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Brooches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Art Deco Bar Brooch 14k Mine Ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .05ct Cut: Mine Color: G Clarity: SI1 Natural Seed Pearls Style: Bar ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Antique Snake Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional swirled snake head - platinum-topped Featuring flush set old European cut diamonds in head and eyes Weighing approximately 0.10 carat total - eye clean and...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Miriam Haskell Baroque Pearl Droplet Pin 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful and rare Vintage Miriam Haskell Pearl Droplet Pin crafted in the 1940s, nearly 100 years ago. The attention to detail in this pin is exquisite and signifies the craftman...
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Art Deco Platinum & Fancy Yellow & White Diamond Figural Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Deco figural dog brooch. In platinum with a pave-set, 3-dimensional head of a poodle set at its center that is surrounded by geometric, architectural elements. S...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 1925 Paris Lapel Clip Watch Platinum With 2.17 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco lapel clip watch designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Fabulous and very rare lapel clip watch, created during the art deco period in Paris Fr...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & Platinum (top) Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Features: Filigree & Milgrain Det...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond 4.5 inch Long Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.4 grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamonds, Natural, 2.00ct total weight, G-H Color, VS Clarity Pin Me...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Blue Stone and Pearl Brooch Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Edwardian gold lozenge knife edge brooch with a safety chain and pin. Set with a synthetic sapphire and pearls. Gemstone: One 4.0mm square cut synthetic sapphire, mid blue material,...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold serpents and pharaoh in a platinum headdress Centering a pentagon-shaped mixed-cut sapphire Weighing approximately 0.50 carat total Transparent light blue in co...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Diamond and Emerald, Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique bar brooch in 9 karat yellow gold and platinum, featuring a natural emerald and old cut diamonds; part of our antique ...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Belle Epoque Pearl & Gemstone Bouquet Brooch Circa 1900 - French Hallmarked
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
French Belle Epoque ‘Bouquet’ brooch featuring rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and rose-cut diamonds on a background of pave-set natural half pearls. Belle Epoch style with stones bead ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby and diamond brooch, circa 1945.
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond brooch. Set to centre with thirty four square baguette cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 3.40 carats,...
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Egyptian Revival Faience Scarab & 14K Gold Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Egyptian Revival stick pin. In 14k yellow gold. Set with an antique Egyptian faience scarab on a bent wire shaft with a button terminal. Simply a wonderful stick pin! Date...
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Vienna, Austria, circa 1925. The brooch is designed as a stylized flower head. It is finely crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. The brooch features seven amethysts of excel...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Belle Epoque 18k Gold & Platinum Carved Jade & Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carved Jade - Prong Set - Natural Green Color - 9.5mm (approx.) (44) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Round & Old European Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - G-...
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Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco Parrot Bird Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco French Parrot Bird Brooch with a Rock Crystal square frame perch, two parrots in Sterling Silver with paste and Black Onyx adornment. The brooch ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 15ct Gold The Queen’s Royal Regiment Diamond & Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Regimental Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 A fantastic piece of regimental history. This lovely brooch features the regimental crest of the Paschal Lamb. Decorated wit...
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Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A Victorian lobster tie pin, hat pin or stick pin, with the body of the lobster carved from a single piece of garnet, with rose-cut diamonds set in the claws head and tail fins, with...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Silver

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch -14k European .30ctw Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 30s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: European Color: H - I Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: .30c...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Brooch Circa 1910-20
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Edwardian 18k gold and platinum bar brooch set with pearls and early European cut diamonds. The stones are set in a scrolled and grain-set domed platinum top on a yellow-gold un...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Mixed Metal

