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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Opal
Gemstone: Agate
1960's Opal Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Goose Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized goose in flight with an opal cabochon body Abstractly shaped and measuring 12.0 x 18.0 mm - prong set Translucent white body color with spectral play-of-color ...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Opal and Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 9ct yellow gold and silver brooch. The brooch has been set with three central oval cabochon opals in a clover motif with old and rose cut diamonds. Condition: U...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Opal and Diamond Brooch, Silver Upon Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique opal and diamond brooch, with a claw set buff top cut opal, with predominantly red play of colour, mounted in gold, with silver claws, with four groups of three old-cut di...
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

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 2.60 Carat Opal and 2.95 Carat Diamond, 9K Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.60 Carat white opal and 2.95 Carat diamond, 9k yellow gold and silver set brooch / pendant; part of our diverse brooches collection. This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The bar style brooch is ornamented to the centre with a feature fifteen-claw set 2.60 Carat cabochon cut white opal. The stunning cabochon opal is encircled by fifteen individually claw set Old European cut diamonds. The impressive antique brooch is ornamented with a further ten Old European cut diamonds, each individually millegrain decorated collet set to the terminal of a linear bar within a stellate design. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This versatile antique brooch can also be worn as a pendant; if required, the brooch fitment could be removed and a ring loop can be attached to enable the piece to be worn as a pendant. This antique opal brooch...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Opal: 1 oval cabochon cut Diamonds: 16 round brilliant cuts = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI Dimensions: pin measures 16.50mm x 49mm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Agate and Diamond Yellow Gold Lovebird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage stained agate and 0.03 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold lovebird brooch by Cartier; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and e...
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Etruscan Revival Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
An antique agate cameo depicting the profile of a lady, encircled with gold granulation in the Etruscan archaeological revival style.
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Scottish Victorian Silver Banded Agates and Bloodstone Rose Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful quality late Victorian period brooch. Oval shaped example in sterling silver. Designed with a silver ball border. Pierced ROSE silver section to centre. The border with f...
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20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Silver

Australian 8.01ct Boulder Opal, Emerald & 18K Gold Brooch
Located in MAIN BEACH, QLD
A froggy delight, this brooch is just adorable. Modelled from the Australian green tree frog, made from solid 18K gold with gorgeous blue-green boulder opal back and green emeralds f...
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Late 20th Century Australian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Emerald, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Gold Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Bird of Paradise Brooch and Pendant
Located in Southport, CT
18k white gold brooch. This magnificent brooch is a bird of paradise motif, prong set with a chest of round faceted yellow sapphires that lead into the tail (approximately 1.98 TCW),...
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

Antique Agate Lady Cameo and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A three-dimensional antique brooch, the female bust extending from an agate center, and bordered with pearls.
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl

Opal Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An unusual brooch centering a large pear shaped opal, in a mounting of planetary inspiration with round cut diamonds and multicolor enamel, set on 18kt yellow gold. Made in the Unite...
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1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Opal

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 French 18k Gold Opal with GIA Ruby & Sapphire VERY Long Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an antique French Masterpiece! This VERY long bar pin features unheated sapphires and rubies with an opal center. The come together in an alternating pattern to create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Le Pisson De La Mer Tropicale Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Masterstroke of Creativity with an Explosion of Color, this Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch Expresses its Design Through a Vibrant Oval Shaped Black Opal Reminiscent of the Caribbean Sea...
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

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

Antique Victorian Lemon Banded Agate Mourning Brooch Pendant Hair Work c1890s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Agate Mourning Brooch This brooch features unusual, lemon coloured, banded Agate which is transparent and very attractive. It is set in 9ct yellow gold ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, 10k Gold

Large Antique Victorian Banded Agate Brooch c1890s Gold Gilt Good Condition
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This lovely brooch is big and bold! It features a piece of brown, caramel and white striped banded agate that is oval in shape. It is set in gold gilt with nice detail of the fleur ...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gilt Metal

Brooch with moss agate and diamonds up to 0.20ct 18k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold brooch set with moss agate and brilliant cut diamond, approximately 0.20ct in total - F/G - VS/SI - size 6.5 cm x 3.0 cm detailed description: The size of the brooch...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Jelly Opal Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a horseshoe form featuring a row of jelly opal cabochons Transparent colorless body with spectral play-of-color Ranging in size from 2.5 to 3.5 mm round Bead set with ha...
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1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Banded Agate Athena Cameo Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian banded agate and yellow gold brooch, comprising one panel of carved banded agate, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow gold pin and fittings. This strikin...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

The Bochic "Capri" Opal, Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Brooch In 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Gem, Ruby Fancy Sapphires Brooch Set in 22K Gold & Silver Multi gems - 36Carats It is a stunning piece of jewelry designed for versatility and ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Opal, Amethyst, Silver, G...

Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Onyx, Agate, Platinum and 18 Kt White Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18K Gold & Platinum Diamond, Chrysoprase & Black Enamel Jabot Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, chrysoprase, enamel, yellow gold and platinum, jabot pin, comprising two square sugar loaf chrysoprase cabochons, forty-four rose cut diamonds, and black enamel,...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Opal 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Crescent Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an ornately pierced scroll motif crescent-shaped form Featuring round-shaped opal cabochons prong set throughout Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-co...
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1860s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950's Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A 1950s Diamond Opal Pendant Brooch exudes vintage charm and elegance characteristic of mid-century jewelry design. The brooch is crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, a popular choice ...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.54 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow & White Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fabulous brooch is adorned with a stunning 15.54 carat Boulder Opal from Australia. The Opal's unique play of colors catches the light, adding captivating sparkle to any ensembl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

72.25 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Platinum & 18k Y Gold Ship-at-Sea Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Picture a majestic brooch, a symphony of iridescence and elegance, crowned by a mesmerizing 72.25 carat boulder opal at its heart! This opal, like a miniature landscape of a ship at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Green Agate Cameo Suite: Brooch & Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian suite crafted in 9kt yellow gold featuring green and white agate. Includes a brooch depicting a lady in profile adorned with ...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Sapphires & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Blue color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 27 carat Multi col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Yellow Gold Vintage Opal Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 14k Cabochon .50ctw Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Oval Cabochon & Round Cabochon Total Carats: .50ctw Style: Convertible Brooch/P...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Gold Etruscan Revival Moss Agate Forest Scene
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Pin set in a gorgeous Etruscan Revival setting in 10 Karat Gold. The Picture Agate depicts a forest scene and i...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
An incredible mix of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and opals encrust this hand crafted butterfly brooch from the Victorian era. Creating the butterflies body an iridescent opal glimmer...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Henry Perichon Gilt Bronze and Gemstones Dangle Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely French Jewelry designer Henry Perichon (aka Henry) gilt bronze pin brooch has an undeniable medieval revival feel. The bronze metal frame boasts antique Middle-Age design...
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1950s French Medieval Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Handcraft Owl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Agate Onyx Coral Brooch
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Ruby, Topaz & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Multi Ruby, Topaz & Opal Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Red color Natural Ruby From Africa 17 carat Multi color Natu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Rob Greene Modernist Art Boulder Opal Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fish Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an abstracted fish with deeply grooved top fins and engraved bottom fins Featuring an organically shaped boulder opal cabochon bezel set as the body Measuring 22.0 x 56.0 mm - displaying blue, green, and violet play-of-color With black, brown, beige, and tan colored matrix Reverse features 4.0 mm round pearl spacers White in body color with subtle iridescence With matte gold finish throughout Completed by hinged pinstem with locking closure Stamped for 18 karat gold Signed for Rob Green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etruscan 18K Yellow Gold Agate EYE Pin with Papal Mark
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely Victorian Etruscan pin is made in 18k yellow gold and features agate EYE with a papal mark. The pin is 1.5 inches around and has a gram weight of 15.39 grams making this...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Opal Starfish Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 31.4 grams. Totally is diamond 2.40 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1. Please contact for any questions.
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Black Agate, Mother of Pearl, Swordfish Pin Crafted in 18 K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Black Agate, Mother of Pearl, Swordfish pin crafted in 18 K gold. Ever have that need to be seen and talked to more often? This is your chance to be seen and noticed always. Also t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1960s 14k Gold Natural Opal And Jade Decorated Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.7 grams. Totally is jade about 1 ct. Totally is opal 0.40 ct. Please contact for any questions.
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1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Opal, 14k Gold

Fire Opal Multi-Color Sapphire Gold Sunrise Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and colorful piece featuring 4 fire opals with a rich vibrant orange color weighing a total of 12.90 carats. Adding to that are multi-colored sapphires set around the piece whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Opal, Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique opal, ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, with opals set in the wings and abdomen, a faceted ruby set in the thorax, cabochon rubies set in the eyes and rose-cut diamonds s...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver

1930s Opal Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 Karat yellow gold. Charming round antique brooch set in the center with a round cabochon opal in a setting of antique-cut diamonds set on black enameled geometrical moti...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Opal, Ruby and Diamond Brooch, hallmarked 1967
Located in London, GB
This mesmerising brooch depicts a lively bouquet of flowers. Master craftsmanship is on display in the flowers and leaves of the piece crafted from iridescent opals. Are 0.10 carat r...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Banded Agate Edwardian Silhouette Brooch - 14k Antique Cameo Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Banded Agate Cut: Cameo Color: Black & White Diameter: 14.3mm Style: Brooch Fastening ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Edwardian Natural Opal Pin 14kt Pendant 12368
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Opal Pin 1.20ct natural opals Dangling Pearl 6 x 5mm 14kt yellow gold 12.9 grams 48 x 22mm 12mm depth
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Brooch/Pendant #16740
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Opal Brooch/Pendant- This elegant brooch features 16 round opal gemstones set in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold. Can be worn as a brooch or a...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Cabochon & Opal Flower Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Fine 14k yellow gold, blue sapphire and opal flower brooch. Gorgeous color combination of lustrous yellow gold rich blue sapphire and the play of c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Set Brooch 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Australian Blue Opals - 11 Carats Natural Red Ruby set in the center, pear shape - 6 Carats Nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Silv...

Yellow Gold Opal Vintage Stickpin - 14k Oval Cabochon 1.70ct Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.70ct Cut: Oval Cabochon Origin: Australia Total Carats: 1.70ct Style: Solitaire Stickpin M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Agate & 14K Gold Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gorgeous oval shaped polished agate framed in a 14K gold setting outfitted with straight pin hardware. The agate is in earth tone shades of brown and amber orange. The intricate ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Hardstone Banded Agate & Pearl Art Deco Brooch/Pendant 14k Cameo Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Hardstone Banded Agate Cut: Carved Cameo Color: Black & White Size: 30.8mm x 23.5mm Natu...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies & Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic "Orient" Pearl, Rubies & Sapphires Pendant Set In 18K Gold & Silver The Bochic "Orient" Multi Fancy Sapphires Pendant Igor Brooch Set in 18K Gold & Silver is a stunning ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate

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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