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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Turquoise
Gemstone: Yellow Diamond
14 Karat Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral and Turquoise Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral and Turquoise Brooch / Pin This stunning floral brooch is crafted in lovely angel skin coral ...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Canary and Colorless Diamond Pansy Pin, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers
Located in Boston, MA
Fancy yellow canary diamonds and white diamonds are set in 18kt yellow gold and platinum in this whimsically classic floral pansy pin. Consisting of approximately 117 round brilliant...
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Turquoise and Gold Sun Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful Sunflower set with round Turquoise stones. Hand crafted in 18 Karat yellow Gold.Measuring Approx. 2.5" L x 1.5" at widest point. Marked: 18K. The Brooch is in excell...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Bear and Bull Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bear and Bull brooch in heavy cast 14k gold set with turquoise cabochons. The bear appears to be kissing the bull but there is actually a space between the...
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Rutilated Quartz 42.54 Carat Diamonds Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Friends Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rutilated Quartz 42.54 Carat Diamonds Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Friends Brooch What could be more interesting than depicting a whole scene from life in jewellery? Pay attention ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Quartz, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

French Spray Brooch with Turquoise and Diamonds in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Spray style brooch composed of 18K yellow gold with six carved turquoise flowers and round diamonds. The six round diamonds total 0.50 carats. French hallmarks. Pin measures 3 1/8...
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Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold

Sophia D, Enamel and Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch with Diamond and Ruby
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Set Brooch with Diamonds weighing 0.71ct and Ruby eyes that weigh 0.11ct. Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and are inspired by ...
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

14 Carat Yellow Gold Russia Pearl Turquoise Anchor Barette Brooch
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Carat Yellow Gold Russia Pearl Turquoise Anchor Barette Brooch 14k, Russia gold stamp 56 Pearls and turquoise Made in Russia before 1917
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Bulgari Unusual Turquoise Diamond Palm Tree Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Bulgari brooch mounted in 18kt yellow gold resembling a Palm tree branch, embellished with turquoise, diamonds and fine blue enameling. Made ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Henri Piquet Turquoise Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning turquoise and diamond safety pin created by Henri Piquet in France in the 1920s. Chic and elegant, the pin is a great addition to your jewelry co...
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1920s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Persian Turquoise Leaf Pin Handmade 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
1940's Era Mod Deco Brooch Persian Turquoise 14kt Rose Gold 8.9 grams 2.5 inch long & .75 inch wide. Handmade of many components.
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

John Rubel Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Clip Brooch and Earrings Suite
Located in New York, NY
An American mid-20th century 18 karat gold brooch and earrings suite with rubies, diamonds and turquoise by John Rubel. The brooch is an openwork bloom comp...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

ZUNI Native American Sterling Silver Bear Inlaid Coral & Turquoise Pendant Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Zuni Native American Sterling silver with Turquoise inlay along with Coral, Onyx and mother of pearl. This both a brooch and a pen...
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1980s American Native American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Yellow and White Diamond Palm Tree Brooch Pin with Fancy Cut Diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow and White Diamond Palm Tree Brooch Pin with Fancy Cut Diamonds This one-of-a-kind brooch features a cushion-cut yellow diamond center surr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Yellow and White Gold Seahorse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a seahorse, freeform coral, diamonds, cabochon turquoise and sapphire, 18k gold and white gold, signed Cartier Approx. 2 3/4″ long Circa 1980s
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Australian White Opal Turquoise Ruby Emerald Gold Egyptian-Style Carving Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A special piece of art made of a natural piece of Australian white opal. It is hand carved depicting an Ancient Egyptian couple with strong detai...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Andre Col Ruby Turquoise Pearl Gold Brooch Pin Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun and chic pin depicting a woman wearing a necklace and a chic tablet hat - definitely a conversational piece! Wearable and cute, French chic brooch is a great addition to your jewelry collection. It was created by Andre Col...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1940s Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.75 carat turquoise and 0.33 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewelry collection. This fine and impressive vintage turquoise brooch...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Amor Hunter Landscape Enamel Painting Pearl Turquoise Silver Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A lozenge shaped frame is covered with black enamel and decorated with white enamel dots. On the outer side of the lozenge are four silver scrolls set with turquoise cabochons. Two a...
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1870s French Antique Brooches