Antique 9ct Gold & Silver Golf Club Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Golf Brooch 9ct Gold & Silver Circa 1910 Lovely Little Safety Pin Style Golf Club Brooch. 9ct Gold & Silver Stamped with The Makers Mark B J H. ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Carlo & Arthur Giuliano pearl and enamel brooch, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Pearl and enamel brooch by Carlo and Arthur Giuliano. Set with ten round natural pearls in closed back rubover settings, to an elegant openwork floral spray shape cluster with very fine enamel detailing and secure pin brooch fitting to reverse. Tested yellow gold, signed 'C & AG', England, circa 1900. Made by the world-famous Castellani and Giuliano...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Charles Packer & Co Antique Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This luxurious antique Edwardian pin brooch circa 1880-1917 makes an exquisite addition to your collection. Boasting three prong-set oval opals cabochons with a gorgeous blue, violet, and peach play-of-color and a green flash, and two sparking diamonds set in milgrain-topped bezels, this timeless piece exudes elegance and sophistication. The brooch presented in its original antique box, making it the perfect gift for that special someone. The brooch measures 1.25" long and weighs a total of 3.4 grams. The center opal measures approximately 11mm long by 8mm wide. The two side opals measure approximately 8mm long by 6mm wide. The Old European cut diamonds are approx. 2.5mm in diameter. The C clasp is handmade. About the maker: Highly prestigious maker Charles Packer was first in a partnership with William Brady, but their partnership was dissolved in 1839 and Packer carried on as a jeweler, pearl bead and coral dealer at the same address at 78 Regent Street, London W. until 1880. From 1880 until 1917 the business traded as Charles Packer & Co and then as Charles Packer & Co Ltd until c. 1932. Charles Packer was the major London supplier of mourning costume and accessories in the second half of the 19th century (Queen Victoria's reign) and a Charles Packer jewelry set is on display at the British Museum in London. From at least the 1920s Charles Packer & Co was known to have been the official distributor for Rolex watches in London...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

TRIFARI BOOCH Hand holding a Jelly Belly ball, sterling goldplated, 1950's USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A brooch in the shape of an elegant, slender hand holding a Jelly Belly ball between thumb and forefinger. Below the wrist there is a ruffle decorated with rhinestones. Measurement Brooch width 6 cm Height 3 cm. Deep 1 cm Features - Signed TRIFARI WITH CROWN STERLING...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Egyptian Revival Faience Scarab & 14K Gold Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Egyptian Revival stick pin. In 14k yellow gold. Set with a antique Egyptian faience scarab on a bent wire shaft with a button terminal. Simply a wonderful stick pin! Date:...
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Australian Indicolite Tourmaline & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Australian made bar brooch featuring an indicolite tourmaline with floral scrolls set with half seed pearls. Stamped with makers mark, Duggin Shap...
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1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 15k Gold

Platinum Sapphire & Pearl Art Deco Bar Brooch 14k Rnd .10ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: Platinum (top) & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .10ct Cut: Round Color: Blue Natu...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Brooch 14k Single Cut Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .04ct Cut: Single Color: I Clarity: SI2 Style: Solitaire Brooch...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Belle Epoque Diamond Brooch / Pendant Circa 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Belle Epoque diamond set convertible brooch/pendant with a collapsible pendant runner and removable brooch pin. Featuring florals, leaves, scrolls and drops. Chain sold separately. ...
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Mixed Metal

Edwardian Diamond Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold, Date 1910...
Located in Canterbury, GB
This exquisite Edwardian diamond brooch is set in 18K white gold and is dated circa 1910. With keeper, this rare piece measures 50mm in leng...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique ArtNouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave BlueZircon Silver Snakes Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art-Nouveau period while German-born Vienna-based silversmith, niello master, and entrepreneur Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921) was prospering from a related refinery busines...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Vintage Amethyst Diamond White Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Central Europe, circa 1925 The bow shaped brooch is handcrafted in 14K white gold and centered with an octagon mixed cut amethyst (13.68 x 11.16 x 7.19 mm, approximately 7.27 carats...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s Exquisite Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
1920's Exquisite Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch Fifty Four Old European Diamonds weighing 2.00 carats (approximately) Twenty...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 0.78Ct Ruby and 0.40Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.78 carat ruby and 0.40 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and platinum set bow brooch; part of our diverse antique Edwardian jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum settings. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a tied bow. The double-looped bow is ornamented with curvilinear arrangements of fifty-one channel set mixed cut rubies, totalling 0.78ct. The ruby formations to the loops are flanked with pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, and the ruby strands...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Faberge Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch Antique 1900 August Hollming Workmaster
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite and rare antique FABERGÉ Rose Cut Diamond, Enamel and Red Cabochon Brooch modeled as a sprig of flowers with a translucent green enameled flower centered with a ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Carving Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 18k yellow gold cameo shell carving brooch featuring a portrait of a lady, early 1900. Not marked but acid tested. Made in Italy, measures 36.5 mm x 28mm, in good condition...
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 7.5 Carats Diamond And Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Art deco era 1920s large platinum brooch with an estimate weight of old european cut diamonds 7.5 carats H color vs/si clearity and total platinum weight of 23 grams dates back to eu...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

