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Brooches For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1960s
Vintage 1960s Signed Boucher Goldtone & Pave Rhinestone Bow Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
Late 1960s textured goldtone and clear rhinestone brooch with security clasp. Marked "Boucher" with inventory number "0438". Measures: 1.5 inches L x 2.25 inches W. Excellent conditi...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1960's Citrine, Ruby, and Gold Ballerina Dancer Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely and sweet leaping ballerina design featuring oval citrines and round rubies in 14K gold. The poetry of motion captured by the dancer's dress and raised arms in this brooch wil...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Large 3D Vivid Rose Blossom Leaf Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. Rare to find. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 5.5 cm x 6.5 ...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Costume Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stick pin brooch of intertwined circles of iridescent blue stones. 2 inches Continuing her adoration for mesmerizing blue crystals and captivating pendants, this exquisite piece hel...
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Classic and Rare Small Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merle Edaakie, Zuni Master Lapidary Artist Zuni Inlay Rainbow Dancer Pin Set 1946 Robert Wallace Collection Collection Numbers RP 135 & RP 217 Natural turquo...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Vintage Joseff of Hollywood 3 Racing Horses Designer Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and Impressive Brooch featuring Three highly detailed Racing Horses. Measuring approx. 2" X 2". Signed Joseff of Hollywood. Circa 1940s. Joseff of Hollywood...Jeweler to the...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Avery large clear paste 'en tremblant' brooch, Christian Dior/Mitchel Maer c1954
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and elegant brooch from Christian Dior, made by Mitchel Maer, depicting a rose 'en tremblant', a glorious spray, from the early 1950s. Made of clear paste set in rhodium ...
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1950s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Hattie Carnegie Large "Gold" Coin Brooch, Costume Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
Large brooch shaped as a gold nugget coin.
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1940s American Vintage Brooches

Early K.J.L. Demi-Parure
Located in New York, NY
An early and rare KJL demi parure comprising a Maltese Cross brooch and matching earrings in exceptional colors. The brooch with alternating blue and purple prong-set glass cabochons...
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

A William Spratling Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Pasadena, CA
A William Spratling Sterling silver Brooch .1933-1939 and 1940-1946, First Design Period; Taxco, Mexico stamped for William Spratling; Others variously stamped: Taxco / 980 / Made in Mexico / Silver / Mexico Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh William Spratling, (born Sept. 22, 1900, Sonyea, N.Y., U.S.A”died Aug. 8, 1967, near Taxco, Mex.), American designer and architect, who spent more than 30 years in Mexico developing and promoting the silvercraft that made the city of Taxco famous.A graduate of the New York Fine Arts Institute and Auburn University, in Alabama (where he studied architecture), Spratling taught art and architecture at Tulane University, New Orleans, La., for eight years before going to Mexico in 1927. For two years he taught at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City (1927â€â€œ29) and then settled in Taxco, an old silver town (founded in 1528) that had long been in decay. He befriended silver artisans from all over Mexico and began the design of silver jewelry, artwork, tableware, and tea sets, opening his first taller, or workshop, on the Calle Las Delicias in 1933. After World War II his workshop went bankrupt, but he continued his work from a nearby ranch. His example inspired the founding of hundreds of competing workshops.Over the years Spratling also collected archaeological pieces...
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important Jewelled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a central raised faux pearl. The pearl is surrounded by amythest,citrine,olivine and de...
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1950s French Renaissance Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co Yellow Gold Brooche
Located in Stamford, CT
1960’s Tiffany & Co pin in solid 14k yellow gold. 14k yellow gold Tested and stamped: 14k Hallmark: Tiffany & Co 17.0 grams Top to bottom: 40mm or 1.58 inches Width: 40mm o...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Australian Crystal Opal Emerald Diamond Ribbon Brooch Clip Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful custom made platinum brooch. Featuring a 22c Crystal Opal in an emerald and diamond frame. The photo does not do the opal justice. It has incredible vibrant play of color - very nice broad flashes on red, green, yellow, and blue. The opal is set amongst approximately 7c diamonds and 2.10c emeralds.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Platinum

Tiffany & Co 1968 Mythological Fish Brooch in 18kt Gold with 60.05 Ctw Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Mythological fish brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. Fabulous iconic piece, created at the Tiffany Studios during the modernist period, back in the 1...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Renoir Copper Brush and Palette Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a 1950s Renoir of California copper brush and palette brooch with artificially added dark patina for greater visual interest. It is signed Renoir on the back. "Midcentury ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Copper

14K Yellow Gold Craig Drake Royal Blue Sapphire & Pearl Circle Pin Ca. 1960s
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful Craig Drake royal blue natural pin is made in 14k yellow gold and features both sapphire and pearls. The pins circle design is indicative of the contemporary movement ...
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1960s Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 5.60 Carats Old European Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is an incredibly vibrant old European cut Diamond pendant brooch. The piece is et with a single 1.20 carat old European cut Diamond center, graded as J color, VS clarity. This...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ceramic Deer Brooch by Lucien Neuquelman for Elsa Schiaparelli, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Very rare glazed ceramic roe deer pin brooch. Designed by the French Artist Lucien Neuquelman for Elsa Schiaparelli for the Circus Fashion Collection (see picture from the catalogue...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

