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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Coral
Gemstone: South Sea Pearl
Natural Coral Diamond Sunflower Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's natural coral and diamond 18k yellow gold brooch. Untreated orange red Coral with a full cut center diamond. 1 round full cut Diamonds, approx. total weight .06ct, H, SI1 1 ...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Sophia D, 39.12 Carat Octopus Coral Brooch with Diamond and Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
39.12 carat coral, 3.61 carat diamonds, and 0.62 carat sapphire brooch
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Carved Coral with Diamond Goddess of Mercy Brooch Set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A Coral carving of a buddha: 80.75 carats with Diamond 2.46 carats, Diamond 0.31 carat Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width:2.4 cm Length: 6.0 cm Weight: 26.71 grams ...
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2010s Thai Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Vintage Coral Gold Ladybug Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ladybug! A sweet crawling ladybug with her wings sprawled out ready to take flight. This piece doubles as a pendant to wear on the chest. The body is a cabochon coral with 18K yellow...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Diamond 19mm Pearl Stick Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This stick pin features an 19mm South Sea pearl in a crown of round diamonds, and a 12mm Tahitian pearl decorated with an onyx ringlet, lending t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, W...

Broches Coral Pearls Mother of Pearl Gold Filled
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage mother of pearls buttons with coral branch different colors, Biwa pearls, grey fresh water pearls. Gold filled total weight46,...
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2010s Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate

French 18 Karat Enamel, Pearl, Coral, Maltese Cross Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This extraordinary French Enamel Pearl Coral Maltese Cross Flower Brooch is remarkable. The piece is done in 18k yellow Gold and features Coral beads and Seed Pearls all intact with...
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1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
- 18 carat white gold - Punched on the back with the fineness "750". - 1 large South Sea cultured pearl - 52 pink sapphires totaling a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Cultured P...

Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Sapphire Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with yellow sapphire flowers hanging from diamond stems curling around the branch. The body of the bird consists of cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Handcraft Warrior 14 Karat Yellow 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

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

Ella Gafter Bee Pearl Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond bee brooch features a South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The flexible wings are set with custom cut tinted paua shell topped by transparent crystal, lending t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sap...

19thc Etruscan Revival 14k Gold Brooch Set with Carved Red Coral & Seed Pearls
Located in valatie, NY
19thc Etruscan Revival 14k Gold Brooch Set With Carved Coral and Silver Colored Seed Pearls. The pillow shaped concave sided brooch has an open-work gold wire border, the top with granulation and gold wire with filigree engraving on the gold wire in a scrolling design. The border is set with four, floral carved coral blossoms and the four corners are mounted with silver colored natural seed pearls and the sides with tapered free moving bullet shaped gold drops. Centering the brooch is a carved coral, sleeping putti. The warm burnished glow in the deep yellow gold was the result of a technique called bloomed gold. A high carat gold wash (22-24 kt), in this case over 14 kt gold. Bloomed gold is alloy deletion leaving a pure gold surface on a piece. This is a different look than gold plating as it leaves a nice frosted effect. These techniques were developed by the Etruscan's. They were master metal smiths and mined various ores including iron, tin, copper, silver, and gold and became famous for their metalworking. Italians have harvested coral...
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Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Ella Gafter Love Bird Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with diamond leaves entwined around the branch. The body and head of the bird consists of custom cut paua shell (abalo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Perdezani Novelty Duck Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the prestigious Perderzani jewelry family, a beautifully made duck brooch with an oval-shaped carved sapphire body, as well as a coral beak, and feet....
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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Spider 18.2mm Pearl Spider Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The spider brooch features a voluminous Australian pearl of 18.2mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not been enh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold,...

White South Sea Pearl and Diamond Brooch set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A gracious convertible brooch/ pendant South Sea drop pearl with diamond accent set in 18k yellow gold. This versatile jewel that can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. It was made in...
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1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

French Art Deco Natural Coral Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco natural coral flower bud clip brooch.The coral beads hand sewn in the form of flower heads,and set on gilt stems and realistic leaves. Clip back fitting for wear on ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Emerald Fish Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This diamond fish brooch features a stylized fish design with a body in tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone) topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Go...

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.
Category

1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Handcraft Coral Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Opal Emerald 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

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold...

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...

Ella Gafter Dragonfly Brooch Sapphire Diamond 18mm Pearl
Located in New York, NY
The dragonfly brooch features a voluminous Australian South Sea Pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays a nacre of fine quality and its natural color and luster h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamon...

Victorian Yellow Gold and Mediterian Coral Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Circa 1900's. Featuring 9K yellow gold, 3D floral carved motif design, handmade.
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin with Three Large Round Corals
Located in Stamford, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin with Three Large Round Corals. 5.50 grams total weight. 60 by 11 MM.
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Bee Brooch Pearl
Located in New York, NY
This South Sea pearl and diamond bee brooch features a pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The wings are set with custom cut tinted paua shell topped by transparent crystal, lending the jewel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Handcraft Lobster 18 Karat White Gold Coral Branch Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style 18mm Pearl Diamond Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond stick pin features an 18mm Tahitian pearl in a crown of round diamonds, and a 14mm South Sea pearl decorated with an onyx ringlet, lending the jewel a distinct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k G...

