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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Diamond
Gemstone: Tourmaline
0.45ctw Ruby Diamond Sapphire Elephant Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.45ctw Cut - Round Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds, Natural Blue Sapphire - Metal: 18k Yello...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Onyx, Agate, Platinum and 18 Kt White 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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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum 6ctw Old Mine Diamond Snow Flake Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Chunky Cushion Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - VS2-I2 Clarity - G-K Color - 5-6ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 5-6 (approx.) Material: So...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Dial Telephone Brooch
Located in Zurich, CH
Extraordinary 14 karat white gold and diamond dial telephone brooch from the second half of the 20th Century. Whimsical brooch designed as a three-dimensional 1960s dial telephone. ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Andrew Grima 18 Karat Gold, Citrine and Diamond Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
The most incredible gold brooch by perhaps the most famous modernist jeweller to have lived, Andrew Grima. Formed from 18 karat gold this 'nest' style brooch is crafted with satin-fi...
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1960s British Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Diamond Chicken Platinum Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
Central diamond is about 1.25ct. Total weight 3.14g This diamond brooch is such a charming piece. It's not just because it is in the shape of a chicken but the way the chicken is cr...
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Early 1900s British Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1930s 18K White Gold 7ctw Old Cut Diamond Dress Clips Brooches
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair white gold and diamond clip brooches, each comprising fifty-one single cut and old cut diamonds, and crafted in 18 karat white gold throughout. These beautiful brooches, kno...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 18K Diamonds Rock Crystal Lily of the Valley Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
This amazing brooch is finely modeled as a beautiful basket of Lily of the Valley. The basket is made of braided 18k yellow gold threads. The green leaf is naturalistically carved fr...
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1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Snowflake Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Stylizing a flake, this rose gold brooch is adorned with rose-cut diamonds in star settings in the center and around the perimeter,...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Brooch of a bird and a cat set with ruby and diamond 18k gold with platina
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with platina brooch set set with ruby and diamonds detailed description: The brooch is about 7.8 cm long and 2.0 cm high weight: 4.5 grams set with - 2 x 1.1 mm round ...
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20th Century European Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co .50 Carat Diamond Platinum Turtle Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite .50 carat Tiffany & Co platinum diamond turtle brooch that can be used as a pendant as well. It’s an extremely well-crafted modern piece with 53 round brilliant diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Pansy Pendant and Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.1 grams Diamond: Old Mine Brilliant, .05ct, G Color, VS Clarity Pearls: Natural seed pearls around the fl...
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Late 17th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.8 grams. Totally is diamond 2.30 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1950's Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A 1950s Diamond Opal Pendant Brooch exudes vintage charm and elegance characteristic of mid-century jewelry design. The brooch is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, a popular choice ...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond, Chrysoprase & Black Enamel Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, chrysoprase, enamel, yellow gold and platinum, jabot pin, comprising two square sugar loaf chrysoprase cabochons, forty-four rose cut diamonds, and black enamel,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 18k Gold 1.60ctw Diamond & Enamel Work Detailed Mushroom Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (37) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - G-I Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 1.60ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1.60(approx.) Material: 18...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Edward Circa 1920s Prince of Wales Diamond Enamelled Service Pin 18 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Faithfully crafted in 18 carat gold, The Edward Pin symbolises service for a greater good. Her royal blue enameled banners flow beneath a bejewelled crown and diamond embellished fea...
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Early 20th Century British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb 10 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite David Webb platinum domed brooch, set with approximately 10 carats of SI1/H round brilliant diamonds. The brooch measures 1.5" x 7/8". Hallmarked Webb and Plat. Weight of t...
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 14K Yellow and Rose Gold Diamond and Citrine En Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
A blooming jewel to elevate your collection. This two-tone Cartier 'en tremblant' flower brooch features a rose gold blossom with a citrine cabochon on four prongs, punctuated by a t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Ruby & Diamond Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Ruby - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Pinkish Red Color (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set Material: 14k Solid Rose, Yel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Antique brooch in the shape of a fly, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique insect brooch, made of 585/14K gold. Total weight: 3.5g. Origin: late 19th century. Brooch in the shape of a fly, body made of two natural pearls, wings set with 14 diamonds ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 15kt Rose Gold Diamond & Pearl Tiara Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt rose gold and silver old-European cut diamond and pearl tiara brooch with safety pin chain. X-Ray has been tested positive for 15kt gold and silver. Made in...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Handcraft Owl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Agate Onyx Coral 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, Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Platinum Art Deco brooch, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique platinum Art Deco brooch from the 1930s. The main diamond in a fancy cut, VS2 clarity and H color, weighing 0.80 ct. The brooch is decorated with 14 VS-P1/H-J square diamo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

15.54 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow & White Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fabulous brooch is adorned with a stunning 15.54 carat Boulder Opal from Australia. The Opal's unique play of colors catches the light, adding captivating sparkle to any ensembl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

27.16 Carat Green Tourmaline 18k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Inspired Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this brooch inspired by the Art Nouveau era is suitable for a glamorous outfit or for casual daily wear. It features an incredible green tourmaline of 27....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K gold diamond ruby wolf stick pin brooch, Art deco pin animal brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare antique French stick pin featuring a wolf's head. At the heart of this pin brooch is the wolf's head, rendered in exquisite detail. Each element of the creature's v...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Diamonds Pearls Lily of the Valley Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
This amazing brooch is finely modeled as a beautiful Lily of the Valley. The green leaf is naturalistically carved from a single piece of nephrite jade and as flowers there are pearl...
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1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Platinum & Vari-Cut Diamond Flower Spray Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fabulous classic from the mid 20th century that adds glamour and sparkle to a cocktail dress, lapel or blouse. This eye-catching floral brooch depicts small flower clusters in bri...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jade, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White 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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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

English Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond 1 Carat Flower 2.2 Inch Long Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 karat white gold diamond flower brooch pin, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this s...
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Late 20th Century English Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Deco 1.80ct Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Flower brooch was crafted in the 1940s and features vibrant rubies and diamonds to bring the design to life. The main stalk and flower design is crafted from 18 carat r...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

72.25 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Platinum & 18k Y Gold Ship-at-Sea Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Picture a majestic brooch, a symphony of iridescence and elegance, crowned by a mesmerizing 72.25 carat boulder opal at its heart! This opal, like a miniature landscape of a ship at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Pearl and 1.18Ct Diamond and 15k White Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl and 1.18ct diamond, 15 karat white gold wreath brooch; part of our diverse antique pearl brooch collections. This stunning, fine and im...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage 18K TT Gold Detailed Textured Chick Bird Breaking Out of Egg Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This wonderful and very well made pin/brooch features an incredibly well detailed design of a cute chick breaking out of an egg. The chick's eyes are set with vivid red rubies while ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Spray Brooch Mid 20th Century
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This diamond and sapphire spray pin is a beautiful and elegant piece of vintage jewelry that evokes the glamour and sophistication of the Mid-20th Century. The pin is crafted from 18...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Old Art Deco gold brooch with diamonds, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Elegant gold brooch with diamonds from the early 20th century. Made of 18 carat white gold with platinum elements. The central point of this elegant jewelry is the main diamond weigh...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Ruby Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare and collectible stunning Van Cleef & Arpels brooch pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a diamond accents with a cabochon ruby eye, a black enamel nose, and a...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

René Kern 0.75ct Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Bird Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This beautifully intricate brooch from René Kern is shaped in the likeness of a bird sat atop a branch. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, the bird is brought to life with coloured ena...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with ruby ​​and rose cut diamonds. 0.10ct - G/H - SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 5.2 cm long by 1.3 cm wide weight 3.6 grams oc...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
A stunning vintage brooch 1940 circa, signed Seaman Schepps Rare example of the early Seaman Schepps jewelry, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt Amazingly modeled as an Indian Divinity temp...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Sabbadini Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Emerald Gold Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k yellow gold bee brooch, by Italian designer Sabbadini. Featuring invisible set rubies and approximately 0.80ctw in G/VS diamonds, with emerald eyes. The brooch measures ...
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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Brooch set with Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire and diamonds , 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold Brooch with flowers set with emerald, ruby and sapphire - 4.0 cm x 3.7 cm Detailed description The brooch is 4.0 cm wide and 3.7 cm high weight: 14.5 grams Set wit...
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2010s European Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Rare Art Deco GIARDINETTI Platinum 2.62 Ct Diamond Brooch
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
An exceptional Art Deco brooch rendered in sumptuous platinum reminiscent of a Cartier, Paris design... This beautiful brooch designed as a basket or Giardinetti motif. There are ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Clématite Flower Diamond Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Clématite Flower Diamond Gray Mother Of Pearl Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. This brooch comes with service paper from VCA store in New York and a VCA box. With 3 roun...
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed pla...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A brooch instantly upgrades a suit or blazer, and none more so than this elaborate 18-karat yellow gold and diamond version. From Jewels Aficionado’s vintage collection, seven round-...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Wave Design Diamond Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooch 0.75cts TDW Round Brilliant Diamonds Excellent condition! 1.25" long
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch set with diamonds up to 1.00ct platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
Platinum brooch set with brilliant and single cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI Detailed description the size of the brooch is 3.6 cm by 3.0 cm wide weight ...
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1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco 18kt gold and platinum ruby and diamond pin brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Cartier Art Deco 18kt yellow gold and platinum ruby and diamond double - sided ' Winning post ' stick pin. The pin features calibre-cut rubies and old mine diamonds, set in 18kt yell...
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1920s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated vintage brooch features a graduated assortment of diamonds that resemble the outline of a waning crescent moon. The timeless style is crafted in platinum with 29 r...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1.30 Carat Diamond Textured Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950s textured 18k yellow gold brooche with 2 hinged flexible sections set with brilliant cut and Baguette Diamonds. 2-tone 18k gold 13 round Diamonds, approx. total weight...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold brooch with diamonds. Tests 14k and weighs 8.4 grams. There are 12 round brilliant cut diamonds, .75 total carats, G to H color, VS clarity. The top surfaces of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Rault Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Diamond Harvest Goddess Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Art Nouveau pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold by Louis Rault. Circa 1880. The piece depicts Demeter - ancient Greek goddess of the harvest. It is encrusted with diam...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels presents a mesmerizing creation: a stylized butterfly adorned with exquisite coral inlaid wings. The wings, a rich opaque medium reddish-orange hue, captivate the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Epoque Platinum GIA Blue Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Blue Moonstone - Pierced Carving Oval Shape - Bezel Set - White Color ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (1) Natural Genuine Di...
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Early 1800s Belle Époque Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

French Edwardian No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an elongated cushion cut sapphire weighing 2.64 carats total - transparent medium blue Natural Sri Lanka in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Set in a ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier 1992 Rare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Depicting Enameled Diamond Duck
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Cartier 1992 Rare 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Depicting green and blue enamel, the eye and tail set with brilliant-cut diamonds. Elevate your jewelry collection with...
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

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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