a Monarch b...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 20.9 grams. Totally is diamond 2.85 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Dimention is brooch 6x4 cm. Acid tested to...
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Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 23.1 gram. Totally is diamond 3.05 ct. Totally is sapphire emerald and sapphire 1.80 ct. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Please contact for any q...
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Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Estate Sabbadini Diamond Roses Twin Brooches 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Chic and unique art made design and workmanship, rendered in the form of 3D Roses, one pretty large, the other is smaller, to wear together or separately Centrally set with a white s...
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1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Italy Organic Pendant in 14kt Yellow Gold with 1.22cts in Diamonds Carved Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Classic bouquet of flowers pendant with coral A large piece, created in Naples, Italy at the beginning of the 1970's. The main element is carved from ...
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Amazing Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.5 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Box is not include...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Carved Bird Coral Diamond Brooch/Pendant 14 Kt Large Size
Located in Napoli, IT
Antique Coral Treasures This large sized Brooch Pendant is of remarkable beauty, post 1900 – Italian origin Hand crafted of solid 14 KT – marked The body set with a large oval piece ...
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Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold

Gubelin 1970 Kurt Aepli Necklace Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds, Jasper & Bloodstone
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric pendant-brooch designed by Kurt Aepli (1914-2002) for Gubelin. An exceptional sculptural piece of art, created in Zurich Switzerland, by Aepli ba...
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1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 11.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Bow Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This spectacular platinum Edwardian bow pin is set with approximately 11.25cts of European and old mine cut diamonds F-H color and VS clarity. The brooch measures 3 inches in height...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 14k Gold Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 14k gold and carved cameo brooch pendant of young woman. Stamped 14k on the back, measures 55 mm in diameter. Weighs 23.5 grams.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.5 grams. Diamond totally is 0.90 carat. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. The diamond is has diamond H-I-J-K-L-M color and vs-s1-s2-s3-Pique ...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Italian 1970 Studio Kinetic Pendant Brooch In 18 Kt Gold With 9.74 Cts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An unusual Kinetic pendant-brooch Very interesting and unusual sculptural piece, made in Italy back in the 1970. This enigmatic artist-studio geometric pendant has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats. It is suited with a discrete bale to display in a chain and a horizontal hinged pin to use as a brooch. The design is made up of two offset semicircles, which are crossed by movable straight and semi-curved elements that rotate on their axis, that activate gently with the wearer’s every movement The way to use it is inclined at 35 o. Mount in the center in a four-prongs setting, with a cushion cabochon cut (12 x 14 x 6 mm) of a natural light green jade of 9.66 carats and accented with 10 European round cut diamonds, 0.08 carats, F/G color, SI-1 clarity. Has a total weight of 28.2 Grams and a measures of 55 mm by 49 mm (2.16 x 1.93 Inches). Stamped, with the maker's mark and the gold assay hallmark, "ITALY 18 KT". This piece can be attributed to an Italian sculptor such; Getulio Alviani, Giovanni Anceschi, Marina Apollonio...
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1970s Italian Artist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique French Gamet Enamel Brooch Fabiola Portrait on Gold Frame
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique French enamel brooch, depicting the Fabiola portrait signed Gamet France on 10k gold frame. Signed on the back, circa 1900. In good cond...
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Early 1900s French Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

Thomas Gentille 1970 Ovoid Convex 2 Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Patinated Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Gold Tone Faux Pearls Flowers Brooch Pin
Located in Capri, IT
Gold Tone Faux Pearls Brooch totally made in italy measurements: 7cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Brooches

Antique Original Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 17.5 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.50 ct. Totally is ruby 0.15 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian 9ct Gold Lucky diamond equestrian brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian 9ct gold Equestrian Lucky diamond set in white gold horseshoe brooch that holds a feather in place in the end of the trumpet delight...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold

Russian Imperial Presentation Jewelled Platinum and Gold Pendant Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Russian Imperial presentation jewelled platinum and gold pendant watch Made by Moser & Co Made in St. Petersburg, 1908-1917 The circular brooch cen...
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

French 18 Karat Enamel, Pearl, Coral, Maltese Cross Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary French Enamel Pearl Coral Maltese Cross Flower Brooch is remarkable. The piece is done in 18k yellow Gold and features Coral beads and Seed Pearls all intact with...
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1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Citrene Brooch with Pearl and Dot Decorative Wings in 15ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This gorgeous brooch is in such great condition and has been crafted in the Late Victorian/Early Edwardian era. In the centre of the brooch sits a quality Citrene weighing over 16ct and giving brilliant bright and burnt orange colours with little to no wear on the stone, all set in a Collar setting...
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze & Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Perforation 1 Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Art Deco French Brooch Pendant Gold 18 kt amethyst Topaz French Rose Aquamarine
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
One of a kind necklace or brooch or pendant holder, Art Deco style, French high quality jewelry, 70s SXX. With a rectangular and convex profile on 18 kt ...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold

