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Brooches For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Victorian
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.
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Early 1900s Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold

English Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K Turquoise & Seed Pearl Brooch Marked 15C
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K Turquoise & Seed Pearl Brooch Marked 15C English marked "15C" Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K Turquoise & Seed Pearl Brooch weighting 4.1 gr...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

18K white gold and 5.50CT diamond pin
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from 18k white gold, this exquisite diamond pin features a total carat weight of 5.50 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. With VVS2-VS1 clarity and E-F color, these diamo...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jean Schlumberger Bright Enamel Gem Parrot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
AN ENAMEL AND MULTI-GEM PARROT BROOCH, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. Embark on a journey of vibrant elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Enamel...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Victorian Pearl Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Swallow Chain Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two highly rendered swallow birds in flight with spread wings Engraved with feather detail - each holding one end of a length of chain Cable link with seven 2.5 mm seed ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilan Black & White Diamond Estate Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Glimmer with grace in the exquisite Gilan Black & White Diamond Estate Brooch! This 18kt white gold beauty sparkles with 34 Rose cut Prong Set Diamonds and Pave Set Black Diamonds to...
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified 14K Yellow Gold Jade Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin/Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold brooch (pin/pendant) centered with a gorgeous natural oval cabochon cut jade, measuring approximately 15.80 x 8.40 x 4.30 mm, and weighing appro...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Womens, Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vintage pin showcases a delightful combination of tear drop and rhombus shapes adorned with 0.33 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds...
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2010s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Platinum Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 18k gold and platinum crescent moon brooch, featuring old mine cut diamonds - total of approx. 3.50cts, SI-I/H-I. The brooch is 2 7/8" long. Width of the crescent i...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold Platinum LION Diamond Ruby Pin
Located in Miami, FL
In 18K yellow gold and platinum, this exquisite LION pin features a 0.09 carat diamond and ruby, showcasing tremendous work and superb detail. Ideal for both men and women, this piec...
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2010s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

18K Gold "Paloma Picasso" for Tiffany & Co Zig-Zag Squiggle Pin Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
PALOMA PICASSO FOR TIFFANY & CO ZIG-ZAG SQUIGGLE PIN Description / Condition: Mint. All jewelry has been professionally scrutinize and cleaned prior to being offered for sale. Gend...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

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Mid-Century Winking Cat Emerald Diamond Onyx Brooch Yellow Gold English 1950s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century winking cat emerald, diamond and onyx brooch in 18kt yellow and white gold, London, 1958. This enchanting brooch, reminiscent of the coveted "Chat Malicieux" design by Va...
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1950s British Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ginkgo Leaf Brooch by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s, 18k, Angela Cummings, Tiffany & Co., New York City. Tiffany & Co. captures nature’s elegant simplicity in this stunning ginkgo leaf brooch. Their less-is-more approach r...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

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Antique Early Victorian 18kt Enamel Serpent Stickpin in Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual stickpins as this is are a treat. This Early Victorian Curled Serpent is 18kt gold and enamel and arrives in its original box. It was made c. 1845 by Robert August Brieskorn....
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1840s Swedish Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

FAUX PEARL AND RESIN CHANEL CC BROOCH, gold plated, 2018 Collection
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Faux Perl and Resin CC CHANEL brooch, Made in France. Description: Fall/Winter 2018 Collection Gold plated Faux Pearls and Resin Height 4 cm/ 1.80" Width 5.5 cm/ 2.16" Signed on t...
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2010s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate

Antique Ottoman Circa 1890s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14 grams. Totally is diamond 3.80 ct. Please contact for any questions.
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1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Brooch with Emeralds & Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold by Meister
Located in Lucerne, CH
Introducing Meister Jewelers' creation: a brooch infused with the vibrant energy of a young spring, where nature awakens from its deep slumber. Created from 18 Karat white gold, ad...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Portuguese Iberian 1850 Filigree Brooch In 21Kt Yellow Gold With Seed Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Portuguese Iberian Brooch. Beautiful and very unusual antique Iberian brooch, created in Portugal during the Victorian era, back in the 18...
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1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage Mexican Sterling & Copper Mixed Metals Bird Brooch with Azurite Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Mexican brooch or pin. In sterling silver. In the form of a bird with a circular copper eye and azurite (and possibly some turquoise) chip inlay...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Fashionable vintage 18K yellow gold, ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch. Colourful, embellished with 6 natural, non-treated bright violet red rubies, this brooch is very well made, la...
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1980s European Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Elephant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the majestic allure of the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Elephant Brooch. This exquisite piece of wearable art is designed as a masterful fusion of bl...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Brooch set with moonstone and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bunch of tulips with moonstone and single cut diamonds. 0.10ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description the size of the brooch is 3.7 cm by 1.7 c...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stickpin Cross
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

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Stickpin Pearl and Stone
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Antique Handmade Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.4 grams. Totally is diamond diamond 4.50 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
Category

1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Red Carpet Carved Coral Engraved 2-Tone Gold Bezel Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique Hand Carved Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant. Featuring the Profile of a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Pearl Floral Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold sapphire and pearl brooch (pin/pendant). The floral design is decorated with round white pearls and centered with a beautiful blue round cut sap...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan Revival Agate 18K Yellow Gold Lamb Antique Cameo Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped tablet of banded agate measuring 9.5 x 13.5 mm Opaque reddish orange with carved cameo on gray-white band Depicting a lamb asleep on a cross - symbolic of t...
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1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal, Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique opal, ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, with opals set in the wings and abdomen, a faceted ruby set in the thorax, cabochon rubies set in the eyes and rose-cut diamonds s...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver

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

1980s Vintage Kalinger Paris Gold Tone Crystal Resin Bunch Of Flowers Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a gold tone massive bunch of flowers pin brooch. It is designed by “Kalinger” in 1980’s. The brooch is gold plated. The piece features clear crystals and resin. Signed: “...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Whimsical 18k Yellow Gold Italian Diamond Set Honey Bee
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This fanciful Mid-20th Century Italian creation depicts a beautifully proportioned honey bee with wings spread, ready for flight. The thorax and abdomen are heavily diamond encrusted...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are thrilled to offer you a beautifully carved Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The stunning portrait of a young woman as a Bacc...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

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, ...
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1990s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Victorian 2.85 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A large, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.85 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold, silver set jabot pin style brooch; part of our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This impressive antique Victorian jabot pin style brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold in the form of a sword and scabbard. The scroll decorated hilt is embellished with a total of forty-eight Old European round cut diamonds, graduating in size, and silver set to the pierced decorated design. Each terminal of the quillon is ornamented with an individually set Old European round cut diamond. Eighteen further Old European round cut diamonds, also graduating in size, ornament the silver set push fit scabbard. The scabbard and hilt are both fitted with securing pins to the reverse, and joined with a rope twist 14k yellow gold security chain accented with a feature pearl. This antique pin-style brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This exceptional Jabot pin Victorian...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.38 carat ruby and 0.30 carat diamond, pearl and 14 karat yellow gold, 14k white gold set 'Crescent' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique crescent moon brooch...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

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

Vintage 1980s Signed Givenchy Hematite Finish Pave Clear Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
1980s oval hematite finish pave clear rhinestone brooch with security clasp. Marked "Givenchy." Measures: 1 5/8 inches long by 2 1/6 inches wide. Excellent condition. Givenchy is a ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This 12k gold Victorian brooch is meticulously crafted with superb attention to detail. The adorable fly is jewel encrusted, with wings carved out to house beautiful Old Rose Cut dia...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Mother Neptune Earrings
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The stylish jeweler Marilyn Cooperman always named her designs and these earrings are "Mother Neptune". The earrings are full of illusions to the sea, from the central ammonite foss...
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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver

