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Brooches For Sale
Period: Early 2000s
Period: Early 1900s
Vintage Chanel Gold Raffia Large CC Brooch
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful vintage brooch in gold. Overall in great condition. Comes as is.
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Antique Gold, Pearl and Ruby Frog Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl frog brooch, set with natural seed pearls and cushion-cut ruby eyes, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, with an 18ct stamp, English, circa ...
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 8.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cherry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC .This lovely 18 karat white gold cherry brooch is meticulously set with round Rubies for the fruit & round Diamonds for the stem. The cherry...
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oversize Floral Crystal Brooch 2000s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular Oversize Crystal Flower Brooch. Not for the faint hearted, this beauty will certainly wow and sparkle. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a jewel doesn’t...
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Early 2000s Brooches

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.75 mm M181 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silver and has 3 Akoya Cultured...
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Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

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

Pair of René Boivin “Etoile de Mer” Sapphire and Tourmaline Brooches
Located in Weston, MA
One of the most well-known jewels in the world, René Boivin’s original 1937 starfish brooch was purchased by legendary actress Claudette Colbert and now resides in the collection of ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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

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

Tiffany & Co. Gold Anemone Brooch, 18k Yellow Gold, Statement Designer Piece
Located in McLeansville, NC
Experience the epitome of luxury with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Gold Anemone Brooch. Crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold, this stunning designer piece showcases the intricate beau...
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Eisenberg Ice Ruby & Clear Crystal Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch, Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the charm of yesteryear with this Vintage Eisenberg Ice flower bouquet pin brooch. This exquisite piece features a timeless silver design, with each flower meticulously ador...
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Early 2000s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Eisenberg Ice Topaz & Clear Crystal Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch, Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the charm of yesteryear with this Vintage Eisenberg Ice flower bouquet pin brooch. This exquisite piece features a timeless silver design, with each flower meticulously ador...
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Early 2000s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Eisenberg Ice 2000 Sapphire Aquamarine Crystal Flower Pin Brooch, Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your ensemble with the timeless elegance of this vintage Eisenberg Ice pin! Crafted in a radiant silver tone, this exquisite brooch showcases a dazzling flower adorned with...
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Early 2000s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Boulder Opal "Sea & Night Sky" Gold Brooch Circa 2000s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This unique, spectacular triangular brooch is set with one freeform solid Queensland boulder opal flat cabochon with two distinct bands of colour representing the nights sky and the ...
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Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold

Vintage Eisenberg Ice 2000 Sapphire Aquamarine Crystal Flower Pin Brooch, Silver
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your ensemble with the timeless elegance of this vintage Eisenberg Ice pin! Crafted in a radiant silver tone, this exquisite brooch showcases a dazzling flower adorned with...
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Early 2000s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

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

Plique a Jour Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, Gold and Silver Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Moira design orange to yellow plique-a-jour enamel flower brooch, with a pavé set ruby centre, and diamonds set to the outer petal edges, with a millegrain edge. Mounted in gold, w...
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Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 18K Pin
Located in New York, NY
18K gold Tiffany & Co love knot brooch, circa 2000's, composed of three fluted ribbons of gold, measuring 1-1/8 x 1-1/8" x 1/2", signed Tiffany & Co.
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

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

Materials

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

FW2008 Chanel Maxi Enamel and fancy Pearls golden Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch from the Fall Winter 2008 collection in lightly gilded metal (between gold and silver), XXL format, ecru, gray and black enamel cabochons, black, gray and white rhinest...
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Early 2000s French Brooches

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

Vintage 2.55 Ct Diamond Bow Brooch Pin /Pendant in 18 K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A bow brooch / Pendant crafted in 18 Karat white gold and densely set with sparkling bright white (G-H color) baguette (in the center) and round cut diamonds. Estimated total diamo...
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.55 Ct Diamond Solitaire Diamond 0.90 Ct Pendant in 14 K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Solitaire 0.90 brilliant round diamond Pendant crafted in 14 Karat white gold and densely set with sparkling bright white (G-H color) baguette and round cut diamonds. Estimated ...
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Company early 1900 Gold and Carved Moonstone Owl Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company 14k Yellow Gold Winged Owl Brooch, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1/2 inch and having a "C" clasp pin closure, a fine Carved Moonstone Owl Head set w...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

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

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Silver

Chanel Tweed Camellia Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Tweed camellia brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 9 cm Seller Reference: BRB164
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Early 2000s French Brooches

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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch is adorned with pearls which are complimented perfectly by the bright yellow 9ct gold. On the back there is a pin. Brooch length: 40mm Weight: 3g
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Modern Pearl and Diamond 14 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch is set with a pearl which is complimented perfectly by the bright yellow 14ct gold. There is a delicate row of diamond points running along side the glossy gold...
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Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 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 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

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

Materials

Agate, Amber, Silver

Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Bee/Fly Brooch Pin. This super sweet little bug will add sparkle to any outfit, it features twenty round rubies. The rubies range in size from 1.88 - 3.0mm ...
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s Ottoman 10k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Moon Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 1.3 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.20 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J-K color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 10k real gold. Totally i...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Art Nouveau c.1900 French Silver, Plique-à-Jour and Paste Antique Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This brooch is constructed fro...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver

