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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Retro
Art Deco brooch with diamonds stunning in 18k rosegold/whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
Prepare to be enchanted by the timeless elegance of this breathtaking 18k rose and white gold brooch. Adorned with a total of 36 old-cut diamonds, each shimmering with a weight rangi...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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

Art Deco 18K Gold 9.31tgw Rubellite Tourmaline, Ruby & Diamond Dress Clips
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Art Deco white gold, rubellite tourmaline, ruby, and diamond dress clips, each comprising one emerald cut rubellite tourmaline, eight square cut rubies and thirty-one old c...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Art Deco 1920s Platinum 2.88tgw Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco, sapphire, diamond, and platinum brooch, comprising eight calibre step cut blue sapphires, one large old European cut diamond, and fifty-six smaller old European and sing...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold and Platinum 2.2ct Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco white gold, platinum, and diamond brooch, comprising twenty-seven old cut diamonds, set in platinum, and backed 18 karat white gold, with a white gold pin. This strikin...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby And Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.1 grams. Totally is diamond 2.20 ct. The diamond is has F-G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.84 ct. Totally is sapphire 0.5...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Brooch 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Important Diamond Brooch. Circa 1930. Length: approx. 7.80 centimeters / 3.07 inches. Width: approx. 3.70 centimeters / 1.46 inches. Total weight: 35.16 grams.
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Déco Brooch, Platinum 950 With Diamonds Circa 7.5 Carat, Made ca 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautifully crafted elegant legant Art Déco platinum brooch with numerous old cut diamonds. Elongated shape with fine open work hand made milgrain setting, centered with a larger s...
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1920s Serbian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rosebud Retro Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This elegant flower brooch features a blooming rose formed from small, flowing gold plates. The clasp is a pin with safety hook. ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Strong Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good conditon. Total weight is 45.8 grams. Totally is diamond 4.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire about 9 ct. Please contact for ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Onyx, Agate, Platinum and 18 Kt White Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Buccellati Thistle Flower 18K Gold Silver Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Make a statement at your next event with this exquisite Large Buccellati Flower Brooch Pin. A standout piece that sets you apart! Marvel at the masterful design, featuring a detail...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1930s 18K White Gold 7ctw Old Cut Diamond Dress Clips Brooches
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair white gold and diamond clip brooches, each comprising fifty-one single cut and old cut diamonds, and crafted in 18 karat white gold throughout. These beautiful brooches, kno...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic Dragon “Orient” Ruby & White Zircon Brooch In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Dragon “Orient” Ruby & White Zircon Brooch In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 9.70 carat Natural White Zircon 3 carat The Brooch is from the "Orient" collection and is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.8 grams. Totally is diamond 2.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1950's Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A 1950s Diamond Opal Pendant Brooch exudes vintage charm and elegance characteristic of mid-century jewelry design. The brooch is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, a popular choice ...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond, Chrysoprase & Black Enamel Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, chrysoprase, enamel, yellow gold and platinum, jabot pin, comprising two square sugar loaf chrysoprase cabochons, forty-four rose cut diamonds, and black enamel,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Retro Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Ruby & Diamond Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Ruby - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Pinkish Red Color (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set Material: 14k Solid Rose, Yel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum Art Deco brooch, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique platinum Art Deco brooch from the 1930s. The main diamond in a fancy cut, VS2 clarity and H color, weighing 0.80 ct. The brooch is decorated with 14 VS-P1/H-J square diamo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 18K gold diamond ruby wolf stick pin brooch, Art deco pin animal brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare antique French stick pin featuring a wolf's head. At the heart of this pin brooch is the wolf's head, rendered in exquisite detail. Each element of the creature's v...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

English Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond 1 Carat Flower 2.2 Inch Long Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 karat white gold diamond flower brooch pin, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this s...
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Late 20th Century English Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Flower brooch was crafted in the 1940s and features vibrant rubies and diamonds to bring the design to life. The main stalk and flower design is crafted from 18 carat r...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Spray Brooch Mid 20th Century
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This diamond and sapphire spray pin is a beautiful and elegant piece of vintage jewelry that evokes the glamour and sophistication of the Mid-20th Century. The pin is crafted from 18...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Art Deco gold brooch with diamonds, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant gold brooch with diamonds from the early 20th century. Made of 18 carat white gold with platinum elements. The central point of this elegant jewelry is the main diamond weigh...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

