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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Diamond
Gemstone: Moonstone
Gilberto Cassola Round Briliant Cut Diamonds White Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Valenza, AL
18Kt White gold Brooch with Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds. Made in our Atelier in Valenza (ITALY). All Natural diamonds have F color and VVS clarity grades. Total carats of d...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Custom Made Diamond Hair Pin
Located in New York, NY
What’s more luxurious than wearing diamonds in one’s hair? There’s no statement jewel quite as thrilling as our Antique Diamond Hair Pin. Exquisitely ...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Brooch Signed Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry designer Kurt Wayne exemplifies Retro-style jewelry. Born in Austria in 1909, he immigrated to the United States in 1937. The prolific designer worked well into the 1980s, an...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch. Featuring three round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.20 carat, graded F color, VS clarity. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and blue enamel signed Tiffany with purity mark. Circa 1970. The brooch is 1 ⅛ inches in length and width. About this Item: Discover a breathtaking masterpiece from the esteemed Tiffany & Co. Immerse yourself in the allure of this radiant vintage pansy brooch...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Classical Enamel Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Mini Violin Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classical Enamel Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Mini Violin Brooch This 18K Gold Enamel Violin Brooch is a work of art! Our signature item from Artistic Collection, it boasts realistic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, White Gold

Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Harp Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamonds 18 Karat White Yellow Gold Harp Brooch Harps were widely used in the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East, although rare in Greece and Rome; depictions survive from Egypt a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch with moss agate and diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold brooch set with moss agate and brilliant cut diamond, approximately 0.20ct in total - F/G - VS/SI - size 6.5 cm x 3.0 cm detailed description: The size of the brooch...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Classical Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Violin Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classical Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Violin Brooch This 18K Gold Enamel Violin Brooch is a work of art! Our signature item from Artistic Collection, it boasts realisti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Classical Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Violin Brown Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classical Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Violin Brown Brooch This 18K Gold Enamel Violin Brooch is a work of art! Our signature item from Artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Brooch Signed Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
Own a piece of history with this exquisite midcentury brooch that is signed Jean Vitau. Vitau was a Parisian jewelry designer who set his sights on America in the 1960s. In New York ...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Geometric Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Feel the power of this antique brooch’s bold, geometric lines and symmetrical patterns. A mix of round and baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total 18 carats and set in 18-karat white ...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette-Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The baguette-cut diamonds in this excellent vintage brooch would have been custom cut to the designer’s exact specifications for their avant-garde creation. Embrace the artistry of t...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Get them a flower arrangement that will last more than a lifetime with this Vintage Diamond Bouquet Brooch. A mix of marquise-shaped, round brilliant-cut, and baguette-cut diamonds m...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold branch brooch set with ruby ​​and diamonds. 0.50ct - G/H - SI - dim. 5.5 cm x 3.0 cm detailed description: the size of the brooch is 5.5 cm by 3.0 cm wide weight 1...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Amethyst Emeralds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Graceful brooch depicting a butterfly with closed wings made of 18k yellow gold, on the small body is set with diamonds and emeralds, the wings are made up of two pairs of engraved c...
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1990s European Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Old Cut Pear Shaped Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold diamond cluster ring. The ring features a central old cut pear shaped diamond and is surrounded by eight smaller old cut diamonds that vary in s...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

