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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: Early 1900s
18K Gold Lady Justice Inspired Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
18K gold brooch figuring a person wearing a skin holding a scale. The head is figured by a chrysophrase cabochon. French craftsmanship from the sixties/seventies Eagle's head and m...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Moonstone Natural Pearl Enamel And Gold Lucky Clover Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique lucky clover brooch, with a gold circle, edged with rope wirework, with white enamelled clover leaves, with a clover leaf in the centre, with a central natural pearl and t...
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Rare Cartier Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise 2.4 Inch Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier Eighteen Karat Gold Rare Ruby Turquoise Mid-Century, Circa: 1960s, Spray Brooch ,Hallmarks: Cartier, 18k, Italy, 6433, is a stunning piece of jewelry designed by the prestigious Cartier brand. The brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a unique spray design with rare rubies and turquoise gemstones. The rubies and turquoise stones are arranged in a way that resembles a spray of flowers or leaves, giving the brooch a natural and organic look. The rubies are a rich red color and are known for their rarity and beauty, while the turquoise stones are a bright blue-green color that adds a pop of color to the piece. This brooch is a mid-century design, which means it was likely created in the 1950s or 1960s. The mid-century period was known for its bold and innovative designs, and this brooch is no exception. It is a unique and eye-catching piece that is sure to make a statement. Cartier is a luxury brand that is known for its high-quality and exquisite jewelry. The Eighteen Karat Gold Rare Ruby Turquoise Mid-Century Spray Brooch is a testament to their expertise and craftsmanship. It is a one-of-a-kind piece that would be a valuable addition to any jewelry collation. According to the magazine Watch Time, Cartier, Rolex and Patek...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl,15 karat yellow, white and rose gold chick and egg brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This fi...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.5 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch Moscow circa 1910
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique 2.5 carat diamond Gold Pendant Brooch “Devant de Corsage” Moscow circa 1910 This decorative, openwork brooch can als o be worn as a pendant, featuirng a central rosette, ga...
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Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Statement Brooch created by Birks Jewelry of Canada. The brooch was purchased around 1969 in Canada. This fabulous large brooch is...
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1960s Canadian Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Large Opal and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite brooch is set with 9 glowing opals. They have flashes of fiery red and so any other wonderful colours. In-between each opal there are a pair of sparking diamonds...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Encrusted Pin/Fur Clips 12 CT / VS Quality Estate
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely exquisite platinum and diamond pin/fur clips from the Art Deco era! This wonderful and unusual piece is made of 26 gm of platinum and encrusted with Approximately 12 c...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Persian Turquoise 14Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Summerland, CA
Vintage 14Karat yellow gold Persian Turquoise brooch. Spray floral design with five oval cabochon beautiful Persian Turquoise set in 14 karat ...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

18k Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Schnauzer Dog Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A delightful and finely executed 18k/14K gold brooch of a Schnauzer dog with a diamond nose and collar, sweet sapphire cabochon eyes and a ruby tongue. The pin and collar are in whit...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Georges Braque Gold and Enamel Bird Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Georges Braque (1882 - 1963) was one of the major artists of the 20th century. He was most prolific as a painter but also well known as a collagist and s...
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1960s Artist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

CARTIER sun brooch in gold and platinum set with pearls and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier brooch in 18Kt gold (750°/°°) set with diamonds and pearls. The brooch, featuring a sun, is composed of rays of different sizes and centered by three larger button pearls an...
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Opal Seed Pearl 9ct Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
Discover our exquisite doublet opal and seed pearl brooch. The central gemstone features a beautiful opal, radiating green-blue hues set in 9ct yellow gold. Complementing this opales...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold 2.4mm Pearl Floral Brooch Pin w/ Enamel Work
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Seed Pearl - Round Shape - Stem Set - White/Gray Color - 2.4mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.08 Grams Clasp: Pin w/ Rotating Closure ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch, pin. This beautiful antique brooch is formed of a single barrette of gold, on whi...
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning example of Native American workmanship on this inlaid Zuni Pin. Out of a massive collection of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Southwestern Jewelry The bro...
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1960s American Native American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique 2.86 Carat Sapphire Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.86 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.42 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold bar brooch; part of our diverse range of antique gemstone jewelry...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Large Flower Blossom Layer Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Rare to find. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back. Size: 5.7 cm x 5.3 cm. Weight: 34.0 g. _ ...
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1960s German Baroque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 carat... The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3. Original antique item. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A 14 Carat Gold Pansy Brooch with Onyx and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A brooch in the shape of a pansy with a 14 carat gold mounting (and with a metal safety clasp), the flower has been carved from one piece of onyx and is set in the heart with an old ...