M. BOUCHER SHEAF-OF-WHEAT BROOCH, Rhodium plated, rhinestones pavé, 1940's USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
MARCEL BOUCHER a Parisian who had previously worked as a jewelier for Cartier and later as a designer for Trifari, started his own company BOUCHER in the 1930's in New York. Rare an highly collectible Marcel Boucher brooch...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pearl, Diamond, & Ruby Bird Brooch An 18-karat gold bird motif brooch set with round cut diamonds, oval cut rubies, and a large mabe pearl Measurements: 2.75" x 1.25"
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Modernist Diamond Ruby Garnet Gold Hummingbird Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Birds of a feather flock together. Find the perfect match with this Oscar Heyman modernist yellow and white diamond, tsavorite garnet, ruby, 18 karat yellow gold hummingbird brooch....
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Early 1900s American Modern Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Edwardian /Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (1905)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian (Belle Epoque) Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th C) Strikingly distinctive Edwardian-era beauty, expertly hand fabricated in platinum over 18K yellow gold during t...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Palermo, IT
A diamond and pearl circular brooch XIX century, the open circle set with graduated diamonds, one side set with three round old-cut diamonds suspendi...
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1910s Italian Victorian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Antique Signed AMCO Gold Filled Nautical Brooch or Pin with a Sailboat at Sea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Art Deco American nautical costume jewelry brooch. By AMCO Jewelry of Providence, RI. With a gold-plated Art Deco setting and a ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Edwardian 10 Karat White Gold, Silver Topped Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Fairfield, CT
This Edwardian brooch is a fine example of the era's craftsmanship, combining 10 karat white gold with a silver top that accentuates its intricate design. It features a total of appr...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Retro Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond Brooch A 14-karat yellow and white gold brooch set with round cut diamonds Stamped 14K Measurements: 2.25" x 1.5"
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1940s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 18ct Gold Enamel Lily Stock Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Enamel Pin Brooch 18ct Gold Fabulous French Made Stock Pin. Features a Pretty Little White & Green Enamel Lily with Seed Pearl Centre. ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch A 14-karat gold brooch set with 21 round cut diamonds, 4 round cut rubies, and 4 square cut rubies Circa 1940's Measurements: 2.25" x 2"
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Russian Ruby Diamond Sapphire Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique pin with 3 natural gem stones ruby sapphire and old mine cut diamond pin was made during the late imperial russian era 1917/1920s in 1...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Brooch Half-Beads, Blue Enamel, 18-Carats Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Art Deco Brooch, an exceptional piece that fuses history with contemporary refinement. Carefully crafted, this brooch is adorned with 4 fine half-pearls, creating a visu...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

White Gold Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k Sq Step .15ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .15ct Cut: Square Step Color: Blu...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Syberian Amethyst Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold brooch centered with cybrian amethyst flanked with rose cut diamonds made during the imperial russian era 1900/1907s hall marked 56 imperial russian gold sta...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.7 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 1.30 carat. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.50 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I-J color. Acid test...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

H.Rosenthal Bee Brooch Ruby 18KT yellow gold RARE
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning Rosenthal ruby brooch with excellent craftsmanship in 18KT yellow gold! METAL: 14KT yellow gold Grams:9.91 Item25000008 err WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewel...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond Convertible Brooch Pendant 1910s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This antique convertible brooch / pendant is finely crafted in yellow 14K gold and platinum. It features an excellent royal blue sapphire framed with rose cut diamonds wi...
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1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...

Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Long Bar Pin with Old European Cut Diamonds VHK#556
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum with 14K Yellow Gold Pin [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.1 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 3.75 inches Condition: Excellent
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Victorian hardstone cameo brooch, French, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Victorian hardstone cameo brooch. Set with an oval cameo in hardstone depicting the profile of a woman in the classical style, featuring a decorative engraved border and fitted to re...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau gold and diamond brooch, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Signed Art Nouveau gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds. Set with eleven round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 0.06 carats, to...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

MB BOUCHER STERLING GOLD PAVE and corall Cabochons curling leaf brooch, 1946's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
MARCEL BOUCHER a Parisian who had previously worked as a jewelier for Carier and later as a designer for Trifari, started his own company BOUCHER in the 1930's in New York. Rare an ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, 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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