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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: 1910s
Alfred Phillipe for Trifari Large Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Alfred Phillipe for Trifari large key brooch of rose gold plated base metal, crystal rhinestone pave, cold black enamel and a focal faux ruby cabocho...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Pair of gold platinum diamond Burmese ruby flower brooches
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb pair of flower brooches in 18-carat gold and platinum, with three levels of petals featuring a pivot system that allows them to rotate at will. The petals are richly adorned with brilliant diamonds, while the center is embellished with seven Burmese rubies. A remarkable creation by a little-known French jeweler. Total weight: 30.97g Diameter: 3.4 cm Metals: 18-carat gold and platinum Gemstones: Burmese diamonds...
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1940s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Retro .95 Ct G VVS Diamond and Coral 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb vintage brooch is 1945 ca Italian origin Arrow design adorned with a natural Coral element interlaced in between Set with brilliant cut Diamonds for .95 Ct altogether G V...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond, Platinum And Gold Crown Brooch, Circa 1915
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crown brooch, set with Edwardian and old-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold with platinum settings, circa 1915.
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

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

Tiffany & Co. 1940 Art Deco Square Dress Clips In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of dress clips designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of dress clips, created in New York city at the Tiffany Studios during the late art deco period, circa 1940. These dr...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

MiriamHaskell WWII FrankHess PurpleGlassFlowersGoldLeaves WiredPlasticBackBrooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Beginning in 1939, Miriam Haskell asked her first designer Frank Hess to sparingly use metal in the costume-jewelry collections during WWII while war materials were needed. So their ...
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1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Art Deco brooch in platinum and Diamonds 2 to 3 Carats 1910 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Barrette brooch in platinum setting 25 old-cut and half-cut diamonds between 2 and 3 carats of diamonds. Dog head hallmark for Platinum French Work from the 1910s 1920s Length: 8.5 c...
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1910s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Retro Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A regal 1940's Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond brooch made in 18K yellow gold. The brooch consists seven stunning Sapphires weighing 7.07 carats total, with 2.20 carats in round ...
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1940s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond Platinum and white gold 18K Double Clip Brooch. Total diamond weight: approximately 4.20 carats. Circa 1940. Total length: 5.50 centimeters. Width: 0.50 centimeters up to 3....
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1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1900s Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Oar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set oar brooch - boxed; part of our antique Edwardian jewellery co...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoque 2.50 Ct Diamond Emerald Plaque brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Belle Epoque wide brooch is 1910 ca Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold warm rose color topped by silver Beautiful past artwork expressed in a large oval plaqu...
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1910s European Belle Époque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Cameo Stick Pin Antique 14K Yellow Gold Original 1940's Antique
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1940's Art Deco Cameo 14K Yellow Gold Stick Pin/Brooch Featuring an Exquisitely Hand Carved Antique Cameo Absolutely Spectacular Hand Carved Detail...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18k Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Summerland, CA
Lovely spray of diamonds. 18k white gold with 22 full cut diamonds and 19 single cut diamonds. Total of 1.62ct diamonds. Total weight: 9.7g 1"w X 3"h X .5d In excellent condition.
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond and Onyx Bell Brooch with Pendant Fitting c. 1914
Located in Stamford, CT
The nuance of onyx shading makes the workmanship of this bell pendant / brooch artistic and masterfully created. Under the front lip of the bell is a shadow of rectangular onyx while...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Edwardian Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Aquamarine, diamond and platinum brooch from the Edwardian period. The beautiful handcrafted, elongated oval-shaped mounting displays a pierced cut-out design with filigree accents ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Trifari Retro Clip Set
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Clip Set from the 1940's in original box. Dimensional swirl clip with matching clip earrings in pinkish gold finish and pave crystal decoration. 1940's USA. Clip 1.75" ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Edwardian Rock Crystal Intaglio and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Small but Charming Edwardian Rock Crystal Intaglio and Seed Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Set in 14k gold. Hand carved intaglio of a cherub ser...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

15ct Rose Gold & Silver Brooch Set with Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in London, GB
15ct Rose Gold & Silver Brooch Set With Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds. Additional Information: Pre WW2 Antique 15ct Rose Gold & Silver Brooch Set With Victo...
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1940s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver

Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mazer, Joseph Wuyts Whispering Angel Jabot Pin from 1940's USA of gilt metal with pave accents. Rare collectable series from Mazer. 3.5" x .5".
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

