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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Diamond
Gemstone: Tourmaline
Antique Diamond Pearl Sapphire Ruby Emerald Silver and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, sapphire, ruby, emerald, silver and gold butterfly brooch, with wings pavé set with old mine-cut diamonds; with brown rose-cut diamonds, where they join th...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Cartier Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco onyx and diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This piece has been crafted in France from platinum and s...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique 4.00 ct old mine cut diamond Giardinetto brooch pendant with Guilloche
Located in Magdeburg, DE
This brooch was made in France or Germany around 1850 and is in very good, antique condition. The diamonds are all set in silver with open backs. - One large old mine cut diamond,...
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Platinum 10.0 ct Diamond Art Deco Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
A stunning jewel you'll treasure forever. This brooch is expertly crafted in platinum and features an Art Deco style with 10 carats of diamonds set in a geometric, symmetrical, and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold 2.50ct Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
This dynamic 18K yellow gold brooch is a celebration of color, texture, and design. A series of diamonds totaling 2.50 carats are elevated by ruby gemstones totaling 3.10 carats and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold 1.70ct Diamond Enameled Brooch/Pendant
Located in Southampton, PA
Intricate metalwork makes this 14K Yellow Gold combination brooch and pendant a magnificent piece that will continually capture your imagination. Diamonds with a total weight of 1.70...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold and Silver 1.60ct Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
A regal jewel from the Victorian period. This brooch is meticulously crafted in silver and 18K yellow gold. It features a light blue enamel finish, complemented by graceful curves an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

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

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

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

Diamond Leaf Vintage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Three planes of diamonds merge in this dynamic vintage design. The Diamond Leaf Vintage Brooch is an elegant accessory to wear to a black tie function with its mix of round brilliant...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond 18K White & Yellow Gold Feather Pin Brooch, Unisex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and stylish unisex brooch featuring vivid red rubies and bright brilliant diamonds. The rubies, weighing 13.25 carats, are expertly invisible-set which Van Cleef originally ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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

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

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 Circa 1930s Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.10 carat. Totally is brilliant Cut Diamond 1.50 carat. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. The diamond...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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

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

Vintage Mixed-Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
You may remember from art history class that in a good composition, the eye will travel. Clearly, the design axiom holds true in this vintage brooch with its winding S-shaped curve. ...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Assil 18k TT Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire & Ruby Set of 3 Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (99) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - 0.50-0.60ctw (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

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

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 intricate platinum metalwork is ...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

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

Captivating 0.75ct Diamonds Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating piece features a design adorned with a total of 65 sparkling diamonds, boasting a combined carat weight of 0.75ct. The centerpiece of the brooch features 7 mesmerizi...
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2010s Singaporean Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 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

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

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

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

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin. This beautiful Fleur De Lis stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The top of the pin ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

18K Sapphire Diamond Brooch 20 carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This 18K Sapphire Diamond brooch is unique as it has over 20 carats of Sapphires. These Sapphires are oval cut and of different colors of Sapphires, from...
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Early 2000s North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Chaumet Paris 1960 Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Coral And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by Chaumet. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in Paris France by the Jewelry house of Chaumet, back in the 1960. Designed with fluted and textured patterns an...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Royal Air Force 1925 Enameled Wings Badge In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Platinum & Diamond Royal Air Force Wings Brooch. A very rare sweetheart Royal Air Force pilot wings badge-brooch, made in England during the reigning period of the king Geor...
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1920s English George V Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Jelly Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a horseshoe form featuring a row of jelly opal cabochons Transparent colorless body with spectral play-of-color Ranging in size from 2.5 to 3.5 mm round Bead set with ha...
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1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphire 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

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

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

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

1 Victorian 18k/Sterling Silver Diamond Monogram Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this piece, which can be worn as either a pin or a pendant, displays...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Flower brooch set with amethyst, jade and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bouquet with amethyst, jade and single cut diamond. 0.03ct - F/G - VS/SI - dim. 4.6cm x 4.2cm detailed description the size of the brooch i...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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

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

Brooch set with diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolour gold brooch set with single cut diamond, approximately 0.20 ct in total - F/G - VS/SI - size 5.0 cm x 3.0 cm detailed description: The size of the brooch is approxim...
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1990s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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 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

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

18K Yellow Gold Antique Brooch with Diamonds and Gemstones
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique brooch with diamonds and colored gemstones. The setting is 18k yellow gold, tests 18k and weighs 19.1 grams. The diamonds are old-mine cuts, 1.00 total carats, H to i color, ...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18k White Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage brooch from the 1960s is a true representation of timeless elegance. Crafted in luxurious 18k white gold, the piece showcases a breathtaking floral design adorned with dazzling diamonds. At the heart of this brooch sits a captivating transitional cut round diamond weighing approximately 0.40 carats. This center stone boasts a bright I color and exceptional VS1 clarity rating, allowing it to sparkle with brilliance and fire. Radiating outwards from the center are four rows of meticulously arranged diamonds, creating the intricate petal formation of the flower motif. These diamonds are comprised of 48 round brilliant-cut stones, collectively weighing an impressive 1.50 carats. The quality of these diamonds is remarkable, showcasing a range of H to J colors and VS2 clarity grades, ensuring a spectacular display of light and sparkle. The brooch measures an elegant 1 1/8 inches in diameter, allowing it to make a statement without being overwhelming. With a substantial weight of 8.27 grams, it exudes a sense of quality and durability. Authenticity is further confirmed by the hallmark stamped on the back of the brooch, which reads "750," indicating its composition of 18k gold. This vintage diamond flower...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

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

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

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 18k Gold and Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch made in 18k Gold and Platinum. The diamonds weigh 2.50 carats appx. The brooch weighs 21.47 grams. The length is 1.80 inches. SKU: 1528
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Baguette Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set rainbow gemstones baguette diamond circular pendant necklace brooch. This extraordinary multicolor natural gemsto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...

Vintage 1960s Austrian 14K Gold Carved Rock Crystal & Diamond Orchid Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage rock crystal, diamond, and white gold brooch, comprising an orchid flower carved from rock crystal, and five round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 14 karat white gold. Thi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Mid-century yellow gold diamond flower brooch
Located in Addlestone, GB
Cartier very rare example of a diamond Brooch. Mid-century approx 1950s, depicts a beautiful flower, crafted using traditional carving, and textured work, bringing this beautiful b...
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1950s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

Vintage 18K Le Vian Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Lobster Brooch RETIRED
Located in Winter Springs, FL
If you have ever wanted the rarest piece from Le Vian, well here you are. This is the coveted lobster brooch in the largest size done in 18K yellow gold with perfectly matched invis...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Coral, Diamond, 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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