Antique Fossilized White Coral 18K Gold Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 19th century fossilized white coral brooch set with eight seed pearls. The fossilized coral and pearls are set in an 18 karat gol...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ella Gafter Pearl Bee Sapphire Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond bee brooch features a South Sea pearl of 17.5mm diameter. The wings are set with custom cut frosted crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sap...

Ella Gafter Diamond Flower Jardiniere Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This flower basket pin features at the center a 16mm golden pearl of splendid luster. All of our pearls are untreated: their natural color and luster have not been enhanced in any wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Crystal, Sapphire, Diamon...

Ella Gafter Love Bird Sapphire Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This diamond brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with blue sapphire flowers hanging from diamond stems curling around the branch. The body of the bird consists of cust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gol...

1970s Italian Coral Lapis and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
An original 1970s piece, this moon crescent designer brooch is a quintessential representation of the era's exuberant approach to jewelry design. Crafted from textured 18 karat gold,...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold

Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Gold Spider Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Spider Brooch securely set with a 15mm Black Tahitian Pearl body, enhanced a band of diamonds; each of the 8 legs pave set Diamonds....
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold

Handcraft Vase 18 Karat White Gold Coral Rock Crystal Pearls 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

Coral, Crystal, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crysta...

Victorian 14 Karat Estate Gold Coral Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Coral Brooch with an Elaborate Cuff wonderful etching on the Gold. Coral Hand is holding a Bow with seed pearls. 14k gold. Measuring 74mm long end to end or 2.90- 31.59mm wide or 1.2...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Coral Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cat Pin Brooch Clip, French, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely joyful cat clip created in France in the 1950s. Fun and articulated, the brooch is definitely a conversational piece. Colorful and wearable, the clip is a great addition to yo...
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1950s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 14 Karat Corallium Rubrum Grape Vine Gold Brooch Italy
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful large grape brooch was made out of corallium rubrum, meditaranean coral, in an Italian workshop between 1850-1860. The grape is made out of different size boutons, vine leaves and 14 karart golden twines, with the help of golden wires...
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1850s Italian Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Antique German 9.51Ct Cabochon Cut Coral and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9.51 carat coral and 14 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our antique estate jewelry collections. This impressive antique cabochon cut coral brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow. The antique brooch features a 9.51Ct coral to the central setting. The tapering yellow gold setting is ornamented with subtle leaf designs, accented with a simplistic bead collar to a plain bead terminal. This fine example of antique jewelry secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This 1930's bar brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the 14k gold fineness mark - 585. 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. Condition This yellow gold and coral brooch is fine quality is set with a natural coral displaying...
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1930s German Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Coral Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant 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

Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k ...

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

Pink Coral Drop, Diamonds, Moonstone, White and Rose Gold Dragonfly Shape Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Ruby Pearl Diamond Bow Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The bow pin features a drop shape faceted ruby of pigeon blood color for the weight of 6.10 carats. The ruby is surrounded by a geometric arrangement of large calibrated custom cut diamond baguettes (6.50 carats). The design is complete with 1.03 carats of round diamonds. The use of both white and yellow 18 carat gold enhances the flowing lines of the design. The main body suspends a decorative ruby bead which in turn suspends a 19mm South Sea pearl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Go...

Handcraft Mother of Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Matador Bullfighter 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

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
Located in New York, NY
The pelican brooch features an Australian South Sea Pearl of 13.5mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Crystal, Onyx, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, ...

Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Two Elegant & Finely detailed vintage Bumble Bee pins, each set with approximately 0.3747ctw in G/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 1...
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1990s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style 17mm Pearl Diamond Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond stick pin features two South Sea pearls (17mm and 14mm) each with a crown of diamonds and decorated with custom cut black onyx and coral rings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Sardinian Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Christ 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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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Angel Skin Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A rare hand-carved natural angel skin coral cameo brooch that can also be worn as a pendant. Framed by 14k yellow gold with black enamel designs...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris "Clematis" Coral Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous vibrant coral color "Clematis" brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. French Composed by five magnificent color of angel-skin coral petals with curled edges surrounding a firework...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Coral 18 Karat Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, a stunning brooch hand set in 9.39 carats carved coral and 1.73 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & excl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Carimati Coral Gold Mask Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A large red coral mask by Italian jeweler Carimati, finely mounted on 18kt yellow gold. Wearable either as a brooch or pendant. Made in the United States, c...
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1970s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

22.00 Carat Diamond South Sea Pearl Gold Flower Earrings and Pin Set
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Flower Set The set is 18K Yellow & White Gold The earrings are 11.50 Carat In Diamonds E/F VVS The earrings weigh 29.8 Grams The earrings pearls are 12.2MM South Sea The ear...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Go...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Design Brooch with Seven Round Coral
Located in Stamford, CT
18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch with Seven Round Coral 5.50 grams total weight. 58mm long by 13mm at the widest part.
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Arthur King South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A baroque south sea pearl, white and colored diamonds, and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, by Arthur King, 1970s. Vintage jewelry. This brooch measures 2.56"H x 1.81"W and is signed Ki...
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1970s British Baroque Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Ella Gafter 19mm Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
The spider brooch features a golden pearl of the very rare size of 19mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not bee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Crystal, 18k Gold,...

1970s Spritzer & Fuhrmann Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Stork Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Stork bird brooch by the historical Caribbean jewelers Spritzer & Fuhrmann, with diamonds, coral and onyx. Mounted on 18kt white and yellow gold. Circa 1970
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1970s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 18k 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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