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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Empire
French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Green Gold Serpent Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a green gold serpent dragon sinuously coiled in a circle Stylized whiplash wings and hatched scales French assay mark for 18 karat gold Numbered with French maker's mark...
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1990s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Hermes Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as stylized winged head of Hermes - messenger of the gods With whiplash style wings and 2.0 mm pearl in mouth Pearl is white in bod...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Ruby Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized smiling face with pierced out features Intertwined with highly rendered leaves with a subtle green gold finish Centering a bezel set purplish-red ruby caboch...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate and Diamond Brooch and Pendant by Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ribbon-wrapped cross brooch gives the timeless symbol a modern twist. Mounted in 18K White Gold, the intricate and beautifully worked ribbon and cross motif are set with an Agat...
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2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pearl and Ruby Oak Leaf and Trefoil Clover Brooch, Art Nouveau, ca 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A large diamond, pearl and ruby Art Nouveau brooch in platinum and yellow gold, ca. 1910s. It has a beautiful design and with the depiction of an oak leaf and trefoil clover it car...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Carved Jade Brooch Natural Pearls Erotic, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Nouveau Carved Jade depicts a topless lady surrounded by Natural Pearls. Erotic motive. Mounted in Gold. Delicate and fine item representing its time perfectly. Surrounded by a line of tiny and delicate pearl seeds. Once it was common to communicate a message via pin or brooch. Nowadays this art is lost, but we can surely start a new tradition. Former Secretary of state Madeleine Albright published a fascinating book “Read My Pins” - a story and celebration of how one woman’s jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history. There are holes in the base of the brooch from each side probably to create a choker or a bracelet, please take a look at the video. Created around 1900 probably Russia. A fine antique brooch...
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Heinrich Levinger Art Nouveau Plique-a-Jour Silver Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
The brooch was made by Heinrich Levinger in Pforzheim, Germany, around 1902. Stylized wings form with plique-a-jour enamel decoration and 2 cabochon ...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Nouveau floral 14K yellow gold stick pin featuring a natural pearl popping out of an enamel flower. Four tiny pearls are set in the two leaves. No make...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Diamond Portrait Brooch Pin or Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Natural Diamond Portrait Brooch/ Pendant Metal: 14k yellow gold Weight: 7.36 grams Diamonds: 4 single cut natural diamonds, approx. .12 CTW G...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Diamond Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Nouveau Diamond White Gold Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted with migraine details in 18K White Gold. Hand set with 109 Diamonds weighing approx....
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Otto Strandman Art Nouveau 1914 Bacchus Silver Brooch, Stockholm Sweden
Located in Skanninge, SE
Bacchus the wine god by Otto Strandman (1871-1960), Stockholm 1914. Wonderful Swedish Art Nouveau silver brooch. Great condition, no issues. With full s...
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1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver

French Art Nouveau Marquis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpentine Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a highly rendered dragon, matte gold, with detailed serpentine body intertwining within itself Clutching a marquise cut diamond in its beak, bezel set milgrain platinum, w...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Grasshopper Brooch
Located in London, GB
A vintage gold mounted grasshopper brooch, the body set with a mabe pearl and the head set with diamonds with ruby eye, all to a realistically carve...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Platinum Brooch Natural Pearls Diamonds Bow, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Platinum Natural Pearls Diamonds Art Nouveau Bow Brooch. Magnificent Edwardian Art Nouveau bow brooch. 1910. Set with natural Pearls and old European cut Diamonds. Platinum. A small ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Enamel Pansy Brooch
By Kohn
Located in London, GB
An antique enamel pansy brooch, to the centre a yellow enamelled sphere surrounded by five realistically carved and enamelled petals with a yellow gold ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold

