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Brooches For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Edwardian
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 weigh...
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Mid-18th Century Retro Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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 y...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Edwardian bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features blue sapphire and rose cut diamonds. Has a trombone clasp. Weight: 4.56g Length: 7cm ——— ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Pin of Diamonds & Natural Pearl, c. 1907
Located in Aspen, CO
Edwardian pin with diamonds and a natural pearl, c 1907. With a frame of platinum and yellow gold (in the back), this is probably an American piece executed circa 1905 to 1910. It ...
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Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond & Seed Pearl Pin
Located in Towson, MD
The Estate Antique Seed Pearl and Diamond Pin is from the Edwardian era and is crafted from sterling silver and 9 karat yellow gold. It feat...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Retro Bow Brooch Pin 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely Retro bow brooch pin made of 18k gold with ruby and diamond. The gemstones are assembled in beautiful florets, with ruby “petals” and diamond “stamens”. The bow is tied in t...
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Gubelin Retro Ruby & Diamond 18K & Platinum Brooch
Located in Solvang, CA
Swiss Vintage Gubelin Retro ruby & diamond 18K & platinum brooch, circa 1940. This Retro brooch is crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum by Gubelin. The signed Gubelin brooch feature...
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1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with rose gold vermeil set with aqua, crystal and ruby pastes. 1.5" across. 1940's USA.
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Stunning Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural light Fancy Pink/Red Ruby - 30 carat Multi color Natural Sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique, Edwardian 9kt gold spider brooch. The body is made up of a vibrant green round faceted paste stone and the head is a light green peridot stone. All set in 9kt yellow gold and mounted onto a 9kt gold bar brooch the bar has kite shaped finial ends, this is a versatile piece and would also make a great tie or cravat pin...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro Sapphire Diamond Two Color Gold Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by Cartier. This wonderfully wavy three dimensionally fashioned brooch in the shape of a bow is truly impressive. Worked in polished ...
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique 14k Gold & Essex Crystal Fox's Head Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique fox hunt or equestrian themed stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. Bezel set with a wonderful Essex crystal image of a fox's head with fine detail. Simply a top-shelf sti...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Cartier Colombian Emerald Bird Brooch, 45.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent brooch, crafted by the esteemed house of Cartier, features a bird exquisitely formed from a rare and large emerald bead certified by the Gübelin Gem Lab as Colombian...
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20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Foliate Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two natural circled pearls measuring approximately 4.3 to 3.7 mm; white in body color with silvery rosé overtones and excellent luster With three leaves, the two outer leav...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Aquamarine Retro Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari faux aquamarine retro swirl clip brooch. Composed of yellow gold plated sterling silver ribbed chevron, with large rectangular focal aquamarine. Excellent...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-topped gold. Set with fine, well-cut diamonds in a minimum of platinum and gold, this heavenly crescent was divinely shaped and executed by Tiffany & Co. designers and artisans. Product Details: Item #: BO-21317 Artist: Tiffany & Co. Country: United States Circa: 1890-1900 Dimensions: 2.75" length, 1" width. Materials: 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.20 carats): Platinum-topped 18K gold mount Signed: Tiffany & Co. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Throughout the 19th century, British astronomers made many advances, building on the enormous base of precise observations provided to them by their predecessors in the 1700s. Using the new technique of spectroscopy, they worked to determine the composition of heavenly bodies, while breakthroughs in understanding the geology of the earth -many made by passionate amateur scientists as diverse as surveyors and Anglican clergy - helped them discover the facts about the nature of the moon and newly discovered planets. It was in fact an Anglican priest who first advanced his well-supported theory that the earth was indeed more than a billion years old. Astonishing early imaging of the moon, as well as the appearance of the Great Comets of 1843 and 1882 that remained for months burning in the sky above England, helped stoke popular fascination with heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pair of Pins Clips Ear Studs Baby Ducks Emerald Sapphire Ruby
Located in Geneva, CH
Lovely pair of baby Ducks Pins, could be worn as Clips Ear studs on yellow gold. Emerald cabochon, Sapphire and Ruby beads and Diamond rose-cut. Size: 0.5...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Large Retro Ruby Sunburst Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Philippe for Trifari large ruby sunburst clip brooch of gold plate sterling silver. With crystal rhinestone pave and oval faceted faux rubies. Inspired by the Sunburst jewels...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

RETRO - brooch with garnet and diamonds 18k pink and white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolor gold brooch set with garnet ​​and single cut diamonds tot. 0.03 ct - F/G - VS/SI - dim. 4.3 cm x 3.0 cm detailed description: the size of the brooch is 4.3 cm by 3.0 ...
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

French 1960s Retro Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage gold brooch stylizes a draped fabric held together by a link. The whole is openwork, ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Alabaster and Wilson Vintage Fly Fishing Enamelled Brooch 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An Alabaster and Wilson vintage fly fishing enamelled brooch in 9 karat yellow gold. This fun and collectable brooch comprises of a realistically...
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Early 2000s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch is adorned with pearls which are complimented perfectly by the bright yellow 9ct gold. On the back there is a pin. Brooch length: 40mm Weight: 3g
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by the renown American jeweler Oscar Heyman, this 18 karat Retro brooch is a stunning piece of vintage jewelry from the 1950s. Set wi...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Line Vautrin Blue Mirrors and Black Talosel Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Line Vautrin created this elegant Talosel or resin brooch pin in the 1950s. The piece boasts a freeform dimensional shape in black Talosel, encrusted with cobalt blue mirrored-colore...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Penguin Brooch Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond penguin brooch in yellow gold, circa 1960. This charming vintage penguin pin brooch is beautifully made. Its feat...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
Tiffany & Co. has a history of safety pin jewelry that dates back to the 1940’s. Throughout the years, there have been many versions of the iconic s...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Opal And Jade Decorated Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is jade about 1 ct. Totally is opal 0.40 ct. Please contact for any questions.
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1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Opal, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 8k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.60 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1 clarity. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Please contact for any qu...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co. double leaf motif pin finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring one round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.08 carats approximately with beautiful sparkle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Safety Pin Circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Safety Pin Circa 1950s Retro Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer safety pin. Truly a great piece at a g...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

