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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Byzantine
Vintage Platinum Art Deco brooch, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique platinum Art Deco brooch from the 1930s. The main diamond in a fancy cut, VS2 clarity and H color, weighing 0.80 ct. The brooch is decorated with 14 VS-P1/H-J square diamo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Aquamarine Ladies Estate Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Fashioned in 18k white gold, this exquisite vintage pin showcases a dazzling array of diamonds totaling 0.90 carats, with SI clarity and G color, accentuated by the unique charm of r...
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2010s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage gold tone Trifari brooch, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous gold tone vintage Trifari brooch with blue inserts Dimensions – 5 x 5 cm Signed Condition – very good ........Additional information ........ - Photo might be slightly ...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Art Deco Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch Pin by Kohn
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A truly wonderful American Art Deco creation by the Kohn jewellery firm, circa 1930s. Handmade in platinum and 14 karat yellow gold, this plaque brooch is set with 78 single and earl...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Star Brooch, Circa 1930, 3.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
A vintage, antique style diamond star brooch, with an old-cut diamond, in a claw and cut down setting, in the centre of a raised cluster of six old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, on a six pointed silver star, each ray set with two, graduating, old-cut diamonds, an eight-cut diamond and three rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings; with single diamond rays, in cut down settings, on knife edge stalks, between the points of the star, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with an approximate total diamond weight of 3.00 carats, with a pin and catch fitting and a dropping pendant fitting, South American, circa 1930. In Victorian symbolism stars represented direction, wisdom and guidance for the spirit. This was inspired by sailors of previous eras who used stars in the night sky as navigation aids. Stars have been popular motifs since the 17th century, with women of the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras adding diamond starbursts to their collections. The appearance of Halley’s Comet, in 1758 and again in 1835, lead to a fashion for star and comet jewellery...
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1930s South American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Art Deco 0.75ct Diamond Brooch, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning brooch dates back to the roaring 20s. The bold geometric shapes crafted from platinum is a hallmark of the Art Deco period and gives this piece its character. Central t...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Eisenberg original crystal dress clip
Located in Romford, GB
A outstanding Eisenberg original crystal vintage Brooch. Beautiful Eisenberg original large crystal vintage brooch. Stunning dress clip ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

An Art-Deco c1930's Gilson Synthetic Emerald 9K Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully crafted in 9K Gold (stamped 9ct) this stunning Bar Brooch is of timeless & classic design dating from Art-Deco (c1930's) period It centers a bezel set Gilson Synthetic...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

An Art-Deco c1930's Garnet (0.60ct) & 9K Gold Bar Brooch, with security chain.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance this stunning Bar Brooch is of Australian provenance, dating from Art-Deco period. Of lovely bar design, it centers a bezel set Natural Garnet of 0....
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare piece, Cartier platinum tassel brooch from Art Deco era, set with seed pearls ( 1.5mm), approximately 1.00ctw G/Vs diamonds, black onyx and enamel. Brooch measu...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Pearl & Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Brooch Pin AGL Certified
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco Platinum Pearl & Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Brooch Pin AGL Certified Accompanied by AGL Report 1116818 - August 30th, 2021 The repo...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Seattle, WA
An antique original Art Deco brooch with a classic look and elegant details. Eleven graduated diamonds with a total carat weight of approximately 4.26ctw shine bright in gleaming pla...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Deco Brooch in the shape of a circle, set with small rhinestones, USA 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A small, fine brooch, art deco in a circle shape, set with many small rhinestones, with small turquoise-colored fruits cut in between. Crafted in rhodium-plated material. Made in the...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

