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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: White Diamond
Gemstone: Pearl
Elizabethan Brooche in Platinum, Diamonds and Natural Pearl
Located in Bilbao, ES
Elizabethan style platinum brooch with antique cut white diamonds and natural pearl in the center READY TO SHIP *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome!...
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1890s Spanish Art Deco Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

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

Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
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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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Paris 1960 Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Coral And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Pendant brooch designed by Chaumet. Fabulous pendant-brooch, created in Paris France by the Jewelry house of Chaumet, back in the 1960. Designed with fluted and textured patterns an...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 10 Karat Gold & Blister Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & blister pearl brooch. Comprising a bulbous blister pearl in a circular gold setting. With a pin and 'C' shaped catch to th...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold

Bespoke Floral Sapphire & Pearl Brooch 4.02g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A 15ct Yellow Gold Floral Brooch, set with 2 Ceylon type blue sapphires and 12 half pearls. Circa 1910. Sapphires 2.8mm and 2.0mm. Pearls 1.9mm. Metal: 15ct Yellow Gold Carat: N/A ...
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto White Akoya Cultured Pearl Spray Brooch Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely Mikimoto brooch features exquisite akoya cultured pearls set in lustrous 14 karat white gold. The brooch design showcases the timeless elegance of pearls, with each pearl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Toliro 18K Yellow Gold Rough Mabe Pearl Belly Ruby Eye Ostrich Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.00 inches Width: 25.50 mm Weight: 11.56 grams 18K yellow gold animal pearl vintage brooch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yel...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Mother of Pearl Flower Brooch with Diamonds in 18K White Gold and Black Rhodium
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning flower brooch features delicate petals crafted from lustrous mother of pearl, set in 18 karat white gold with black rhodium for a striking contrast. The leaves are ador...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

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

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 10k Gold & Seed Pearl Stickpin Dragonfly or Water Bug Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural stickpin. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of an insect with wings and legs outstretched (possibly a dragonfly or water skimmer). Flush set with seed pe...
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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

Vintage South Sea Pearl & Diamond Turtle Brooch GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the artistic use of a beautiful saltwater pearl to fabricate this lovely piece! Item Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Back; White Gold Front 45 - 1.4mm Round Brillian...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau brooch that can also be worn a choker pendant. 18ct gold with French hallmarks with Plique-a-jour enamelling. Old cut diamonds with natural pearl. Central diamon...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 7 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 7 mm M331 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silver and has 4 Akoya Cultured Pearls ranging ...
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1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

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

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tree of Life Brooch 14k Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tree of Life Brooch 14k Gold M317 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto 14k Gold brooch has 13 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and ha...
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1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ribbons Bow Platinum Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
This whimsical 'ribbon swirl' platinum brooch is set with a multitude of white diamonds and blue sapphires has a very timeless feel. Crafted in Platinum with an amazing arrangement ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold "Star" Brooch, with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Gold Brooch with Diamonds. Enchanting gold brooch, set with many old cut diamonds. The five large, central diamonds each have a size of approx.: 0.23 carat 0.33 carat 0.35...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 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

David Webb Platinum &18k Gold Black Striped Tiger with Emerald Ruby Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a tiger, the body decorated with textured gold fur, enhanced with black enamel stripes, with circular-cut diamonds, emerald eyes, cabochon ruby atop of the head. Tiger is...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds
Located in Montgomery, AL
This exceptional antique piece dates back to the Georgian design period (1714-1840). This design period is quite lengthy as it encompasses the rule of five British monarchies. This G...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique Diamond And Natural Pearl Shell Brooch Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond and pearl shell brooch c.1880s, the three-dimensional scallop shell of oval outline set throughout with old European brilliant cut diamonds in silver ba...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Chick Black Diamond Yellow White 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Petronilla Chick White and Red Yellow 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Pin A small beautiful Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick with a black papillon. It's a n...
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2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k 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

Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in ...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Brooch, Enhancer, Pendant 18 Karat Gold, in Floral Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Diamond Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, in floral design. Brooch can also be worn as a pendant. The diamonds are of very good quality, color and purity.
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mings Bluish Purple Pearl Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.75" Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

“Orient” Pink Sapphire & Pearl Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pink Sapphire & Pearl Brooch Set in 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem Brooch Beautiful Mix of Natural Pink Sapphires, Rubies & White Topaz are Pave set at the Pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

French 1960s Enamel and Gem-set Sea Unicorn Brooch, Jean Thierry Bondt
Located in New York, NY
Made by Jean Thierry Bondt, Paris, a creator of jewelry for Van Cleef & Arpels, Lacloche, Cartier, and Mauboussin, among others, this 18K gold and enamel...
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Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

