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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Pearl
Gemstone: Rubelite
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Clam Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful turquoise clam brooch from the Victorian era. The brooch features an array of cabochon turquoise stones in a clam motif crafted in 9ct yellow gold with a se...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Star Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Victorian natural pearl star pendant. The pearls are well matched and feature a nice lustre. The pendant has been well maintained and is in perfe...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful Victorian era diamond brooch. The brooch features a large flower which has been set with an array of rose cut diamonds with a large central natural pearl. T...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Starburst Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian natural pearl and diamond starburst brooch. The brooch features an array of round natural pearls in a star motif with a central old cut diamond crafted ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This small yellow gold safety pin is set with a cloverleaf motif represented by 4 rose-cut diamonds set in a millegrain clasp, a...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Edwardian Convertible Brooch/Pendant 10k Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx Color: Black Natural Seed Pearls Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Typ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilles Maurel Organic Brooch In Oxidized Copper And 18kt Gold With One Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
An organic brooch designed by Gilles Maurel. An intricate organic piece of jewelry, created in Quebec Canada by the artist jewelers Gilles Maurel, back in the late 1980. This brooch...
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1980s Canadian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Pearl Brooch, 1.20tcw, 4.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Blue sapphire and pearl brooch in 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 585 14k and weighs 4.2 grams. The natural sapphires are round brilliant cuts and have a nice blue color, approxima...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.28 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Box is not included. Pleas...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

American 1890 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled brooch with gemstones. Beautiful antique brooch, created during the art nouveau period in Newark United States, dating ...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

MASRIERA 18K Gold Nymph Plique-à-Jour Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Henderson, NV
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive works of art, have been crafted by Masriera since 1839. The company is world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau style jewelry...
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20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Brooch with South Sea Cultural Pearl & Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Radiating ethereal allure, this platinum brooch combines the natural beauty of pearls and enchanting sparkle of diamonds, creating a captivating tale of timeless elegance. At the he...
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20th Century European Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 19th Century Tiger Eye Fine Pearl Rose Gold Clover Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pin in 18 Karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. A charming pin brooch featuring a 3-leaf clover set with 3 clawed cabochon tiger's eyes and a fine half-pearl in the center. The fas...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Cabochon Opal w/ Seed Pearl & Diamond Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Multi-Prong Set - Translucent White Base Color w/ Blue, Orange & Green Play - 4.7x4mm to 7x4.9mm (approx.) (1) Natural G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Citrine Pearl Edwardian Brooch - 14k Oval 6.87ct Scroll Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrine Carat(s): 6.87ct Cut: Oval Color: Orange Natural Pearls Total Carats: 6.87ct ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Eagle Talon Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and high quality 18ct yellow gold talon stick pin. The pin is from the Victorian era and features a single natural pearl. Condition: Used (Good) Weight: 2.9 grams Hea...
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19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct gold pearl and diamond double heart brooch. The brooch features a rose cut diamond double heart motif crafted in silver within a blue and white enamel centre...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Edwardian Stickpin - 14k Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Whiteside & Blank Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pearl Natural Diamond Cut: Rose Measurements Face Height (nor...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Edwardian Flower Brooch - 14k Orchid Antique Botanical Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pearl Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and C-Clasp Theme: Flower, Orchid Meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

AGL Yogo Montana Deco Kite Shaped Sapphire Natural Pearl Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat Yogo Gulch Montana Sapphires, circa 1910. Four rare Art Deco kite shaped AGL certified natural, no heat Sapphires mounted on a platinum setting and accented with 4 na...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin Solid 18K White Gold Bow-tie form brooch pin mounted with a large hanging Pearl Approximate...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold 30ct Oval Amethyst Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely beautiful and bold vintage brooch or pendant crafted from solid 14k yellow gold featuring a detailed Victorian Revival style design with a large, oval cut,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Revival Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Blister Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage blister pearl, 0.30 carat sapphire, 0.28 carat ruby and 1.28 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 9...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Vintage Brooch Features Carved Nephrite and Pearls in a 14 Karat Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous, Mid Century vintage brooch, features carved nephrite and pearls in a 14 karat gold floral motif. There are two (2) carved nephrite jade leaves, each carved by hand a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1915 Pearl Pin Brooch Enamel Pendant Yellow Gold Antique Original 1915
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1915 Victorian Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Pendant Features Genuine Natural Seed Pearl 100% Natural Pearl Circa 1915 The Victorian in Jew...
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1910s Victorian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch with Enamel, Dia..41CT and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive wor...
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Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

White Pearl and Diamond Chinese Gaming Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Chinese Gaming brooch by Elizabeth featuring white pearls and white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 7 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 7 mm M331 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silver and has 4 Akoya Cultured Pearls ranging ...
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1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Art Deco Platinum Pearl & Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Brooch Pin AGL Certified
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco Platinum Pearl & Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Brooch Pin AGL Certified Accompanied by AGL Report 1116818 - August 30th, 2021 The repo...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Lily Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Pearl
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate brooch is designed in the shape of a flower, a little white lily. The little jewel was created around 1900 - 1905 and is made out of 14 karat gold. The flower petals ar...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Natural Pearl Green Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1890's Green enamel winged brooch with natural graduated pearls. There is a hook on the back to ad a pendant or small dangle watch. Circa 1890-1900 5 natural gray pearls...
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Late 19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Natural Blue Sapphire Circle Brooch #16477
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Natural Blue Sapphire Circle Brooch This beautiful circle brooch features 12 gorgeous round cut natural blue sapphires and 12 white off round pearls!...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 5.60 mm 4.6 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 5.60 mm 4.6 Grams M351 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 6 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls ranging in size fro...
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Vintage Sterling Silver Pearl Rhinestone Lapel Pin Wreath Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a lovely vintage sterling silver round wreath brooch set with faux pearl and glass rhinestones. The brooch is created with diamond-like glass stones also called rhinestones t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Spilla da giacca in oro 18Kt papero con papillon e occhiali da sole
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Con questa perla australiana da 10x12 mm ho voluto realizzare una spilla papero un po' estrosa. È Elegante e divertente si presta ad essere indossata con abito o giacca piu casual. A...
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2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Green Yellow Gold Collar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose, yellow and green gold, horse head hallmark. A charming antique collar brooch, openworked with floral motifs in green gold and arabesques in yellow gold, ador...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