1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Textured Pattern Heart Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a gold tone textured pattern heart brooch designed by YSL in 1980’s. The piece is gold plated. Signed: “YSL. Made in France” (shown in photos). Size: 5.7x5.5cm ——— If yo...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Marilyn Cooperman Pearl Moonstone Diamond Paisley Brooch
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Amongst Marilyn Cooperman's iconic designs, the paisley brooch is a great one. Versions were done in mixtures of various colored stones and there were even a few monochromatic ones....
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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.35 CTW Sapphire Diamond Silver 14 Karat Gold X Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.93 carats Transparent medium dark blue in color and bezel set in rose gold With silver-topped 'X' motif surround wi...
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1840s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Antique Butterfly Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with scalloped wings, curling antennae, and spindly legs Featuring a pear cut diamond prong set as lower body weighing approximately 0.65 carat I co...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

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

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an oval shaped orange shell cameo with a relief of a woman bust. The woman has a wavy hair.She is we...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

15ct Victorian Brooch Ruby Set Hearts At Ends Seed Pearls Diamond set Heart Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Fabulous Victorian Gold Brooch. Set with Rubies, Diamonds & Pearls. Features Two Little Ruby Set Hearts at Either End & Di...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Drop Earring Brooch Jewelry Set 14 Carat Gold Emeralds Vintage, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
HIGH VICTORIAN (= VIENNESE HISTORICISM) GOLDEN JEWELRY SET: PAIR OF EARDROPS AND BROOCH MADE OF GOLD 14ct, COVERED WITH SMALL EMERALDS. ELEGANT BROOCH: made of GOLD (14 ct / 585), having longitudinal-oval form, additionally decorated with small movable rods attached to area below - causing a very decorative effect ! Additionally, the brooch is ornamented with a small emerald attached to middle area, surrrounded by scrolls made in chiselled technique. WEIGHT: 6.0 GRAMS (= 0.21 OZ / 0.19 TROY OUNCE) FINEST GOLDEN COLOUR ! OLD PRAGUE OFFICIAL HALLMARK (= OLD IMPERIAL AUSTRIA...
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1870s Austrian High Victorian Antique Brooches

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Emerald, 14k Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
From the exceptionally talented designer Marilyn Cooperman, the "Fish Lunching on a Pearl" brooch is one of her most iconic designs, and this one dates back to the early 2000s. A la...
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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

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Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamon...

Victorian Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Belcher Set Antique Cross Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced cross form with flaring fleur-de-lis motif terminals Featuring round pearls prong set in belcher mounts throughout Gray to cream in body color with strong irid...
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1860s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Platinum Tie Tac Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Platinum Ruby and Diamond Tie Tac Brooch, center securely nestled with an oval Ruby weighing approx. 0.96 Carat, surrounded by Diamonds, weighi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian Hardstone Cameo and 14Kt Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is a stunning Victorian-era piece of jewelry that dates back to the year 1870. The 14Kt yellow gold and black/white hardstone cameo depicts a beautiful woman in profile and feat...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold brooch set with ruby ​​tot. 0.80ct, onyx and single cut diamond to. 0.90 ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is approximately 4.1 cm by ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
We are thrilled to offer you some high quality, Micro Mosaic pieces! This stunning brooch example embodies the Era of the 'Grand Tour' c1880s. It features the ‘Doves of Pliny’ create...
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Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Brooches

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Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 6.00ct Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this unique Victorian brooch holds an impressive 6.00 carat amethyst as it’s centrepiece. The arrow shaped brooch has been hand crafted from 18 carat yello...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

14k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a leaf set with moss agate
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a leaf set with moss agate Detailed description the size of the brooch is 4.6 cm by 2.5 cm wide weight 8.8 grams set with - 1 x 4.6 cm x 2...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1930s Aquamarine & Seed Pearl Brooch 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Set in 15 carat gold, with straight lines and bright blue aquamarine and creamy seed pearls, The Thetis Brooch is a finely crafted vintage jewel. Named for the 'divine nymph of the d...
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1930s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k 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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