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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Renaissance
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

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold 2.4mm Pearl Floral Brooch Pin w/ Enamel Work
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Seed Pearl - Round Shape - Stem Set - White/Gray Color - 2.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.08 Grams Clasp: Pin w/ Rotating Closure ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Faberge Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch Antique 1900 August Hollming Workmaster
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite and rare antique FABERGÉ Rose Cut Diamond, Enamel and Red Cabochon Brooch modeled as a sprig of flowers with a translucent green enameled flower centered with a ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

925 Sterling Silver 15.10 Carat Statement Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in Houston, TX
This Statement Amethyst Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with dazzl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver

1900s Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Nouveau Brooch Vienna, made c. 1900 14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked) Yellow Gold, covered with enamel as well as with many small diamonds (vintage cuts / circa 0.40 carat i...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

MiriamHaskell WWII Era FrankHess GoldGiltCast Filigree Butterfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
A child of the Art Nouveau period, Miriam Haskell loved its butterfly design-motifs, which are found in many pieces of costume jewelry by her first designer Frank Hess. His butterfly...
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1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal

Art Nouveau gold and diamond brooch, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Signed Art Nouveau gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds. Set with eleven round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.06 carats, to...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Rene Lalique Brooch Deux Aigles, Circa 1911 - Two Eagles Art Nouveau Glass
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer an original Art Nouveau period art glass brooch by Rene Lalique, complete with its original mounting. Dating to 1911, this is model number 1393, titled "Deux ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Handcrafted Pink Coral Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

18K Gold Coral Flowers Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Gold and Coral Brooch. It depicts a yellow gold two branches with leaves and three flowers brooch. Each one of the flowers has five petals and are adorned with three c...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo CD Crystals Padlock Key Retro Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 2.4 cm x 1.4 cm. ...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional f...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold Diamond Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled white Orchid convertible brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, between the 1901-1910. Th...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bluebell Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1920s-1930s, this flower brooch is composed of amethyst, enamel and diamonds, all mounted in platinum. It is designed as a naturalistic pale violet bellflower of carve...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Enamel, Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Fly Bug Insect Brooch Pin in 10 Karat Gold. The magnificent insect brooch has a central 1/2 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond...
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Aquamarine & Pearl Brooch Set in Silver & Gold - France - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau Aquamarine and pearl brooch set in silver and gold - featuring a bezel set emerald shape Aquamarine to the center (approx. 4.02...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane Forbidden City Bonsai Tree Brooch
Located in London, GB
Stunning Kenneth Jay Lane vintage 'Forbidden City' Bonsai Tree (or cherry blossom) brooch with cluster of clear rhinestones set in silver tone metal with a textured red enameled stem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Nouveau Brooches

Crown Trifari 1930s Clip Mates Ribbon White Whole Crystals Dress Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Trifari costume jewelry of the late-1930s included Clip-Mates, their version of the double clip brooch. The setting is rhodium-plated. This p...
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1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage Art Nouveau 1.20 Inch Brooch Diamond 0.30 Carat Platinum Gold Pearl Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Art Nouveau 1.20 Inch Brooch, a timeless masterpiece that encapsulates the elegance and sophistication of a bygone era. This meticulously crafted pi...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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

Art Nouveau 14K Gold & Pearl Stick Pin - United States - Circa 1910
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold and pearl stick pin - featuring a flowing stylized floral design set with a single pearl (3 mm. diameter) - hand made - stamped 14K on the pin - United St...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890 Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Krementz Iris with Pearl Broach
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14k Yellow Gold - Krementz Iris - Seed Pearl - 1890 Art Nouveau This is a stunning Krementz Iris 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Broach from the 1890 Art Nouveau period. The brooch feat...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Logo Monogram Bow Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Oval Glow Logo Monogram Bow Ribbon Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. ...
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1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cameo Pin and Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold Vintage Cameo pin and pendant on an 18 inch chain. Pin has a fold down bail to be worn as a pendant.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Sterling Silver 10.96 Carat Multi Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Houston, TX
This Contemporary 10.96 Carat Multi Sapphire Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18kt yellow Gold Brooch with old diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The brooch is made of 18 KT yellow gold and set with 2 pieces of rose cut diamonds totaling approx. 0.12 crt I/SI Grade 18 kt: hallmarked 750 Sizes of the brooch: 5.5cm*3.5cm Weight:...
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1940s European Jugendstil Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 8.44 Carat Multi Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Modern Multi Sapphire Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 925 Sterling Silver Oval Flower Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Georg Jensen 925 Sterling Silver Brooch. It depicts an oval pierced sterling brooch with two flowers. Probably the large one is a ...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amazonite, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. It is around 50 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Size: 5.5*5.3 cm. Weight: 12 g. _ ...
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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

