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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1910s
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Starfish Brooch, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent vintage starfish brooch Period: 1980s Gold-Tone Metal Length: 2.75″ / 7 cm Width: 3″ / 7,6 cm Designer Signature, Made in France Condition – very good .......
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1980s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Vintage gold tone Trifari brooch, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous gold tone vintage Trifari brooch with blue inserts Dimensions – 5 x 5 cm Signed Condition – very good ........Additional information ........ - Photo might be slightly ...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Antique 1.77ct Diamond, Enamel and Platinum Horse and Huntsman Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.77 carat diamond, enamel and platinum horse and huntsman brooch; part of our diverse antique equestrian jewellery collections. This stunnin...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Alfieri & St. John 1980 Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Lady Vintage Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold brooch depicting a stylish woman with pencil skirt, plaid blazer, wide hat, and earrings Decorated with graphic enamel - opaque glossy white, red, and black Exhi...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pear Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a pear cut diamond weighing approximately 0.11 carat J color with SI1 clarity - set in milgrain bezel with halo surround Comprised of old European cut diamonds - well match...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage DIOR White Faux Pearl Clear Rhinestones Gold Tone Metal Starfish Brooch
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Ultra Rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Brooch, Featuring a Gold Tone Metal Starfish adorned with a White Central Faux Pearl and Clear rhinestones, vintage from the 80's. Highly Collectible Master...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Chanel Gilded Metal and Glass Paste Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel (Made in France) Gilded metal and glass paste brooch. Additional Information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter : 4 cm...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Australian Indicolite Tourmaline & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Australian made bar brooch featuring an indicolite tourmaline with floral scrolls set with half seed pearls. Stamped with makers mark, Duggin Shap...
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1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 15k Gold

Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Brooch Circa 1910-20
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Edwardian 18k gold and platinum bar brooch set with pearls and early European cut diamonds. The stones are set in a scrolled and grain-set domed platinum top on a yellow-gold un...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Mixed Metal

1900s Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Oar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set oar brooch - boxed; part of our antique Edwardian jewellery co...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Chanel Golden Metal Brooch and Glass Paste Cabochons
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Golden metal brooch and glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Dimensions: 7.5 L cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BRB100
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Chanel Brooch in Gold Metal, Black Leather, Rhinestones and Red Glass Paste
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal and glass paste. Collection Fall-Winter 1989. Additional information: Dimensions: 4.5 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Jean Louis Scherrer Metal Brooch with Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean Louis Scherrer - Blackened metal brooch adorned with rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 6.5 cm (2.56 in), Width: 5 cm (1.97 in) Condition: Very good condi...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Peter Shire for Acme 1985 handmade cloisonné with silver plate Cahuenga brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Peter Shire for Acme 1985 rare handmade cloisonné with silver plate colorful "Cahuenga" brooch made in Los Angeles This piece was part of the “Melrose Emblematic” collection, desig...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Style Diamond, Green Agate, Ruby And Platinum Brooch, 1.95 Carats
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style diamond, green agate and ruby brooch, set with a central marquise diamond, with three baguette-cut diamonds either side, in rub over settings and trefoils of old-c...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.77 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set bar brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated linear setting displays three feature collet set Old European round cut diamonds, one to the centre and the other to the terminals. The design incorporates a further twelve individually millegrain decorated collet set Old European cut diamonds graduating in size from the central feature stone. This impressive bar brooch design is completed with a simplified paralleling border. This antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and catch. This antique gold bar brooch...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Angela Cummings Nickelodeon Abstract Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Nickelodeon Abstract Brooch by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Details: Measurements: 38mm x 38mm Weight: 15.2 grams Stamped Hallmarks: T&Co 18k 1981 YOUR PRICE: ...
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1980s Central American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

