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Brooches For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Renaissance
Retro Gold 4 Carat Natural Red Ruby Gemstone Circular Brooche Pin, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Approximately 4 Carat Natural Red Ruby Circular Brooche Pin, Circa 1970. The piece is set with 18 rounds and weight 3.1 grams total.
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hat Kirby Signed Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Signed Kirby Paris, this retro gold brooch represents a woven straw hat and its ribbon. The att...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Pennino Retro Gathered Bow Brooch from the 1940's. Pink gold retro fan is paired with a rhodium and pave element edged in oval cut faux emeralds and ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Hobe Et Co. 1940 Pendant with Brooch in Sterling and 14 Karat Gold with Citrines
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant with brooch designed by Hobe. Fabulous piece of costume jewelry, created by the Parisian/American maker Hobe Et Co., back in the 1940. This beautiful retro piece was carefully assembled with parts crafted in .925 sterling silver and 14kt gilded .925 sterling. The piece is composed by an oval brooch with a hanging pendant and is fitted at the reverse with a hinged stem bar with a security lock. Gemstones: Mount in bezel settings, with 3 faceted cut of colored orange citrines crystals, with an estimate of 45 carats. Birthstone: Citrines for the month of November. Weight: 52.35 Grams, (33.56 Dwt). Measurements: 47 mm by 108 mm (1.85 x 4.25 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold and silver assay and signed, "HOBE STERLING...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Gold with Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, QLD
It's no secret that we adore pieces by Tiffany & Co, and this sapphire and diamond bar brooch pin is no exception. Likely crafted in the 1950s or 1960s the bar brooch has been crafte...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Salamander Brooch Pin in Gold, Vintage Mid 1900s, United States
Located in Milford, DE
This stylish salamander is decorated with sparkling clear crystals and emerald-colored eyes. A glamorous retro pin brooch with a glowing gold finish! Marks / hallmarks / etc: USA A...
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Yellow Gold Sterling Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two-Tone Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin. Absolutely fabulous multi-gemstone Matador pin featuring eight 1.8mm round rubies and five 1.8mm round emerald...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Diamonds Retro Syle Brooch
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage 18K Gold Diamonds Brooch French Retro style elegant artistic statement brooch from the 1950s, rendered in rich rose tone 18K gold. T...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Two Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Butterfly Brooches 18 Karat Gold Moveable Wings
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful and rare pair of Brooches in the form of a Butterfly in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby eyes and Plique-a-jour Enamel wings which are...
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20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Akoya Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Grapes Leaves Foliate Vintage 1970s Brooch Pin
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Gorgeous vintage 1970s solid 14k yellow gold pearl brooch. The brooch is composed of 8 saltwater Akoya pearls with good luster, varying from 4...
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1970s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Sapphire Turtle Clip / Brooch Retro, circa 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold & Sapphire Turtle Clip / Brooch Retro Fully Hallmarked Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer clip / brooch. There ar...
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Multi Gem and Diamond Brooch/ Pendant, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Intricately crafted gemstone and diamond parrot bird brooch. The detail and craftsmanship used in making this piece is substantial. The Rock Crystal Quartz body of the bird, Amethyst head...
Category

1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Dangle Brooch, Alfred Phillipe
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Retro Sterling Turquoise Dangle Brooch from the 1940's. Retro pierced design with faux cab turquoises and ruby pastes by Alfred Phillipe. Vermeil...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Trifari Alfred Philippe Retro Dewdrops Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe gold washed over sterling silver dewdrops leaf clip brooch from the 1940's. Crystal pave, faux moonstone and rubies. Excellent Condition. Length 2.50", Width 1.50". Marked: Trifari with Crown, Sterling, Pat Pend
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 1980s Monstera Leaf Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A minimalist and classy Tiffany & Co. pin. The sizable, 2" brooch of a high polished 14k yellow gold is crafted into the shape of a monstera plant leaf. Can be styled in 100s of way...
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1980s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giovanni Corletto 1960 Enameled Chinoiserie Dragon Brooch 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Chinoiserie mythological dragon brooch, designed by Oreste Giovanni Corletto. Fantastic piece created in Venice, Italy by the famous jewelry house of Corletto, circa 1960. This gorg...
Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
This scrolling gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Tiffany is the epitome of Retro design. Two draped lengthwise loops of gold give the appearance of fabric. Scrolling across the front ...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18KT Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby 0.80Ct. & Diamond 0.49Ct
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. This little bee is beautifully set with round brilliant diamonds and rubies. The wings are finished in a matte gold with shiny detail. The be...
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1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Detailed Textured Standing Lion W/ Ruby Eye Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This wonderful vintage brooch/pin is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features a perfectly structured standing lion design with unique, and remarkably outstanding workmanship and...
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1970s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