1940s French platinum and diamond swirl brooch
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s French diamond brooch is made of platinum and adorned with approximately 4 carats of F colour VS2 clarity old European cut diamonds. It is a delight to behold.
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1940s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Paris 1950's 24.66 CTW Citrine Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut citrine weighing approximately 5.81 carats - transparent dark brownish orange Prong set with a halo surround of round brilliant cut diamonds set in platinum-to...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Amethyst Owl Brooch Emerald Eyes 1.60 Inch
Located in New York, NY
The Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Amethyst Owl Brooch with Cabochon Emerald Eyes is a stunning piece of jewelry that features a unique and intricate design. The brooch is made f...
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1950s British Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

D&E Juliana Topaz Rhinestone Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an identified 1960s DeLizza & Elster Juliana topaz rhinestone brooch. It's a combination of oval and navette topaz glass stones and green, gold & orange round rhinestones. Pl...
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1960s American Regency Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Tiffany Co. 1960 Retro Pin Brooch in 18kt Gold with 3.35 Ct Sapphires and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Retro brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. Fancy vintage piece, created in New York city at the Tiffany studios, back in the 1960's. This retro organic pin brooch has been crafted in so...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Mid Century Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Tampa, FL
Cartier Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch Brooch: Metal - 14k Yellow Weight - 21.5 grams Signed - CARTIER / 14KT
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany &Co Poodle Brooch
Located in Summerland, CA
Vintage 1950s, Small but cute Tiffany &Co 18k yellow gold poodle brooch. French poodle made in Italy with round cabochon Ruby eyes. Stamped TIFFANY &C...
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Deco Platinum Emerald Brooches are unusual as Aquamarine Deco brooches are. During this period, Sapphires and Rubies were king and Emeralds an...
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1930s Canadian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Art Deco brooch, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique platinum Art Deco brooch from the 1930s. The main diamond in a fancy cut, VS2 clarity and H color, weighing 0.80 ct. The brooch is decorated with 14 VS-P1/H-J square diamo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier 1930 Art Deco Enameled Jabot In 18kt Gold With Diamonds And Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
A jabot pin designed by Cartier. Fantastic jabot brooch, created during the art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1930. This rare colorful piece has been craf...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Capri Golden Paisley Pin Brooch with Clear Pave Crystals, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant pin from mid-1900s costume jewelry designer Capri, featuring a gold-tone paisley motif decorated with clear pave crystals. Circa 1960s. Hallmarks: Capri
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1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Figural Shell Cameo of Nude Woman Playing the Harp with Cupid Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large 1950s Victorian revival shell cameo featuring a beautiful topless woman playing the harp with cupids assistance. The cameo is set in an 18k yellow gold from that is marked 750.
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Leaf Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.40 carat. The diamond is has G-H color s1-s2. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please contact for any que...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1960s Signed Monet Goldtone Tassel Fringe Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
1960s goldtone Florentine finish top with fringe bottom brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet." Measures: 4 1/8 inches long by 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Early Monet jewelry...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Diamonds Lovers Knot Pink Pearls Brooch 18K White Gold, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A Vintage Diamond And Pearl Brooch in 18 Karats White Gold. Designed as a lover's knot set with old cut Diamonds suspending two Pink Pearl drops. One Pearl is slightly more pink in s...
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1930s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Antique Diamond Pin with Filigree Detail in Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of platinum and weighs 1.90 DWT (approx. 2.95 grams). It contains one European cut H-I color and SI clarity diamond weighing 0.07 CT. Dimensions: 2" X .50"
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Italian 1960 Enameled Musician With Banjo Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Blue Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian brooch with a musician playing a banjo. This is a very beautiful brooch, created in Italy during the mid-century modernist periods, back in the 1960. This brooch has been...
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube for Georg Jensen Danish Modernist Plume Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Danish modernist sterling silver Plume brooch created by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube for Georg Jensen. Brooch measures 4.25" in length by about 1" wide...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Royal Blue Crystal Glass Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a 1930-40s royal blue crystal glass brooch. It has 14 pieces of 11mm faceted royal blue crystal stones surrounding a gilt flower with a 11mm clear rhinestone center. All ston...
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1930s European Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Mid Century Modern Aksel Holmsen Floral Enamel Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Aksel Holmsen Floral Yellow and Green Guilloche Enamel Gilt Sterling Silver Brooch Pin; marked: NORWAY STERLING 925S with Aksel Holmsen trademark. C1950s. A perfect complem...
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1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Gilded Bee Insect Brooch By Mimi di Niscemi, 1960s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 1.25" x 1" - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone pavé wings - Faux coral gemstone eye - By Mimi di ...
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1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches

