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Brooches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1990s
Sterling Silver Scottish Thistle Brooch - 925 Edinburgh, Scotland Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Date: 1912 Metal Content: Sterling Silver Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp Theme: Scottish Thistle Measurements Tall: 13/16" (20.6mm) Wide: 1 15/32" ...
Category

1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Brooch Pin #17046
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Beautiful14K white gold long antique Art Deco lacy filigree diamond brooch pin. Circa 1920-1930 3 single diamonds representing flowers with diamond leaves on either side are spaced...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized and dimensional turtle with a textured head, legs and tail Featuring a domed shell bead set with demantoid garnets and pearls Demantoid garnets are round cut...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clover Collar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique round openwork brooch features a clover with chased leaves and a center bezel set with a fine half-pearl. The clasp ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing our exquisite Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch that is sure to add a touch of elegance to your collection. Measuring at 2 inches (5 cm) tall with a leaf span of just under...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm 6.7 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm 6.7 Grams M362 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 6 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and has a weight...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Starfish Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 31.4 grams. Totally is diamond 2.40 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1. Please contact for any questions.
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Fontane Circa 1900s Antique Gold Miniature Painting Fringe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique original Fontane brooch in 14k gold, circa 1900s. Brooch depicts a miniature painting of a nude lady. Brooch measures 2 7/8" x 1 3/8". Weight of the piece - 22.4 grams.
Category

Early 1900s Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold

ART DECO brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby ​​and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI detailed description the brooch is 7.0 cm wide and 1.3 cm high weight 5.9 grams set...
Category

1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Comte D’Epinay De Briort Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Diamond Lady Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Art Nouveau brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold by Comte D’Epinay De Briort. Circa 1900. The piece depicts a young lady with rose cut diamonds in her hair and dress. Sig...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6 mm 9.5 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6 mm 9.5 Grams M367 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 9 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and has a weight of...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Cellini NYC 18KT YG/WG Gold Dalmatian Brooch with .98Ct. Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold brooch designed as a dalmatian. dog running. The white gold body is set with pave diamonds and scattered cabochon blue sapphires. The head and paws are shiny yellow gol...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Blackberry Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920-30s, Austria. This naturalistic Deco period brooch has lush carved jade leaves and ripening hardstone blackberries (rhodochrosite). Its charming colorful look is completed...
Category

1920s Austrian Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold 8mm Turquoise Detailed Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Very Nice Turquoise Color - 8mm (approx.) Material: 14k+ Solid Yellow Gold , Washed with High Ka...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Stephen Dweck Brooch Pin Jasper 1990s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Dweck Brooch. Bezel set Jasper stones in sterling silver. Dated 1992. Hallmarked Stephen Dweck. Sterling silver. Measures 3.9 inches H x 3.9 inches wide. This was purchased...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Sterling Silver

Edwardian 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled convertible flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals flower, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back between the 1...
Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Emerald - Minor Oil - Elongated Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Bright Vibrant Green Color - 2.40ct (approx. based on certifiaction) ** See Certification...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

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...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 2.10Ct Emerald and 7.73Ct Diamond Platinum Floral Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning and impressive antique 2.10 carat emerald and 7.73 carat diamond, platinum floral brooch; part of our diverse floral jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique emerald and diamond brooch has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated subtly domed platinum frame of this antique brooch has been modelled in the form of a flower. The floral design is ornamented to the center with a stunning four-claw set 2.10ct emerald-cut emerald. The feature gemstone is encompassed with an array of eleven individually claw set Old European cut diamonds. The flower's petals are comprised of emanating splayed lobed designs, ornamented with a total of one-hundred and one pavé set Old European cut diamonds. The petal designs incorporate four curvilinear arrays accented with a total of twelve channel set baguette cut diamonds. The tapering stem of the flower is embellished with five channel set baguette cut diamonds, completing the design. The antique emerald and diamond brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged double prong pin and clasp fastening. This magnificent floral brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. This stunning 1900s brooch is supplied with four IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card for the emerald and supporting stones. Such magnificent multi-stone brooches with a multitude of large, high-quality diamonds are desirable; this brooch is the finest example you could hope to acquire. 'Rather than regarding inclusions in colored stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics.' Reference: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R. Wise, Brunswick House Press. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone within this antique brooch. Condition This magnificent antique emerald floral brooch with diamonds is exceptional quality, set with a stunning emerald displaying fine color, brilliance and presence. The high color graded feature diamonds display a fine white color, brilliance and presence. The well color matched, high color graded supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. This 1900s diamond brooch...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Circa 1920s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 1.30 ct. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.10 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Acid...
Category

1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 1.25Ct Sapphire 2.34Ct Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.25 carat sapphire and 2.34 carat diamond, platinum brooch; part of our diverse antique sapphire jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique brooch ...
Category

1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Brooch with Diamonds in Platinum & 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
The epitome of elegance, this Art Deco Brooch with diamonds is an exquisite masterpiece that captivates with its sophistication. Crafted in lustrous platinum and gold, it sparkles wi...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower Made in Pietra Dura technique Counrty – Italy Period – 1900s Dimensions – 3 x 2 cm Condition – good, traces of time on metal ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Plojoux diamond enamel portrait pendant/brooch, Swiss, circa 1915.
Located in London, GB
Plojoux diamond enamel portrait pendant/brooch. Set throughout the brooch with sixteen round mixed old cut diamonds in open back grain and rubover settings with a total approximate w...
Category

