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Brooches For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Retro
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Starfish Brooch, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent vintage starfish brooch Period: 1980s Gold-Tone Metal Length: 2.75″ / 7 cm Width: 3″ / 7,6 cm Designer Signature, Made in France Condition – very good .......
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1980s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Buccellati Thistle Flower 18K Gold Silver Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Make a statement at your next event with this exquisite Large Buccellati Flower Brooch Pin. A standout piece that sets you apart! Marvel at the masterful design, featuring a detail...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

CORO DUETT OWL BROOCH, dating 1944 Sterling Silver, USA aquamarines and enamel
By Coro
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Coro Sterling Silver gold pave Duett 2 Owl Brooch . Size: Height 5cm/2" Width 4m3 cn / 1.7" Deep 1.5cm /0.6" Features: - Signed on an owl 'Coro Sterling' - Marked Sterling in va...
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1940s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

1940s Whimsical Gold and Gem set Marimba Dancer Brooches
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Marimba Dancer brooches, these very whimsical and detailed Brooches are 14k Yellow Gold and each measure 1 1/2 inches in length X 1 inch, each is set with Rubies, Sapphir...
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Rabbit Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.5 grams. Totally is sapphire 0.50 ct. Totally is diamond 0.12 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Please contact for any ...
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1990s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Trio Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Flower Star Large Brooch Pin
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
With an exquisite textured design by TRIO, these enchanting vintage pink Carved coral & diamond piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Centered by a genuine cabochon oval channel...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Coin Snake Shape Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Arcadia, CA
18-karat yellow gold Ancient, authentic Greek bronze coin center inset. Ancient Greek. Pontus, Amisus. Æ. Circa 108-85 BC. Very Fine. Aegis with gor...
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2010s Asian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold and Silver set with Diamond and Ruby
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold and Silver set with Diamond and Ruby This antique turtle pin brooch is highly collectible. Its shell comprises of a a mabe pearl set into ye...
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Early 1900s European Retro Antique Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chanel CC Gold And Crystal Large Brooch
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel CC Gold And Crystal Brooch. CC stamp in back. Made in Italy. There are several crystals within the CC that provide a great shine to the entire area. Measurements approximatel...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

5.6 Carat Lizard Diamond and Multi-Gem Pin 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Lizard Pin, a captivating and meticulously crafted piece that embodies the perfect blend of elegance and whimsy. This charming lizard pin is adorned with st...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6.1 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.65 carat. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.25 carat. Totally is ruby about 0.75 carat. Dimention i...
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1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Stickpin Silver and Enamel
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Silver and Enamel. Stamp 813H. Finnish Silver Stamp. So the needle is done between 1895-1972 813H=1895-1972 Nicely darkened, I haven't polished it. Is there a Lawyer or a J...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This outstanding Collectable flower brooch pin was designed by Sabbadini, Italy. It is handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold weighing approx. 69.9 grams. It features a flowerhead desi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Original Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Leaf Brooche
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14.1 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has H color and vvs-vs clarity. Please contact for any questions.
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1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond & Green Garnet Narcissus Leaf Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Diamond & Green Garnet Narcissus Leaf Brooch 271 Green Garnets - 13.670 CT 14 Diamonds - 3.11 CT 52 Diamonds - 1.240 CT 18K White Gold - 17.020 GM Introducing the ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, White Gold

Raymond Yard Retro Diamond Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro classic 14k gold flower brooch by Raymond Yard, set with vibrant rubies and approx. 0.65ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 1.75" x 1.5". Hallmarked 1...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Bird Brooch circa 1960 Yellow and White Gold 18 Carat Pearl and Diamond
Located in Paris, FR
Antique Bird brooch circa 1960 in 18 Kt yellow gold and 18 carats white gold, set in its center with a gray pearl forming the body of the bird surrounded by diamonds. The tail of the...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Butterfly Pave 1.87 Carat Diamond Brooch with Ruby Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Unique White Gold Butterfly Brooch Features Pave Set Diamonds in Wing and Ruby Accents on Body Total Diamond Weight = 1.87 ct Average Color = G - I Length of Brooch = 34 mm ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Floral Gübelin Brooch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
A beautiful floral ribbon diamond brooch. Made in 18K white gold the brooch has an open, three-dimensional design with soft edges and diamond sparkle. 44 classic brilliant cut diamon...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolored Sapphire Diamonds Flower Brooch
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. yellow gold brooch with 8.91 ct. of round cut diamonds and 33.15 ct. of round and oval cut multicolored sapphires. This classic brooch is hand-made in Italy. The brooch can al...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Jade Cabochon Fly Pin with Seed Pearls Gorgeous!
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Fly Pin Features Jadeite Cabochon with Seed Pearl Accents Total Length of Pin = 49 mm Total Length of Insect = 15 mm Total Mass = 1.7 grams Piece is in Good Condition. Shows...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Fancy Diamond & Pink Sapphire Tortoise Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K Rose Gold Fancy Diamond & Pink Sapphire Tortoise Brooch 10 Fancy Diamonds 0.08 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.01 CT 23 Pink Sapphire 0.20 CT 21 Rubies 0.1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold

