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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1920s
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Three-Stone Bar Brooch - 14k Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .09ctw Cut: Single Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Style: Three-Stone...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco 2CT Diamond Platinum Brooch Lapel Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Art Deco 1920’s-era brooch pin is crafted in platinum with 10KT yellow gold stick pin. The pin contains 2CT old-mine cut and old-European cut diamonds, F-H Color, VS-SI Clarity....
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Wurzbacher yellow gold brooch in 18k with diamonds
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this exquisite Wurzbacher brooch, meticulously handcrafted in 18k yellow gold by the skilled goldsmith master Wurzbacher from Germany. Th...
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1970s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Art Deco Solitaire Brooch - 14k Sq .40ct Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Synthetic Ruby Carats: .40ct Cut: Square Color: Red Total Carats: .40ct Style: Solitaire Brooch...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold & Platinum Diamond Art Deco Brooch - 14k Euro .13ct Vintage Bar Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold & Platinum (top) Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .13ct Cut: European Color: I Clarity: VS2 Total Carat...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1920s 5.73Ct Diamond and Platinum Bar Brooch Art Deco
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 5.73 carat diamond and platinum Art Deco brooch; part of our diverse collection of diamond brooches. This magnificent, fine and impressive...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Enamel Striped Tiger Brooch with Diamond Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating tiger brooch, expertly set in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, is a testament to both bold design and meticulous craftsmanship. The striking depiction captures the ma...
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1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, W...

Extraordinary 30.00 Ct Blue Moonstone Gemset Fancy Cat Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary Fancy cat brooch pre 1970 circa- Italian origin Hand crafted as unique piece of jewelry – no other one like this – solid 18 KT white gold Marvelous Cut face created wit...
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1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Magnificent Edwardian platinum & old cut diamond bar brooch. This is an incredible brooch unlike any other. Metal: Platinum Weight: 17.5 G...
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1920s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Brooch Tulips Polychrome Enamel Painting on Copper Brass Frame
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual brooch features a fine enamel painting on copper of tulips. We see three tulips of different colours, one yellow, one in pale lilac and one in red with their leaves befo...
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1920s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Pair of Stone Inlay Bumble Bee Pins in Gold w/ Diamond Wings by Asch Grossbardt
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This delightful pair of Bumble Bee brooches were crafted by highly regarded designing jeweler, Asch Grossbardt. The specialty of this particular firm is intricate hard stone inlay, w...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1925. The brooch is designed as a stylized flower head. It is finely crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. The brooch features seven amethysts of excel...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Art Deco Bar Brooch 14k Mine Ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Mine Color: G Clarity: SI1 Natural Seed Pearls Style: Bar ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s 8.00 Carat Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 8.00 carats. Circa 1970s 3 inches x 1 1/2 inch
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold serpents and pharaoh in a platinum headdress Centering a pentagon-shaped mixed-cut sapphire Weighing approximately 0.50 carat total Transparent light blue in co...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gold Crystal and Gem Set Large French Giardinetto Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 18K Yellow and White Gold Giardinetto Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches wide. The Rock Crystal vase portion is set in White Gold and has diamond mo...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Vintage Maple Leaf Golden Brooch Pin
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design by famed designer Tiffany & Co. The brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and shows exquisite detail. Simple & elegant the brooch depicts a golden maple leaf and is s...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920 Platinum And 14K Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 8.3 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.30 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.80 ct. The diamon is has G-H-I color and vvs-vs clarity. Acid ...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1970s Lalaounis Gold Feathers Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Lalaounis Circa 1970s Made in Greece 2 3/8 inches long
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch -14k European .30ctw Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 30s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: European Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .30c...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Sapphire & Pearl Art Deco Bar Brooch 14k Rnd .10ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: Platinum (top) & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .10ct Cut: Round Color: Blue Natu...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Brooch 14k Single Cut Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Single Color: I Clarity: SI2 Style: Solitaire Brooch...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise and Ruby 18K Gold Bunny Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
18K Two-toned gold turquoise rabbit brooch. The rabbit's eyes are made of brillant-cut rubies Engraved and brushed gold Vintage from the seventies, probably greek craftsmanship 61...
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1970s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Vintage Amethyst Diamond White Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Central Europe, circa 1925 The bow shaped brooch is handcrafted in 14K white gold and centered with an octagon mixed cut amethyst (13.68 x 11.16 x 7.19 mm, approximately 7.27 carats...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Josiah Wedgwood Sterling Silver and Blue Jasperware Brooch dated 1973
Located in London, GB
Wedgwood sterling silver and blue jasperware brooch, featuring a classical relief figure with bow and arrows. Measuring diameter 3.1 cm / 1.2 inches. The silver is stamped with a lion, a leopard's head, and the letter S. The makers mark is JW. This means that the brooch is sterling silver, was assayed in London, and is dated 1973. We have given the brooch a light clean. This is a beautiful and classic Wedgwood brooch...
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1970s English Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco 7.5 Carats Diamond And Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Art deco era 1920s large platinum brooch with an estimate weight of old european cut diamonds 7.5 carats H color vs/si clearity and total platinum weight of 23 grams dates back to eu...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Brooch/ Barrette set in 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
ITEM: Brooch or Hair Barrette PERIOD: Art Deco (1920s) METAL: 14K WHITE GOLD STONES: Diamonds and Sapphires CUT: Old European cut Diamonds and Baguette Sapphires CARAT WEIGHT: D...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.7 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 1.30 carat. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.50 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I-J color. Acid test...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Ruby Diamond Sapphire Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique pin with 3 natural gem stones ruby sapphire and old mine cut diamond pin was made during the late imperial russian era 1917/1920s in 1...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Buccellati Vintage Emerald Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Giardinetti Tree Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a potted gold tree with organically textured branches suspending emerald cabochon fruits Weighing approximately 2.70 carats total - transparent light green in color and p...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18KY Cartier 1970s Textured Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
An alluring 18-karat yellow gold Cartier pin from the 1970s, distinguished by its textured design, a true embodiment of vintage charm. The piece, adorned with a unique texture, captu...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Long Bar Pin with Old European Cut Diamonds VHK#556
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum with 14K Yellow Gold Pin [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.1 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 3.75 inches Condition: Excellent
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