18 Karat and Sterling Silver Angel Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Greenville, SC
A sterling silver Modullyn angel "Sandra" brooch and sculpture with detachable earring jackets set with 18k yellow, white, and rose gold, .18 total carat weight cognac diamonds, .51 ...
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2010s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Brown Agatha Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Bilbao, ES
Beautiful Natural brown agate brooche in 18kt gold and diamonds READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome!* STONES ◘ 2 center diamonds of 0....
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Pink Sapphire Brooch with Rubies and Malaya Garnet
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower Art Nouveau style brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval ruby 4,27 carats, dimension: 11,16x9,...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Art Nouveau 18k Gold Plique-a-Jour Enamel, Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Pendant Gorgeous Art Nouveau Fine Jewelry Brooch Features Delicate Design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Style 2.30 Carat White Diamond Ruby White Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Naples, IT
This Brooch is made of 18K White and Yellow Gold. This Brooch has 1.30 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Brooch has 1.00 Carats of Rubies. This Brooch is inspired by Art ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Opal Gold Brooch Australian Precious Opal Unisex Arnould 1910 Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910 brooch measurement...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond and Ruby Lady's Profil
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Nouveau Diamond and Ruby Lady's Profil. Antique masterpiece set buy Old mine cut and rose cut Diamond. Ruby natural non heated. Marked BF. Yellow gold 18K and Platinum. Diameter:...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Art Nouveau Antique Seagull Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Extremely rare Art Nouveau brooch of a seagull. The finely modelled bird is decorated with guilloché-enamel in pale blue, green and pink iridescent colours. The bird is made out of ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Intertwined Emerald and Diamond Brooch, French, by George Fonsèque, circa 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very beautiful French emerald and diamond brooch, by George Fonsèque Art Nouveau, ca. 1910s. The brooch consists of two intertwining parts, each respective part set with trapeze cu...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Moonstone Heart Pendant Pin Brooch Sterling Silver Antique Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning heart shaped brooch pendant pin with an applied design in Sterling Silver of a flower and leaf motif with a moonstone cabochon. The heart has a lovely beaded bord...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend Stik Pin Fine needle, I do not know where made. I doubt manufacturing for the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver

Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Cluster Brooch with Natural Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary floral brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems in this piece include a cushion cut emerald of 3.48 carats (10.5x9 mm) and another of...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Zircon, Blue Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...

18 Karat White Gold and Sterling Silver Angel Brooch and Earring Jackets
Located in Greenville, SC
A sterling silver Modullyn "Nikki" brooch and sculpture set with 18k white gold, 1.18 total carat weight white diamonds, a 9mm black Tahitian pearl and carved black druzy quartz wing...
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2010s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Antique Diamond 1.20 Carats Bar Brooch Set in Silver 18 Carats Yellow Gold
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
Antique, elegant, Italian bar brooch in 18 carats yellow gold (weight 8,40 grams) with old European cut diamonds (circa 1,20 carats), set in silver. Circa 1900. Length: 80 millimeter...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Masriera 18-karat yellow gold Butterfly brooch/pendant with multi-color plique-à-jour enameling is delicately detailed with brilliant-cut diamonds and four pearls. The ...
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Brooch with Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Center and Rose & Diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
ESTIMATED RETAIL: $5,400 YOUR PRICE: $3,540 - Antique Brooch with cabochon lapis lazuli center and rose & cushion cut diamonds set in 14K gold. Secured C clasp dates the brooch prior...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli

Taylor & Co. Inc. Art Nouveau Citrine 10 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a bezel set elongated oval cabochon citrine, measuring approximately 8.0 x 4.2 mm Bright and very slightly brownish-orange Matte gold with a tapered and slight scrolling ...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brokaw & Son Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the head of an eagle holding a pearl in its mouth measuring approximately 3.4 mm, white body color with excellent luster and surface quality Accented with an old Europea...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marcus & Co. Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Marcus & Co Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Brooch Authentic antique large oval Amethyst brooch with diamond and pearls. The genuine fine qua...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Platinum Brooch with White Diamonds
Located in Bilbao, ES
This beautiful Art Deco Brooch in rectangular shape and platinum openwork is full of brilliant-cut and cushion-cut white diamonds, with a central white diamond in oval shape and knur...
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1890s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Scandanavian Art Nouveau Moonstone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Scandanavian Art Nouveau Moonstone Skonvirke Pendant Brooch from the turn of the 20th Century. Hand raised floriform patterning and set with 5...
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Old Mine Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Brunhilde Norse Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting the enameled image of Brunhilde, a Norse Valkyrie and daughter of Odin Enamel is refined with no loss while armor is deeply engraved gold Accented by an old mine cut diam...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Mid Century 18 Karat Carved Opal Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An usual vintage carved opal pansy brooch set with diamond, circa 1960. This beautifully rendered opal is carved in a Pansy flower shape. Pansies have tremendous meaning in jewelry s...
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1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 2.3 Carat Diamonds and Pearls Platinum Pendant-Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Belle epoque Art Nouveau diamonds and pearls Platinum pendant-brooch. Probably France. Condition: Good. Old European and old mine cut diamonds. Total approximate diamond carat weigh...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Rare Art Noveau Brooch in Sterling Silver by Georg Jensen, Design Number 12
Located in bronshoj, DK
Rare art noveau brooch in sterling silver by Georg Jensen. Design number 12. Stamped. In very good condition. Measures: 4.3 cm. Literature: Similarly pictured p. 82 in the book: Geor...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Art Nouveau 0.40 Carat Demantoid Garnet Gold Stylized Whiplash Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two bezel set round and old European cut demantoid garnets weighing approximately 0.40 carat total, transparent medium-dark yellowish-green Surrounded by three sections of swirling Art Nouveau whiplash...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Flower Brooch and Pendant
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Brooch of most elegant appearance, looking like stylized flower's blossoms attached to framework having three-cornered & reticulated form type. Covered with var...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend. Stik Pin Fine needle, I do not know where made. I doubt manufacturing for the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver

Russian Sapphire and Diamond Horse-Shoe Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Russian 19th century diamond and sapphire double horse-shoe brooch, consisted of two interlocking horse-shoes, the one encrusted with eight sapphires, th...
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1880s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Golay and Fils Diamond Flower Maiden Brooch Swiss Enamel Art Nouveau 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular flower maiden brooch in enamel with rose cut diamonds in 18 Karat gold by Golay & Fils of Geneva, Switzerland. A beautiful maiden is set within a vivid red fl...
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19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Platinum Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Ladies Profile
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is an absolutely stunning piece! This art nouveau brooch is made in Platinum with a round 18K Yellow gold center with a woman's figuring in bas relief. The brooch contains 76 mi...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Carved Pin
Located in Banbury, GB
A very unusual Art Nouveau pin in 18ct gold that was made circa 1890-1910 in France. It is a charming subject of a god portrait on top of the pin. Perfect condition. Weight: 3g Leng...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Sloan & Co. Sapphire Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Harlequin Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a navette shaped head comprised of invisibly set calibré cut sapphire in a harlequin motif Sapphire is transparent and brightly royal blue and olive green in color while...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k ...

Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant Gold 14 Carat Diamonds (2.50 Carat), circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Nouveau Brooch of most elegant appearance, manufactured as following: It is looking like a mesh/bow covered with many diamonds. PLEASE NOTE: The brooch can be used as pend...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Riker Brothers Ruby 14 Karat Gold Ram Stickpin Aries Zodiac
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting the bust of a ram accented by a round ruby cabochon eye With scrolling horns and texturous wool Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Maker's mark for Riker Brothers Circa: 190...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant 1920s of a woman
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning early 1910-1920s Sterling silver Pin Pendant. Large in scale and makes a statement. Large bale on the back to accommodate a large chain if you like. Measuring 2.32 inches wi...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Second Empire Yellow Gold and Diamond Serpent Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Second Empire yellow gold and diamond serpent brooch, in the form of an entwined serpent, the head with rose-cut diamond-set eyes, all in 18 c...
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1870s French Empire Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Platinum Ensemble of Rock Crystal and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
platinum ensemble of rock crystal and diamonds Platinum, 18 carat white gold 1 old cut diamond of approx. 0.24 ct, slightly tinted white / purity P1, in a frame mount rock crystal ...
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1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Brown Agatha Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Bilbao, ES
Beautiful Natural brown agate brooche in 18kt gold and diamonds READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome!* STONES ◘ 2 center diamonds of 0....
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Agate, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stylized green man face with wide diamond set eyes Two old European cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.05 carat total, eye-clean and white With an open mouth and bold expressio...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Natural Freshwater Pearl 14 Karat Gold Foliate Green Man Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as four branches of highly rendered scrolled foliate with top branch depicting a serene Green Man motif Centering a natural freshwater pearl measuring approximately 2.5 mm,...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Krementz Art Nouveau Pearl Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Star Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a six rayed star, each with two round freshwater natural pearls, white body color and slight silver overtones Centering a claw set, round cut demantoid garnet, transpare...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch Coral Branch with Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Southbury, CT
This antique coral and sapphire brooch is triking and quite unique; a bit eccentric but natural, organic, and elemental. A 60 mm tall, 61 mm wide branch of natural angel skin coral...
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique and Vintage Brooches

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

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