René Kern 0.75ct Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Bird Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautifully intricate brooch from René Kern is shaped in the likeness of a bird sat atop a branch. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, the bird is brought to life with coloured ena...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
A stunning vintage brooch 1940 circa, signed Seaman Schepps Rare example of the early Seaman Schepps jewelry, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt Amazingly modeled as an Indian Divinity temp...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Rare Art Deco GIARDINETTI Platinum 2.62 Ct Diamond Brooch
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
An exceptional Art Deco brooch rendered in sumptuous platinum reminiscent of a Cartier, Paris design... This beautiful brooch designed as a basket or Giardinetti motif. There are ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed pla...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Gold-Plated Leaf Cluster Brooch - Elegant 7 Leaf Design, 20th Century
Located in Milford, DE
Size: Approx 2.75" x 1" Has natural wear of plating due to age Made circa mid 20th century Embrace the charm of yesteryear with our chic bintage 7-leaf gold-plated brooch. Each leaf...
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the bee's wings are 0.71 carats of diamonds. This timeless brooch featuring a lustrous pearl body is set...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Antique Platinum & Diamond Circle Brooch Circa 1920s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Palladium & Diamond Circle Brooch Circa 1920s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer brooch. Truly a great piec...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Norwegian Solje Brooch Rare Guilloche Enamel Norway Silver Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality and very rare Art Deco Solje Brooch with exquisite enamel and silver gilt from Norway. The "Solje" brooch was often used as part of the traditional Norwegia...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Retro 14k Rose & Yellow Gold Frog & Horseshoe Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold. Depicting a frog (reminiscent of Kermit the Frog) sitting in a horseshoe with arms aloft and legs dangling. We find the stickpin to...
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Leaf Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and sapphire vintage leaf brooch from the 1970s is a stunning and timeless piece of jewelry, reflecting the elegance and craftsmanship for which the b...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Golden Pin With Diamonds
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This golden brooch will make your dress stand out with shine! it comes with 0.95 ct diamonds and has a very unique look into it. weight: 22.54 g
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This gorgeous Cartier brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The center of the brooch has a lar...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Deco Diamond Royal Navy Crown Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful piece of history, this Royal Navy crown brooch is grain set with 0.53 carat of diamonds. Crafted from platinum and 18 carat white gold, the design incorporates a ships sa...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rock Crystal Crescent Moon Platinum Diamond Owl Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare and collectable. This handmade platinum and diamond owl imposingly perches on a perfectly carved rock crystal crescent moon. 1 5/8's in size.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, Platinum

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Huge Openwork Flower Pentagram Pearl Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Huge 3D Vivid Curled Openwork Flower Pentagram White Pearl Crystals Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Signed at the rear. Rare to find. ...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Ruby Crystal Brooch, Regal Motif, Silver-Tone Setting Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 1 1/8 inches Discover the elegance of the past with our vintage mid-1900s brooch, featuring a striking triangular pattern of ruby-colored crystals. Each crystal is meticulousl...
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Mid-20th Century North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

RETRO - Brooch with pearl and diamonds 14k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k bicolor gold brooch set with pearl and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.48ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 2.6 cm by 2.5 cm wide Weight 6.0 grams Occ...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

70s Art Deco Round Crystal Pin, Vintage Silver-Tone Brooch, Prong Set, Clear
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 4 cm / 1.5 in Silver-tone Clear Crystals Step back in time with this exquisite Art Deco-inspired brooch from the 1970s. This round pin showcases a dazzling array of clear crys...
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20th Century North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Leaf Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch is a dazzling piece of jewelry that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and breathtaking beauty. Featuring a seed o...
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1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Floral Cluster Crystal Brooch Pin, Peridot and Citrine Crystal, Retro
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 3 x 2.75 inches Glass crystals Light-gold tone metal setting Rediscover retro charm with this vintage floral brooch, featuring a radiant cluster of marquise and round-cut crys...
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20th Century North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Citrine Carved Crystal Pin, Gold-Tone Decorative Setting, Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 inches Elevate your ensemble with this Art Deco vintage pin, featuring a gold-tone frame that exudes classic elegance. At its heart lies a dazzling citrine-color...
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20th Century North American Art Deco Brooches

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Crystal

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carved Mother of Pearl Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless beauty of this vintage carved mother of pearl cameo brooch pendant. Crafted from exquisite 14K yellow gold and weighing 6.07 grams, this brooch exudes elegance ...
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Mid-18th Century Retro Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Black Petal Sunflower Double Layer Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Black Petal Sunflower Double Layer Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. Signed at back. 100% genuine. Size: 4.5*4.5 cm. ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Set of Art Deco Buckle Clips
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of 3 Art Deco Buckle Clips from the 1920's. High quality early maker likely by Trifari. Open buckle design with baguette borders. Each 1" x 1". 1930's USA Unsigned.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage 1960s Pearl and 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Dutch Art Deco style pearl and 1.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive p...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Natural 4.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural Diamond Brooch Pin Metal: Platinum Weight: 18.75 grams Dimensions: 60 x 32mm Diamonds: Approx. 4.00 carats old European cut and single cut round diamonds H...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Brooch set with Sapphire and Diamonds Platina
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platina brooch set with sapphire and rose cut diamonds total approx. 0.70 ct G/H - SI/P - 3.9 cm x 1.1 cm detailed description The brooch is 3.9 cm wide and 1.1 cm high weight: 5....
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1910s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Retro Pink, Purple Amethyst & Pearl BroochIn 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Pink, Purple Amethyst & Pearl BroochIn 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Pink color Natural Amethyst from Sri Lanka 7 carat Multi c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Art Deco 1.95 Carat Total Weight Diamond Coral Onyx Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Bro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 1.95 Carat Total Weight Diamond Coral Onyx Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Brooch. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.45 carat, graded H color, SI2...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Bird on a Branch Brooch circa 1960 Yellow Gold 18 Carat Enamel
Located in Paris, FR
Delicate 18-carat yellow gold brooch representing a Bird on a branch Around 1960-70. The bird and the leaves are enamelled with different colors of Enamel French work Eagle head hall...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co Madeira Citrine Rose Yellow Gold Floral Motif 1940 Retro Deco Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a timeless treasure from the 1940s, this genuine Tiffany & Co. brooch exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piec...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch. This incredible Tiffany and Co pin brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The top of the pin has gor...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Openwork Round Swirl Knot White Pearl Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Openwork Round Swirl Knot White Pearl Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. A unique piece. Th...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate

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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