Art Deco French Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shield Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced shield-shaped form split in half by rubies and diamonds Rubies are square and calibré step-cut weighing approximately 0.30 carat total Channel set and transpar...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Walser Wald Single Cut Diamond Flower Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Walser Wald Single Cut Diamond Flower Pin. This incredible pin is crafted in platinum. The pin has single cut diamonds ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K/18K Two Tone Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Pearl Stick Pin, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K/18K Two Tone Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Pearl Stick Pin - GIA. This beautiful stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold and 18k white gold where the sapphi...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Coral, and Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An art deco style, this brooch has diamonds totaling 0.20 carat and two pieces of corals set in platinum. The length is approximately 0.5 inch and the width is 1.75 inches. The total...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Buckle Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Mine Diamond Buckle Pin. This beautiful pin is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum top. It has o...
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1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Corocraft Sterling deco gold plated brooch with faux table cut aquamarin 1943's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A typical brooch from the 1940s with a large false cut aquamarine, designed by Adolf Katz in the USA. Gold plated Sterling, rhinestones around the swirl and singed at the backside with 'Corocraft...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Lady's Black Opal and Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow and White Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal with multicolor fire color. Saturation scale is average with a pin fire pattern. Bright with cabochon, pear shape. 28 round brilliant-c...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Circular Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond and pearl circular brooch, the open circle set with graduated diamonds, one side set with three round old-cut diamonds suspending two lines of diamonds with brilliant-cut diamonds leading to a marquise-cut diamond attached to a pearl, the diamonds estimated to weigh 3.2 carats in total, all set in platinum, circa 1920, measuring approximately 4.6 x 2.8cm, gross weight 5.5 grams An Art Deco diamond and pearl brooch...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art deco platinum diamond and turquoise brooch. This brooch contain approx. 1 1/2 cts of old European cut diamonds and approximately 20 cts of Blue sky Turquoise...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

1930s Antique Art Deco 3.67 Carat Diamond and Platinum Floral Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 3.67 carat diamond and platinum spray brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Art Deco brooch has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated Art Deco frame has been modelled in the form of a stylised flower. The flower head is ornamented with a principle claw set Old European cut diamond. One side of this feature stone is embellished with four impressive baguette cut diamonds, emanating in the form of stamen. The curvilinear petals and stem of the floral design are embellished with twenty-four eight cut diamonds. The pierced decorated angular frame to the lower portion, replicating the stem and foliage, is ornamented with forty-one pavé set eight-cut diamonds The design is tied by an impressive ribbon bow motif, incorporating fourteen channel set baguette cut diamonds. The brooch secures to the reverse with a double hinged pin. This antique Art Deco floral brooch is fitted to a later hinged Moroccan leather presentation case with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with push fit catch. The cover of the box features the retailer's mark 'Licht & Morrison, 43 Davies Street, London W.1'*. This antique Art Deco brooch...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Carved Jade, Coral, and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco clip-brooch featuring carved jade, coral, and diamonds. Austria, circa 1920s.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, White Gold

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

Art Deco Tourmaline and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
Decorative platinum brooch from the Art Déco period. Bezel set with a bicolor tourmaline of approximate 6 ct displaying peach and brow color…… Further set with 4 old European cut dia...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Old Cut Diamond and Onyx Platinum Brooch, Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
This original antique piece features a 5.8mm cabouchon onyx diagonally set from a fine quality old cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40ct both rubover set onto a Deco design bar b...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

European Art Deco 3.10 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This 1920’s diamond brooch is made of platinum and set with over 3.00-carats of dazzling diamonds. Lovely openwork design features collet-set and bead-set old circular-cut diamonds. ...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Jadeite, Enamel and Diamond Figural Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie motif, the top finial with a carved jadeite plaque depicting Confucius and the lower decorated with a leaf and fruit motif, accented by black enamel and tiny rose-cut dia...
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Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum, 18k Gold, Enamel

