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Brooches For Sale
Period: 18th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Antique Arts & Crafts 14k Gold Garnet & Pearl Textured 3D Foliage Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant antique brooch or pendant is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a beautifully detailed 3D foliage design set with a cluster of fine garnets and seed pearls at...
Category
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Man Unisex Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin is designed as stylized mask of Green Man figure
With expressive features and leafy fronds framing face
Completed by pinstem
Tested as 14 karat gold
Circa: 1905
Head me...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Carat Gold Diamond Lioness Brooch
Located in Glasgow, GB
A late Victorian 18ct gold and 0.08 ct diamond lioness brooch. The brooch is crafted in the form of a lioness with an old cut diamond clasped between he...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Wreath Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau enamel wreath brooch, consisting of seven enamelled mulberry tree leaves, with seed pearls set in-between, all mounted in yellow gold, tes...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
900 Late Victorian Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Devil Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a highly rendered and stylized devil
With protruding horns, pointed ears, and single cut diamond eyes
Total diamond weight is approximately 0.05 carat - eye clean and whi...
Category
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal Cabochon 18 Karat Gold Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pear shaped form with gold bead and twisted rope details
Featuring a bezel set black opal double cabochon measuring approxima...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
French Art Nouveau Natural Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Made of satin-finished gold, this lovely antique brooch is set with a brilliant-cut diamond in the center, with 4x3 natural pearls at the four cardinal points, in a decoration made of the winding of a gold wire. The clasp is a pin with security.
Weight of the diamond : 0,17 carat approximately.
Diameter of the pearls : 2,5/3 mm approximately.
Height : 2,6 cm, width : 2,7 cm, thickness : 6,1 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel : 4,9 g approximately.
Authentic antique jewelry - French work circa 1890s. Small marks of time on the profiles, very little visible.
Our opinion : An Art Nouveau jewel...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Enamel Cluster Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely breathtaking antique brooch that was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era and features a gorgeous open work flower design that is set with ...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1.69 Carat Amethyst and 0.22 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 1.69 carat amethyst and 0.22 peridot, 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections
This exceptional, fine and impressive amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold.
The pierced decorated, circular design displays a feature central collet set 1.69ct round faceted cut amethyst.
The symmetrical millegrain decorated scrolling frame is further embellished with twelve collet set round faceted cut peridots, totalling 0.22ct.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp fastening.
This antique gemstone brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the gold mark (15ct), the maker's mark (VBO)and the French patent mark (DEPOSE).
The amethyst brooch is supplied with an independent gemstone grading report card.
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 of this amethyst brooch antique...
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Early 1900s French Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striking Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin from the turn of the 20th Century. Beautifully detailed, set in silver topped gold w...
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pan Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as profile of the god Pan with curling hair and grooved horns
With orangey red and deep green enamel - quality consistent with age
Acce...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Tiffany & Company Diamond Fox Stick Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company 2 sided Fox Stick Pin, the Fox measures 3/4 inch in length is Silver and is set with Rose cut Diamonds on both sides, Yellow...
Category
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Petite Pearl Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this charming little vintage treat decorated with petite pearls in platinum. The bar pin is made of 10 karat yellow gold and measures 1-5/8 inch in ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum
Carter Gough Art Nouveau Garnet 14 Karat Gold Gargoyle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as the profile of a winged gargoyle resting head in hands
With textured wings, hair, and stylized features
Accented by round cabo...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau enamel, pearl and diamond brooch, with opalescent shaded enamel sinuous curling leaves in pale pink, green and gold, set on the top with an old-cut diamond estimated ...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Antique Pearl 9 Carat Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fabulous crescent brooch has seed pearls set within the 9ct gold. I always like to mention that crescent brooches can be hooked onto a chain to make a gorgeous pendant.
Cresce...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Antique Gold and Pearl Horseshoe Brooch with Diamond-Set Nail and Pendant Loop
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian brooch in the form of a pearl-studded horseshoe pierced by a pavé diamond spike, with pendant loop, in 18k gold and platinum.
Category
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1.01 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Rose Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.01Ct demantoid garnet and 0.35 carat diamond, 14 karat rose gold bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 14k rose gold.