18K Yellow Gold Fluted Retro Swirl Ribbon Fan Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
Crafted in warm 18K yellow gold, it features a lustrous finish that adds a touch of elegance. The understated design is enhanced by a fluted surface, creating a striking visual impac...
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 7.4 Grams Stone (2-4.5 mm): Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone Measurements: 55.7 x 35.5 mm Hallmark: 14K Item #: BR-942-042023-02
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18kt. yellow gold and silver open-winged insect brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian 18kt. yellow gold and silver open-winged insect brooch set with diamonds, multi - coloured enamel and rubies. X - Ray tested positive for 18kt. gold and silver. Dimensions - Length x width x depth: 1.5 x 2 x 0.8 cm Weight: 2.7 grams Rubies - Cut: Round faceted Quantity of stones: 2 Approx. Total carat weight: 0.02 cts. Treatment is not indicated. Diamonds - Cut: Round brilliant Approx. Quantity of stones: 13 Main stone carat weight: 0.07 carats Surrounding stones: 12 x 0.03 cts. Total carat weight: 0.43 Cts. Clarity: VS1 Colour: F - G Condition: Pre - owned, with minor signs of usage, good condition overall. The Symbolism Insects in jewellery...
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1910s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Located in Southbury, CT
Four baroque natural, uncultured river pearls -gleaming and iridescent- together resemble with stunning accuracy an iris flower; a design further emphasized by the central .10 carat ...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro Lily Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Important Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro stylized lily flower clip brooch. Of sapphire pave keystone baguettes, set in rhodium base metal with two color rose and yellow gold plate...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal, Rose Gold, Rhodium

Corocraft Jelly Belly Lucite & Sterling Bird of Paradise Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed sterling Corocraft jelly belly lucite rhinestones & silver goldplated brooch. With the Pegasus mark, made in the USA and designed by Adolph Katz circa 1944. The brooch is preo...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Edwardian 0.40 Carat Sapphire and 0.19 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.40 carat sapphire and 0.19 carat diamond, 14k yellow gold and 14k white gold set bar brooch; part of our Edwardian jewellery collections. This fine and impressive antique sapphire diamond bar brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with 14k white gold settings. The Edwardian brooch is embellished with ten channel set square faceted cut blue sapphires, alternating in two arrays with fourteen impressive pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, all in a linear formation. The antique bar...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Retro 7.40 Ct Diamond Ruby Emerald 18 Kt Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This amazing 1940 art crafted wide brooch, is made to attract the attention The impressive openwork has been hand created of solid 18 Kt gold Ethereal elegance related to the Dragonfly, one of the most beautiful ever loved insect in jewellery...
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1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940'S Dress Clips Rubies and Diamonds Convertable to Brooch 14K Rose Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1940'S Dress Clips Rubies and Diamonds Convertible to Brooch 14K Rose Gold 31.58 Pennyweight 16 Diamonds: G-H, SI2, Single Cut, 0.32CTW 4 Rubies: Round Faceted, 0.50CTW
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 3.60 Carat Garnet 0.78 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 3.60 carat garnet, 0.78 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold and silver set crown brooch/pendant; part of our vintage brooches collection This stunning, fine and impressive garnet brooch/pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold and silver set. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a crown/coronet. The band of the crown is embellished with five individually collet set oval faceted cut garnets. The lower portion of the band, arch and cap of the crown are ornamented with twenty-five claw set mine cut diamonds, integrated with bands of bead decoration. The upper portion is embellished with a further collet set oval faceted cut garnet, representing the ball of the crown, surmounted with a plain yellow gold cross. This brooch secures to the reverse with a hallmarked 18k yellow gold hinged pin and safety clasp fastening. This versatile vintage garnet crown brooch may also be worn as a pendant, suspends from a contemporary 9k yellow gold 18" curb chain via the incorporated loop to the reverse, securing to the reverse with a conventional spring-loaded bolt ring; a minor alteration would be required to allow the piece to sit securely as a pendant. This impressive vintage crown...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique French 5.00Ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Art Deco Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 1910's 5.00 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco brooch; part of our diverse antique diamond brooches collection. This stunning, fine a...
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1910s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare 1940's French Galleon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This divine Gilt Metal Brooch set with French Cut Emerald and Ruby pastes and prong set stones is a wonderful whimsical depiction of a Ship in Full Sail. An unusual and stunning pi...
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1940s French Vintage Brooches

Circa 1940s Platinum Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.4 grams Diamond Details: 2.00ct, total weight. Natural Diamonds. E-F Color, VS Clarity, Baguette and Transitiona...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Coral Branch Trembler Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Coral Branch Trembler Brooch from the 1940's. Enamel metal with glass paste drops. Italy. 3.25" x 2.5".
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1940s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Old gold brooch with tourmalines and pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold brooch with tourmalines and pearls Openwork brooch made of 0.375 yellow gold, set with 3 faceted tourmalines of a total weight of approx. 0.50 ct and 8 natural pearls. Clasp...
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

1940s Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s Turquoise, Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch made in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The size is two inches. The total weight is 30 grams.
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Australian Opal Bar Brooch, Circa 1910 - 1915
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Australian made 15k yellow gold antique double square bar brooch with a central twisted gold piece. Adorned with scroll & granulation work, fitted with a steel pin. Featuring a ...
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1910s Australian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, 15k Gold

