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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1920s
Art deco diamond brooch, French, circa 1920.
Located in London, GB
Art deco diamond brooch. Set to centre with one round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 0.85 carats, surrounded by 45 round old cut diamon...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Floral Style Brooch with Diamonds, Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, 18kt White Gold
Located in Vicenza, VI
Very Good condition - quality grade of setting and polishing is great Total weight: 12,15 gr Diamonds : 1,05 ct white natural diamonds Natural Precious stones total : 4,70 ct (rubys,...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Red Lucite Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Craig Drake 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Detailed Textured Zebra Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features a perfectly structured standing zebra design with unique, and remark...
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1970s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Old European Cut Diamond Clip-Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Santa Maria blue rectangular step cut aquamarine weighing 46.30 carats in the center piece of this magnificent Art Deco clip-brooch/pendant necklace. Embellished by Old Eu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Moira of London Rare Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch in 18Kt with 1.51 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional brooch designed by Moira of London. A very rare and important piece created by the famed jewelers Moira with Art-Nouveau patterns. Crafted...
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1970s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Chrysoprase and Coral Pendant Brooch
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Doubling as a Brooch or a Pendant, featuring Natural Chrysoprase & Natural Angelskin Coral - crafted completely in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, clearly in multiple techniques of gold-smithi...
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1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Platinum Long Marquise Diamond Bar Pin Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Original Art Deco bar pin done in platinum set with approximately 3cttw in F-G color Vs1-2 clarity old European cut diamonds. At some point in its lif...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Thomas Gentille 1970 Graffiti Wood Brooch In 18Kt Gold Ebony Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Tho...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch, circa 1922
Located in Venice, CA
14K Russian Gold Sapphire, Diamond, and Ruby Organic Brooch This 14k gold Russian brooch has an organic form and wonderful texture that is reminiscent of a coral head...
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1920s Russian Russian Empire Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Large Vintage 18K Gold Multicolor Enamel Detailed Textured Lion Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent vintage brooch/pin is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a perfectly structured cartoony lion design with unique, and remarkably outstanding workmanship a...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 4.45ct Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.45 carat diamond and platinum bow brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections ...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18kt Yellow Gold And Ruby Feather Brooch By Boucheron
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold feather brooch finished with rubies, approx. g 20.52, length cm. approximately 6.80 cm. Signed Boucheron and French assay marks.
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1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Grapes Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Wood & Carnelian
Located in Miami, FL
Rare brooch designed by Seaman Schepps. A jeweled colorful piece, created in New York city at the atelier of Seaman Schepps, back in the 1970's. This beautiful brooch has been craft...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL brooch and Pendant, Rhodium plated metal, Rhinestones, signed 1970/80
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Very elegant Chanel brooch made of rhodium plated metal and set with many rhinestones and 2 handcrafted beads. A small moving pearl drop is attached. Measurement: Length 9 c...
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1970s French Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Tho...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Vintage Spanish Plique-a-Jour and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive plique-à-jour and 0.06 carat ruby, 18 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a butterfly; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a butterfly. The butterfly's wings are composed yellow gold frames accented with impressive plique-à-jour* panels. Each forewing and hindwing are fitted to impressive hinges and articulate from the thorax. The butterfly's abdomen and head have a textured finish, replicating the insect's natural formation. The head is further ornamented with two antennae, in addition to two four-claw set round faceted cut ruby eyes. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This vintage butterfly brooch...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1970s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Amati Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Original retro brooch it represents a stylized yellow gold knot, chiseled and amati decorated in its center of 2 curved...
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1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