J.E. Caldwell & Co. Citrine Gemstone Shield Brooch Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
One geometric shaped shield brooch by famed jewelry house J.E. Caldwell & Co. The brooch is set with one Madeira Citrine gemstone in a lozenge...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Boucheron Retro Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Scroll Design Clip Brooches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro scroll design gold clip brooches set with square-cut sapphires and round diamonds, in platinum and 18k. Signed Boucheron, Paris.
Category

1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch with Ruby, Diamond, Amethyst and South Sea Pearl
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully detailed 18 karat yellow gold bee brooch. The brooch is intricately set with square cut rubies and round brilliant diamonds. The wings are set with sugarloaf cabochon ame...
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1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin 1960 Swiss Retro Brooch in 18Kt Gold with 11.02 Cts in Diamonds Citrines
Located in Miami, FL
A pin-brooch designed by Gubelin. Beautiful Swiss piece, with retro mid-century patterns made at the beginning of the 1960's. This sculptural swirl brooch was crafted in solid 18 ka...
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1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Retro Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k gold flower brooch by Tiffany & Co, with green tourmalines and approx. 0.03ct G/VS diamond in the center. Brooch is 20mm in diameter. Marked: Tiffany & Co. Weight 9.4 grams.
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold

Retro Diamond Bow Gold Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro diamond bow motif 18K yellow and white gold brooch featuring 21 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.75 ct. Retro, Circa 1940s. Adorable, fluted, chic. Additional info...
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18KT Yellow Gold Panda Brooch with Ruby Eye
By MCM
Located in New York, NY
Adorable panda brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The panda is designed in a sandblasted finish and has a ruby eye. Stamped 18K
Category

1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stone, Moonstones, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Brooch/Pendant
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

Diamond, Moonstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Enamel Yellow Gold Butterfly Vintage Brooch Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely enamel 18 karat yellow gold butterfly vintage brooch in shades of green and blue. The size is 33x21 mm / 1.299x0.826 inches. The pin is stra...
Category

1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Retro 18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Carriage Clip Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Retro 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Carriage Clip Brooch, circa 1940 Decorative gold brooch in the shape of a wedding carriage with coachman and a bridal couple in the rear. Very detailed representation of the carriage à verso, the carriage wheels are plated with platinum, the lamps shine as rubies, the bride's hat is set with radiant diamonds. The double-needle clip on the back offers a secure hold.. 18K/750 rose gold and platinum 11 old European cut diamonds, 0.11 ct 4 rubies as rectangle and cabochon Size 3 cm wide, max. 4.4 cm high Weight 16.57g. Condition good from a private Viennese collection Rare retro brooch...
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1940s Austrian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Mediterranean Coral Oval Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k yellow gold and Mediterranean coral brooch. It depicts an elongated oval brooch with a cabochon oval coral in the center in prong setting. Around it, the brooch is ado...
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20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Emerald and Diamond Bee Pin in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This charming vintage bee pin has diamond accents and emerald eyes. Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Car...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1960s Green Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Original retro brooch it is formed of a chiseled gold foliage and its fruit made of engraved green jade. The attachment system is a pin with a safety hook. Height : 2.3 cm, width : 3.3 cm, thickness : 8.7 mm. Total weight of the jewel : 7,8 g approximately. Authentic antique jewelry - Work of the 1960s. Our opinion : this beautiful jade and gold brooch...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond and Enamel Tiger Brooch Frascarolo
Located in Firenze, IT
Round emerald and circular-cut diamonds, polychrome enamel, 1969, 6.2 cm, maker's mark for Frascarolo. Weight: 22,72gr. Literature Cf. Centro di Documentazione Sull'Oreficeria, Il B...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Ladybug-Shaped Pendant and Brooch with Enamel of Various Colors
Located in Rome, IT
The pendant in the shape of a ladybug with open wings, can be worn both as a pendant and as a brooch. The ladybug is decorated with transparent enamels of various colors. Its manufa...
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19th Century Retro Antique Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Trifari Retro Brooch, "Jeweled Symphony"
Located in New York, NY
Trifari retro Alfred Philippe "Jeweled Symphony" emerald and sapphire bow knot loop brooch from the 1950's. 1.75" x 1.5".
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Platinum Diamond Baguette Marquise Pear Diamond Brooch 7cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Gorgeous vintage circa 1950’s brooch done in platinum and set with approximately 8cttw in G-I Vs clarity baguette, marquise and large pear shape diamonds. Dimensions/Weight 1 3/4” l...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray
Located in New York, NY
Large Pennino Retro Ruby Spray from the late 1930's. High style design, with leaves and sprays of faux cab rubies. 3" x 2.5" wide.
Category

