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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Empire
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Vivid Mesh Knit Ribbon Bow Flourish Flower Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Vivid Mesh Knit Ribbon Bow Flourish Flower Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Rare to find. 100%...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Louis Comfort Tiffany Citrine Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A rare and important antique Tiffany & Co. citrine brooch attributed to Louis Comfort Tiffany, circa 1913-14 under the directorship of Julia Munson. The brooch centres on a large ova...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Extra Large Openwork Four Palm Leaf Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, maybe some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable....
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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

18K Gold Multi Gemstones Diamonds Lilies of the Valley Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K yellow gold multi gemstones diamonds brooch. It depicts a long branch of Lilies of The Valley flower buds with multiples small branches of buds of the same flower embel...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emblem Iconic Pin 14kt gold 12365
Located in New York, NY
Flying Bird on Horizon Shadow pin 14kt yellow gold 1 gram 14 x 9mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Empire Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Circa 1910s Art Nouvea 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 6 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and vvs-vss1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Pleas...
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1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Leaf Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel leaf brooch designed by Crane & Theurer Co.. Colorful little brooch, created in Newark United States during the Edwardian and t...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

A.J Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by A.J. Hedge & Co. A colorful pendant-brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Coral, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Coral, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 6 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 1 carat Salmon P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...

Edwardian 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled convertible flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals flower, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back between the 1...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Tara brooch, Irish Celtic, 9k gold and blue paste, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
Such a wonderful interesting little piece is this antique Art Nouveau era brooch. It depicts the brooch of Tara in a simple, elegant and typically Art Nouveau form. Made from 9ct rose gold the brooch features a pear cut blue paste stone set to the top of piece. The Tara brooch was an Irish Celtic brooch...
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Early 20th Century Irish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900 Magnificent Art Nouveau brooch made of high-quality gold in the form of an openwork cartouche made of very fine leaf tendrils an...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique French silver cicada brooch, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very well detailed and substantial antique French silver cicada brooch. There is so much fine detailing on this piece and with that and the accuracy in size it has a very lifelike feel to it. The Cicada...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver

Antique George W Shiebler Sterling Silver Flora #1 Primrose Teaspoon #6935
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver teaspoon in the Flora pattern, #1 Primrose, by George W Shiebler. George Shiebler is known for his distinctive silver patterns. Flora is an innovative, multi...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies & Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies & Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver The Bochic "Orient" Multi Fancy Sapphires Pendant Igor Brooch Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a stunning ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

Henry Blank & Co. Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Shield Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized pierced shield form centering a 4.0 mm near-round pearl White in body color with strong iridescence - flanked by Greek key motif Grooved with fleur-de-lis and ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Constance Mellon Conch Pearl Art Nouveau Brooch, Ring and Earclips in 18K
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Elegance Ensemble: A Radiant Conch Pearl Collection Indulge in the exquisite beauty of the Elegance Ensemble, a mesmerizing set that seamlessly combines the timeless...
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

14k pink gold with silver brooch set with pearls
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k pink gold with silver brooch set with pearls Detailed description the brooch is approximately 4.0 cm high and 5.5 cm wide total weight: 6.3 grams occupied with: - 41 x 1.5mm...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gorgon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the head of a gorgon - a creature of Greek mythology With grooved swirling hair, headband, and necklace details Featuring a rageful expression with single cut diamond in...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Aucoc French Art Nouveau Diamond And Gold Portrait Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Nouveau, diamond and gold brooch, by Louis Aucoc, with a glazed cartouche, with a scrolled surrounding, displaying a painted portrait miniature of a lady, with an 18th ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

French 1900 Art Nouveau Orchid Pendant Brooch In 18Kt With Diamonds Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
French art nouveau orchid pendant-brooch. Beautiful piece of jewelry from the art nouveau period, created in France back in the turn of the 19th centur...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14Y Lovely Sculpted Oval Amethyst Estate Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This striking amethyst brooch is an estate piece originating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. The setting is 14k yellow gold featuring a beautifully cut oval center stone...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch with diamonds 950 Pt platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
950 Platinum brooch set with single cut diamonds to. 0.70ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description the size of the brooch is 3.4 cm by 3.1 cm wide weight 12.4 grams put with - 48 x ...
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2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Lily Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate brooch is designed in the shape of a flower, a little white lily. The little jewel was created around 1900 - 1905 and is made out of 14 karat gold. The flower petals ar...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Flowers Brooch, 22k Yellow Gold, 2 Carat Natural Ruby Estate Ruby Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Flowers Brooch- 22K Yellow gold, 2CT Natural Ruby, Vintage Brooch, Estate Brooch, Vintage Ruby Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, Free Shipping ...
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