White Gold Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k Sq Step .15ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .15ct Cut: Square Step Color: Blu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 14K Yellow Gold Four Leaf Clover Enamel and Diamond Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.4 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1 inches in length Condition: Excellent
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels 1925 Paris Lapel Clip Watch Platinum With 2.17 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco lapel clip watch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Fabulous and very rare lapel clip watch, created during the art deco period in Paris Fr...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond Black Enamel Yellow Gold Leopard Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond black enamel and yellow gold leopard brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: a big leopard with emerald eyes and diamond spots, what is there not to like about that? This br...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Open Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - I Color - SI2 Clarity - 0.20ct (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Old European Cut - Pave...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 2.50cttw Antique Marquise & French Cut Diamond Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.3grams Diamonds Details: Total Diamond Weight: 2.50ct, total weight Center Diamond: Antique Marquise, .50ct, G-H...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Big Coral, Onyx, Topazs, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose 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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Teddy Bear Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and ruby gold Italian teddy bear brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ29A. Scroll down for detailed specifications. Take a glance at this adorable teddy bear, it's ...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spilla farfalla con smalto in oro giallo
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante spilla d'epoca a forma di farfalla realizzata in oro giallo 18 carati. Le ali sono smaltate a fuoco in più colori. Realizzata a mano in Italia nel ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Irena Jaworska, Line Vautrin School Black Resin Multicolor Mirrors Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a marvelous Talosel or resin pin brooch designed by Irena Jaworska in the 1970s. The piece boasts a dimensional geometric bird shape in a black resin frame, topped with multi...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Antique Art Deco 5.50ct Diamond Platinum Filigree Geometric Open Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
An Exquisite Vintage Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin, Dazzle yourself with the sparkle on this exquisite piece with Icy White Diamonds. Exquisitely crafted in solid platinum, ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Trifari Gold Florentine Butterfly Brooch, Garnet Cabochon Eyes, Swirl Detail
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Marked "Trifari ©". Goldtone Butterfly with swirl details on Florentine finished wings and contrasting polished edges. Also features two faux garnet cabochons for eyes. Two solid antennae. Safety clasp. Possibly designed by Diane Love. Free Shipping. Free Giftbox. Personalized message and card available upon request. Trifari costume jewelry...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Turquoise Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise and yellow gold handcrafted brooch pendant circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ130A. Scroll down for detailed specifications. Here we have a stunning vintage brooch that ...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Déco Diamonds and Natural Pearls Barrette Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
18K gold, platinum, rose-cut diamonds and Natural pearls Art Déco barrette brooch Natural pearls (LFG test undergoing) French craftsmanship from th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Fine Ruby, Diamond and Enamel Brooch Circa 1925
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Art Deco long bow brooch of openwork floral design featuring diamonds, rubies and black enamel crafted in Platinum. In fine condition and case in its original box. Diamonds: A mixtu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross, Gript Book Piece
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix Emerald and Aurora Maltese Cross from the 1950's. Emerald poured glass is adorned with settings which hold aurora crystal stones. 2.25". 1970's France. Made for Gript ...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