Vintage Estate 18K White Gold Old European Diamond and Pearl Crescent Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Old European Diamond and Pearl Crescent Pin. This beautiful pin is crafted in 18k white gold. The pin has old euro diamonds and natural pearls alternating on t...
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

PANIM 3.75 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Briolettes 18k White Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 3.75 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Briolettes 18k White Gold Peacock Brooch Beautifully created by our artisans ,this brooch features natural fancy color diamond briolettes as the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stunning "daisies" brooch with diamonds and pearls
Located in Sežana, SI
Italian production of the sixties. It bears three natural cultured pearls diam. 8.5 / 9 mm. There are n. 58 natural diamonds "huit huit" cutt (tot. 1.16 ct)...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern Diamond Platinum and Gold Duck Brooch, circa 2000
Located in London, GB
A diamond set duck brooch, with round brilliant-cut diamonds, with pinky-brown tint to represent feathers, pavé set in platinum, with an 18ct yellow gold wing and oxidised metal deta...
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Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond Brooch 54 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.37 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.95 GM Turtle represents intuitive development, protection, wisdom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Piaget 2.30 Carat Total Brilliant Round Diamonds Heart Brooch In White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This unique and classic heart brooch showcasing 2.30 carat total brilliant round shape diamond, DEF in color and VVS+ in clarity. Beautifully set in a open-work heart design and Made...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold 0.75 Carat Natural Round Ruby & Diamond Bee Pin Brooche, Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Stunning 18k Yellow Gold Bee Pin. The piece is set with 19 natural round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.75 carats, F-G in color and VVS-SI in clarity. Total weight is 4 grams.
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1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Diamond Pearl Coral Onyx 18K Gold White Ibis Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
An ice breaker piece for all bird lovers! this brooch pendant is inspired by the American White Ibis, one of the most numerous wading birds in Florida. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, ...
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1990s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Retro Aquamarine Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co, with 8.2 x 6mm aquamarine. Brooch is 51mm x 35mm. Marked: Tiffany & Co, 14k. Weight - 9.2 grams.
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

18K White Gold Onyx, Blue Lapis and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pin from 1980's made in 18K White Gold with black onyx, blue lapis and round diamonds.Presenting outstanding craftsmanship and top-quality gems in a heavenly set design w...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Citrine Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Spring has eternally sprung in this bright and colorful flower brooch. The 18 karat white gold stems blossom with shimmering pave diamonds, centered with coral and turquoise surround...
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2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

1950s Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Frog Brooch with Emerald Ruby Garnet and Diamond
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.22 carat diamond. 5.95 carat garnet, 0.10 carat ruby and emerald, and 14 karat yellow gold 'frog' brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage cabochon cut frog brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold in the form of a frog. The head of the frog is embellished with three pavé set eight-cut diamonds and a pavé set round cut emerald. Two individually bezel set round cut rubies represent the eyes. The body of the frog is ornamented with two feature bezel set garnet cabochons, totalling 5.95Cts. The hind legs of the frog are embellished with a total of seven transitional modern brilliant round cut pavé set diamonds. The 14k gold frame is embellished with a subtle millegrain and engraved decoration. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp. The frog brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the mark for 14k gold (14k) and the maker's mark 'W.F.S'. This impressive vintage frog brooch...
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1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Flower Brooch in Tiffany Style
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Tiffany Style Gold Flower Brooch in 14 carat yellow gold (tested), circa 1950. Polished Flower motif with frosted leafs, hand made and hand engraved. Measurements: 5.5 cm x 4.9 cm We...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Circle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond And Pearl Circle Brooch 1.00 total diamond weight. 6.80 grams total weight.
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Wordley Alsopp & Bliss Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Tiger Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a snarling tiger face with stylized fur and a matte gold finish Clutching in its jaws a transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carat; eye-clean and white Co...
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1930s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

21st Century Black Rhodium Silver Diamonds Sapphire Moretti Gold Brooch
Located in Valencia, ES
21st Century Black Rhodium Silver Diamonds Sapphire Moretti Gold Brooch 0.8 Carat brilliant-cut Diamonds, Sapphires of different colors, Central...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal,...