1930s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Rhodium

Ruby Diamonds Baroque Pearl, 14kt White Gold Swan Shaped Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1950 Art Deco Retro Dress Clips in 14Kt Gold with 2.70 Cts Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of dress clips designed by Tiffany & Co. An amazing beautiful pair of dress clips, created in the city of New York during the late art deco period, circa 1940 at the Tiffany S...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Broche “ plume ”en or 18 Carats ornée d’émeraudes, Diamants, saphirs et rubis
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Broche en or 18 carats de forme plume, elle est constituée de fils d’or et rehaussée de 10 diamants pesant chacun 0.05 carat environ, de 5 émeraudes pour un poids de 0.70 carat environ, de 5 rubis pour un poids de 0.60 carat environ, de 4 saphirs pour un poids de 0.50 carat environ, soit un total pour les pierres précieuses...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Frascarolo 1960 Italy 18Kt Gold Black Panther Brooch Enamel 1.35 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous brooch designed by Frascarolo (1928-1976). A fantastic highly sculptured brooch, created by the famed Italian jeweler and designer, Pierino Frascarolo,. This brooch depict ...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Lava Stone, Peridots, Topazs, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category

1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Circa 1960s Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This vintage bee brooch has diamond pave accents and ruby eyes. Circa: 1960s Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Cara...
Category

1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Craig Drake 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Textured Gorilla Monkey Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible vintage brooch/pin is designed by Craig Drake and very well crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. It features a perfectly structured monkey design with unique, and remarkably outstanding workmanship and texture that bring out maximum detailing granting a truly exceptional look. The eyes of the monkey stand...
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1970s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sarah Coventry Floral Wreath Brooch, Faux Pearls and Blue Beads, Silver
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish pin brooch by Sarah Coventry. Features faux pearls and turquoise-blue beads in a silver-tone floral wreath. Marks, Hallmarks, Signatures: Sarah Cov
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20th Century Retro Brooches

French 1960s Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bouquet Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Lovely retro brooch, it represents an openwork basket of flowers in twisted yellow gold. The petals of the flowers are set with green, red and blue stones and their hearts set with white stones. The clasp is a pin with safety hook. Height : 4 cm, width : 2.9 cm, thickness : 5.3 mm. Total weight of the jewel : 7,1 g approximately. Authentic antique jewel - French work of the years 1960. Our opinion : Sober and easy to wear, this retro gold sapphire brooch...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

UTI Paris 1948 for Eliakim Cairo Lapel Cuckoo Watch in 18kt Gold with Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Lapel cuckoo watch designed by UTI Paris. Fabulous and very unusual piece, created in Paris France by the watchmakers UTI during the post war, back in the l...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Retro Floral Bouquet Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby & Sapphire
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a floral bouquet with detail seen throughout. The brooch is set with round diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. T...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

E. Pearl Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Large Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A peculiar Toad brooch pin by E. Pearl company , highly collectible with a textured finish,  This vintage brooch pin is crafted in 69.1 grams of 18K yellow gold.  The eyes of the frog are  2 Cabochon round cut Emeralds, bezel-set,  weighing appx. 1.30 Carats.   A single bar pin...
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1980s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

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

1970s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Retro Hexagon Pink & Clear Crystal Brooch - 14K Gold - Italy - Circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, CA
Retro 14K yellow gold custom made brooch - set with one hexagonal cut pink crystal (approx. 24 carats - 20 mm. x 17 mm. x 13 mm. deep) - surrounded by gold chased sprigs of clover an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Vintage 1950’s Platinum Large Ornate Diamond Brooch Pin 7.60cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous 1950’s brooch done in platinum and set with approximately 7.60cttw in G-I color Vs1-Si1 clarity larger round and baguette cut diamonds. Such a striking piece. Dimensions/...
Category

1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Gems Enamel Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage brooch by Cartier made of 18 karat yellow and white gold with gemstones and enamel. This dainty vintage Cartier brooch is artistic and dramatic. The stylized eye comprises a whole set of the essential elements. It has a hammered gold eyebrow and a line of the white gold eyelashes embellished with diamonds. The lower eyelid is underlined with black enamel. The eye accented with a cabochon emerald and orange quartz. This Cartier vintage pin...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18kt 1950's Enamel Brooch w/ Diamonds
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18Y 1950's enamel brooch with 6 RBC=.35dwt approximate prong set. Pin has free-form shape with enamel work in colors green, red, and blue with textured finish. Standard pin c...
Category

1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Santa Clause Vintage Pin Brooch, Enameled Ceramic, Late 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A festive holiday pin, featuring Santa Claus. The perfect touch of Christmas cheer! Marks / hallmarks / etc: Molly McGuive
Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Trifari Alfred Philippe Gold and Sapphire Miniature Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe collectible miniature frog brooch in gold plate base metal, crystal rhinestone baguettes and faux sapphires. Signed Tri...
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

1960s Orange Jade 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Original retro brooch, it formed a chased gold foliage and its fruit made of engraved orange to brown jade. The attachment system is a p...
Category

1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k 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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