Old Victorian brooch with garnet stones
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old brooch with 4 faceted garnets Origin : Great Britain, early 20th century Brooch made of 0.375 gold item weight: 3.3g Creates a beautiful addition to a shirt, hat or jacket
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1910s British Victorian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Mauboussin Dragonfly Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Mauboussin Dragonfly Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Circa 1940. Signed Mauboussin. Dimensions: Length: 5.10 centimeters. Height: 7.20 centimeters. Thickness: ...
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1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 1920s Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 1918/1920s early soviet union era brooch in art deco style centered with rose cut diamonds and 1 old mine cut diamond in 14k gold setting and silver prongs brooch was made du...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

12k Gold-Filled Bow Brooch with Freshwater Pearl By Winard, 1940s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '40s - 1.75" x 2" - 12k gold-filled - Genuine freshwater pearl - By Winard (signed on verso) - Circa 1940s - Estate...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled

Edwardian Tourmaline Pearl Pendant GIA 4.25ct Original 1910-1920 Antique Platinu
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1910's-1920's GIA Certified 4.25ct Tourmaline Pearl Edwardian Platinum Pendant/Brooch Featuring 4.25ct Total Weight of GIA Certified Old Cut Natural T...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Large beautiful design flower boasting exquisite top quality past craftsmanship made of solid 18KT white and rose gold. Three dimensional multi petals adorned by Turquoise and Auberg...
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1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Retro Aquamarine Suite
Located in New York, NY
Striking Trifari Sterling Vermeil Retro Aquamarine Suite from the 1940's. Central aquamarine paste design with pave trimmed leaf forms. Brooch 2.5 x 1...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond Wreath Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Edwardian brooch is easy to wear with any outfit. • Metal: Platinum • Circa: 1910s • Gemstone: Diamonds • Diamonds: 5 OEC/OMC =approximately 2 cts 15 smal...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Bow Brooch Diamond
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Bow Brooch Diamond. Centered by a round colored diamond (not tested) approx. 1.20 carat. Circa 1910. Dimensions: Length: 7.50 centimeters. Heigh...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

A Belle Époque Platinum And Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Platinum brooch in the shape of an openwork rose cut diamond edged with foliage set with old-cut diamonds in a closed setting. Diamond weight: approximately 2 carats. Circa 1910. Siz...
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1910s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Silson Clutched Hands Retro Corsage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Silson Clutched Hands Retro Corsage Brooch from the 1940's. A pair of realistically modeled gilt hands is designed to be pinned over a corsage or bouquet or fresh flowers fo...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Large Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910s This one of a kind floral motif late Art Nouveau / early Art Deco era brooch is superbly modeled and finely crafted in 18K yellow gold. The brooch is set with twenty sev...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Vintage Spiky Gold Filigree Brooch, Choker or Pendant Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Spiky Gold Filigree Brooch, Choker or Pendant Circa 1940s. A very unusual piece as it has three different mechanisms on the back for a brooch, pendant or a place that you ca...
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1940s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

14K White Gold Art Deco Brooch/Pendant, .20tdw, 4.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Art Deco brooch and pendant in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k on the hinge and weighs 4.7 grams. There are three round-transition cut diamonds, .20 total carats, i, j, k color r...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Rare Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch from the 1940's with a jeweled bracelet, enameled fingernails and engagement ring. Designed with a fi...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch A 14 karat two tone gold brooch set with a large center emerald cut aquamarine accented by round cut diamonds Meas...
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Reja Attr. Emerald Paste Peacock Brooch 1940s
By Reja
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A charming Vintage Reja Peacock Brooch. Golden metalwork surrounds a huge green fancy cut crystal depicting the Peacock's body. A rare and whimsical treasure from costume jewel house...
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Sterling Vermeil "Victory" Hand Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Vermeil "Victory" Hand Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with gold wash set with marcasites. 1.75" x 1".
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Platinum Pin Diamond Angel Skin Lustrous Coral Cone Drop Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The Platinum Diamond Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Art Deco Pin is a vintage piece of jewelry that combines luxurious materials and intricate design elements. The pin features a platinum setting that is adorned with diamonds, as well as yellow gold accents that add warmth and contrast to the piece. The center of the pin is decorated with a stunning angel skin coral, which is a rare and highly prized variety of coral prized for its delicate pink color and smooth texture. The coral is carved into a beautiful floral shape, with intricate detailing that adds to the overall elegance of the piece. Surrounding the coral are sparkling diamonds that are set in platinum, which creates a beautiful contrast against the soft pink of the coral. The diamonds are arranged in a classic Art Deco pattern, with geometric shapes and sharp angles that evoke the glamour and sophistication of the era. Overall, this pin is a stunning example of vintage jewelry that combines rare and exquisite materials with expert craftsmanship and timeless design. It would make a beautiful addition to any collection, and a perfect accessory for a special occasion or formal event. Vintage platinum and fourteen karat yellow gold pin Diamond are set in platinum, 0.10 carats Angel skin pink lustrous coral in cone drop...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold & Platinum Emerald Art Deco Pin, .60ct, 6.2gr, with Original Box
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Art Deco brooch with natural emerald. The top of the brooch tests platinum and the back and pin tests 14k. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Round brilliant cut Colombian emerald,...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique and Vintage Brooches

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

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