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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: White Diamond
Gemstone: South Sea Pearl
Chaumet Paris 1960 Modernist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Coral And Diamonds
By Chaumet
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...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch. Featuring three round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.20 carat, graded F color, VS clarity. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and blue enamel signed Tiffany with purity mark. Circa 1970. The brooch is 1 ⅛ inches in length and width.
About this Item: Discover a breathtaking masterpiece from the esteemed Tiffany & Co. Immerse yourself in the allure of this radiant vintage pansy brooch...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique White Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch in 14K Rose Gold and Silver Overlay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite antique brooch, crafted in 14 karat rose gold and adorned with lustrous seed pearls and sparkling diamonds, is a charming piece that is perfect for any occasion. Each ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Austria 1930 Art Deco Fish Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 33.28 Ctw Diamonds & Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch made in Austria.
An amazing brooch in the shape of a stylized fish, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This brooch has been c...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring three pearls measuring approximately 3.50-6.05 millimeters. Accented by 26 old European, rose, and sen...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Flower Brooch. Featuring seven round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.50 carat, graded G-H color, VS–SI clarity. Crafted in ...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Lion Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Lion Brooch. Featuring two single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.05 carat, graded H-I color, SI clarity. Crafted in 14 karat ...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large rock crystal flower brooch with a diamond pave stem. The flower resembles a single orchid with diamond and green gemstone pistols set in 18 karat white gold.
Adorn yourself wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum ‘Un Cercle’ Clip Brooch Circa 1931
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco ‘Un Cercle’ clip brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels c.1931, the brooch of open circular form set throughout with brilliant cut diamonds, embellished to each side with baguette diamonds and to the centre front with an angular geometric motif channel set with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds, the lower half with cut out details adding to the contrast between the curved and straight edges, all in platinum with a hinged opening, the top right quarter folding forwards to allow the brooch to be clipped in place. This is an iconic VCA design that has featured in books and exhibitions on the jewellery of this prestigious Maison. An archival advert for ‘Un Cercle’ shows how versatile the clip is, the clever mechanism allowing it to be pinned easily to hats, clothing and even an evening bag. Anywhere you need a touch of pure glamour, pin the ‘Circle’ and it is instantly elevated.
Maker
Van Cleef & Arpels
Period
Circa 1931
Origin
French
Gemstones
14 x baguette diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 1.2cts
81 x brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 6.4cts
Setting
Platinum signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bte SGDC numbered and with workshop mark for Rubel Freres and French assay mark
Weight
23 grams
Dimensions
4.9cm / 1.9” in diameter
0.5cm / 0.2” wide at narrowest point tapering to 1.1cm / 0.43” at widest point
Condition
Very fine
Literature & Exhibitions
See ‘Set in Style – The Jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels’, Sarah D. Coffin p.225 for an image of this brooch design alongside an archival advert for it.
Directors Notes
The names of Jean and Robert Rubel are relatively unknown today but during the 1920s and 30s they ran one of the most important jewellery workshops in Paris. Responsible for creating many beautiful and iconic jewels of the period, predominantly for Van Cleef & Arpels, the firm was one of the ‘unsung heroes’ of French haute joaillerie in the first half of the 20th Century. Before emigrating from Hungary to France, the brothers had run a successful jewellery shop in their native Budapest. They settled in Paris and opened a workshop at 22 rue Vivienne, not far from the Place Vendôme, in 1915. They gradually built their business and reputation for fine quality craftsmanship and within ten years they were working for some of the most prestigious Parisian jewellers. One such client was Van Cleef & Arpels who began working with Rubel Frères sometime around 1923 and the two firms would go on to form a close working relationship that would last for twenty years. They remained in Paris, quietly creating their masterpieces for sale in the Place Vendome boutiques, until 1939. It was then that they were offered the opportunity to move to America where Van Cleef & Arpels had recently opened offices. The two brothers were asked to set up and supervise a workshop in New York which would make the Van Cleef jewellery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
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.
Category
20th Century Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch. Featuring 11 cushion mixed cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 8.00 carats. Accented by 22 old...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow ...
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, c. 1930
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco Diamond Brooch and Dress Clips in platinum. Well made with fine white diamonds, this brooch can be separated into two stylish dress cli...
Category
1930s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1925s Art Deco Diamond Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karats white gold, owl hallmark.
This refined antique brooch features an openwork design of scrolls, fleurdelys and arabesques, all set with rose-cut and antique-cut diamonds. In the center, a degree-cut aquamarine is set in a closed millegrain setting. The entire decoration is also bordered with millegrain, adding a delicate touch to this antique jewel. The clasp is a pin with safety pump.
