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Brooches For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Romantic
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 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

Antique Diamond Emerald Platinum Fleur De Lis Brooch and Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This Antique Deco Diamond and Emerald Brooch/Pendant was inspired in an Art Deco design featuring a Fleur De Lis top and is crafted in Luxurious Platinum. This stately piece is abl...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Signed Monet Sterling Book Piece Greyhounds Brooch
Located in Easton, PA
Rare 1940s sterling goldtone and pink gold plated two greyhounds brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet Sterling." Measures: 2 1/4 inches tall by 2 1...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Signed Monet Goldtone White Sugarloaf Cabochon Brooch, 1984
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone textured white rhinestone sugarloaf cabochon brooch with security clasp. Marked "Monet." Measures: 1 3/8 inches tall by 2 5/8 inches wide. Condition: Very good; minimal wea...
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Diamond & Onyx Collar Clips
Located in London, GB
A very exquisite pair of Art Deco diamond and onyx collar clips. Circa 1920s. Dimensions: Length is 2.7cms (approximately) / Width is 3.3cms Weight is 21.8g
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Double Clip-Brooch A double clip brooch set with marquise-shaped, baguette and round diamonds. Approximate length: 3.25" Approximate Combined Diamond Weight: 14.6...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Jabot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Sapphire Jabot Brooch A Cartier brooch featuring a center oval-shaped sapphire, accented with rectangle-cut sapphires and baguette and...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 14K White Gold & Platinum Blue Enamel Old European Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 14K White Gold and Platinum Length: 2.25 inches Width: 6.30 mm Weight: 3.39 grams Filigreed, 14K white gold and platinum, diamond art-deco (1920-1930) brooch. The met...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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

1920s Greenleaf & Crosby Onyx Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Seventy-one sparkling white diamonds and faceted black onyx make an elegant statement in this Art Deco-period "bow" brooch by Greenleaf & Crosby. Th...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique 18K gold diamond ruby wolf stick pin brooch, Art deco pin animal brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare antique French stick pin featuring a wolf's head. At the heart of this pin brooch is the wolf's head, rendered in exquisite detail. Each element of the creature's visage is meticulously crafted, from its fierce expression to the intricate fur texture. Adding to its allure are the delicate diamond accents that adorn the wolf's head. His eye is fashioned with a vivid red ruby. Noteworthy are the subtle nuances that bring this piece to life—the carefully sculpted teeth that lend a hint of menace, the finely wrought fur that speaks of untamed wilderness, and the pointed ears that convey an aura of alertness and intelligence. Such antique wolf jewelry...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Flower brooch, hand carved from wood, hand painted from the early 1940s , USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A lovingly handcrafted brooch made of wood, which was also hand painted. Each piece is made on green-coated wire and assembled into a bouquet. I have collected several brooches like...
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1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches

Cartier Emerald and Diamond Clou Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A Cartier emerald and diamond stick-pin, the pin in the form of a horse shoe nail, the head and the point set with calibre-cut emeralds and old-brilliant-cut diamonds, set in platinum and yellow gold, bearing French platinum hallmark and signed Cartier with inventory number 51AY, circa 1920, measuring approximately 5 x 1cm, gross weight 2.1 grams. This gorgeous Art Deco stick pin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Green Agate Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Striking, to state the obvious, this Art Deco inspired brooch, centering a 5 carat cabochon green agate. A surrounding black donut or ‘bi’ in Chinese is grasped on either end by bea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

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Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dog Collar, Brooch: Art Deco Yellow Diamonds & Natural Pearls, Platinum, GIA
Located in Southbury, CT
This glorious Art Deco masterpiece is not only significantly gorgeous -it's delightfully versatile. Wear it around your neck as the focal-point of a dog collar or ribbon, pin it to a...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Carved Onyx Stone Male Profile Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Carved Onyx Stone Male Profile Stick Pin. This incredible stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The stick pin features a profile of what...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond and Demantoid Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond and Demantoid Stick Pin. This beautiful Art Deco stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum top. The pin features...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Yogo sapphire bar pin is crafted in platinum and 14k yellow gold. The...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Emerald Jade Green Flower Leaf Tree Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Emerald Jade Green Flower Leaf Tree Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine. Material: Gold plated metal, Stones....
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Roger Jean Pierre Large Scale Depose Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Roger Jean Pierre large scale Depose bouquet brooch from the 1950's. The three dimensional silver plated wire work brooch is composed of three flowers of crystal and jet round and m...
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1950s French Romantic Vintage Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Silver Plate, Rhodium

Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
A stylish Art Deco brooch pin in platinum topped 18K yellow gold set with diamonds and marquise cut natural medium blue sapphire. The brooch comes with the box shown in the photo. I...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Crystals Modernist Long Twist Leaf Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Black Crystals Modernist Long Twist Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Renowned for its timeless elegant designs, Christian Dior presents this brooch. Crafted from ...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Turquoise Stone Cluster Flower Bouquet Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Turquoise Stone Cluster Flower Bouquet Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Signed at the rear. Rare...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Clips/Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Hand Carved Jade Dress Clips/Earrings from the 1920's. Delicately hand carved with butterflies within flowers. Each is set in sterling silver. Can be used on a neckl...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Carved Coral Bird and Fruit Clip
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Art Deco Carved Coral Clip of birds and fruits set in sterling. Hand carved in China circa 1920 in a pierced design. Works well as a pendant clipped on beads. 1.25" x 75". 19...
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Round Filigree Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco white gold & diamond round filigree brooch or pin. In 14k white gold. The gold is filigreed into rocaille devices and set with 16 round cut diamonds set in pairs in...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior 1962 Blue Cabochon Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Christian Dior 1962 blue turquoise cabochon gold tone brooch and lapis lazuli cabochon stone. Marked on the back and dated. Made in Germany, measures 2 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches in e...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gilt Metal

Antique Circa 1920s Platinum Art Deco Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7 grams. Totally is diamond 1.25 ct. The diamond is has H-I-Cloudy color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 3.75 Carat Diamond Platinum Crescent Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
71 old european cut and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.75 carat H-J color SI-I1 clarity Platinum Art Deco circa 1920s 1-5/8 inches long x 1-1/2 inches wide 11 grams ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Paste Tourmaline Brooch Silver, circa 1920
Located in Kendal, GB
A glitzy antique Art Deco brooch from the 1920s decorated with glistening, clear pastes, a contrasting combination of round and baguette cut....
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20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Silver

1.20ct Diamond and emerald elephant pin badge 18ct white yellow gold 5.9g
Located in London, GB
1.20ct Diamond and emerald elephant pin badge 18ct white yellow gold 5.9g 1.20ct Diamond elephant pin badge 18ct white yellow gold. Diamond and green Colombian emerald in 18k white ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Odeon Style Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch, Circa 1935
Located in London, GB
An Odeon Style Art Deco diamond and platinum double clip brooch, in a geometric design, with two tapered columns, pavé set with eight-cut diamonds, hemmed with baguette-cut diamonds,...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Leopard Opal Diamond Sapphire Emerald Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An incredible vintage design solid 14k white gold leopard pin features an 2 carat Ethiopian solid opal accented by total of 2 carat glittering diamond and blue sapphire on its body. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Aston Villa Football Club Pin Badge Diamond In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Aston Villa Football Club Pin Badge Diamond In 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond weight approximately 0.05ct F colour VS1 clarity natural round cut diamond. Hallmarked pin badge. Show your s...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 9.65 Carat Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Art Deco 18K Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Natural Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Brooch that holds a rich history of over 100 years., a timeless masterpiece steeped in history and elegance. Crafted wit...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin. This gorgeous Caldwell stick pin is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The pin features a flag that has blue enamel on it...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eyed Face Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eyed Face Stick Pin. This beautiful antique stick pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The pin depicted a face of what we believe a p...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Brooch with emerald and diamond, 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold brooch set with emerald and old mine cut diamond up to 0.05ct - 2.6 cm diameter detailed description the diameter of the brooch is 2.6 cm wide total weight: 6.2 grams S...
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20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Flower basket fully decorated with small rhinestones and pearls, rhodium 1940's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Beautiful basket brooch, with flowers and leaves, fully set with small rhinestones, hanging pearl drops and 5 larger pearls in natural and silver. Size: Height 5.5cm Width 6.5cm Fea...
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1930s French Romantic Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium

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...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches

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

Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Gripoix Style Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale chalcedony glass are bezeled in brass with sapphire crystal center with Belperron colorations. 1930's USA. 1.75".
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Deco 10k White Gold Lab Grown Green Stone Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Lab Grown Stone - Rounded Square Shape - Filigree Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 15.14mm (approx.) Material: 10k white Gold - Yellow Gold Accents Weight: 6.56 Grams O...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1930s Art Deco 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.10 carat. Totally is brilliant Cut Diamond 1.50 carat. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. The diamond...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Trifari Art Deco Angel Fish Clip by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's. High rhodium finish with elaborate pave work with ombre yellow enamel and large blue ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin. This incredible Art Deco stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This pin features ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco onyx and diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned jewellery house of Cartier. This piece has been crafted in France from platinum and s...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Modernist Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Modernist Twist Rope Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genuine. A un...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Art Deco Crystal Tassel Pin in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Located in Milford, DE
Size: 2.25" x 1.75" (inches) Step back in time with this glamorous vintage Art Deco pin, a true representation of the opulence and style of the roaring twenties. This piece boasts a...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin. This beautiful Fleur De Lis stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The top of the pin ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Yogo sapphire bar pin is crafted in platinum and 14k yellow gold. The...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Pearl Enamel Platinum Vintage Top Hat Man Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized man with hands on hips and wearing a top hat Top hat is glossed with opaque very dark blue enamel - minimal loss Head is a 3.0 x 3.5 mm near-round baroque pea...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Gripoix Style Pink Flower Clip
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Art Deco Gripoix Style Pink Flower Clip from the 1930's. Pale pink glass petals are bezel set in brass with topaz crystal center set on gilt leaf base. A 1930's piece desi...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Brass

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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