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Dior Round Brooch in Gilded Metal and Glass Paste Cabochons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in Germany) Round brooch in gilded metal and glass paste cabochons. 1967 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Diameter: 4.5 cm Condition: Very good condition...
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1960s German Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Original by Robert Crystal Saxophone Brooch & Earrings 1960s
By Original by Robert
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Robert Saxophone Brooch with matching mini sax earrings. Mid century figurals, playful and fun and crafted to the highest quality by 'Origin...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise & Diamond Brooch An 18 karat yellow gold flower motif brooch set with 76 round cut diamonds and 4 cabochon turquoise Signed Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y. an...
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Orange Fruit Flower Bouquet Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Grosse 1967 on the back. Size: 3.5 cm x 4.6 cm. Weight: 14.0...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Floral Bar Pin Set with Peridots and Seed pearls
Located in New York, NY
This Antique Art Nouveau continental silver floral bar pin displays a single flower comprised of 3 round and cut peridots and a central seed pearl with a surround of leaves inlaid t...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Disc Circle Red Beads Balls Openwork Domed Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Disc Circle Red Beads Balls Openwork Domed Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Only colour loss at pin. Rare to find. A unique piece. This is ...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Edwardian "DEAREST" Bar Brooch - Hallmarked Chester 1904
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Edwardian bar brooch with floral coloured gold overlay, twisted wire, and granulation work, set with a small garnet doublet. The front panel is hinged and reveals a secret "DEAREST" message inside. Hallmarked Chester...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Björn Weckström 14 Karat Gold Brooch Jääriite
Located in Orimattila, FI
Jääriite " brooch in 14K gold and pearls designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia. Manufactured in 1967 (O7). Size 30*20mm. Weight 8g. The part where the beads move. Great effect when wearing jewelry on the chest. Very good condition, no carvings. In 1963 Björn Weckström started co-operation with jewelry manufacturer Kruunu-Koru Oy (later Lapponia Jewelry) and its owner Pekka Anttila. Weckström became company’s designer and art director. In 1965 Weckström took part in the International Jewelry Contest in Rio de Janeiro, where his yellowgold and tourmaline necklace “Flowering wall” won the Grand Prix. Through this distinguished award, the company received worldwide recognition, launching Lapponia’s international success. His designs have been in continuous production with Lapponia ever since. Probably the best-known piece of Weckström’s jewelry is necklace Planetoid Valleys...
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

Fred Paris puppy brooch
Located in London, GB
This charming Fred Paris 18 carat gold puppy brooch is a delightful piece. The blue bow in its hair and its red mouth are made of enamel while its nose and feet are made of onyx. The...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Spilla ape in oro giallo e bianco con smalto
Located in Milano, IT
Questa spilla rappresenta un'ape ed è realizzata a mano curando i mini particolari. Prodotta in Italia tra il 1960 e 1970. Il corpo è in oro giallo 18 carati con smaltatura a fuoco e...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ole Bjørn Krüger, four unique brooches in glazed stoneware, 1960/70s
Located in bronshoj, DK
Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007), Danish sculptor and ceramicist. Four unique brooches in glazed stoneware in shades of blue and yellow. 1960s/70s. In excellent condition. Partially stam...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100% Genuine. A unique p...
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1960s German Tudor Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Diamond White Gold 18K Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and white gold 18K Brooch stylized design. 66 diamonds. Total approximately 1.39 carats. Circa 1960. Total length: 6.00 centimeters. Width: 0.1...
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1960s European Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brooch Circa 1960 in 18 Carat Yellow Gold representing a Leaf
Located in Paris, FR
Leaf brooch in 18k yellow gold. The ribs are finely openwork. Eagle head hallmark, French-made jewel. Gold weight: 7.1 g Width: 4 cm height: 2.5 cm
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ole Bjørn Krüger. Six brooches in glazed stoneware in shades of yellow and brown
Located in bronshoj, DK
Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007), Danish sculptor and ceramicist. Six unique brooches in glazed stoneware in shades of yellow and brown. 1960s/70s. In excellent condition. Partially stam...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Pair of Pins Clips Ear Studs Baby Ducks Emerald Sapphire Ruby
Located in Geneva, CH
Lovely pair of baby Ducks Pins, could be worn as Clips Ear studs on yellow gold. Emerald cabochon, Sapphire and Ruby beads and Diamond rose-cut. Size: 0.5...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Pair of Long Pink Satin Bead Tassel Brooches 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous pair of Vintage Pink Satin Tassel Brooches. Very very long and boasting a pair for the ultimate style statement, these brooches are just waiting to adorn luxuriously. An u...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Long Curled Flower Blossom Pinecone Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some very light scratches, some colour loss, barely noticeable. A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back. ...