Antique Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond & Seed Pearl Pin
Located in Towson, MD
The Estate Antique Seed Pearl and Diamond Pin is from the Edwardian era and is crafted from sterling silver and 9 karat yellow gold. It feat...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau green plique-a-jour enamel 18kt yellow gold leaf brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Art Nouveau green plique-a-jour enamel 18kt yellow gold leaf brooch with old cut diamonds and pearls. Hallmarked with 18kt. gold mark. Dimensions: Size: height x width: 3.9 ...
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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon with Bow Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This enchanting brooch is shaped like a crescent moon adorned with a romantic bow. It is silver topped and gold backed, encrusted with 56 stunning Old Mine Cut diamonds. The brooch e...
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian Platinum Pin of Diamonds & Natural Pearl, c. 1907
Located in Aspen, CO
Edwardian pin with diamonds and a natural pearl, c 1907. With a frame of platinum and yellow gold (in the back), this is probably an American piece executed circa 1905 to 1910. It ...
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Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Vine Leaf antique brooch 18K gold silver Victorian era jewelry special person
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique brooch in shape of a grape leaf with a branch of a vine 18K gold and blackened silver with 105 old-cut diamonds diamonds weight - 3.5 carats brooch measurements - 0.94 x 1.3 ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 14k gold brooch with natural green demantoid in striking color hall marked with initial maker mark in cyrtlic alphabet and assay mark and gold standard
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Camille Faure Limoges School Art Deco Inspired Pink Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Limoges enamelist artist Mauricette Pinoteau created this stunning romantic pin brooch. The ovoid sterling silver frame has an enamel-on-copper cameo. The Art-Deco-inspired motif boa...
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Early 2000s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized and dimensional turtle with a textured head, legs and tail Featuring a domed shell bead set with demantoid garnets and pearls Demantoid garnets are round cut...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Antique 1907s Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 1907s 14k yellow gold brooch made in moscow during the imperial russian era 1907s hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and moscow assay mark and...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Alabaster and Wilson Vintage Fly Fishing Enamelled Brooch 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An Alabaster and Wilson vintage fly fishing enamelled brooch in 9 karat yellow gold. This fun and collectable brooch comprises of a realistically...
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Early 2000s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enamel four-leaf Clover brooch. A beautiful piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, around the 1905. This outstanding little brooch has...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold 8mm Turquoise Detailed Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Very Nice Turquoise Color - 8mm (approx.) Material: 14k+ Solid Yellow Gold , Washed with High Ka...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 2.10Ct Emerald and 7.73Ct Diamond Platinum Floral Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning and impressive antique 2.10 carat emerald and 7.73 carat diamond, platinum floral brooch; part of our diverse floral jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This magnificent, fine and impressive antique emerald and diamond brooch has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated subtly domed platinum frame of this antique brooch has been modelled in the form of a flower. The floral design is ornamented to the center with a stunning four-claw set 2.10ct emerald-cut emerald. The feature gemstone is encompassed with an array of eleven individually claw set Old European cut diamonds. The flower's petals are comprised of emanating splayed lobed designs, ornamented with a total of one-hundred and one pavé set Old European cut diamonds. The petal designs incorporate four curvilinear arrays accented with a total of twelve channel set baguette cut diamonds. The tapering stem of the flower is embellished with five channel set baguette cut diamonds, completing the design. The antique emerald and diamond brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged double prong pin and clasp fastening. This magnificent floral brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. This stunning 1900s brooch is supplied with four IDGL diamond grading report certificates for the feature stones, in addition to an IDGL diamond and gemstone grading report card for the emerald and supporting stones. Such magnificent multi-stone brooches with a multitude of large, high-quality diamonds are desirable; this brooch is the finest example you could hope to acquire. 'Rather than regarding inclusions in colored stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics.' Reference: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones, R. Wise, Brunswick House Press. 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 within this antique brooch. Condition This magnificent antique emerald floral brooch with diamonds is exceptional quality, set with a stunning emerald displaying fine color, brilliance and presence. The high color graded feature diamonds display a fine white color, brilliance and presence. The well color matched, high color graded supporting diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. This 1900s diamond brooch...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Fontane Circa 1900s Antique Gold Miniature Painting Fringe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique original Fontane brooch in 14k gold, circa 1900s. Brooch depicts a miniature painting of a nude lady. Brooch measures 2 7/8" x 1 3/8". Weight of the piece - 22.4 grams.
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Early 1900s Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Era Shell Cameo Wise Man Brooch 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 15 carat gold, The Karina Brooch, having hailed from The Victorian Era is one for the collector of antique jewels. Known as The Wise Man Cameo she...
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Oversize Crystal Embellished Safety pin Brooche.
Located in Bressanone, IT
Christian Dior oversize crystal embellished safety pin brooche. Condition: Really good. Measurements: Length: 11cm Width: 3cm
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Early 2000s Brooches

Art Nouveau Tourmaline Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Eagle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized eagle with curling wing and dimensional feathers Engraved with texture and wrapping around a cushion cut tourmaline Measuring 6.0 x 8.0 mm - transparent bluis...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique and Vintage Brooches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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