Antique Art Nouveau Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Volute Art Nouveau silver and 18K gold pendant brooch. Old-cut and rose-cut diamonds. Small old-cut diamond tassel. 1900s Art Nouveau Total estimated diamond weight : 0.50 carat Two hoops on the back allow to wear it as a pendant Dimensions : 43 x 35 mm Gross weight : 7.90g _____________________________ Pendentif formant broche Art Nouveau...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 K rose Gold openwork Dragonfly brooch pink Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This delicate and lovely openwork Dragonfly brooch/pin is clearly inspired by the era of Art Nouveau. Made in warm 18 K rose Gold it is featuring an...
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2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Amber Perfume Bottle Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Also can be wear as a pendant. Size: 3.0*2.7 cm. Weight: Approx. 23 g. _ _ _ Great for every...
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1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Floral Bar Pin Set with Peridots and Seed pearls
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Art Nouveau continental silver floral bar pin displays a single flower comprised of 3 round and cut peridots and a central seed pearl with a surround of leaves inlaid t...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Orange Fruit Flower Bouquet Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Grosse 1967 on the back. Size: 3.5 cm x 4.6 cm. Weight: 14.0...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910 opal origin - Australia...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Massive Jugenstil Amber Drop Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Massive Jugenstil Amber Drop Brooch from the early 20th Century. Constructed of 830 grade silver with natural amber centers and drops in a hand raised floriform brooch. Scandanavian Art Nouveau...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amber, Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Disc Circle Red Beads Balls Openwork Domed Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Disc Circle Red Beads Balls Openwork Domed Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Only colour loss at pin. Rare to find. A unique piece. This is ...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14K Rose Gold Flower Antique Watch Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This stunning Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14K Rose Gold Flower Antique Convertible Brooch Pendant is an eye-catching piece of jewelry. Featuring a delicate enameled flower centered in...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Vintage Turquoise Floral Brooch 18K Gold
Located in Addison, TX
Elevate your style with this alluring 18K Vintage Turquoise Floral Brooch, hallmarked with the prestigious "ITALY 18K." This brooch showcases exquisite craftsmanship, featuring a del...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Trio Circle Interlocked Spiral Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine. Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Safety-catch pin closure, signed GROSSE 1960 on the back. Size: 2.7 cm x 2.7 cm. Weight:...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enameled Purple Flower Brooch 14Kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled purple flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Large Antique Art nouveau Peacock eye Pin /brooch attributed to Piel Frères in Paris, France . Pin features a central foil glass set on an what looks like cop...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Antique Art Nouveau golden brooch with 0.85ct diamonds, Germany, circa 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique brooch made of yellow 14-carat gold (0.550 fineness) with diamonds. A delicate openwork form of a brooch in a characteristic Art Nouveau style, referring to curved lines ins...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Grosse 1967 on the back. Size: 3.4 cm x 3.4 cm. Weight: 6.0 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with ...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid brooch. An exceptional three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau p...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

18K Black Opal And Diamond Swan Brooch P-923RTX-N
Located in Addison, TX
Dazzle and enchant with this exquisite 18K Black Opal and Diamond Swan Brooch, a true masterpiece of jewelry artistry. Crafted in luxurious 18K gold, t...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 19th Century French Rose Cut Diamond Stick Pin Victor Halphen
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This early 19th century stick pin features all the making of an antique piece of French art: solid 18k gold, high quality engraving, and brilliant craftsmanship. Of course the main f...
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Early 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian-Era Brooch 3.12 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
AGL certified emerald brooch, crafted from silver and gold with a weight of 8.12 grams. The centerpiece boasts a bezel set 3.12 Carat No oil cushion square cut natural Colombian Emer...
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19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Open Scroll Floral Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Brooch, a captivating piece that exudes the elegance and craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau er...
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1890s British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
All American art Nouveau brooch with national gemstones. Stunning piece, created in America during the early Art Nouveau period, back in the 1890. It was carefully crafted with free forms, organic and scrolls motifs in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and embellished with natural earth mined stones, only found in the United States as Mississippi river and the Montana mountains...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very new. Rare to find this excellent 1964 year brooch. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. S...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate

Art Nouveau Malachite Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Shield Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a trapezoid cut malachite - opaque bluish green in color with subtle banding Flush set and flanked by pear cut sapphires weighing approximately 0.18 carat total Transparen...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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Malachite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Givenchy Vintage 1990s Large Pearl White Yellow Daisy Flower Gold Retro Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches on faux pearls since years go. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the back. Size: 6.0 cm x 6.0 cm. Weight: 45.0 g. _ _ _ Great for...
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1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1959 Vintage Vivid Trio Swirl Wavy Twist Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Only light colour loss at pin, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the b...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate

Alling & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Peridot And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau brooch with gemstones designed by Alling & Co. Beautiful antique brooch, created during the art nouveau period in Newark United States by the jewelry makers Alling & Com...
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Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Wavy Grains Leaf White Round Pearl Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Wavy Grains Leaf White Round Pearl Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very light scratches or colour lo...
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1980s German Renaissance Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 18K yellow Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is an absolutely stunning brooch! This piece is not signed but the craftsmanship is undeniable. This is a vintage Butterfly Brooch that is made in 18K yellow gold. It measures 6...
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 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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