The bar brooch is ornamented to the center with a fine and impressive feature claw set oval faceted cut demantoid garnet.
The garnet bar brooch is further ornamented with two additional claw set demantoid garnets to either terminals.
The bar design is embellished with fourteen impressive pavé set Old European round cut diamonds, totalling 0.35Ct.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp.
The stunning piece of antique jewelry is hallmarked to the reverse of the rose gold setting with the maker's mark (VB) and the 14k gold fineness hallmark - 585.
This impressive garnet bar brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
NOTE: * Demantoid is the green variety of andradite garnet...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau 14kt/Sterling, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond + Pearl Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular pin/pendant from the Art Nouveau (ca1900s) era! Crafted in 14kt rosy yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this gorgeous 3-dimensional butterfly is adorned with an...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Crescent 18 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish crescent brooch holds a total of 9 rubies and 10 diamonds. The rubies total approximately 65pts and the diamonds total aproximately 80pts. The brooch is modelled out of 18carat gold...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Grape Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Iconic Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Brooch featuring his Grape Vine design, Antique; crafted in Sterling Silver; fully hallmarked to the r...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Polychrome Enamel Flower Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful jewel in the shape of a stylized lily is a fine example of the Art Nouveau art of enamelling.
The flower stems are executed in translucent guilloché enamel. The flower...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Day Clark & Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicts a jovial Green Man motif
With flourishing foliate and whiplash
Stamped and tested for 14 karat gold
Maker's mark for Day Clark & Co.
Circa: 1905
Head measures: 1/2 x 11/...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Aquamarine and Diamond Pearl and 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.52 carat aquamarine, 0.16 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat rose gold and platinum brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections.
This...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian 0.80 Carat Old Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a bezel set old pear cut diamond
Weighing approximately 0.80 carat with K/L color with SI2 clarity
Tested as platinum
Circa: 1900
Head measu...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1780 Georgian Brooch Miniature Pencil Drawing on Paper Silver Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This chaming piece of jewellery was created around 1780 as a clasp for a bracelet or necklace. In the early 19th century it was converted into a brooch.
The pencil drawing shows the ...
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1780s British George III Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver and Enamel Brooch, Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., 1907
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts & Crafts sterling silver and enamel brooch designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co., 1907. The brooch is of planished circular f...
Category
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Diamond Festoon Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond festoon brooch, an old brilliant-cut diamond, estimated to weigh 0.85 carats, surmounted by old and rose-cut festoons with floral ...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting an open heart motif with a romantically frilled edge
Set with natural freshwater seed pearls - well matched with good luster
Heart is threaded with a pin stem accented by...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold 1.97ctw Old European Diamond Swirl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique brooch pin was crafted in 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era and features an open swirl flower design that is covered in fine old European cut diamonds th...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Essex Crystal Spaniel Dog Stickpin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Essex Crystal spaniel dog stickpin 18 karat yellow gold.
This charming pin features a domed crystal with an exquisite collie dog scene. The w...
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Imperial Presentation Jewelled Platinum and Gold Pendant Watch
Located in Braintree, GB
Russian Imperial presentation jewelled platinum and gold pendant watch
Made by Moser & Co
Made in St. Petersburg, 1908-1917
The circular brooch cen...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Victorian Coral Stomacher Brooch with Fitted Box
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Coral, diamond and enamel on gold stomacher brooch with original fitted box.
Very impressive large size.
Can be used as a hair piece ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond
Edwardian Enamel and Natural Pearl Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian enamel and natural pearl pendant/brooch, to the centre an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.4 carats, surrounded by gree...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Music Note Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
Graceful figural "musical note" pin. Sparkling diamonds set in an antique 9K yellow gold setting. 1 1/4" x 1/2." Lovely.
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamo...
