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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Amethyst
Gemstone: South Sea Pearl
Brooch with Amethyst, Jade and diamonds 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bunch of flowers, set with amethyst flowers, jade leaves and brilliant cut diamonds, 0.03ct in total - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: Th...
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2010s European Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

18 K yellow Gold bee brooch golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Emerald Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
For all bee lovers- you are staring at a exquisite pin brooch! Beautiful Bumble Bee brooch, set with 22 white brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.30 ct , G color, vs clarity, 25 black ...
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Art Deco Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Amethyst: 3 round cut = 0.60ctw Dimensions: pin measures 60 x 6.20mm Weight: 5.09 grams
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Multicolour Rainbow Diamond Contemporary Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold multicolour rainbow diamond contemporary brooch pendant necklace Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this original designed 18 karat gold calibre cut t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, ...

Antique Gold Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold antique brooch, set with approx. 21.5 x 18.2 x 13.5mm amethyst. Brooch measures 50mm x 47mm. Tested 18k. Weighs 30.2 grams.
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19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

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

Materials

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

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

Late Victorian Paste Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Late Victorian Paste Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pin Bring nostalgia and grace back with this 12 karat gold Late Victorian paste amethyst pin. 44 ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, 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...

Vintage Cabochon Amethyst Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cabochon amethyst and yellow gold flower brooch circa 1960. Love it because it caught your eye and we are here to connect you with b...
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1960s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French Brooch Pendant Gold 18 kt amethyst Topaz French Rose Aquamarine
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
One of a kind necklace or brooch or pendant holder, Art Deco style, French high quality jewelry, 70s SXX. With a rectangular and convex profile on 18 kt ...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold

Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss 14k Two Tone Gold 10.55ctw Amethyst Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a large vintage, Allsopp-Bliss Co., brooch that was crafted from solid 14k gold. It features a beautiful flower design that is neatly set with fine amethyst stones as th...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

29.54 Carat Cushion Cut Amethyst Diamond Halo Platinum Art Deco Pendant Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1925 Art Deco amethyst and diamond brooch and pendant. This spectacular natural 29.54 carat a cushion cut Amethyst is mounted in a platinum frame with a halo of 36 old mine c...
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

18K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Baguette Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set rainbow gemstones baguette diamond circular pendant necklace brooch. This extraordinary multicolor natural gemsto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...

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...

Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Blue Topaz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Topaz, Oval shape - 6 carat Multi color Natural Gems 7 carat White South Sea Pearls The Broo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Go...

Handcraft Owl Amethyst 18 Karat White Gold Coral Diamonds 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

White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch. This incredible Tiffany and Co pin brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The top of the pin has gor...
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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

1950s Diamond Amethyst Plique-à-Jour Enamel Floral Bouquet Brooch Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century diamond, amethyst and plique-à-jour enamel floral bouquet brooch in 18kt yellow gold, 1950s. Crafted in the radiant spirit of the 1950s, this Mid-Century brooch stands as...
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1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Retro Pink, Purple Amethyst & Pearl BroochIn 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Retro Pink, Purple Amethyst & Pearl BroochIn 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Pink color Natural Amethyst from Sri Lanka 7 carat Multi c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold calibre cut channel set amethyst baguette diamond pendant necklace brooch. This extraordinary amethyst diamond circular pendant / broo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Portuguese Iberian 1850 Filigree Brooch In 21Kt Yellow Gold With Seed Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Portuguese Iberian Brooch. Beautiful and very unusual antique Iberian brooch, created in Portugal during the Victorian era, back in the 18...
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1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Jade "Forget Me Not" Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, Swiss. Spring has sprung for this lovely brooch! Vivid amethyst flowers cheerily open in full bloom, each enhanced by a brilliant diamond. The lush jade leaves and ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Brooch with Mosagate Amethyst and Diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold flower brooch set with mosagate, amethyst and single cut diamonds 0.07 ct G/H VS/SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 5.5 cm long by 4.5 cm wide and 1...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Amethyst, Topaz, Pearl & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Amethyst, Topaz, Pearl & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 3 carat Natural Blue Topaz and Ametyist 16 carat White Button Pearls ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This 12k gold Victorian brooch is meticulously crafted with superb attention to detail. The adorable fly is jewel encrusted, with wings carved out to house beautiful Old Rose Cut dia...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Ed Wiener Gold and Gems Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
This exceptional piece by Ed Wiener was most likely custom made. Wiener was one of the most well known of the Greenwich Village designers of the mid 20th century. Much of his work ...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Antique Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Amethyst Brooch Earrings Silver Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl amethyst quartz foliate pendant/brooch and drop earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, late 1800s, in a fitted ca...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver

Diamond Sapphire Topaz Citrine Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Vintage Fish Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized tropical fish with dimensional fins engraved with linear texture Featuring stripes comprised of channel set round cut multi-gems Transparent blue, purple, viol...
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Italian Multi Sapphires & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Aquamarine, Oval shape - 25 carat Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 51 carat Natural Am...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Natural Amethyst Neoclassical Brooch Pin 14kt Gold 12364
Located in New York, NY
.20ct natural amethyst 14kt yellow gold 2 grams 35 x 15mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Victorian 6.00ct Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this unique Victorian brooch holds an impressive 6.00 carat amethyst as it’s centrepiece. The arrow shaped brooch has been hand crafted from 18 carat yello...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Era Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful pendant brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. This elegant item highlights one oval shaped Amethyst gemstone set east/west. The gemstone is secured with razor sharp eagle talo...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant 14K Gold Spiral Flower Brooch Pin V1021
Located in Osprey, FL
This exquisite 14K gold brooch features a unique spiral flower design encrusted with delicate seed pearls and a beautiful amethyst in the center, making it a truly eye-catching piece...
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Amethyst Yellow Gold Vintage Snake Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Lovely 18 karat yellow gold snake vintage brooch. The size is 37X30mm / 1.456x1.181 inches.The amethyst cabochon cut and oval shaped and is held by 4 claws in 18 karat white gold with 4 rose cut diamonds. with a safety clasp. Marked with the Mark Gold...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Masonic Freemasonry 14K Gold Amethyst Enamel Medal C 1876
Located in Firenze, IT
An exquisite example of Masonic jewellery art by Guild & Delano of Boston, C 1876, specialists in jewellery for Masons. This piece was made for the PM ...
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1870s American Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Amethyst And Diamond Jabot Pin Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco amethyst and diamond jabot pin, circa 1925. This jabot pin brooch is set each end with large pear shaped briolette cut amethysts. The gemstones are connected by a single ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Platinum