TIFFANY CO 18K Gold Platinum topped Old European Cut Diamond Fleur-de-Lis Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An antique, Edwardian/late Victorian era, Fleur-de-Lis brooch marked Tiffany & Co, set with Old European Cut Diamonds weighing approximately O.75- 1.00 total Carat weight, the larges...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Grand Occasion Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A century ago, this magnificent brooch would have been the focal point of an outfit worn to a grand event. Its destiny continues in the modern era, thanks to its excellent platinum a...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Brooch with Portrait & Transparent Enamel, Diamonds & Natural Pearls
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique portrait and transparent enamel brooch with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls. This charming antique piece is both gold and silver, it is 1.5 inches long and .5 inches hi...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and rose gold pendant or brooch, comprising sixty old mine and rose cut diamonds, set in silver, and backed in 15 karat rose gold, with 15 karat rose gold...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1960's Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Fox Vintage Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized, whimsical fox depicted laughing and walking With poofy tail and pointed ears - engraved fur texture throughout Accented by platinum eyes bead set with round...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Horse Jockey Enamel Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Horse Jockey Enamel Pin. This gorgeous antique Victorian jockey pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold and silver. The pin...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver 1.74ctw Diamond & Pearl Palmette Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, yellow gold and silver brooch or pendant, set with one round pearl, one teardrop shaped pearl, six old European cut diamonds, and seventy-five rose cut di...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Yogo sapphire bar pin is crafted in platinum and 14k yellow gold. The...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1950s 18K White Gold 1ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage diamond, and white gold brooch, comprising seventeen round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white gold, with 18 karat white gold pin and fittings. This celestial ...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co .50 Carat Diamond Platinum Turtle Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite .50 carat Tiffany & Co platinum diamond turtle brooch that can be used as a pendant as well. It’s an extremely well-crafted modern piece with 53 round brilliant diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.25 CTW Sapphire Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Gold American Flag Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a white gold American flag comprised of sapphires, rubies, and diamonds Sapphires are round cut and transparent, medium to dark blue in color Weighing approximately 0.36...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Crafted with a passion for tradition and a keen eye for detail, this enchanting pendant is a testament to the timeless beauty of hand-carved craftsmanship. The pendant features a str...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized silver-topped butterfly with fanning antennae and spindly legs Accented by rose cut diamonds bead and bezel set throughout body and wings Weighing approximate...
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1860s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond double clip Brooch
Located in London, England
DIAMOND DOUBLE-CLIP BROOCH Cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds Cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 2.65cts total French assay marks Length 5.6cm Weight approx. 18.5g Footnotes: French a...
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17th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Vintage 1950s Palladium 2.9ctw Diamond Stylised Ear of Wheat Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage diamond, and palladium brooch, comprising eighty-one round brilliant and single cut diamonds, and seven baguette cut diamonds, set in palladium, with palladium pin and fitt...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Palladium

French Antique 18K Gold & Silver Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Wing Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising ten cushion shaped rubies, six cushion shaped sapphires, ten cushion shaped emeralds, and sixt...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