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

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 15kt Rose Gold Diamond & Pearl Tiara Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt rose gold and silver old-European cut diamond and pearl tiara brooch with safety pin chain. X-Ray has been tested positive for 15k...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Brooch set with pearl and ruby 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolor gold brooch with mabee pearl and ruby ​​- size. 2.5 cm long by 2.9 cm wide detailed description: the size of the brooch is 2.5 cm long by 2.9 cm wide weight 6.3 grams ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Dachshund Dog Pendant Angel Halo Vintage 14k Gold Diamond Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage double Dachshund pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s to 1970s). Diamonds are set into the halos and tot...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Cameo Agate Pearl Garnet Yellow Gold Brooch, 1860
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Victorian Agate and Pearl Seeds, Garnet Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch 1860 Extremely delicate and fine work depicting a high society lady, with pearls and silk dress. The brooch ...
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1860s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

10k Yellow Gold 1890s Pearl Sun Burst Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This pin comes from the 1890s Victorian era and is made in 10k yellow gold with pearl. Each ray from the sun burst contains approximately six individual pearls, creating exceptional ...
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1890s Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Black Rhodium 1.04tct Black Diamonds 0.30tct White Diamonds Pin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the epitome of sophistication and bold elegance: the Black Rhodium Sterling Silver Arrow Pin, a timeless accessory that merges strength with refinement. Crafted with meti...
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

9.00 Carat Natural Pearl And Old European Cut Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our Natural Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Pin, a true embodiment of vintage glamour and sophistication. This exquisite accessory features a luminous Natu...
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18th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Midcentury Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury, circa 1950s, 14k gold brooch, featuring a detachable pearl drop. Set with a 17.7 x 11.4mm pearl and approx. 1.40ctw in SI1/H diamonds. Brooch is 36mm x 58mm. Tested 18k, ...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

14k Victorian Double Serpent, Diamond, Gemstone, and Pearl Pin
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 14k Victorian pin features a double serpent design, with sparkling diamonds, a colorful center gemstone, and a lustrous pearl. In excellent condition for its age, measu...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Flower Brooch. Featuring numerous old European, rose, and senaille cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 3.75 carats, graded ...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Reverse Painting Crystal Mother of Pearl Dachshund Dog Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k gold brooch, depicting a Dachshund dog, set in crystal reverse painting, backed with mother of pearl. The brooch measures 44mm x 32mm, and weighs 36.6 grams. Tested 14k, not hall...
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20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold

1950s Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1950s Midcentury 14k gold chain with a brooch/pendant suspended. Set with Old European cut diamond in the center approx. 1.26ct J/VS. Surrounding stones are approx. 0.55ctw, and pear...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Onyx Pearl Starburst Mourning Brooch 15ct Rose Gold
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Presenting this exquisite, antique natural Onyx and Pearl mourning brooch. From the Georgian to the Victorian eras, mourning jewellery was a treasured way to remember the passing of a loved one. Queen Victoria herself, made them even more popular when her Prince Albert passed away in 1861 and she spent the rest of her life wearing black mourning...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k gold Crescent moon and Dragonfly brooch, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 9ct gold and pearl crescent and Dragonfly brooch. A beautiful closed crescent in rich 9ct yellow gold with a wonderful pearl set dragonfly sat ac...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Ruby Flying Goose Brooch - 14k Baroque Bird Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Cut: Baroque Color: White Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Stone Note: (one small acce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin. This gorgeous Georgian pin is crafted in silver. This pin features a monkey playfully sitting on a branch and ha...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm M372 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls 6.50 Approx. TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 P...
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1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 1.5 x 1" 14k Y Gold 6.60-5.50 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 1.5 x 1" 14k Y Gold 6.60-5.50 mm M370 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto 14k Gold brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls ranging in size from 6...
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1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Double View Rock Crystal with Tourmalines, Pearls, Silver
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Fili bianca”, 2021, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, iron, rock crystal, tourmalines, p...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Rubelite, Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourma...

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Double View Rock Crystal with Tourmalines, Pearls, Silver
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Fili nera”, 2021, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, iron, rock crystal, tourmalines, pea...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Handpainted line concept, Amethyst, Turquoise
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Memini”, 2021, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, steel, amethyst, turquoise paste, gold ...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Double View Rock Crystal with Pearls, Silver, Turquoise
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Artis”, 2018, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, silver-plated copper, rock crystal, pear...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pearl, Crystal, Turquoise, Silver

Bodyfurnitures Brooch: Transparency View Rock Crystal with Pearls, Silver
Located in Bolzano, BZ
Brooch “Neve”, 2018, is a one-of-a-kind contemporary author jewelry by italian artist Gian Luca Bartellone. Materials: papier-mâché, silver, silver-plated copper, rock crystal, pearl...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Pearl, Silver

Brooch with pearl, ruby and diamond 18k gold with platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with platina brooch set with pearl, ruby ​​and old mine cut diamonds. 1.20ct - F/G - SI/P detailed description the size of the brooch is 7.7 mm high by 5.6 cm wide total...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Antique 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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