Hammerman Brothers Vintage Diamond Ruby Floral 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This remarkably created vintage brooch pin was inspired in a floral pinwheel motif and crafted in 18K gold. Each petal is meticulously detailed with a fine cut beading pattern arou...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Chevalier 18 Karat Rose Gold Ribbon Retro Double Clip Flower Brooch
Located in Bilbao, ES
This beautiful Chevalier epoque 1940's clips can be worn separately or together by its custom fitting. The diamond and gold ribbon swirl iand nests ruby colored gems. The brooch is...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century Gübelin Wind Wheel Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
Designed as a wind wheel, this Gübelin brooch in white gold 750 sparkles with 9 brilliant-cut and 56 single-cut diamonds. Center stone with a weight of ...
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1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Maltese Cross Hammered Finish Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Hammered Finish Pendant Brooch. Perfect to place on your oversized sweater or attach to a David Webb chunky chain. This brooch i...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bakelite brooch with Crystal inlays from 1950s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A beautiful brown, typical color for Bakelite, brooch with cut rhinestones inlays. The brown Bakelite brooch is carved and it is a very stylish piece. Measurement: Width 9 cm, Hei...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Other

Retro Gold, Aquamarine, and Ruby Fan-Shaped Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold clip brooch of scrolled, fan-shaped design set with a large central aquamarine framed on three sides by calibre cut rubies, accented with inset round cut rubies, in 18k....
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Retro Dangling Emerald Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful retro gold, platinum, diamond and emerald clip brooch. The emerald drop measures 22.5 x 19.8 x 19.8 mm and the brooch weighs 28 grams. ...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Frog with Azurite-Malachite, Diamonds, Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Part of the David Webb Kingdom Collection, this 18k and platinum frog brooch is exquisitely accentuated by diamonds, cabochon azurite and rubies. About 2...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Brooch / Pendant Flowers Brilliant, Baguette, Marquise Diamonds and Topaz
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning, elegant brooch/pendant with brilliant, baguette, marquise cut diamonds & 3.4 ct Topaze line carved Also possible to use as a pendant magnificent necklace. Diamonds: Br...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Blackened White Gold Brown and White Diamond Tulip Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant Tulip brooch in blackened white gold 18 Karat – meaning the piece of jewellery is plated with a black rhodium finish to give it it’s dark ...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 8.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cherry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC .This lovely 18 karat white gold cherry brooch is meticulously set with round Rubies for the fruit & round Diamonds for the stem. The cherry...
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

English Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond 1 Carat Flower 2.2 Inch Long Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 18 karat white gold diamond flower brooch pin, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this s...
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Late 20th Century English Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rosebud Retro Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This elegant flower brooch features a blooming rose formed from small, flowing gold plates. The clasp is a pin with safety hook. ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Diamonds, Sapphires, Onyx, Agate, Platinum and 18 Kt White Gold Brooch.
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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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Jade, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Brooch.
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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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Rose & Yellow Gold Frog & Horseshoe Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine retro stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold. Depicting a frog (reminiscent of Kermit the Frog) sitting in a horseshoe with arms aloft and legs dangling. We find the stickpin to...
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels presents a mesmerizing creation: a stylized butterfly adorned with exquisite coral inlaid wings. The wings, a rich opaque medium reddish-orange hue, captivate the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Bee and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl Bee and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the wings are 0.71 carats of diamonds. This timeless brooch featuring a lustrous pearl body is set i...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Buccellati Rigato 18K Three-Tone Gold Apple Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Embrace the allure of Italian elegance with this vintage Buccellati designer brooch pin, One-of-a-kind piece. Crafted in 18K Yellow Rose and White Gold. The brooch pin boasts a lust...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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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