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Leaf Diamond Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Leaf brooch, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with turquoise and diamonds weighting approximately a total of 0.35 carats. Brooch's weight is 21.00 DWT. Circa 1960's.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Joan Slifka Sterling Silver Natural Turquoise Amber Pendant Pin
Located in New York, NY
The pin is signed Joan Slifka Design Sterling The pin measures 4” x 3.5” The pin is sterling silver, natural turquoise, and amber. The pin weighs 71.1 grams
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20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Pansy Brooch 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Oscar Heyman Pansy is one of the most coveted brooches to own. It set with calibrated blue Sapphires brilliant cut, colorless Diamonds and brilliant cut treated yellow Diamonds. It measures 36mm x 32mm and weighs 20 grams. I suggest making a chain specific for this brooch so you can also wear it on a chain. Oscar Heyman was a main manufacturer for Tiffany, Cartier and Van Cleef in...
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

48.7 Carat Turquoise Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning turquoise brooch set in 48.7 carats turquoise and 2.79 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Leaf Clover Coral Turquoise Gold Brooch, Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful chunky brooch in the shape of a three leaf clover made out of 14k gold, button coral and turquoise.
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Ella Gafter 18mm Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The spider brooch features a voluminous Australian pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enhan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, South Sea Pearl...

Natural Turquoise Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 3-D 1950 18k yellow gold bee pin with all natural untreated gemstones. Turquoise matrix, Sapphire eyes. Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire accents. 1 round cabochon Turquoise, 12 x ...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Turquoise Sterling Silver Umbrella Pin Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully Hand crafted reconstituted Turquoise and Sterling Silver brooch in the form of an open umbrella. Marked: STERLING; approx. size: 1.25” x 1.25”; Chic and Unique...Illumina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Coach House Beautiful Natural Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Statement hand carved Natural Mottled Turquoise 14k yellow Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant; totally hand crafted; measuring approx. measures 3 "x 3", the antennae, bezel set with (two) diamonds and the head with a Trillion Citrine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s White And Yellow Diamond Gold Camelia Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 1980s White And Yellow Diamond Gold Camelia Brooch A 1980's Van Cleef & Arpels diamond and fancy-colored canary yellow diamond brooch...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Turquoise and 9 Carat Gold Locket Back Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet brooch has a secret. The secret is that it has a round locket on the back of it! The front of the brooch holds marcasite stones and turquoise. The turquoise adds a perfect...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Turquoise, 9k Gold

Hand Painted Portrait Yellow Gold French Brooch Pin
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
In the style of Limoges, this fourteen karat brooch is hand painted by an unknown early 18th century artist. The delicately painted enamel subject has soft facial features and wisps ...
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Early 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique French Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Grasshopper Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.06 carat turquoise and 0.27 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold grasshopper brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning antique gold brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The brooch has been crafted in the form of a three dimensional grasshopper. The body and wings are embellished with an impressive array of bead motifs, each encircled with a spiralling border, replicating the variety of organic textures within the insect's anatomy. Both of the compound eyes of the grasshopper take the form of a collet set, cabochon cut turquoise, totalling 0.06 carats. The thorax and abdomen of the insect are each embellished with an individually four claw set, Old European round cut diamond. The grasshopper is further ornamented with yellow gold legs, incorporating pierced decoration to the hind femur. The underside of the brooch is embellished with plain wirework style ornamentation, replicating the details of the insect's spiracle, and completing the anatomical design. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and hook. The antique gold brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the French import mark for 14ct yellow gold (St Jacques shell with an 'a' to the centre). The gold grasshopper brooch is fitted to a fine and impressive hinged push fit blue leatherette and satin lined presentation case. The satin lined interior displays the highly regarded London maker and retailer's mark 'Tessier, New Bond Street, London'. This impressive vintage gemstone brooch...
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1830s French Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Turquoise Beetle Pendant-Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beware of this beetle and its horn! This ferocious critter features 1.00 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds set around its body and horn. A fine piece of spiderweb turquoise is us...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Garnet and Turquoise 14 Karat Gold Dragonfly
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 7.2 grams Measures: 2 inch length x 2 inch width Features: Tail - made of 8 Garnet Stones graduating down in size, all round...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold

David Webb Two-Tone Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Part of the David Webb Kingdom Collection, this 18k and platinum turtle brooch is exquisitely accentuated by diamonds, cabochon turquoise, ruby ...
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1970s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

French Ruby Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French brooch, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with rubies and turquois. Circa 1940's.
Category

1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Nils Westerback 14K Gold Finnish Modernist Persian Turquoise Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Persian turquoise set in 14k gold bar pin created by the Nils Westerback manufacturer Helsinki, Finland. Pin measures 1/8" wide by 2 1/4" in length. ...
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1950s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold

1940s Gold, Diamond, and Multicolored Hardstone Vine Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold and diamond brooch designed as a vine leaf with a tapering line of cabochon amethyst, moonstone, carnelian, turquoise and chalcedony, in 18k. Dimensions approximately 2...
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, Amethyst, Gold, 18...

