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Brooches For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Antique Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage brooch made by Cartier in the 1930s. The brooch is featuring old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 8 carats. The metal i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond & Onyx Collar Clips
Located in London, GB
A very exquisite pair of Art Deco diamond and onyx collar clips. Circa 1920s. Dimensions: Length is 2.7cms (approximately) / Width is 3.3cms Weight is 21.8g
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Jade and Coral Holly Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 14k, Vienna, Austria. This naturalistic sprig of holly has jade leaves and coral berries. Finely fashioned in fourteen-karat yellow gold, this brooch is a wearable size ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

Art Deco 14K White Gold & Platinum Blue Enamel Old European Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 14K White Gold and Platinum Length: 2.25 inches Width: 6.30 mm Weight: 3.39 grams Filigreed, 14K white gold and platinum, diamond art-deco (1920-1930) brooch. The met...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Jabot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Jabot Brooch A Cartier brooch featuring a center oval-shaped sapphire, accented with rectangle-cut sapphires and baguette and...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bailey Banks & Biddle 1925 Art Deco Brooch Platinum 4.74 Cwt. Diamonds & Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. An exquisite piece created by Bailey Banks & Biddle, during the glorious art deco period, back in the 1925. This brooch scream ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Alice Caviness Aurora and Pearl Floral Spray Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Alice Caviness Floral Aurora and Pearl Spray Brooch from the 1950's. Large gilt spray with 2 large flowerheads of faux pearls and Aurora crystal Marquises. Small accent flowers on br...
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1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1950s 14K Yellow Gold Cartier Swirls Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.3 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 1 inches Condition: Excellent
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage turquoise and yellow gold turtle brooch circa 1950. ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P5026. Scroll down for specifications. The shell of the figural tu...
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1950s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Demantoid Garnets Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Salamander Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique demantoid garnets rose-cut diamonds pearls and yellow gold salamander brooch circa 1900. * SPECIFICATIONS: GEMSTONES: seven demanto...
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Greenleaf & Crosby Onyx Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Seventy-one sparkling white diamonds and faceted black onyx make an elegant statement in this Art Deco-period "bow" brooch by Greenleaf & Crosby. Th...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18K gold diamond ruby wolf stick pin brooch, Art deco pin animal brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare antique French stick pin featuring a wolf's head. At the heart of this pin brooch is the wolf's head, rendered in exquisite detail. Each element of the creature's visage is meticulously crafted, from its fierce expression to the intricate fur texture. Adding to its allure are the delicate diamond accents that adorn the wolf's head. His eye is fashioned with a vivid red ruby. Noteworthy are the subtle nuances that bring this piece to life—the carefully sculpted teeth that lend a hint of menace, the finely wrought fur that speaks of untamed wilderness, and the pointed ears that convey an aura of alertness and intelligence. Such antique wolf jewelry...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Mid Century Platinum Old Mine Diamond One Carat Bow Brooch 1.3 Inch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Classic Set Old Mine Diamonds Bow Brooch, measuring 1.3" x 0.75", a true testament to timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail...
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1950s American Post-War Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Circa 1900s Theodule Boudier French Jabot Pin with Buddha
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.0 grams Maker: Theodule Bourdier, Signed on pin. Hallmarks: French Import Hallmarks Diamonds...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian 15k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Venice, CA
This elaborate Edwardian 15 karat yellow gold decorative stick pin features a horseshoe and riding whip. The good-luck horseshoe has 14 pearls that fit nic...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Ed Wiener Sterling Silver New York Modernist Squiggle Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's sterling silver hand hammered brooch created by Ed Wiener of New York City, New York. Brooch measures 2" by 3" and is signed on verso Ed. Wiener, Sterling. Suitable for a ma...
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1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Emerald and Diamond Clou Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A Cartier emerald and diamond stick-pin, the pin in the form of a horse shoe nail, the head and the point set with calibre-cut emeralds and old-brilliant-cut diamonds, set in platinum and yellow gold, bearing French platinum hallmark and signed Cartier with inventory number 51AY, circa 1920, measuring approximately 5 x 1cm, gross weight 2.1 grams. This gorgeous Art Deco stick pin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Star Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Pendant/Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian eight pointed star. Set with gorgeous natural seed pearls & a twi...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Mid-Century 14K White Gold Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One mid-century diamond floral motif brooch in 14K white gold featuring 106 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 10.33 ct. with F-G color and VS-1 clarity. Metal: 14K White Gold Ge...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century 14K White Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One mid-century diamond wreath motif brooch in 14K white gold featuring 83 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 13.05 ct. with F-G color and VS-1 clarity. Metal: 14K White Gold Gem...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 3.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Crescent Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
71 old european cut and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.75 carat H-J color SI-I1 clarity Platinum Art Deco circa 1920s 1-5/8 inches long x 1-1/2 inches wide 11 grams ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Arts & Crafts 18K Gold Brooch by Potter Studio - Large Foliate Design
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer a very special and hard to find Arts & Crafts period gold brooch by the esteemed Potter Studio (Horace Potter). Beautifully made of 18K yellow gold (with a 14...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Brooch in the shape of a proud poodle, set with rhinestones, signed BSK copyrigh
By BSK
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Brooch in the shape of a proud poodle, set with rhinestones, signed BSK copyright. Made in the US 1950's Dimensions Hight 4.5 cm x W 3cm, Deep 1 cm Very good condition
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1950s American Artist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