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Early 1900s British Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Sapphire Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 0.64 carat sapphire, 0.20 carat diamond, seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and platinum brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This exceptional, fine and impressive Edwardian sapphire brooch...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Hermes Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as stylized winged head of Hermes - messenger of the gods
With whiplash style wings and 2.0 mm pearl in mouth
Pearl is white in bod...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Belle Epoque Ruby Diamond Floral Pattern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Charming antique brooch of round shape, it is decorated with floral patterns delicately chiseled and set with rose- cut diamonds ...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Fringe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Fringe Brooch
45 antique cut diamonds approximately 11.55 cts , set in 18k yellow gold with black enamel on the edges.
Ma...
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A diamond and platinum brooch by Cartier, circa 1900.
This elegant brooch by Cartier dates from the turn of the last century and is in beautiful condition for its age.
The brooch t...
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Filigree Amethyst Brooch / Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Doubling as a Brooch or a Pendant, featuring 1 Focal Massive Oval Cabochon cut Natural Amethyst at approximately 160 carats encased in a 4-Prong Basket Setting.
Constructed of a co...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Diamond Sequile Pendant/Brooch Yellow Gold Portuguese 1700s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique diamond sequile pendant/brooch in 19.2kt yellow gold, Portugal, early 18th century. This Portuguese jewel from the Georgian period of an intr...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Large Victorian oval polished banded agate within black greek enamel frame in original case.
Size : 4,5cm x 4,2cm
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate
9ct Gold Antique Georgian Turquoise Set Brooch
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Antique Georgian Brooch with
beautiful Turquoise stones
Beautifully decorative floral design
Actual Size 4.5cm x 2cm
Weight 3.28 ...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Devilish Satyr Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as a highly stylized head of a satyr
With textured hair, agape mouth, and enamel glossed horns
Enamel is translucent red and gray...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Victorian Cabochon Emerald Four Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Cabochon Emerald Four Leaf Clover Brooch
Includes 4 cabochon emeralds surrounded by an array of diamonds
Antique
Measurements: Ap...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond & Emerald Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Diamond & Emerald Bow Brooch
Measurements: 1.75" long
89 round cut emeralds & 87 round cut diamonds
Gold Type: Yellow Gold & Si...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sun Moon and Star Turquoise and Pearl Stick Pin HM 1902, 9 Karat Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stickpins, also known as tie pins, have been collected since the 18th century when neckwear for men came into fashion. They were made in all manner of styles well into the 20th centu...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Victorian Boulder Opal Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cabochon boulder opal measuring approximately 10.0 x 8.0 mm
Opaque brown matrix with areas of white opal with strong blue/violet play-of-color
Set in polished gol...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 3.00 Carat Burma Ruby and 1.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 3.00 carat Burmese ruby and 1.02 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse ruby jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby brooch...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Signed Miniature Landscape Painting Gouache on Card 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming miniature painting of a house and two figures in the countryside has been mounted in a white and yellow 18 karat gold brooch in the e...
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch from the turn of the 20th Century. Lovely, realistically rendered handmade brooch with vibrant green and pearl wh...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Brooch Dated 1904 Chrysoprase Citrine Enamel Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This fine piece of Art Nouveau jewellery has the inscription September 30th 1904 engraved on the reverse. Two oval cabochon chrysoprase, a chrysoprase drop and four round cut citrine...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Diamond Portrait Brooch Pin or Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Natural Diamond Portrait Brooch/ Pendant
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Weight: 7.36 grams
Diamonds: 4 single cut natural diamonds, approx. .12 CTW G...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Victorian Glass Intaglio 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cherubic Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an oval glass intaglio measuring approximately 12.0 x 10.2 mm
Deeply carved to depict two cherubs with a floral wreath and lantern
Set by wide green gold prongs in a rose...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Patek Philippe Gold Lapel Watch Pocket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Patek Philippe lapel/pocket watch that would be definitely a conversational piece. It was created in Switzerland in the 1900s. Made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold. The movement is original Patek Philippe manual...
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Early 1900s Swiss Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch Circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Modelled as two stylised flowerheads, each stamen set with old brilliant diamonds, within a green enamel leaves, diamonds approx. 0.75cts total, length 4.5cm
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian ruby and diamond brooch pendant, of diamond bow and ribbon design with calibre-cut rubies and heart shaped diamond drop, circa ...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 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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