1910s Swiss Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold And Enamel Ladybug Diamond Brooch
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design from famed designer Tiffany & Co. The brooch depicts a gorgoues lady bug encrusted with natural round brilliant cut diamonds. Known as a symbol of luck and good fort...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

French Art Deco Sport Clip, Skier
Located in New York, NY
Charming French Art Deco Sport Clip hand made of brushed brass and chrome of a falling skier in the period Deco style. Works best on heavier fabrics on garment areas like neckline or...
Category

1920s French Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Brass

Art Deco 3.80 Carat Total Weight Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 3.80 Carat Total Weight Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Bar Brooch. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat, graded L color SI2 clarity. A...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian Era Shell Cameo Wise Man Brooch 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 15 carat gold, The Karina Brooch, having hailed from The Victorian Era is one for the collector of antique jewels. Known as The Wise Man Cameo she...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Dragon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized dragon creature with fierce expression, spread wings, and furling tail Dimensional with engraved and grooved textured detailing Tail curls around a near-round...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category

1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct gold and platinum bar brooch from the Edwardian era. The brooch is set with nineteen natural seed pearls and surrounded by a cluster of rose cut diamonds and crafted ...
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Art Nouveau Tourmaline Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Eagle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized eagle with curling wing and dimensional feathers Engraved with texture and wrapping around a cushion cut tourmaline Measuring 6.0 x 8.0 mm - transparent bluis...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 1990s Gold Plated Gripoix Glass Pearl Multicolor Collection 23 Brooch
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exquisite vintage Chanel brooch from collection 23 exudes timeless elegance with its gold-tone braided gilded metal and multicolored red/blue/purple/green glass paste stones. Th...
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1990s French Brooches

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.10 carats. Accented by 12 calibre cut sapphires with a total weight ...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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...
Category

1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Christmas 1999 Christian Lacroix Couture Silver Turquoise Heart
Located in PARIS, FR
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture brooch in the shape of a large heart in slightly aged silver metal (a little darker than in the photo) braided and inlaid with nuggets of turquoise (o...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Turquoise

Victorian Peridot Circle Brooch Pin Yellow Gold, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Peridot Circle Brooch Pin Yellow Gold. Created around 1900. A fine antique Peridot circle brooch/pin in Yellow Gold. Set all around with a row of round cut fine Peridots....
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold

Diamond and White Gold Bow Brooch, circa 1990, 5.00 Carat
Located in London, GB
A diamond bow brooch, pavé set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, in an openwork bow design, with millegrain edges, mounted in 18ct white gold, with a pin and trombone safety clasp, ...
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Emerald & Diamond Filagree 18k White Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Early 20th Century antique bar brooch featuring a centrally set emerald in a 18k white gold filagree brooch with 2 round diamond accents. The piece tested 18k with a metal testing g...
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.62 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold bar brooch with platinum setting; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry...
Category

1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1910 Red Enamel Orchid Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. An exceptional, oversized and three-dimensional pendant brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back i...
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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Leaf Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch is a dazzling piece of jewelry that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and breathtaking beauty. Featuring a seed o...
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1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Pearl Enamel 18 Karat Gold Pansy Flower Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant brooch is designed as a pansy flower with delicately painted dimensional enamel petals Glossy opaque purple, maroon, white, and yellow - exhibiting minimal loss With old Euro...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

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

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 ...
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Brooch with Pink Glass Paste Camellia
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch with a pink glass paste camellia. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5 cm Seller Reference: BRB10
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1990s French Brooches

Art Deco Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds and Emeralds in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Introducing a stunning Art Deco pin brooch with diamonds and emeralds, a masterpiece of timeless elegance. This exceptional brooch seamlessly marries the warmth of 18 Karat yellow ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirling Floral Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as whiplash motif vines centering a dogtooth pearl depicted as a closed bloom Measuring 11.0 x 16.5 mm and white in body color with strong iridescence Well matched to two ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Topaz Citrine Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Vintage Fish Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized tropical fish with dimensional fins engraved with linear texture Featuring stripes comprised of channel set round cut multi-gems Transparent blue, purple, viol...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 ...
Category

1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Large 3" Heavy Italian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bow, Crossed Ribbon Brooch Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This beautiful 18k yellow gold diamond bow brooch showcases the beauty of fine materials and craftsmanship. Its timeless design, combined with the intrinsic value of high polished go...
Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Attractive Circa 1900 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Wheaton, IL
Attractive circa 1900s 14kt yellow gold and hematite barpin "barbell" style - each end terminating in a hematite ball - tailored attractive look great condition - reverse - C-catch b...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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...
Category

1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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...
Category

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

Vintage gold tone brooch
Located in Capri, IT
Category

1990s Brooches

White Gold Art Deco Lingerie Bar Pin - 14k Vintage Filigree Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Style: Lingerie Bar Pin Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Filigree & Milgra...
Category

1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, White 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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