French Retro Ruby Sapphire Coral Diamond Chrysoprase Gold Lady with a Basket Bro
Located in New York, NY
Retro, French made 18k gold brooch, depicting a young lady with a basket and a bouquet, set with a diamond, sapphires, rubies, coral and chrysoprase. The brooch measures 2 3/8" x 1 3...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

18KT Yellow Gold Octopus Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold octopus brooch. The octopus is crafted in a matte finis with bezel set ruby eyes. He measures 2" across. Stamped Soret 18k
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold VINTAGE. DIAMOND AND EMERALD PIN
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in elegant 18K white gold, this antique pin showcases a round Colombian emerald, radiating its natural allure. Adorned with all-white diamonds of VS clarity and F color, this...
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2010s European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 15k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Venice, CA
This elaborate Edwardian 15 karat yellow gold decorative stick pin features a horseshoe and riding whip. The good-luck horseshoe has 14 pearls that fit nic...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Star Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Pendant/Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian eight pointed star. Set with gorgeous natural seed pearls & a twi...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Emeralds, Diamonds, Enamel, 14 Karat Rose 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

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

Diamond Birds on a Pearl Branch Vintage Style Brooch in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three little singing birds sitting on a branch. Each bird has been studded with sparkling diamonds. The novelty birds brooch is therefore used in many cases to signify love and const...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Leaf Style Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.35 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please contact f...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian 2.66 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Horseshoe Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum-topped horseshoe shape featuring bead set cushion cut rubies throughout Weighing approximately 2.48 carats total - transparent medium red in color Alternating...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

1970 Lunati 18 kt Gold Bird Of Paradise Brooch
Located in Palermo, IT
Gold brooch with Blue enamel and 0.60-carat diamonds, Italian manufacture Lunati. Tear-off security closure Approximate size: Very large, 12 cm A stunning piece of wearable art. The ...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Sapphire and Yellow Gold Double Clips, c. 1935
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco pair of double clip dress clips, by Cartier, post 1935. It has been said that one cannot understand fully art history without appreciating the...
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1930s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

TIFFANY & CO. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Cube Stick Pin Circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Cube Stick Pin Circa 1950s Retro Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer stick pin. Truly a great piece at a grea...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Pearl and Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant Retro broch by Seaman Schepps from the mid-20th century. The floral brooch is set in 14 karat gold, an indication of its age. Schepps did not change to the use of 18 karat go...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Trio Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Flower Star Large Brooch Pin
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
With an exquisite textured design by TRIO, these enchanting vintage pink Carved coral & diamond piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Centered by a genuine cabochon oval channel...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Brooch Flowers Bouquet Gold Diamonds Rose Quartz Rubies Lapis Lazuli Vienna 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest jewellery piece made during second half of 20th century: The brooch is shaped as bouquet of flowers, being abundantly covered with various gemstones: This nicest yellow golden jewellery...
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1970s Austrian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Enamle, 18 Kt Yellow 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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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Enamel Butterfly Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Italian Made
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch is in the form of a butterfly with exquisite detail throughout. The brooch is highlighted with vibrant colored enamel that po...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Vintage Irish shamrock brooch, Sterling silver, Marcasite and Paste hearts
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage Irish shamrock brooch. This is such a beautiful piece with the lovely pearlised opaque blue paste cabs set into the front, these cabochons make up the leaves of t...
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Mid-20th Century Irish Retro Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond Portrait Brooch, c.1902
Located in London, GB
This characterful piece, crafted in c.1902 can be worn as either a necklace or a brooch. It features a stunningly detailed portrait painted with three small diamonds set as if to be ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Wedgwood Mid-century 9ct Gold Blue Jasperware Cameo Brooch Circa 1954
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning mid 20th century 9ct gold blue jasperware ceramic cameo brooch, by Wedgwood. Dating from the mid 1950’s the central scene depicts the Greek goddess Selene riding her twin ...
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1950s English Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Diamond Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Bow Brooch. Featuring five single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.05 carat, graded F color, VS clarity. Accent...
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Horseshoe Stake Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold horseshoe with platinum stake Horseshoe is stylized with a grooved scroll pattern Stake wraps around the base of the horseshoe Featuring a flush ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely diamond brooch dating back to the Edwardian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a horseshoe. The main open frame...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enamel four-leaf Clover brooch. A beautiful piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, around the 1905. This outstanding little brooch has...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Russian Pre-Revolutionary 14K Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Venice, CA
This diamond encrusted bar pin dates to 1900’s pre-revolutionary Russia. The center Old European Cut diamond is bezel set with beautiful milgrain work around it. Set in a larger circ...
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Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Yellow Gold Peridot Edwardian Botanical Brooch 10k Round.26ct Leaves Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold Stone Information Natural Peridot Carat(s): .26ct Cut: Round Color: Green Total Carats: .26ct ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Peridot, 10k 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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