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Brooches For Sale
Period: Early 1900s
Period: 1910s
Crane & Theurer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Leaf Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel leaf brooch designed by Crane & Theurer Co.. Colorful little brooch, created in Newark United States during the Edwardian and t...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 1905 Edwardian Enameled Purple Flower Brooch 14Kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled purple flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Puffy Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Puffy Victorian Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant from the late 1900's. Set in sterling with pave seed pearls. Some are set with natural pearls but...
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian 1900 Enameled Blue Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, b...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Pin Brooch Pearl, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Antique Pin Brooch with a Natural Pearl. Created around 1900. Back in the day such pin/brooches were used to transmit a message, a way of telling a mode perhaps. The art of wear...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl

1910 Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a dreamy brooch dating back to the Edwardian period crafted in Platinum that showcases bright white pearls and diamonds! This is a stunning bar pin that is classic and timele...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold and Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid brooch. A beautiful orchid brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1901-1910. This little brooch...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Larter & Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled flower brooch designed by Larter & Son. A pristine Edwardian art Nouveau flower brooch, created in Newark New Jersey by the jewelry company of Larter & Sons., back in the 1...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Krementz 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bar Pin Ca. 1910 Edwardian
Located in Lexington, KY
This exquisite pearl bar pin comes from 1910 Edwardian and is made with blue enamel and 14k yellow gold. The combination of baby blue enamel and lustrous pearls is soft and pleasing ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Larter & Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled Pansy flower brooch designed by Larter & Son. A pristine Edwardian art Nouveau flower brooch, created in Newark New Jersey by the jewelry company of Larter & Sons., back in...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Larter & Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 18Kt Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled Pansy flower brooch designed by Larter & Son. An exceptional and pristine Edwardian art Nouveau flower brooch, created in Newark New Jersey by the jewelry company of Larter...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian 1900 Enameled Yellow Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, b...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

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

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

Antique Edwardian 14k White Gold Filigree Diamond Sapphire Pin Brooch 4g i15618
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful bar shaped pin with a lot of filigree designs with diamonds and sapphires set on the front. 1-7/8" long. stamped 14k.
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Channel-set diamonds transform this magnificent "bow" brooch by Cauvin & Cie. from dainty to dazzling. A rare, early Art Deco piece, this brooch features black enameling in an eye-c...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Circa 1900s Handmade 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.7 gram. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond mixed H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1-2 cla...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s Ottoman 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Moon Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.2 grams. Totaly is diamond 2.50 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Imperial Austrian-Hungarian Brooch Seed Pearl Blue Enamel 830 Gilt Silver /9.1gr
Located in SE
Ca. 1860 -1900s period brooch made on the territories of former Austrian - Hungarian Empire. . Gilt Silver decorated with Sky Blue Enamel and single natural Seed pearl. Design is t...
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Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pearl and Diamond Floral Star Brooch and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl, diamond, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one old European cut diamond, and seventy-four half seed pearl, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with 15 karat...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Natural Colombian Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Tiffany brooch boasts a natural Colombian emerald weighing about 1.50 carats. Adorned with a garland design, it features old European cut diamonds and intricate fi...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Ruby Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.5 grams. Main stone is about 1.50 ct. Totally is diamond 5.60 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L color and S2-S3-Pique 1-2-3 clarity. Totally...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl and Green Enamel Floral Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, enamel, and yellow gold brooch, the leaf set with one old European cut diamond, the flower set with seven half seed pearls, both adorned with green enamel...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Openwork Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, black silk, yellow gold, and platinum brooch, comprising one old European cut diamond, two old single cut diamonds, and eighteen rose cut diamonds, set in platin...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold Opal and Old Cut Diamond Halley’s Comet Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco opal, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold brooch, set with fourteen old cut diamonds, and one oval crystal opal cabochon, set in platinum, and backed in 18 karat yellow go...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

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

Vintage English Art Deco JA&S Butterfly Brooch
Located in BALMAIN, AU
Manufactured by John Atkins & Sons. Birmingham. Circa, 1918/19 Highly collectable. Signed: Sterling Silver Materials: Sterling silver, coral and lime green fine enamel. Size: Almost ...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Antique Faberge Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly rare and wonderful brooch from the luxury jewellery house Faberge. The brooch dates back to the early 1900s and is stamped in Cyrillic KF (Karl Faberge) and the 56 go...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Antique 1.18ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.18 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau brooch; part of our diverse antique Art Nouveau style jewellery collections....
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Purple Enamel Pansy Brooch In 14Kt Gold and Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by A.J. Hedge & Co. A colorful pendant-brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1900 Enameled White Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled white Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau peri...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 14k Gold Turquoise & Calcedony Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 14k Gold turquoise & calcedony brooch acid tested, made in Canada circa 1900. No maker marks, weighs 14.8 grams. Measures 45mm x 38mm.
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Early 1900s Canadian Victorian Antique Brooches

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Chalcedony, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1900 Green Yellow Enameled Pansy Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled white Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau peri...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