1970's Italian 18-Karat Gold and Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Remarkable Italian 18-karat gold and diamond brooch. A textured yellow-gold leaf with a strong design nesting in its center a cluster of top-quality diamonds ( F VVS or better). In the back, a double pin clasp with safety. It is a striking very well-made brooch in perfect condition. Diamonds: ± 1,02 carats ( 10 and 20 pointers...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Amethyst Crescent and 9 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stylish crescent brooch holds a total of 15 amethyst. The brooch is modelled out of 9carat gold. Stone diameter vary from 5.5-1.5mm. Brooch Dimensions: 6x1.5cm Weight: 5g
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1970s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18 karat yellow gold hummingbird brooch, consisting of 16 brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80 carat and one sapphire for the eye. Marked: Cartier / France / 18...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 1930 Elongated Classic Brooch In Platinum With 2.38 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch with diamonds. Beautiful classic brooch, created during the American art deco period, back in the 1920 and 1930. This elongated geometric brooch has been crafted ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Pearl, Onyx, Diamonds, Topaz, 14 Kt White and Rose Gold 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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Vintage Diamond Floral Platinum 18K Brooch Pin and Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This remarkably created David Webb vintage brooch pin and pendant was inspired by a floral motif and crafted in Platinum and 18Kyellow gold. Each petal is meticulously detailed with...
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1970s North American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris Art Deco Onyx Diamond Bow Brooch, Circa 1920’s
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
An Fine quality original art deco Bow Brooch circa 1920s signed Cartier Paris. This superb brooch is set with 42 old European cut diamonds and 41 b...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Brooch, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A delightful brooch dating back to the 70's is designed with a combination of luminous blue turquoises and dazzling diamonds. The turquoises have been formed in the shape of flowers,...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.53 Carat Sapphire and 1 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1920s 1.53 carat sapphire and 1.00 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our authentic antique jewelry/jewelry collection. Th...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Coral Gems Leo Zodiac Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An adorable vintage pin made of 18 karat gold, coral and gemstones. The brooch designed as a cute little lion and can be worn as a Leo Zodiac sign piece of jewelry. The clip is a great gift for everyone born between July 23 and August 22. The lion’s body is carved out of angel skin coral. The head, tale and mane are made of 18 karat yellow gold. The mane is composed of the gold spiky loops. The eyes are accented with emeralds, and the mouth with ruby. This charming creature has plenty of character. Along with carrying an amazing vintage jewelry...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphires Diamonds Amber Rose Gold and Silver Bee Brooch/Pendant Necklace
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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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1920s Platinum Art Deco Geometric Old European Diamond Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and authentic Art Deco brooch. Featuring the quintessential vintage European cuts. Featuring some of the purest white in color antique cuts we have come across and unique shape stones flanking the center stone. A true antique one of one. Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 5.50ct, total weight (Center Diamond weighs .65ct) (4 Larger flanking diamonds...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum 2.33ct Diamond Streamer Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
This platinum diamond set brooch features three marquise diamonds sprouting from the top weighing approximately 0.65 carats combined. The other 56 baguette diamonds weighing approxim...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Double-Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A well-made platinum Colombian emerald diamond double-clip brooch that consists of approximately 9 carats of diamonds and approximately 2.5 carats of emeralds. Comes with an AGL emer...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Leaves Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold brooch with leaves motif. The piece measures 1.75" x 1.75", weighs 24.5 grams. Marked: Van Cleef & Arpels / B7621 / 750 / 65, Serial no. B7621.
Category

1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.24 Ct. Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
This pristine platinum and diamond Art Deco bow brooch/pin/pendant is the perfect finishing touch. This brooch is 11.51 grams of platinum, with 117 di...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Filigree Brooch - The center Eurpopean cut diamond is set in a hexagon plate and weighs approximately .50...
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1920s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Antique 2.16 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco 2.16 carat diamond and platinum brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive diamond brooch has been crafted in platinum and in the Art Deco style. The pierced decorated, subtly convex rectangular design is ornamented with a central feature 0.41ct Old European round cut diamond, within a square shaped platinum setting. The feature diamond is flanked on either side by two perpendicular collet set eight cut diamonds. The symmetrical millegrain bordered setting is further ornamented with a total of fifty-eight impressive eight cut diamonds. The stunning antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and push fit fastening. This 1920s platinum diamond brooch...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Fancy Yellow White Diamond 'Camellia' Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Vintage Fancy Yellow White Diamond 'Camellia' Brooch from our Signed Vintage Jewels Collection In 1957 Van Cleef & Arpels introduced the “Camellia” design, w...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Janesich French 1920s Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Tie Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pin in platinum, dog head hallmark. Signed Janesich, this antique pin is diamond-shaped and adorned with a line of three calibrated sapphires and 6 diamonds. The signature is affixed...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Gold Pearl Brooch Helky Juvonen Design Finland Lapland Magic
Located in Orimattila, FI
Finland Lapland magic. 14 karat Gold Pearl Brooch Helky Juvonen Design Finland Brooch made in 1971 Manufactured by Nils Westerback Helsinki Helky Juvonen...
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1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Art Deco Diamond Coral Onyx Jabot Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A chic Art Deco jabot pin embellished with coral, onyx, and diamond.
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx

Art Deco 5.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful platinum art deco diamond brooch with 5.50 carats of old European cut diamonds. There is an estimated 5.50 carats total weight in diamonds, G-I color VS-SI clarity. The pin...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

14k Gold Diamond & Gemstone Baroque Pearl Artist Painters Pallet Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent, handmade, vintage brooch or pendant is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. It features a unique artists pallet design constructed from a large baroque pearl in whic...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, ...