Antique Ottoman 8k Gold Circa 1900s Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 3.50 ct. The diamond has H-I color and vs-s1-s2-s3. Acid tested to be 8k Gold. Please contact for any que...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

CHANEL brooch and Pendant, Rhodium plated metal, Rhinestones, signed 1970/80
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Very elegant Chanel brooch made of rhodium plated metal and set with many rhinestones and 2 handcrafted beads. A small moving pearl drop is attached. Measurement: Length 9 c...
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1970s French Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.76 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Tubular Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze & Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Victorian Estate 14k White Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian estate 14k white gold diamond brooch with 9 full cut diamonds for a total weight of .45 ct purity VS, color GH. Brooch measures 67mm in length sta...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Emerald Eyes Tiger Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Enameled Gold Diamond and Emerald Black Panther Brooch Spectacularly made by David Webb in a classy combination of yellow and white go...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Inclined Fracture Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Tiffany and Co's 1970s 18 Carat Gold, Diamond and Ruby Feather Brooch with Box
Located in London, GB
The allure of vintage jewelry lies in its ability to transcend time, capturing the essence of bygone eras. One such enchanting piece is this 18-carat gold vintage 1970's Tiffany & Co...
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1970s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Gilded Spotted Panther Figural Brooch By Florenza, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 2.25" x 2.25" - Gold plated - Clear crystal accents - Green crystal eye details - By Florenza (signed on vers...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Antique Edwardian 14k White Gold Filigree Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch 4g i15618
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful bar shaped pin with a lot of filigree designs with diamonds and sapphires set on the front. 1-7/8" long. stamped 14k.
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Kurt Wayne Vintage 1970 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Ruby Owl Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Kurt Wayne Vintage 1970 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Ruby Owl Bird Brooch Pin Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 15.16 grams Dimensions: 32 x 14.5mm Signed: KW 18K ©KW 1970 Gemstone: Natural R...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pearl and Diamond Floral Star Brooch and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl, diamond, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one old European cut diamond, and seventy-four half seed pearl, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with 15 karat...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.5 grams. Main stone is about 1.50 ct. Totally is diamond 5.60 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and S2-S3-Pique 1-2-3 clarity. Totally...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Natural Colombian Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Tiffany brooch boasts a natural Colombian emerald weighing about 1.50 carats. Adorned with a garland design, it features old European cut diamonds and intricate fi...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large 3D Textured Vivid Floral Rose Blossom Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large 3D Textured Vivid Floral Rose Blossom Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Rare to find. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl and Green Enamel Floral Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, enamel, and yellow gold brooch, the leaf set with one old European cut diamond, the flower set with seven half seed pearls, both adorned with green enamel...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Thomas Gentille 1970 Silver Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze

Antique Faberge Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly rare and wonderful brooch from the luxury jewellery house Faberge. The brooch dates back to the early 1900s and is stamped in Cyrillic KF (Karl Faberge) and the 56 go...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Dior Heart Brooch with Swarovski Rhinestones, 1971
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in Germany) Silvery metal brooch ornamented with Swarovski rhinestones representing a heart. 1971 Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 3 c...
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1970s German Vintage Brooches

Yves Saint Laurent Brooch with Trimmings Pompom
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Green and orange resin brooch with a trimmings pompom. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 15 cm - Width...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Edwardian 1900 Enameled White Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled white Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau peri...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 1.18ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.18 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau brooch; part of our diverse antique Art Nouveau style jewellery collections....
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Linear Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late ...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Vintage gold tone rhinestone flower old brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Victorian 14k Gold Turquoise & Calcedony Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 14k Gold turquoise & calcedony brooch acid tested, made in Canada circa 1900. No maker marks, weighs 14.8 grams. Measures 45mm x 38mm.
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Early 1900s Canadian Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1900 Green Yellow Enameled Pansy Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled white Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau peri...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Flower Brooch, Rose Quartz, Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Flower brooch in rose quartz, diamonds and 18 kt yellow gold. This flower brooch is made up of a rose quartz flower, with its pistil in 18 kt yellow gold set with 9 diamonds for appr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oversized Lucite & Patinated Brass Swirl / Snail Brooch By Fabrice Paris, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 3.5" x 3" - Brass and lucite - By Fabrice Paris (signed on verso) - Circa 1970s - Estate Acquired - Beautifu...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Victorian 0.25ct Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming brooch from the 1880s has been crafted in the likeness of a swooping bird atop a pin brooch. A total of 0.25 carat of old cut diamonds adorn both the birds body and the...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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