White Gold Brooch 18kt and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Oval brooch in 18K white gold set with 3 prong-set diamonds The upper part is in smooth gold and the lower part in brushed gold Dimension 4 cm x 3.5 cm Gross weight: 10.5 g Hallmark:...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Platinum Yellow and Rose Gold Bird Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive platinum, yellow and rose gold bird bar brooch; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This exceptional, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted with a 15k yellow gold bar and platinum, 12k yellow and rose gold design. The plain 15k yellow gold bar features a realistically modelled pheasant in flight. This tri-colored brooch...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Buckle Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Buckle Pin. This beautiful pin is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum top. It has o...
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.30 carat opal and 0.04 carat ruby, 15 karat yellow gold heart shaped brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique opal...
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1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Lacroix star brooch with glittering balls, gold toned Resin 1980/90s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The allure of bold Costume Jewelry ! A very rare and unusual large brooch in the shape of a star by Christian Lacroix Paris. On the rays are glittering balls with cut rhinestones. Si...
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1980s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Ruby Butterfly Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold. A petite butterfly brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels dating from the 1980s. This abstract pin features a quatrefoil w...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Dove Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Dove Brooch Pin by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Details: Measurements: 2" x 3/4" Weight: 7.7 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany & ...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Vintage Diamond Ruby Floral 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This remarkably created vintage brooch pin was inspired in a floral pinwheel motif and crafted in 18K gold. Each petal is meticulously detailed with a fine cut beading pattern arou...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Dove Bird Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Dove Bird Brooch Pin by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Details: Measurements: 45mm x 19.5mm Weight: 13.1 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co 18k Paloma Picasso 1981...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s 2.94ct Dyed Quartz and Hessonite Garnet Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 2.94 carat dyed quartz and 0.03 carat hessonite garnet, 9 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique cabochon cut brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a stylised bird. The bird is ornamented with a claw set blue cabochon dyed quartz. The eye of the bird is represented by a claw set 0.03Ct round faceted cut hessonite garnet. This antique gemstone bird...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Quartz, Hessonite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Fish Brooch with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Enamel fish brooch finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold and platinum with red enamel and featuring weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carat.
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A 1980's stylized flower brooch/pendant in 18k gold. The brooch is set with Emeralds weighing 1.23 ct and brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 1.42 ct.
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of David Webb Enamel Yellow Gold Jabot Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of jabot pins created by David Webb in the 1980's. Elegant and stylish, the pins are a great addition to your accessories collection. Made of 18k (stamped) yellow gold and bl...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

European Art Deco 3.10 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This 1920’s diamond brooch is made of platinum and set with over 3.00-carats of dazzling diamonds. Lovely openwork design features collet-set and bead-set old circular-cut diamonds. ...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rubelite Penguin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rubelite Bird Brooch 15 round diamonds .036 carat Rubelite approx 16.23 carat 14 karat gold set coral, onyx and mother of pearl
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1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold

18 K Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow and white Gold bar pin brooch set with a heart shaped Sapphire Cabochon and and pear shaped Ruby. Both gems are connected by a b...
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1980s German Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