Stylish Alan Martin Gard Mid-Century Modern 18k Gold
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Superb quality and design Signed Modernist Brooch. Hand crafted using 18 carat yellow gold. In a stylized textured and polished Abstract form. A heavy gauge piece weighing 17.6 grams and measuring 4.8 cm High by 3.5 cm Wide. This was made by Alan Martin Gard...
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1970s British Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 KT YG Flamingo Brooch 11.99Ct Kunzite & 0.47Ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
E. Wolfe & Co is a family-run fine jewellery manufacturing workshop, established in 1850 and located in central London. They specialize in creating beautiful bespoke pieces. This fla...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Kunzite, Diamond, and Enamel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold with a center kunzite stone weighing approximately 25.00 carats. The pin also features blue and green enamel and surrou...
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1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 1.62 Carat Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.62 Ct diamond and 12k yellow gold, platinum set bar style brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique diamond bar brooch...
Category

1920s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Buccellati Three Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 18 karat gold brooch that consists of three cultured pearls each measuring approximately 9.2 to 10.2 mm and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.46 carats. A beautif...
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1970s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.08ct Diamond and Emerald Lion Brooch, C.1970s
Located in London, GB
A fun and quirky brooch in the form of a lion, dating back to 1970s. Strands of gold are strategically placed to create the lions unruly mane as well as its whiskers and the end of its tail. Adding to the quirkiness of this vintage brooch is the lion's one eye created using a small single emerald and four diamonds totalling to 0.08 carats. The other eye has been patched up with a bandage in the form of an X. Black enamelling has been used to create the lions nose and the body of the lion has been carved to add a realistic texture which imitates the lions fur...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite mother of pearl massive crystal jeweled gilt metal fringe tassel brooch designed by Marena The opulent huge scale artisan brooch is adorned with a pair of large polished mother of pearl organic shaped tiles The mother of pearl tiles are juxtaposed with clusters of glittering aurora borealis small crystals Accented with erratic clusters of tiny glass enamel seed pearls. The large plaque...
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1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 1920s French 2.06 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French 2.06 carat diamond and platinum brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional antique French brooch...
Category

1920s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Denver, CO
Crafted in the 1920s from platinum, this exquisite Art Deco brooch features a blister white pearl measuring 9 mm which sits in the middle of a line of eight Old European cut diamonds...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Floral style brooch with light diamonds pavé - 18kt white gold - Made in Italy
Located in Vicenza, VI
Very Good condition - quality grade of setting and polishing is great Total weight: 11,29 gr Diamonds : 2,16 ct white natural diamonds Size : 4,80 cm X 3,00 cm
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Gold and Turquoise Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Art Deco style, this ten carat antique yellow gold bar pin is accented with bezel set natural turquoise stones in patterned filigree. The 2-3/8 inch pin has decorative scroll ends an...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond & Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Diamond & Gold Floral motif Brooch 9 graduated round cut diamonds approximately set in 14k yellow gold. Measurements: 2.75" long Signed Tiffany
Category

1970s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 16.90 Carat Aquamarine Diamond Plique-A-Jour 14 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Substantial brooch is designed as a dimensional and geometric burst motif Centering a hexagonal cut aquamarine weighing approximately 13.25 carats - greenish blue in color Surround...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Miriam Haskell Russian Gold Plated Ornate Diamond Domes Brooch
Located in London, GB
Miriam Haskell beautiful Russian gold plated ornate diamond shaped brooch, with four domes. Measuring length 8.6 cm / 3.3 inches by width 4.8 cm / 1.9 inches. The brooch is in very g...
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1970s American Vintage Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Brooch 18k Ribbon Medal
Located in MIAMI, FL
Excellent piece crafted by famed jewelry designer Tiffany & Co. The piece is crafted in 18k gold set with a row of round brilliant cut diamonds that decorate the center of the piece....
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1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Diamond Poodle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A poodle brooch made out of 18 karat yellow gold and white gold, featuring diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat. Circa 1970s. Total weight: 20.7 gr...
Category

1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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