IRIS PARURE, Blue Huge Akoya Pearl, Japanese high-quality Akoya Pearl Brooch
Located in Ehime, JP
Creator: IRIS PARURE Pearl farm: Ehime, Uwajima, JAPAN Category: Pearl Brooch Features:Blue Huge Akoya (B.H.A.) , Non Colored & Non Bleached, BENI AKOYA® Size of Pearl:12.5mm-14.00mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl

American Antique Victorian 14K Gold Natural Mississippi River Pearl Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Antique Victorian 14K Gold Natural Mississippi River Pearl Brooch 2.3 gram Acid test shows 14K on Brooch and Silver on post Victorian American Workmanship circa 1880s No Ha...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Baroque Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sultan Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the head of a sultan with highly rendered features Featuring a baroque pearl headpiece measuring 15.0 x 10.0 mm White in body color with ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gold, Enamel, and Seed Pearl Braided Hair Mourning Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian gold, seed pearl, hair, and enamel mourning brooch. With braided or plaited hair behind glass in a worked gold setting set with seed pearls and surrounded by a black enamel band. The reverse bears a pin for attachment and likely had a jump ring removed. In the Georgian and Victorian eras, woven hair art was used to memorialize a departed loved one or given as a keepsake memorial for a loved one in their absence. The gold tests at 10k. Simply a wonderful Georgian mourning brooch...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Chalcedony Brooch Seed Pearls 15K Gold Heart Shaped c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this sensational antique Victorian 15ct gold Chalcedony Brooch made c.1890. Fitted in its original antique case/box (included in the price), upon opening a...
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19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, 15k Gold

Mikimoto Sterling Silver Pearl Double Loop Pin/Brooch #14648
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mikimoto pearl and sterling silver double loop pin/brooch. Beautiful sterling silver loops adorned with freshwater pearls. Mikimoto is known for the highest grade of pearls availabl...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Rubelite and Green Garnet Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Rubelite and Green Garnet Brooch 7 Mixed Diamonds - 0.07 CT 48 Green Garnets - 0.73 CT 1 Rubelite - 1.44 CT 2 Rubies - 0.02 CT 12 Yellow Sapphires - 0.13 CT...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bow Pin #16256
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bow Pin This adorable bow pin is crafted form 14K yellow gold and is decorated wit beautiful blue ...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Enamel Owl Brooch Blue Eyes & Natural Pearl Belly
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Owl Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Lovely Victorian Bar Brooch with a Cute Little Enamel Owl Perched To One Side. He Has Lovely Blu...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Art Nouveau 18k Gold Plique-a-Jour Enamel, Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Pendant Gorgeous Art Nouveau Fine Jewelry Brooch Features Delicate Design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 10.46 grams Pearls: 2.5 - 3.7mm Length: 80mm Width: 8.5mm Diamonds: Approx. .75 CTW H-I SI old mine cut natural d...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Turquoise glass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Lovely antique gold barrette brooch featuring a gourmette link with 4 half-pearls in the center, each alternating with 3 turquois...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 15k gold and Pearl Crescent moon brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 15ct gold and pearl crescent brooch. A beautiful closed crescent in very rich bloomed 15ct yellow gold, it is set with creamy pearls that graduat...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Neotrigonia Shell Trident Brooch - c1880
Located in Hummelstown, PA
The Greek sea god Poseidon and his Roman counterpart Neptune are often associated with a three pronged trident. The spear is believed to be symbolic of power and the holy number three. This wonderful Victorian era trident brooch features a platinum topped gold spear head...
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1880s Antique Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Arrow and flower brooch, 9k gold and pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique 9ct gold Arrow and flower brooch is a real charmer! Rich in both symbolism and style you can't go wrong. A slender feathered arrow with the rich buttery gold ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold, Pearl and Ruby Frog Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl frog brooch, set with natural seed pearls and cushion-cut ruby eyes, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, with an 18ct stamp, English, circa ...
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Bar brooch C.1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Gold Diamond Pearl Enamel Bar brooch C.1890. The brooch of elongated shape set in the centre with a small old cut diamond accented at the end with a small, small applied flor...
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Late 19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Rare amethyst, emerald and pearl brooch by Carlo Giuliano, English, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Rare amethyst, emerald and pearl brooch by Carlo Giuliano. Centrally set with an oval rose cut natural unenhanced amethyst in a closed back ru...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Amethyst Moon and Star Watch Pin in 15K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique watch pin in 15K yellow gold featuring a 40carat amethyst in the center. The moon and star is represented in split pearls. Stone is set in ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Diamond Star Brooch Pin with Glowing Green & Pearls - or Convert to Ring
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian brooch/pin that would also be fantastic converted into a statement ring or a striking pendant. (please message me if you would l...
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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Star Blue Enamel Pearl Brooch Pin - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this charming antique Victorian 18ct gold enamel star brooch made c.1880. Modest in size yet striking in design, craftsmanship and style, this brooch is ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pale Gold CHANEL Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful Chanel brooch in pale gold, a stunning piece of jewelry! Condition : very good Made in France Materials : metal, resin, pearls, strass Color : gold, mother-of-pearl Dimens...
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Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl

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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