1980s Diamond Two Color Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This classic brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds of an estimated 0.52 carats bezel-set in 18k white gold. Made in United States circa ...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Genuine Multicolor Gemstone Gold Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This stunning floral branch brooch is made in 18k yellow gold and prong-set with genuine faceted gemstones: amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, green tourmaline and pink tourmaline - weigh...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nardi Diamond Yellow Gold Love Conquers All Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Nardi Love Conquers All Cameo Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold. An Italian two-toned cameo brooch by Nardi featuring a gold scalloped halo, finished with meticulously-spaced round diamonds that frame the outer edge. Although this cameo dates from the 1980s, it is a nod to Victorian brooches which often paid homage to classical mythology. One of the oldest themes seen in this medium are of love and romance, often represented by Cupid, the god of desire and erotic love. This Nardi cameo depicts a Hellenistic baby Cupid with arrow in hand as he triumphantly struts next to a subdued lion. Together, they are the allegory of "Amor Vincit...
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1980s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Chanel Golden Metal "Lion Head" Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a lion head with a cc logos mane. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 5.3 cm Selle...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.20 carat diamond, 0.20 carat ruby, 0.21 carat sapphire, hot enamel and 18 karat yellow gold dragon brooch; part of our diverse jewelry collections This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage gold brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a dragon with textured ornamentation in yellow gold to represent to dragon's scales. The lower portion of the dragon's body is ornamented with impressive textured hot enamel decoration in tones of green and yellow. The impressive brooch is further ornamented with a yellow gold bouquet of flowers held in the dragon's mouth. The flowers are each represented by an individually claw set gemstone; a combination of impressive modern brilliant cut diamonds, round faceted rubies and round faceted sapphires. The dragon's eye is represented by a circular panel of black enamel. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged double pin and push fit safety clasp. The exceptional brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the setting with the 18k gold fineness mark - 750 - and the Italian town and maker's mark for Alessandria (494 AL). This impressive gold dragon brooch with gemstones is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This antique dragon brooch...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Opal Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.4 grams. Totally is diamond 0.85 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald and emerlad 0.40 ct. Box is no...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fabrice Resin Camellia
Located in New York, NY
Handmade resin camellia by Fabrice, Paris. Completely handmade, each flower is unique. 3.5" x 2.5". Excellent condition. France 1990's.
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 1910s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.62 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold bar brooch with platinum setting; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Handcraft Lapis Lazuli 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Cat Brooche
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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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salvador Dali Aphrodite Tie Pin
Located in New York, NY
Parfums Salvador Dali Aphrodite tie pin created for the release of Salvador Dali's "Salvador Dali" perfume. The now-iconic pendant form was model...
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1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel

Vintage 6.68 Carat Aquamarine Pearl Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 6.68 carat aquamarine, cultured pearl and 0.13 carat diamond, 18 karat and 14 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k and 14k white gold. The upper portion of this stunning vintage brooch has been crafted in a spray design, composed of textured asymmetrical, interlacing 14k white gold ribbon ornamentation. The spray design is embellished with four impressive cultured pearls. The brooch is further ornamented with an impressive 18k white gold four claw set 6.68ct emerald cut aquamarine to the terminal of the design. The stunning aquamarine is suspended from an impressive four claw set 0.13ct modern brilliant round cut diamond, completing the design. The vintage aquamarine brooch...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Butler & Wilson Heraldic Coat of Arms Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Butler & Wilson Heraldic Brooch from the 1980s. Crafted in gold plated metal and adorned with enamel and rhinestones adoring the intertwined ...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

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

Antique Diamond and Emerald, Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique bar brooch in 9 karat yellow gold and platinum, featuring a natural emerald and old cut diamonds; part of our antique ...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

DAVID WEBB Platinum, 18k, Rock Crystal, Emerald & Diamond Frog Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rock Crystal, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Frog Pendant / Brooch Vintage Circa 1980s Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly coll...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Platinum

TIFFANY & CO. 18k Yellow Gold & Lapis Dolphin Pin Circa 1980s Vintage
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold & Lapis Dolphin Pin Circa 1980s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer pin. Truly a great piece at a grea...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Nina Ricci Flower Brooch with Colored Rhinestones and Pearls
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Nina Ricci - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with colored rhinestones and tiny costume pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Seller Reference: BR4
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Chanel Black Camellia Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black camellia brooch. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 7 cm Seller Reference: BRB140
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Dior Golden Metal Feather Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a feather. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 9 cm x 2.5 cm Seller Reference: BR141
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Chanel Orange Camellia Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Orange camellia brooch. Not signed jewelry. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 9 cm Seller Reference: BRB123
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Chanel Pink Camellia Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Pink camellia brooch. Not signed jewelry. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Daimeter: 7.5 cm Seller Reference: BRB145
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Chanel Brown Velvet Camellia Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Brown velvet camellia brooch. Not signed on the back. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 8.5 cm Seller Reference: BRB9
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Chanel Grey Corduroy Velvet Camellia Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Grey corduroy velvet camellia brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 10 cm Seller Reference: BRB44
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Valentino Garavani couture pin brooch boasts a dimensional gilt metal bowtie-shaped framing, all paved with tiny clear crystal rhinestones. The piece has a security cl...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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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