Amethyst and Turquoise Maltese Cross Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning brooch in the shape of an abstract Maltese cross. this Italian 18k yellow gold brooch featuring a centrally set facetted oval amethyst surrounded by eight oval cabochon tur...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage SORET Retro 14K Two Tone Rose Green Gold Amethyst Brooch US
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage SORET Retro, circa 1940s, 14K Two Tone Rose Green Gold Amethyst Brooch Signed; 'SORET' '14K' Somers-Ernest Co., New York, NY Age; Retro, 1940s Measurements; 1.25 inch ro...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Kiwi 18Kt gold jacket pin Keshi diamond black pearl
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
I found this very uniquely shaped little Tahitian keshi bead that inspired me to make a brooch of a little animal that exudes sympathy and sweetness, the Kiwi. A bird that seems to ...
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2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose ...

White Gold Amethyst Art Deco Three-Stone Bar Brooch 14k .30ctwVintageFiligreePin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Color: Purple Total Carats: .30c...
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1920s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum Triple Pearl and Diamond Pin features three white South Sea Pearls, each 14.5mm in size with minor blemishes, surrounded by Ro...
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20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Malachite, Diamond, and Amethyst Retro Horse Brooch set in Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic mixture of dark green malachite and 18 deep purple amethysts weighing approximately 2 carats come together to create this magnificent horse figure adorned with 33 diamond...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Malachite, Gold

Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold 30ct Oval Amethyst Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely beautiful and bold vintage brooch or pendant crafted from solid 14k yellow gold featuring a detailed Victorian Revival style design with a large, oval cut,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Revival Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

Brooch with amethyst and diamonds 18k bicolor gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 carat bicolor gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with amethyst and brilliant cut diamonds in total 0.15ct - F/G - VS/SI detailed description: The size of the brooch is 7.0...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14Y Lovely Sculpted Oval Amethyst Estate Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This striking amethyst brooch is an estate piece originating from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. The setting is 14k yellow gold featuring a beautifully cut oval center stone...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Heart shaped Amethyst Brooch with Diamond, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique heart shaped, buff-topped natural amethysts are suspended from a platinum and rose cut diamond garland. The natural 3 amethysts are prong ...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Amethyst Peridot Pearl Flower on The Moon Vintage Style Brooch in 9k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enhance your fashion with this refined vintage-inspired jewelry piece, introducing a graceful and unique aesthetic to your outfit. Set within solid yellow gold frames, the compositio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shark jacket pin in 18Kt gold black diamond and keshi pearl
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Shark jacket pin in 18Kt gold black diamond and keshi pearl The keshi beads allow me to range even more in creating something unique. This pin, like all my creations with baroque be...
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2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold,...

Vintage Hand Carved Portrait Amethyst and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Carved Two Portrait Amethyst and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Simply Beautiful! Hand Carved Amethyst Double Portrait Cameos and Seed Pearl Brooch. Ha...
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Mid-19th Century Artisan Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fabulous Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch, 1.00tcw Hand set Diamonds, enhancing the Wings and Body and featuring a Tahitian South ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid century Danish Sterling N.E. From Brooch Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
Mid century Danish Sterling N.E. From unusual pin Brooch. In an elliptical form of an amethyst `flower petal sprouting' from a plant pot. Measures approximately 2.10 x 1.6 inches. It...
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1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

An Exquisite Antique Art Deco French Multigem Japoisme Brooch
Located in Weston, MA
This art deco brooch is of magnificent design and highlights a lovely combination of gems. The subject is an onyx symmetrical bonsai tree planted in a polished coral pot. The onyx b...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An amazing amethyst measured to weigh approximately 30 carats is the centerpiece of this incredible antique brooch. The faceted, extremely well-cut Amethyst displays a unique color s...
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1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Amethyst Baguette Diamond Contemporary Brooch Necklace
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this original designed 18 karat gold calibre cut taper baguette amethyst diamond contemporary bro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spilla da giacca in oro 18Kt papero con papillon e occhiali da sole
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Con questa perla australiana da 10x12 mm ho voluto realizzare una spilla papero un po' estrosa. È Elegante e divertente si presta ad essere indossata con abito o giacca piu casual. A...
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2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Magnolia Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Tiffany & Co. Magnolia pin in 18k yellow gold and completely covered in gems. This pin is decorated with 80 yellow sapphires weighing 5.92 carats, 9 brilliant cut diamonds we...
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage European pin, 14 carat yellow gold, with amethyst, rose de france
Located in Heemstede, NL
This vintage pin with an European origine, is from the 1960's and is made of 14 carat yellow gold. This pre-loved jewel is set in with an emerald faceted Rose de France, which belong...
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1960s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 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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