Georg Jensen 1940 Alphonse La Paglia Retro Brooch Model 135 In Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Retro brooch designed by Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953) for Georg Jensen. A vintage Georg Jensen USA trumpet flower pin-brooch, designed by Alphonse La Paglia, circa 1940s. Crafted ...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 1930 British Schnauzer Dog Brooch with Enamel 18Kt Gold Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco enameled Schnauzer dog brooch by Ramsden & Roed Beautiful brooch of a miniature Schnauzer, created in London, England in 1930. It was car...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Chaumet Paris 1960 Jeweled Bee Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold with 1.14 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A jeweled bee brooch designed by Chaumet. A vintage beautiful Brooch, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Chaumet, back in the late 1960. This piece has been carefully c...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Bee Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold 2.34 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Large bee pin-brooch designed by Herbert Rosenthal. Herbert Rosenthal's fame in the jewelry world sprung from the creation of insect and animal motifs, particularly bee brooches. Th...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

14K Gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
Tiffany & Co. has a history of safety pin jewelry that dates back to the 1940’s. Throughout the years, there have been many versions of the iconic s...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

HAR Crystal and Cream Enamel Flower Pin Brooch, Hargo Creations New York, 1960s
Located in Milford, DE
A blooming flower with a pave crystal center and petals painted in light yellow enamel. Gold plated. Marks / Hallmarks: HAR
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique Circa 1930s Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.10 carat. Totally is brilliant Cut Diamond 1.50 carat. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. The diamond...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Frascarolo Milano Enameled Panther Money Clip in 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Panther money clip designed by Frascarolo. A beautiful highly sculpted money clip from the bestiary collection of the famed Italian jeweler and designer, Pierino Frascarolo. This im...
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Sterling Silver and Amethyst Crystal Flower, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A sterling silver (vermeil & gilt) pin brooch, featuring a leafed flower, accented with purple prong-set crystals. A vintage collector's piece in wonderful condition! Hallmarks: Ste...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

William Spratling 1940 Taxco Deco Retro Pendant Brooch .925 Sterling and Copper
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by William Spratling. Fabulous three-dimensional scrolls brooch pendant, created in Taxco Mexico by the iconic silversmith Wi...
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1940s Mexican Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper

Sterling Silver Scottie Brooch/Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a classic sterling silver Scottie brooch or pendant marked MEXICO 925 with silversmth code TM-17H. The corduroy texture perfectly emulates a well-groomed puppy. This sweet Sc...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Sapphires Floral Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds and Sapphires Floral Brooch Pendant, an exquisite piece of jewelry that effortlessly...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Tritone Rope Twist Diamond Vintage 2 Inch Brooch #145124
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Gold Tritone Rope Twist Design Diamond Brooch signed Cartier, 750, #145124, measuring 2.05 inch in length – a true masterpiece that embodies elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless allure. This opulent brooch showcases Cartier's renowned expertise in fine jewelry, making it a coveted addition to any discerning collector's or fashion enthusiast's collection. Crafted from lustrous 18 Karat gold, this brooch boasts a mesmerizing tritone design, artfully intertwining yellow, white, and rose gold strands to create a captivating rope twist pattern. The three-tone combination adds depth and dimension to the piece, reflecting the utmost sophistication. Adding an enchanting touch, a series of dazzling diamonds graces the brooch, carefully hand-set in the meticulously crafted rope twist design. These brilliant diamonds catch the light at every angle, creating a mesmerizing display of sparkle and adding an extra level of luxury to the already captivating piece. The brooch's generous size and meticulously detailed design ensure it becomes the focal point of any outfit, elevating it to new levels of elegance. Whether worn on a chic lapel, a classic black dress, or used to fasten an elegant scarf, this brooch exudes unparalleled refinement and elevates the wearer's style effortlessly. Not only is this Vintage Cartier brooch...
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Erlin Sterling Silver Green Peridot Gemstone Modernist Brooch Pin
Located in Sausalito, CA
Elegant sterling silver brooch featuring a round green peridot gemstone. Size: 2” wide by 7/8” tall. Weight: 9.8 grams. Markings: Erlin. Condition: Very good condition. The stick p...
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1950s Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Sterling Silver

Vendome 1960s Floral Parure
Located in Alford, MA
Vendome parure comprising a brooch, bracelet, and earrings, each composed of aurora borealis and green crystals of varying sizes, and each accented by s...
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

8mm Pearl, Diamond, And Ruby Pin In Y18K yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pearl, ruby, and diamond pin is made of 18K yellow gold. It contains single cut I-J color, VS clarity diamonds weighing 0.20 CTTW, round I-J rubies weighing 0.70 CTTW, and a rou...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aurora Borealis Crystal and Opaque Green Cabochon Round Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite round brooch by an unknown designer from the mid-1900s. Features prong-set cabochons in a variety of green toes, accented with sparkling aurora borealis crystals. Set in...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Buccellati Rigato 18K Three-Tone Gold Apple Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Embrace the allure of Italian elegance with this vintage Buccellati designer brooch pin, One-of-a-kind piece. Crafted in 18K Yellow Rose and White Gold. The brooch pin boasts a lust...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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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