Total weight of the aquamarine : 7,20 carats approximately.
Heigth : 21 mm approximately, width : 4.1 cm approximately, thickness : 8 mm approximately.
Total weight of the jewel: 8,8 g approximately.
Antique jewel - Work of the 1925s, art deco brooch.
Our opinion : The millegrains all over the brooch add delicacy and brilliance to this art deco aquamarine brooch...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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...
Category
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 ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
French Belle Epoque Diamonds Floral Pattern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Characteristic of its time, this feminine antique brooch is engraved in the center with a floral design punctuated by small rose-...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Royal Air Force 1925 Enameled Wings Badge In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Platinum & Diamond Royal Air Force Wings Brooch.
A very rare sweetheart Royal Air Force pilot wings badge-brooch, made in England during the reigning period of the king George V, around the 1920 and 1930. This historical wings-badge is finely detailed and has been crafted in 18 karats yellow Gold with platinum top for the setting of the one-hundred-thirty-four diamonds. It is embellished with the RAF monogram within a laurel wreath surmounted by the king's Crown and accented with applications of red and green glass enamels. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinged horizontal pin-bar and a mechanical security lock.
History of The Wings Badge
Pilot’s brevet or Pilot’s Wings was designed by senior officers General Sir Frederick Sykes and General Sir David Henderson...
Category
1920s English George V Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Art Déco Brooch, Platinum 950 With Diamonds Circa 7.5 Carat, Made ca 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautifully crafted elegant legant Art Déco platinum brooch with numerous
old cut diamonds.
Elongated shape with fine open work hand made milgrain setting,
centered with a larger s...
Category
1920s Serbian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Snowflake Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark.
Stylizing a flake, this rose gold brooch is adorned with rose-cut diamonds in star settings in the center and around the perimeter,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the bee's wings are 0.71 carats of diamonds. This timeless brooch featuring a lustrous pearl body is set...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Untreated Natural Jadite Jade and 18Ct Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Elevate your accessory game with this one-of-a-kind white gold brooch featuring two pieces of Certified natural A grade Jade (Fei sui) in an intense green color and unique huaigu sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Boucheron French Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Boucheron French Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch. Featuring 20 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.40 carat, graded colorless...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Carved Garnet of a Cherub & Diamond Brooch, 3 colors of Gold c 1881
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique 18K carved garnet of an ethereal representation of a cherub or an enfant. The work is quite three dimensional, right down to its star motif rose cut diamond in the hair. The ...
Category
1880s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.95 Carat Total Weight Diamond Coral Onyx Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Bro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 1.95 Carat Total Weight Diamond Coral Onyx Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Brooch. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.45 carat, graded H color, SI2...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier 1960 Organic Brooch In Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A textured brooch designed by Cartier.
Very beautiful brooch, created in New York city by George Schuler for the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950-1960. This modernist fold...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Onyx and 0.43ct White Diamond Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the allure of classic sophistication with this stunning Black Onyx Carved Flower stick pin, adorned with a dazzling 0.43ct GH VS diamond and elegantly crafted in platinum.
At...
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Carved Green Jade and White Diamond Pin in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful big round carved green jade with 0.10 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum. This brooch is symbolic of good luck and the jade is a nice bright green.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Natural Mabe Pearl and White Diamond Toucan Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful toucan brooch featuring a large pear shape mabe white pearl and 0.35 ct. of good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. This is a fun and unique brooch!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, 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...
Category
1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Bow Brooch Pin 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely Retro bow brooch pin made of 18k gold with ruby and diamond.
The gemstones are assembled in beautiful florets, with ruby “petals” and diamond “stamens”. The bow is tied in t...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Bee Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold 2.34 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Large bee pin-brooch designed by Herbert Rosenthal.
Herbert Rosenthal's fame in the jewelry world sprung from the creation of insect and animal motifs, particularly bee brooches. Th...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Brooch Pin #17046
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Beautiful14K white gold long antique Art Deco lacy filigree diamond brooch pin.
Circa 1920-1930
3 single diamonds representing flowers with diamond leaves on either side are spaced...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Yogi Brooch Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful multi-stone brooch, crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, is a striking and symbolic piece that captures the essence of serenity and balance. Shaped like a person in a yoga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...
French 1960s Retro Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This vintage gold brooch stylizes a draped fabric held together by a link. The whole is openwork, ...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leaf Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Leaf Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch is a dazzling piece of jewelry that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and breathtaking beauty. Featuring a seed o...
Category
1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1910 Red Enamel Orchid Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch.
An exceptional, oversized and three-dimensional pendant brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back i...