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pin 17mm Pearl
Located in New York, NY
This bee brooch features a golden pearl of 17mm diameter. The flexible wings are set with custom cut yellow quartz. The design is complete with 0.90 carats of fancy color diamonds w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A resplendent piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, comprised of 218 fancy vivid yellow diamonds weighing approximately 25 carats VVS-VS, finely set in 18k yellow gold and designed as a quin...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Diamond Brooch
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, this stunning brooch is hand set with 71.6 carats carved turquoise and 4.21 carats of sparkling diamonds. One of kind. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Modernist Biomorphic 14 Karat Gold Yellow Diamond & Baroque Pearl Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning Modernist biomorphic brooch. Fashioned almost like an ocean creature, the large pearl pulls behind it tendrils with bubbles of gold and diamonds. In 14K yellow gold wit...
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20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

1960s Seaman Schepps GIA Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage 1960's Seaman Schepps lapel brooch of natural inspiration weighing 19.35 grams exposes a GIA certified octagonal step-cut natural beryl very fine aquamarine weighing approx. 45.29 carats and measuring 23.76 x 21.44 x 12.98 mm, set within a yellow gold basket-shape frame. The prominent azure gemstone is embellished with botanic motif leaves and stems, with round-faceted diamonds simulating enchanting buds, weighing approx. 0.90 carats, graded G-H color and VS clarity. The reverse features double pins of identical length with rotating locks, bearing the designer's name Seaman Schepps on the hinged cylinder This designer lapel brooch remains in excellent condition. Pin Measurement: 40mm x 30mm Accompanied by GIA Aquamarine...
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Era 18 Carat Gold Turquoise and Hair Mourning Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Georgian period brooch. Solid 18 carat gold brooch example. Designed with a locket panel of braided hair to the centre and full turquoise set border surrounding. The e...
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19th Century British George III Antique Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Classy Victorian Turquoise Brooch with diamonds #P0080 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 6.0 Grams Total Diamond Weight - Approximately 1 ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

American Bald Eagle 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
American eagle brooch, finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold, featuring approximately a total of 11.00 carats of yellow diamonds and approx...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Chi Phi Badge, 14k Gold Turquoise Brown University Secret Order Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Fraternity Founded in 1824 (Princeton). The Secret Order sect was founded in 1860 (Hobart - Merged with Northern Order 1867) The Kappa Chapter was founded in 1872 at Brown University...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Brooch with GIA Certified Two Carats Yellow Diamond
Located in Berlin, DE
The Juniper contemporary brooch (7 cm) is crafted from 18 karat rose gold and features a certified cushion cut yellow diamond (SI, Y-Z, 2.02 carats in total). The collection was prev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

NALLY Yellow and Colorless Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
NALLY Yellow & colorless diamond bow brooch. The center of the pin is set with approx. 1.10 carats emerald cut diamond, color F/G, clarity VS. Surrou...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

French Gold Brooch with Turquoise, Diamond and Ruby by Janca
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold brooch with turquoise, diamonds and rubies by Janca. The semicircular brooch radiates elegantly outward in a fan motif. ...
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1940s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Diamond and Turquoise Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. In the form of a crossed ribbon with 4 openwork twisted gold strands bordered by tiny beads with 8 claw set diamonds and 3 claw ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires ...
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Pointy Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brooch, finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with diamonds weighting approximately a total of 2.00 carats, sapphires and turquoise. Circa 1960's.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Arts & Crafts Russian Jeweled Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in St. Petersburg, circa 1890. A 14K gold brooch / pin is designed as a stylized horseshoe - a symbol of good luck. The brooch is set with an oval cabochon amethyst and ...
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Late Victorian Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Brooch, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
An antique turquoise and diamond brooch dating from around the turn of the twentieth century and featuring a romantic heart motif. Set in platinum-accented 18 carat yellow gold, thi...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Beautiful Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Outstanding hand carved Natural Mottled Turquoise Butterfly Pin Pendant; mounted in 14k yellow gold; totally handmade; measuring approx. 2.4" x...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18K Victorian Yellow Gold Turquoise Target Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful and fine quality Victorian c.1880 18 carat yellow gold and Turquoise "Target" brooch. Width 40mm. Weight 13.1gr. Unmarked, tested - 18 carat gold
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1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Spectacular Jeweled Semi Precious Massive Sterling Brooch, 1999
Located in University City, MO
Spectacular jeweled semi precious massive sterling brooch, 1999 The stunning large scale brooch is encrusted with amethyst, carnelian, turquoise & fresh water baroque pearls Th...
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1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver

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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