14 Carat Yellow Gold Pearls Russia Barette Brooch
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Carat Yellow Gold Pearls and Stone Russia Brooch 14karat Gold = Russia Stamp 56 Width 1.6cm, Lenght 4.5cm, A fine antique piece of jewelry. Small dents and one small hole next t...
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Early 20th Century European Empire Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Handle Fruit Knife #12781
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver handle fruit knife in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen. The Acorn pattern was introduced in 1915 as a collaboration between Georg Jensen and designer Johan Ronde. T...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Swirl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a 5.0 mm round button pearl - white in body color with moderate luster Featuring a grooved swirl surround with clustered old European cut diamonds Bezel set at bottom weig...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch from approximately the 1890s. The brooch consists of a vibrantly colored natural coral cameo wreathed wi...
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Company early 1900 Gold and Carved Moonstone Owl Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company 14k Yellow Gold Winged Owl Brooch, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1/2 inch and having a "C" clasp pin closure, a fine Carved Moonstone Owl Head set w...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Oval Trio Pearl Long Bar Elegant Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. All perfect but one tiny mark on one faux pearl. Barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch with three gorgeous faux pea...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Mushroom Palm Leaf Crystals Exquisite Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Mushroom Palm Leaf Crystals Exquisite Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine. A uniq...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

St. John Cherub Angel Sold Out Edition Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely piece of jewelry from St. John, for those of us that believe in angels or like the idea of them. St. John makes linmited editions of jewelry. This cherub angel pin...
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1990s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

MASRIERA 18K Gold Nymph Plique-à-Jour Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Henderson, NV
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive works of art, have been crafted by Masriera since 1839. The company is world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau style jewelry...
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20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful late Victorian 18 K yellow gold clover. This yellow gold clover is decorated with white gold leafs on each lobe and holds a half seed pearl in its center. ...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980 Vivid Butterfly Glow Purple Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980 Vivid Butterfly Glow Purple Brooch Pin, Gold Plated In excellent condition (no scratches, no loss of colour). Signed...
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1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Red Enamel Gold Plated Shovel Pin Brooch, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage rare shovel pin brooch by Karl Lagerfeld. Made from gold plated metal and red enamel. Period: 1990s Condition: very good, light scratches throughout metal. ........Additiona...
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1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Twin Snails Enamel Brooch with Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive wor...
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Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

American 1890 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled brooch with gemstones. Beautiful antique brooch, created during the art nouveau period in Newark United States, dating ...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch from approximately the 1890s. The brooch consists of a oval shaped bezel set natural coral cameo in a fi...
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1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Brooch with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the opulence and splendor of Art Nouveau with this breathtaking brooch, a true masterpiece from the golden era of design. Crafted in Germany in 1910, this brooch boasts a ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Flower Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique gold & enamel brooch. By Krementz. In 14 karat gold. In the form of a horseshoe. Set throughout with seed pearls and centered on an enamel leaf & flower tha...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Etruscan Revival Gold and Enamel Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique round Etruscan Revival brooch made of 14 karat gold, decorated with an Art Nouveau floral motif of four flowers in a square with burgundy colored enamel petals. Th...
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold VVS Diamond Vintage Bird Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A pretty and special bird-shaped pin made of 18-karat yellow gold with very clear and sparkling diamonds. The diamonds weigh a total of 1.00 carat and are of top-notch quality with v...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive wor...
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Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Vivid Long Leaf Palm Modernist Retro Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Grosse on...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Amber Anniversary Brooch #42
Located in Glasgow, GB
A sterling silver amber anniversary (1904-94) brooch #42, by Georg Jensen. The brooch is stamped with the Georg Jensen within dotted oval mark, '925 S', 'Denmark', & '42'. Hallmarke...
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Late 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Brooches

Materials

Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gargoyle Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.84 carat Transparent vibrant medium blue - set with talon prongs With a highly rendered surround of two gargoyle heads Back ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique ArtNouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave BlueZircon Silver Snakes Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art-Nouveau period while German-born Vienna-based silversmith, niello master, and entrepreneur Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921) was prospering from a related refinery busines...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage enamel strawberry brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage enamel strawberry brooch. The front is covered with enamel, the back is gold-tone metal. Period: 1930-1940s Height – 8 cm Width – 6,5 cm ...
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1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Antique Circa 1910s 18k Gold Top Silver ArtNouveau Natural Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 41.3 grams. Totally is diamond 7 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k ...
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1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Openwork White Black Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Only some peel off at faux pearls. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back. Size: 5.4*...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Petite Gold Flower Brooch Pin with Old Cut Diamond & Pearl
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautiful, dainty and petite Art Nouveau period gold flower brooch pin in lovely original condition. Finely made in 14K yellow gold, the piece retains most of its original bloomed finish...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Citrine Brooch Art Nouveau Lady and birds In Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Citrine Brooch Art Nouveau Lady and birds In Yellow Gold Introducing an elegant Art Nouveau Lady and Birds Brooch, meticulously crafted in 18kt & 10kt Yellow Gold. This stunning pie...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Maple Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Vintage Textured Vivid Swirl Wavy Maple Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Some very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. A u...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Buccellati Vintage Bacchus Roman God Natural Coral Akoya Pearl 18K Brooch Pendan
Located in Miami, FL
Acquire this rare Buccellati brooch and convertible pendant to make two valiant statements in your collection. Bacchus is the beloved Roman God of agriculture, wine, and fertility....
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1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional lion head with grooved snarling expression Holding an old European cut diamond in-between teeth - prong set Weighing approximately 0.04 carat - eye clean an...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k 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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