Category
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970 Lunati 18 kt Gold Bird Of Paradise Brooch
Located in Palermo, IT
Gold brooch with Blue enamel and 0.60-carat diamonds, Italian manufacture Lunati.
Tear-off security closure
Approximate size: Very large, 12 cm
A stunning piece of wearable art.
The ...
Category
1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 3.80 Carat Total Weight Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco 3.80 Carat Total Weight Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Bar Brooch. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.80 carat, graded L color SI2 clarity. A...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 4.82 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch designed by Raymond C. Yard.
Fantastic circular brooch, created in America during the art deco period by the master jewelry designer Raymond C. Yard, back in the ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Renaissance Revival 1880 Sword Jabot In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance Revival sword jabot-brooch.
An exceptional and very rare jabot type brooch, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1880. This piece is fantastic and has been crafted with renaissance revival patterns in the shape of a miniature sword with jewels, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with accents in carved platinum. The sword is well proportionate and made with gorgeous details. It is completely decorated with twisted woven wires, engravings and chiseled designs. The sword sheath, the grip pommel and the rain-guard are embellished with a fantastic assortment of eleven natural earth mined gemstones; such white colorless diamonds and vivid green demantoids garnets. It is fitted with a sheath to slide the blade very tight, which is attached to a decorative security chain. This magnificent piece should be an important addition to any serious jewelry collection and will be a great conversation piece when you display it with your dress or on the lapel of your jacket.
Demantoids
Demantoid is the green gemstone variety of the mineral andradite, a member of the garnet group of minerals. Andradite is a calcium- and iron-rich garnet. Ferric iron is the cause of the green in the stone. Although garnets have been known since ancient times, the demantoid variety was not discovered until 1868 in Russia's western central Ural Mountains. The find was an alluvial deposit about 110 km from Ekaterinburg, north by northwest along the Bobrovka River, near the village of Elizavetinskoye. Miners were immediately stunned by the highly refractive nature of the gem material, which is atypical for garnet. They began comparing it to diamond and referred to it as "demantoid", from the old German Demant, meaning diamond. The reason is obvious, with its high brilliance and dispersion. However, as demantoid garnets are quite rare and found in so few locations, they can command quite high prices, especially if they have a particularly lovely horsetail inclusion. Most stones are less than one carat in size after cutting in polishing. Demantoid gems...
Category
1880s English Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch. Featuring one oval mixed cut sapphire weighing approximately 1.10 carats. Accented by 12 calibre cut sapphires with a total weight ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Filagree Pendant Brooch #16971
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This absolutely stunning and sparkling diamond pendant can also be worn as a brooch. It is the perfect piece to adorn that fancy dress for a special occasion.
This pendant/brooch m...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Lounging Frog with Diamond Eyes Brooch Pin Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This delightful frog brooch exudes whimsical charm and playful elegance, crafted with meticulous attention to detail in radiant 14 karat yellow gold. The brooch depicts the endearing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A.J Hedges & Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau Pansy flower pendant brooch designed by A.J. Hedge & Co.
A colorful pendant-brooch, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rose Gold Contemporary Peony Petal Brooch with 12 Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 12 round natural diamonds, 0,15 carats, VS, F-G. The sculptural design adds the extra highlights to the surface of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Retro Diamond Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Diamond Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Platinum Bow Brooch. Featuring five single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.05 carat, graded F color, VS clarity. Accent...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Mediterranean Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage butterfly brooch totally hand carved and made in Mediterranean Coral and 18 karat yellow gold is the base, as brilliant cut diamonds embellish the body.
Golden wir...
Category
1780s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond & Burma Sapphire & Ruby Brooches, one by Cartier, c. 1920.
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier Art Deco diamond and unheated Burma sapphire, platinum brooch/hair barrette (signed and numbered) is offered with an architecturally identical, but very slightly larger ruby ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
AIG 6.90 ct White Diamonds Bow Brooches Brilliant & Single Cut Vintage Pendant
Located in Bergamo, BG
A testament to exquisite craftsmanship, these brooches are a nod to bygone grace. They are a glittering homage to timeless elegance, captivating the gaze and enchanting the soul. Eac...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gilan Black & White Diamond Estate Brooch
By Gilan
Located in Miami, FL
Glimmer with grace in the exquisite Gilan Black & White Diamond Estate Brooch! This 18kt white gold beauty sparkles with 34 Rose cut Prong Set Diamonds and Pave Set Black Diamonds to...
Category
2010s Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Circle Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Circle Brooch. Featuring 12 rosé pearls measuring approximately 3.90 millimeters. Accented by 12 round brilliant cut diamonds with a tot...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled convertible flower brooch.
Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals flower, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back between the 1...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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