1970s Large Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This attractive 40s Retro pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. It presents a lovely open design adorned by a combination of different sized diamonds, sizes from 1.15 cts H,VS1 to...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Arts and Crafts Platinum Amethyst, Diamond, and Pearl Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Nouveau period amethyst brooch accented by natural pearls and European cut diamonds in a wire work mounting. Weighing 2.50 carats, the center amethyst is of rich vivid purple...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Björn Weckström 14 Karat Gold Brooch Aurinkolaiva
Located in Orimattila, FI
"Sunshine" brooch in 14K gold and pearls designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia. Manufactured in 1970 (R7). Size 45 x 25mm. Weight 9g. Described in the book "Björn Weckström" (Design Museum 2003) on page 294. Very good condition, no carvings. In 1963 Björn Weckström started co-operation with jewelry manufacturer Kruunu-Koru Oy (later Lapponia Jewelry) and its owner Pekka Anttila. Weckström became company’s designer and art director. In 1965 Weckström took part in the International Jewelry Contest in Rio de Janeiro, where his yellowgold and tourmaline necklace “Flowering wall” won the Grand Prix. Through this distinguished award, the company received worldwide recognition, launching Lapponia’s international success. His designs have been in continuous production with Lapponia ever since. Probably the best-known piece of Weckström’s jewelry is necklace Planetoid Valleys...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

Line Vautrin School Honey Amber Talosel Resin Dangle Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely dangling pin brooch was executed by one of the students of Line Vautrin in the 1970s. The brown Talosel geometric dangle shape is encrusted with honey amber resin cabocho...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Antique 18ct Gold Dog Brooch 1970’s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold & Enamel Dog Brooch 18ct Gold tagged & tested Circa 1970’s Cute, vintage dog with a rub over set, diamond encrusted tail & gorgeous, natural ruby eye. He also boasts ...
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Green and Clear Paste Stone Lizard Brooch circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco lizard brooch with green and clear paste stones, and red paste stone eyes. One eye has a replacement stone. The lizard was or...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Brooch - 14k European .37ctw Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .37ctw Cut: European Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Style: Brooch...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip from the 1920's with sterling clip fitting. Crystal and emerald pastes in varied cuts are set in typical Hobe setting in a marquise shaped clip. 1920's US...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

André Vassort gold horse brooch, French, circa 1970.
Located in London, GB
André Vassort gold horse brooch. A yellow gold brooch in the form of a horse and rider featuring intricate openwork with carved details and polished edging, the reverse mounted with ...
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1970s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Golden Metal and Glass Paste Butterfly Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent -Golden metal and glass paste butterfly brooch. Presence of cracks in the glass paste. Additional information: Dimensions: 5.3 cm x 3.5 cm Condition: Good conditi...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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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