Rene Boivin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Iconic Rene Boivin platinum brooch, set with old European cut diamonds - two larger center stones are approx. 1.20ct each VS/H. The brooch comes with a Francoise Cailles exp...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Pin 3.40 Carat Total Weight in Platinum, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Platinum Pin, convertible to pendant with rings on reverse. Contains 2 European cut diamonds for a total 2.20ct, they are K/L color VS2 ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Style Diamond and White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Art Deco style 0.27 Carat diamond and 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive ...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Brooch in Platinum, circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This square brooch is set in Platinum and has 49 round brilliant cut diamonds, 2 Trilliant cuts and 2 Baguette cuts for a total diamond weight of 4.25 carats. In the center is an em...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Gem Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The brooch is set with baguette, circular and fancy-cut diamonds depicting a flowering plant and pot on a stand. It is further set with cabochon turquoise, emerald, ruby and step-cut...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, Platinum

Signed "Putti" Platinum Black Onyx Brooch or Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed "Putti" platinum Black Onyx, carved with figures of a man and a woman, Brooch / Pendant. Circled with round brilliant cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 1.50 carats....
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Heart Shaped London Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Tennis Necklace 17"
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just in time for Valentine's Day or an Anniversary or Birthday. The beautiful London Blue Topaz stones are graduated The largest being 8.3 x 7.5 mm down to 4.4 x 3.5 mm. M...
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage brooch made by Cartier in the 1930s. The brooch is featuring old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 8 carats. The metal i...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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...
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1920s Serbian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Norwegian Solje Brooch Rare Guilloche Enamel Norway Silver Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a museum quality and very rare Art Deco Solje Brooch with exquisite enamel and silver gilt from Norway. The "Solje" brooch was often used as part of the traditional Norwegia...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Brooches

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Silver, Enamel

French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold. This impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed pla...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Paris Coral, Enamel, and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cartier Paris clip-brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a carved orangey red coral hand holding a black enamel flower centering an Old European Cut diamond wei...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Cartier Paris Art Deco Platinum, Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Art Deco Cartier jabot pin designed as an arrow with a spherical tip. Crafted in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, the jabot pin is elegantly set with calibrated rubies an...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco Diamond & Burma Sapphire & Ruby Brooches, one by Cartier, c. 1920.
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 ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Brooch 1930S
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Important Diamond Brooch. Circa 1930. Length: approx. 7.80 centimeters / 3.07 inches. Width: approx. 3.70 centimeters / 1.46 inches. Total weight: 35.16 grams.
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco 1920s Platinum 2.88tgw Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco, sapphire, diamond, and platinum brooch, comprising eight calibre step cut blue sapphires, one large old European cut diamond, and fifty-six smaller old European and sing...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Big Ruby Cluster Pear Shaped Brooch in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Big Ruby Cluster Pear Shaped Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Emerald Diamond Dragonfly Brooch Pin Set in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Emerald Diamond Dragonfly Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the decadence of the Art Deco era, this brooch hails from the revered French jeweler Cartier. Taking the form of a classic bow, the pin is crafted of rock crystal with delica...
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20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Sterling Silver Brooch Gift
Located in Houston, TX
This Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

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Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Onyx & Diamond Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Tiffany name is synonymous with luxury, and this onyx and diamond “bow” brooch perfectly demonstrates why this firm is so beloved. Crafted in a sophisticated, streamlined Art Dec...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Style Jade Quartz Diamonds Gold Silver Black Enamel Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Art deco brooch composed of a disc of engraved jade with a diamond of 0.25 carats in the center mounted in yellow gold 14 kt.surrounded by a half disc in satinated quartz mounted in ...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage 1960s Pearl and 1.45 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Dutch Art Deco style pearl and 1.45 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold bar brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive p...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Circle Brooch in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Diamond Ruby Circle Brooch in Platinum. The sophisticated brooch has 16 round, bead set, brilliant cut diamonds and 16 square, step cut, cha...
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Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Brooches

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Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Goossens Paris Stones Pearls Brooch
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Stones pearls brooch In a «raw» spirit of the material, the pieces of this collection are adorned with beautiful semi-precisous stones, hand-cut in an emerald shape. The jewels impo...
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2010s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Antique Art Deco 1.92ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Clip Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.92 carat diamond and 18 carat white gold, platinum set clip brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collec...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco French Diamond 14k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French Diamond 14k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring 60 old European, single, and transitional cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 4.70 cara...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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