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

Antique pearl and diamond bow brooch, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Antique pearl and diamond bow brooch. Set with a central round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 0.25 carats, leading out to a triple row of fifty four...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Victorian 0.25ct Diamond and Ruby Bird Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming brooch from the 1880s has been crafted in the likeness of a swooping bird atop a pin brooch. A total of 0.25 carat of old cut diamonds adorn both the birds body and the...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Brooch in 18 kt Gold Platinum and Diamonds circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Barrette brooch circa 1900 in 18 kt yellow gold and platinum (900°/°°) highlighted with old cut diamonds between two pearls. Nice fine work of cutting the edges in platinum on the ba...
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Early 1900s French Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum, Gold

Antique Pearl, 2.02Ct Sapphire and 4.95Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pearl, 2.02 carat sapphire and 4.95 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique Edwardian brooch and es...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 24.6 grams. Totally is diamond 6.85 carat. The diamond is has G- H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please conta...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Enamel Buggy Car Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Enamel Buggy Car Pin. This incredible one of a kind Art Nouveau French buggy car is crafted in 18k yellow gold an...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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

Antique 0.13Ct Diamond, Ruby and Enamel, 14k Yellow Gold Cockerel Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.13 carat diamond, 0.02 carat ruby and enamel, 14k yellow gold and silver set cockerel bar brooch; part of our diverse bird brooches collection. This fine and...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with pierced foliate motif wings with milgrain detail Centering a round cut ruby body weighing approximately 0.14 carat - medium red Accented by old ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with pierced foliate motif wings with milgrain detail Centering a round cut ruby body weighing approximately 0.14 carat - medium red Accented by old ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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

Brooch with pearl, ruby and diamond 18k gold with platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with platina brooch set with pearl, ruby ​​and old mine cut diamonds. 1.20ct - F/G - SI/P detailed description the size of the brooch is 7.7 mm high by 5.6 cm wide total...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 9.65 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco 18K Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Brooch that holds a rich history of over 100 years., a timeless masterpiece steeped in history and elegance. Crafted wit...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Theodore B. Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Theodore B. Starr Rose Cut Diamond Griffin Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art Deco stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The top of the stick pi...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

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

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Located in Stamford, CT
Three various brooches, all with the finest gold work from the early 1900's, are from the far right, a Rikers brooch in 14 Kt with a sapphire and diamond. Rikers is a highly reputed ...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.02 carat. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bespoke Floral Sapphire & Pearl Brooch 4.02g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A 15ct Yellow Gold Floral Brooch, set with 2 Ceylon type blue sapphires and 12 half pearls. Circa 1910. Sapphires 2.8mm and 2.0mm. Pearls 1.9mm. Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold Carat: N/A ...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Original Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Pearl And Onyx Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

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Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Black Star & Frost Edwardian Platinum Gold Diamond and Pearl Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Black Star & Frost Platinum top and 14k Hair Comb / Pins, measuring 3 3/4 inches in length, having a Horse Shoe top set with old cut Diamonds and ...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Seed Pearl & Enamel 14K Bar Pin
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Victorian seed pearl & enamel 14K bar pin, circa 1900. This 14 karat yellow gold bar pin features seed pearls surrounded by beautiful blue enamel. [SJ 3249B P] Dimensions 6....
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Larter & Son Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Antique Pansy Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional pansy flower painted with enamel Opaque white, blue, yellow, and maroon with minimal loss Centering a 3.5 mm round pearl White with subtle iridescence Com...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Bespoke Opal And Diamond Round Cluster Bar Brooch 1.84ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Opal And Diamond Round Cluster Bar Brooch, with a round solid white crystal opal within a border of 14 old cut diamonds set in silver and 9ct rose gold. Opal 1.00ct (estimated), ...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Silver

1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
An old 18K brooch dating from ca. early 20th century with an openwork crown decorated with eleven old European cut Diamonds set in Platinum, back sides open. Largest Diamond Ø 2.5 m...
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1910s European Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.82 carat diamond, 0.15 carat sapphire and pearl, 12 karat yellow gold shell bar brooch; part of our diverse antique brooch collections. This stunni...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 9kt rose gold and silver round Opal and diamond brooch/pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian 9kt rose gold and silver round Opal and diamond brooch/pendant. Tested positive for 9kt gold and silver. Made in England, Circa 1910 Dimensions - Weight: 12.00 gra...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Gold Old Pear Diamond Lorette Woman Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Gold Old Pear Diamond Lorette Woman Stick Pin. This incredible stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pin features an undressed woman w...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Pearl Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 1.8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.20 carat. The diamond is has I color and vs clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please contact for any ...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Pearl Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8 grams. Totally is diamond 0.75 carat.. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs clarity. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please contact for ...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique early Georg Jensen Amber and Agate Brooch C.1908 design #8
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique early Georg Jensen brooch C.1909 design #8. The drop brooch with cabochon set green agates and two amber drops, twist foliate design. The reverse with Georg Jensen 828 S Gi 8...
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

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Agate, Amber, Silver

Antique and Vintage Brooches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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