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

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eyed Face Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eyed Face Stick Pin. This beautiful antique stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pin depicted a face of what we believe a p...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin. This gorgeous Caldwell stick pin is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The pin features a flag that has blue enamel on it...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Coro Flower Pin Brooch, Green White Blue Enamel and Crystals, Gold
By Coro
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the allure of vintage fashion with this enchanting vintage Coro flower pin brooch. With its classic floral design, this brooch is a testament to t...
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Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Joelton, TN
Antique Art Deco Pearl and Diamond 18ct Gold and Platinum Brooch with Enclosed Gold Back. An exquisitely designed Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Brooch. A Marquise Pearl border and rose ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay
By Zuni
Located in Milford, DE
Embrace the rich cultural heritage with this meticulously crafted Zuni Native American Gan Dancer pin/pendant. This stunning piece features a traditional Gan Dancer, symbolizing the ...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Matte Enamel Seed Pearl & Leaf Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique brooch/pin was crafted during the art nouveau era in solid 14k yellow gold and features a lovely leaf circle wreath design. The wreath is adorned with beautifu...
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1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

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

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

Materials

Onyx, Natural 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

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

1925s Art Deco Diamond Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karats white gold, owl hallmark. This refined antique brooch features an openwork design of scrolls, fleurdelys and arabesques, all set with rose-cut and antique-cut diamonds. In the center, a degree-cut aquamarine is set in a closed millegrain setting. The entire decoration is also bordered with millegrain, adding a delicate touch to this antique jewel. The clasp is a pin with safety pump. Total weight of the aquamarine : 7,20 carats approximately. Heigth : 21 mm approximately, width : 4.1 cm approximately, thickness : 8 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel: 8,8 g approximately. Antique jewel - Work of the 1925s, art deco brooch. Our opinion : The millegrains all over the brooch add delicacy and brilliance to this art deco aquamarine brooch...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mitchel Maer Emerald Crystal Cascade Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Mitchel Maer Emerald Brooch. Tumbling shades of green catch the eye. This adorable vintage Mitchel Maer brooch would have been made in London, England in the early 1950s. M...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Brooch set with Diamonds, 14k white gold with platina
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold with platina Brooch set with Old Mine cut Diamonds up to 1.20 carat - 5.4 cm x 2.9 cm Detailed description The brooch is 5.4 cm wide and 2.9 cm high weight: 9.1 gra...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional bow of tied ribbon comprised of platinum-topped gold Bead set throughout with old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.12 carats total G/H color ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 10k White Gold Lab Grown Green Stone Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Lab Grown Stone - Rounded Square Shape - Filigree Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 15.14mm (approx.) Material: 10k white Gold - Yellow Gold Accents Weight: 6.56 Grams O...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Floral Pin with Multi-Colored Crystals, Early 1900s, Gold Plated
Located in Milford, DE
4" x 1.5" (inches) Unveil the allure of yesteryear with this enchanting antique gold-plated pin. This exquisite piece features an antique golden finish with a touch of vintage wear,...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique Art Deco Crystal Tassel Pin in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 2.25" x 1.75" (inches) Step back in time with this glamorous vintage Art Deco pin, a true representation of the opulence and style of the roaring twenties. This piece boasts a...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin. This incredible Art Deco stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This pin features ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Framed 18 Karat gold Portrait of Lady in White Dress Wearing Jewelry Signed HIL
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Framed 18 Karat gold Portrait of a Lady in Jewels Size: 1 7/8 inch by 1 1/2 inch Weight: 15.5 gram Frame Material: Tested and marked '18K' Country of origin: Unknown Hallmarks: Sign...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

Skull Pin, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Skull Pin, 1900 Masterfully executed the pin is sure to be the center of attention. It also demands a special outfit. There was a time in the end of 18 and 19th centuries when pins...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Skull Pin, 1900
Skull Pin, 1900
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Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Yogo sapphire bar pin is crafted in platinum and 14k yellow gold. The...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin. This beautiful Fleur De Lis stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The top of the pin ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau gilt Berry brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming antique Art Nouveau berry brooch. It is crafted from a rich golden gilt metal and is an ellipse shape with a scrolling leaf design, to the base of the brooch there are tw...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Crafted with a passion for tradition and a keen eye for detail, this enchanting pendant is a testament to the timeless beauty of hand-carved craftsmanship. The pendant features a str...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Retro Brooch set with Diamonds pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Retro brooch set with rose cut and old mine cut diamonds diamonds up to 1.00ct - G/H - SI/Pique - pink gold and silver - 5 cm x 7.5 cm Detailed description The brooch is 5.0 cm wid...
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Early 20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

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

Rare Trifari large 3.25" fascia red aurora borealis margarita flower pin brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Trifari pin is a stunning piece dating from the mid 1950s. It has the crown Trifari mark with c in a circle copyright mark dating seen on pieces from 1955 to 1969. This 3.25 inc...
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1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Base 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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