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1960s German Baroque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Ole Bjørn Krüger, Eight unique brooches in glazed stoneware in shades of green
Located in bronshoj, DK
Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007), Danish sculptor and ceramicist. Eight unique brooches in glazed stoneware in shades of green. 1960s/70s. In excellent condition. Partially stamped "Denm...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Antique Opal and Diamond Brooch, Silver Upon Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique opal and diamond brooch, with a claw set buff top cut opal, with predominantly red play of colour, mounted in gold, with silver claws, with four groups of three old-cut di...
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Daisy Flower Blossom White Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Grosse 1967 on the back. Size: 3.4 cm x 3.4 cm. Weight: 6.0 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear. Come with ...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Dankner Gold and Gem set Whimsical Wheel Barrow Flower Cart Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Henry Dankner & Sons New York Dankner 14k Yellow Gold Wheel Barrow Brooch, measuring 1 3/8 inches in length X 3/4 inch, very detailed and set with numerous Gemstones.
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Platinum Flower Brooch /Fur Clip With Turquoise And Diamonds
Located in Dubai, DU
This elegant and elaborate flower brooch is one great reason why we love everything mid-century! Depicting a blooming flower in Cartier-like craftsmanship, this floral masterpiece is...
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1960s North American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum

Antique 2.23 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.23 carat white opal and 0.82 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse brooches collection This stunning, fine and impressive antique cabochon cut brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The rectangular 9k yellow gold frame is ornamented to the center with a feature sixteen-claw set 2.23Ct cabochon cut white opal. The stunning cabochon opal is surrounded by sixteen millegrain decorated individually bezel set Dutch cut diamonds. The pierced decorated brooch is ornamented with a further twenty-eight millegrain decorated bezel set Dutch cut diamonds to the rectangular frame, completing the design. The antique opal brooch...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pesce ciondolo snodato smaltato in oro giallo 1960
Located in Milano, IT
Affascinante ciondolo a forma di pesce realizzato a mano in Italia tra il 1960 e 1970. Presenta un realistico pesce con corpo articolato che permette di imitare i movimenti acquatici naturali di un pesce. Il corpo è in oro giallo...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Cat Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized cat head with dimensional wire whiskers With an engraved linear fur texture throughout Featuring transitional cut diamonds prong set as eyes Weighing approxima...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes Paris 18kt Yellow Gold Estate Pin-- a timeless and rare piece from Hermes Paris Circa 1960's. From the H&H Estate and Vintage Collection, luxuriously crafted from 18kt yello...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Enamel Guilloche Silver Brooch with Landscape Scene
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite brooch features a stylized cloud from design embellished with an exquisite landscape pictorial executed in hand done Guilloche enamel . The scene is one of a twilight ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Large Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Blossom Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition and very new. Rare to find this excellent 1964 year brooch. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. S...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1960 Vintage Trio Circle Interlocked Spiral Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine. Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Safety-catch pin closure, signed GROSSE 1960 on the back. Size: 2.7 cm x 2.7 cm. Weight:...
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1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Spilla a forma di agrifoglio con perle in oro giallo
Located in Milano, IT
Splendida spilla a forma di agrifoglio con 4 perle di mare di 4 mm / 0.157 inches. Realizzata, intagliata ed incisa a mano in oro giallo 18 carati da esperti orafi. Prodotta fra il 1...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Lapis Lazuli Cat Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This quirky art deco style brooch takes the form of a cat. The body is made up of a cabochon cut lapis lazuli, which has a vibrant blue colour. The outline ...
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1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Buccellati Vintage Diamond Flower 18k Gold Spray Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1960s Buccellati flower pin brooch spray pin is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. It is composed of 8 round-cut, prong-set, Diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carats (...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s 18 carat gold sapphire and diamond flower brooch
Located in London, GB
The design of this outstanding Van Cleef & Arpels 18 carat gold brooch from the 1960s centres around a 5.66 carat Ceylon sapphire. The centre stone is adorned with 18 round cut diamo...
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1960s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art deco Brooche with diamond and pearl in 14k bicolor
Located in Berlin, BE
This enchanting Art Deco brooch is a testament to timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship. A fusion of 14k yellow and white gold forms the canvas for this masterpiece, creating a...
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Brooch with Morning Glory
Located in New York, NY
This round brooch is sterling silver and set with Guilloche enamel detailing and features a stylized morning glory floating on a stylized geometric sinuous background.It is marked 92...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Cartier 18k Gold 'Queen of Heart' Jabot Lapel Pins
Located in New York, NY
A pair of collectible Cartier jabot lapel pins depicting the Queen of Hearts in 18k gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Cluster Leaf Brooch. This brooch features thirteen 6.5 and 7mm cultured pearls. The pearls are white with pinkish tones and they have good clean luster wit...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k 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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