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Brooches For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Napoleon III
Retro Pearl Diamond Gold Fanned Spokes Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Different size spokes are fanned on several levels to make this Retro brooch especially graceful. It is centered with a 5.8 mm cultured pearl that is surrounded with 6 diamonds. ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Buccellati Yellow Diamond Emerald Gold Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A charming Vintage piece from Buccellati, Crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold With its famous Rigato finish. Centered by a natural fancy yellow old mine diamond...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Enameled fish brooch in yellow gold 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
This pretty brooch handmade in Italy between 1960 and 1970 features a realistic colorful fish. The body is 18K yellow gold with fire enameling with the eye is adorned with a green to...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Aquamarine Diamond 18K Gold Ribbon Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Retro 1950S Vinatge 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Brooch with Starburst Strokes decorated with Natural Diamonds centered with a GIA-certifi...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose gold ruby brooch 1960
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage brooch composed of floral elements intertwined with snake bodies. Handcrafted in the 1960s in 18-carat rose gold and decorated with 6 brilliant-cut rubies of about 0...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Gold and Diamond Feather Brooch, 3.50 Carats
Located in London, GB
A vintage gold and diamond feather brooch, with brilliant-cut and single-cut diamonds set within white gold plumage, weighing an estimated total of 3.50 carats, all mounted in 18ct g...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Diamond and ruby brooch in rose and white gold 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage ribbon brooch circa 1940 in 18K rose and white gold. Decorated with 9 rosette-cut diamonds of about 0.15 carat and 6 brilliant-cut rubies of about 0.50 carat. Questa...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Color Enamel Leaf Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful plique a jour enamel leaf brooch in 14K yellow gold with vibrant colors. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.2 Grams Measurements: 60mm ...
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1970s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Ruby & Diamond Gold Floral Bow Brooch Circa 1950
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One Retro floral ruby and diamond set bow brooch with safety chain and pin. Featuring three diamond set classic flower clusters, a pave set curved leaf with rubies set vines flowing ...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage Cartier Emerald and Diamond Platinum Brooch, Circa 1960.
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier emerald and diamond platinum brooch, circa 1960. Designed as a circle, claw set with alternating round brilliant cut diamond...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

.10 Carat Total Weight Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold (Stamped on back of piece, tested) Weight: 3.6 grams Diamond Details Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: .10 carat, total weight Color: I Clarity: ...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Brooch Diamonds Guilloché Enamel Eros Amor's Torches Love Token
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming pin has been created to be presented to a loved one as a token of love and passion. The beautifully chisselled frame is decorated with flower buds. On pidgeon blue ena...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Suzanne Belperron Dents de Loup Clip Brooches Diamond Gold Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of magnificent double clips designed by Suzanne Belperron and manufactured by company B. Herz in Paris between 1932 and 1940. The piece comes with an authentication certificate from Belperron LLC (see picture 10). The brooches are made of 18 karat (hallmarked) yellow gold and platinum and set with 108 Old European and old-mine cut diamonds (F-G H color, VS1-VS2 clarity, total weight approximately 7.0 carats). The clips measure 2-1/8" (52 mm) long, 1" (25 mm) wide and 3/8" deep. Total weight 36.9 grams. Stamped with French hallmarks for 18k gold and partially effaced maker's marks for Societe Groe Ne Et Darde. Suzanne Belperron jewelry...
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1930s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Hand Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 5.9 grams. Total weight is 5.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.30...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Clip Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Clip Pin Brooch Metal: 14k yellow and rose gold Weight: 11.7 grams Dimensions: 37 x 33mm Signed: Tiffany & Co. 14k
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct. ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 13.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.15 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Fan Shaped Brooch from the 1940's in sterling. Pave accented central motif with square cut faux aquamarines. Wonderful design and condition. Signed Pe...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Lulu Pendant/Brooch
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
Lulu Pendant/Brooch crafted from semi-precious stones features a stunning flower design in soft colors, perfect for complementing any outfit throughout the seasons. Its retro and vin...
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2010s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate

Lulu Pendant/Brooch
Lulu Pendant/Brooch
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Trifari Mid-1940s Sterling Vermeil, Turquoise Glass and Ruby Paste Vintage Fur C
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This rare and beautiful fur clip was created in the mid-1940s by Trifari. Condition Report: Very Good - A little rubbing to the vermeil plating at the edges of the clip. This is co...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Feather Retro Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This lovely antique brooch features a slender feather. It fastens with a pin and its safety pump clasp. Length : 6.2 cm, width : ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Line Vautrin School Green Talosel Resin Dangle Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Talosel or Resin pin brooch was executed by one of the students of Line Vautrin. The brown Talosel geometric dangling shape has gilt metal snake chains encrusted with gre...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Isabel Pin
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
The Isabel Pin, crafted from semi-precious stones, boasts a beautiful flower design featuring contrasting shapes and colors, reminiscent of a summery and vintage aesthetic. SKU: PN-...
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2010s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate

Isabel Pin
Isabel Pin
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Vintage 5.00cts Diamond Platinum Round Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Wreath Design pin decorated with natural earth-mined Round and Baguette cut Diamonds forged in Platinum. Secured with a side lock clasp pin. Metal: Platinum Measurements: 35...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Gold and Cultured Pearl Bow Brooch 1960s
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage bow brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The outside surface of the bow is made of smooth gold while the inner surface is textured and matted. The brooch is set with a c...
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20th Century Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold

Imogen Pendant/Brooch
By Bounkit
Located in New York, NY
Lulu Pendant/Brooch crafted from semi-precious stones features a stunning flower design in unique colors, perfect for complementing any outfit throughout the seasons. Its retro and v...
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2010s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate

Herbert Rosenthal Vintage Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch pinThis charming Vintage 1
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Vintage 1970s bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set with some large genuine round diamonds weighing approx. 1.50 carats, G-H color, and VS Clarity, and two small rubies in the eyes approx. 0.02 carats.  Rosenthal bees are the culmination of a centuries-long fascination with insect jewelry...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

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

Vintage Retro 14k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Clear Purplish Red Color - 2.50ctw (approx.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Original Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Leaf Brooche
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold M Letter Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This charming antique brooch features the letter M, delicately calligraphed, chased and decorated with plant motifs. The fastening system is a pin wit...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming and whimsical, this retro brooch by the French jeweler Cartier is known as the iconic Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench brooch. Crafted of 18K yellow gold, the brooch features a min...
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20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin Presenting a collectible Butterfly brooch by Buccellati with a Natural elongated Pear Diamond and Ruby Eyes Created by Mario Bucce...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro 18k Gold 1.50ctw Sapphire & 5mm Akoya Pearl Open Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (50) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Velvety Blue Color - 1.50ctw (approx.) (9) Genuine Cultured Akoya Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Se...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold and silver. A lovely antique brooch representing a blooming flower with a large pear-shaped rose-cut diamond at its heart, and rose-cut diamonds at the p...
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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Enamel Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 11.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.27 ct. The diamond is has G color and vvs-vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 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

Vintage Natural Jade & Diamond Brooch GIA cert. 14K gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique Vintage pin/brooch contains two natural color Pierced carving Translucent Jadeite Jades (please check GIA certificate picture for details. Jade measurements are: 26.80x14.31x5...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Cartier Poodle Pin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful gold poodle brooch showcases the more whimsical side of the legendary French jeweler Cartier. The playful yet elegant brooch features an 18K gold poodle sitting at at...
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20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Poodle Pin
Cartier Poodle Pin
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Cherny Cultured Pearl Diamond 18-karat Scarecrow Brooch Pin
By Cherny
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cherny cultured pearl, diamond, and 18-karat scarecrow brooch. The scarecrow is wearing a textured gold suit with diamond cuffs on the jacket's arms...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, W...

Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch A 14-karat gold brooch set with 21 round cut diamonds, 4 round cut rubies, and 4 square cut rubies Circa 1940's Measurements: 2.25" x 2"
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Satin Rose Motif Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rose Motif Flower Pin meticulously crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. This intricate design features a captivating wire-brushed satin finish, adding depth and texture to the pi...
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White gold brooch with diamonds 1960
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage brooch made in 1960 in 18K white gold with 24 diamonds for about 0.50 ctw. Questa raffinata spilla si fissa sul retro con un perno incernierato e una chiusura di sic...
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20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold and Enamel Puss in Boots Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Original "Puss in Boots" brooch handcrafted in 18K yellow gold with fire enamel. Produced by expert goldsmiths circa 1980 with attention to detail and chiseled and engraved by hand. ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute colourful bird brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a lovely small ruby eye and decorated with Blue, Green enamel feathers. Two of the blue enam...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

MB BOUCHER STERLING GOLD PAVE and corall Cabochons curling leaf brooch, 1946's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
MARCEL BOUCHER a Parisian who had previously worked as a jewelier for Carier and later as a designer for Trifari, started his own company BOUCHER in the 1930's in New York. Rare an ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Vintage Natural No Heat Blue Yellow Sapphire Platinum Floral Bouquet Lapel Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Depicting a vividly colored floral bouquet with diamond-swathed, romantically scrolled stems and precious blue and yellow color flowers attached with a free flowing diamond ribbon. This 1960s Retro vintage flower...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold Dancer Brooch/Pendant.
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 TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fashion dancer brooch...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds, Platinum Retrò 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, Platinum

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Poodle Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Poodle Motif Brooch, a delightful piece finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. This charming creation showcases a playful poodle motif adorned with a mix of single-cut diamo...
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Green Enamel Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turtle Brooch impeccably crafted in carved 18k yellow gold, adorned with vibrant green enamel, and embellished with ten round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.60 carats. Brooch has a tube pin with safety catch closure. This exquisite piece is not only a testament to timeless design but also comes hallmarked with metal content. Brooch Specifications Brand: Unbranded Style: Vintage Hallmarks: 18K Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 13.3 grams Number of Diamonds: 10 Diamond Shape: Round Diamond Carat Weight: 0.60 Approx. Length: 1.75" Width: 0.94" Condition: Good, Minor enamel discoloration. Package Includes Wooden Brooch...
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

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

Vintage ScorpionDiamond Coral 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Scorpions symbolize ardency, rebirth and protection, so bring some passion and transformation in your life with this stunning Vintage Diamond 18K Gold Scorpion Oval Cabochon Pin Broo...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Boucheron 18kt. yellow gold and platinum retro brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Boucheron 18kt. yellow gold and platinum retro brooch, set with 1.41 carats of old - cut and round brilliant diamonds. Designer: Boucheron Made in France, Circa 1940 - 1950's Hall...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro 18kt Yellow Gold Vineyard Leaf Brooch with Pearls
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Retro 18kt Yellow Gold Vineyard Leaf Brooch with Pearls is a exquisite piece of jewelry that reflects the design aesthetics of the Retro era, which typically refers to the period...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Retro Mikimoto Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful 1950s Retro Mikimoto pearl brooch made in sterling silver. The brooch features four, 4.50-5.50mm round pearls that are ...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Diamond GIA Natural Sapphire 18K Gold Flower Bouquet Clip Brooch-pin
Located in Miami, FL
Summon fall into your life each day with this delightful Vintage Diamond & Multi Stone 18K Gold Flower Bouquet Clip. This lovely RetroVintage retro Di...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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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