DAVID WEBB Platinum, 18k, Rock Crystal, Emerald & Diamond Frog Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rock Crystal, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Frog Pendant / Brooch Vintage Circa 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly coll...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Bespoke Opal And Diamond Round Cluster Bar Brooch 1.84ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Opal And Diamond Round Cluster Bar Brooch, with a round solid white crystal opal within a border of 14 old cut diamonds set in silver and 9ct rose gold. Opal 1.00ct (estimated), ...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage 18K Diamond Wide Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegantly designed brooch done in 18K yellow gold, prong set with approximately 1.20cttw in G-H color Vs1-2 clarity round prong set diamonds. Dimensions/Weight: Brooch measures...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fly Diamonds Emerald Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This fly-shaped brooch is a true masterpiece of jewelry, merging the charm of antiquity with a touch of modern flair. Exquisitely crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, this creation combi...
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1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Retro Brooch set with Diamonds pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Retro brooch set with rose cut and old mine cut diamonds diamonds up to 1.00ct - G/H - SI/Pique - pink gold and silver - 5 cm x 7.5 cm Detailed description The brooch is 5.0 cm wid...
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Early 20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Vintage Platinum Fancy Diamond Emerald Spray Brooch Pin 5.80cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful brooch c. the mid 1950’s done in platinum and set with approximately 2.70cttw in large round, marquise and baguette diamonds. Most stones average .15ct and are G-H color ...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 1920s Platinum Coral and Transitional Cut Diamond Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco platinum, coral, and diamond brooch, comprising two marquise shaped coral cabochons, and fourteen diamonds, set in platinum, with a platinum pin. This striking brooch r...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Handcraft Owl Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Heart Brooch (5cts)
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your ensemble with this exquisite diamond heart brooch. Crafted in 18k gold, this stunning piece dates back to the glamorous 1960s and features 5c...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1930s Platinum 2.27tgw Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and platinum brooch, comprising seventeen old European cut diamonds, and eleven French cut sapphires, set in platinum, with platinum pin and fittings. ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bespoke Pearl & Diamond Brooch 0.45ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Pearl And Diamond Brooch, with two 10mm semi-baroque Akoya cultured pearls, 22 single cut diamonds and 4 baguette cut diamonds set in platinum. Diamonds 26 = 0.45ct (estimated), G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Bespoke Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch 0.95ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch, bezel set in platinum on 18ct white gold with 12 rose cut diamonds along the bar. Centre diamond 0.95ct (estimated), Graded in setting as Colour: J, Cl...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Silver 1.72ctw Diamond Pearl Halley’s Comet Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, pearl, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising twenty-two old European cut diamonds, six rose cut diamonds, and fourteen seed pearls, set in silver, backed in 15 karat yellow gold, with 15 karat yellow gold pin and fittings. I believe this brooch to be a Halley’s comet brooch...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold 4.35tgw Garnet, Diamond & Pearl Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian garnet, pearl, and diamond, platinum and white gold brooch, comprising eighteen old European cut diamonds, four cushion shaped diamonds, and one round pearl, set in plat...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.82 carat diamond, 0.15 carat sapphire and pearl, 12 karat yellow gold shell bar brooch; part of our diverse antique brooch collections. This stunni...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique White Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch in 14K Rose Gold and Silver Overlay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite antique brooch, crafted in 14 karat rose gold and adorned with lustrous seed pearls and sparkling diamonds, is a charming piece that is perfect for any occasion. Each ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 9kt rose gold and silver round Opal and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian 9kt rose gold and silver round Opal and diamond brooch/pendant. Tested positive for 9kt gold and silver. Made in England, Circa 1910 Dimensions - Weight: 12.00 gra...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Silver

Large Estate Diamond Turtle Brooch Tortoise Pin Diamondback Terrapin Anamalier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most unusual and large turtle brooch bursting with a sparkling diamond encrusted shell. This extraordinary tortoise pin with 160 individually pave' set diamonds framed within highl...
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1960s Victorian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Emerald and Diamond Bow Brooch, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Emerald and Diamond Bow Brooch made in Platinum. Set with a square emerald, weighing appx. 0.60 carats and round diamonds appx. 4 carats. The length is 1 3/4 inches. The brooch is...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel and Diamond Panda Brooch, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef & Arpels Enamel and Diamond Panda Brooch made in 18k Gold. From the year 1986. Clip signed VCA, numbered. SKU: 1501
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Austria 1930 Art Deco Fish Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 33.28 Ctw Diamonds & Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch made in Austria. An amazing brooch in the shape of a stylized fish, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This brooch has been c...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Dan Frere 14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Onyx and Emerald Cat Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
An intricately fashioned brooch to bring a touch of whimsy and a hint of class to an outfit. Designed by Dan Frere, this brooch takes the form of a cat in solid 14K yellow gold detai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 1ctw Diamond & Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty round cut diamonds, and one ruby cabochon, set in silver and 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow go...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Flower Brooch. Featuring seven round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.50 carat, graded G-H color, VS–SI clarity. Crafted in ...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Glittering 18k White Gold Diamond Encrusted Leaping Frog Brooch with 9.50cts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted deftly from 18k white gold and high quality round brilliant cut diamonds, this outstanding brooch is beauty and drama personified. From front to rear it measures 2 1/4 inches...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marcus & Co Art Deco Diamond Pink Lavender Star Sapphire Platinum Brooch/Pendant
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Lyrical and romantic bar pin/pendant featuring a large and rare pink star sapphire with a stunning frame of diamonds and signed Marcus & Co. brooch consisting of approx. a 12.0 mm ro...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

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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