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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
French Art Deco Style Brooch/Pin, 18k Gold and Coral, Vintage
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful French Art Deco Style Brooch/Pin, 18k Gold and Coral, Vintage, circa 1930 Magnificent brooch made in 18k yellow gold in France in the middle of the previous century. It fea...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Vintage French “Poodle” brooch, red enamel and zircons
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful, fun and original brooch featuring the silhouette of a poodle with stylized shapes. The fur of this elegant animal is represented with bright zircons around the head and to...
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Zircon, Enamel

French Napoleón III Brooch, mauve quartz and small pearls
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Brooch, mauve quartz and small pearls, 19th century A wonderful brooch made in the 19th century on a yellow gold-plated mount. The composition is dominate...
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Antique 1880s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Gold Plate

Vintage KJL Kenneth Jay Lane signed gold rhinestone seashell designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KJL • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VI...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

CHANEL gold & pearly white REV PEARL CC Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel CC brooch in beige gold-tone metal is a refined expression of the house’s timeless elegance. Featuring a row of floating pearly white resin cabochon pearls...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

CHANEL black resin 23C MONTE CARLO HANGER FLAP BAG Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Hanger Flap Bag brooch in gold-tone metal, black resin, and pearly white glass pearls is a whimsical nod to the house’s signature handbag designs. Featurin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

CHANEL silver & pink 21P PEARL & STRASS Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel brooch in silver-tone metal is a dazzling statement piece, fully encrusted with shimmering strass and luminous pearly white resin pearls. Four large pink s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

CHANEL green resin 23P CC EMERALD Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel emerald brooch in green translucent resin is a striking statement piece. Designed to mimic the allure of a precious gemstone, it features a rich, jewel-ton...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Cartier Juste un clou Broche Or Rose Gold Pin Brooch in box
Located in PARIS, FR
Cartier brooch or tie pin, Juste un clou model, in 18K rose gold, delivered in its original box. Total length of the brooch 5.85 cm x width 0.8 cm, weight 5.38 gr, numbered and signe...
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2010s French Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold

Missoni Jewelled Black Lucite Mask Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a rare iconic Missoni Italy brooch designed for their 1991 jewelry collection. The pin features a dimensional oversized carved tribal mask in blac...
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1990s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper, Gilt Metal

Vintage faux coral beaded bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • faux coral / molded celluloid • gold tone clasp • vintage beaded bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch
By Original by Robert
Located in New York, NY
Charming Original by Robert Multi Color Crystal Heart Brooch from the 1940's. Hand made with vari shaped crystals and faux pearls. Has a bale for use as a pendant as well. 1.5" x 1.2...
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Vintage moon gold tone red enamel rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage MONET signed gold tone rhinestone enamel elephantdesigner brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone enamel leaf ladybug designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️❤️ V...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Art Nouveau French yellow grey agate cabochon Silver Brooch Pendentif
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Amazing and unique Brooch or Pendentif Art Nouveau French unusual yellow and grey agate cabochon in Silver 925 . With a multi-lobed profile divided into three bodies, the cen...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Brooches

French Victorian Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in Silver
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and dragonfly, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau French Mother-of-pearl brooch, 18k yellow gold, pearl
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
This brooch is an exquisite piece of jewelry that fuses classic elegance with a naturalistic and ornamental touch. Its gold structure features an organic design with intertwined flor...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone blue ab rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️❤...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Chanel Broche 1996 Golden CC Turnlock Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel brooch with a large CC Chanel logo in golden metal, slanted pin on the back. Width 3.8 cm x length 2.9 cm. The brooch has a few scratches from use but it is in very good vinta...
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1990s French Brooches

Chanel Art Nouveau Broche XXL Golden Green Enamel Beetle Maxi Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chanel brooch inspired by Art Nouveau in matte (pale) gold metal and enamel in different tones, with a scarab motif and a CC logo. Width 5 x ...
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2010s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage FOREM signed gold tone jewel mogul watch designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed FOREM • gold tone with glass cabs • vintage designer watch brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a stunning 1990s Retro Brass Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro, the celebrated French designer known for his glamorous and bold jewelry designs. Made from polished brass, giving i...
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Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Brass

Vintage JAY STRONGWATER signed gold enamel jewel mogul pendant enhancer
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JAY STRONGWATER • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone unique dangle designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 49 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DES...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

TZURI GUETA Paris Silicone ‘Boule’ Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique yellow silicone brooch designed to replicate the natural world of sea creatures by Paris based jewelry artist and textile designer, Tzuri Gueta. Gueta’s work is inspired by Mo...
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1990s French Contemporary Brooches

Vintage gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIG...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

CHANEL gold 23S POTTED FLOWER PEARL & STRASS Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel potted flower brooch in gold-tone metal is a whimsical yet elegant accessory. Delicately detailed with pearly white resin pearls and sparkling strass, it c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Vintage matte gold tone huge horse designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

French Antique brooch in gold metal and rock crystals
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Gorgeous and unique classic gold brooch with faceted rock crystal. It features a design with intricate floral motifs and 22 set round crystals. The large pyramidal crystal in the ce...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal

Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to detail, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau style Green Agate brooch / pin “De´Medici Bijoux”
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful handcrafted brooch in the Art Nouveau style, made of silver in the Art Nouveau style, with floral motifs and sinuous lines, with the added elegance of the green agate stone...
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Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Agate, Silver

Vintage AUSTRIA signed gold blue rhinestone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AUSTRIA • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 4...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

RICHELIEU signed vintage gold rhinestone pearl tiny mouse designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed RICHELIEU • gold tone with rhinestone and faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs o...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Chanel Broche Camelia Black Wool Tweed CC Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel camellia brooch in navy blue and silver tweed, decorated with a small CC logo in silver metal, delivered in a Chanel box. Diameter approximately 9 cm. The brooch probably come...
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2010s French Brooches

Vintage flowers gold tone rhinestone enamel designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage silver tone blue rhinestone wreath designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 47 ...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage 1996 signed gold tone enamel designer brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed 1996 PLACES OF ST PETERSBURG VOLUNTEER • gold tone with faux pearls and rhinestones, enamel • vintage designer brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION...
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Gold

Vintage GRAZIANO signed gold tone white glass designer runway earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed GRAZIANO • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage maltese cross gold pearl rhinestones designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones and pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Artisanal Surrealist Sterling Profile Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Artisanal Surrealist Sterling Profile Brooch from the 1980's. Large in scale and crafted of a single sterling hammered wire to form Surrealist profile. An added wire above eye gives ...
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jay Strongwater Owl Brooch with Turquoise & Enamel in Gold-Tone, Amber Eyes
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 2.25 x 1.25 in Hallmarks/Marks: Signed "JAY STRONGWATER" and "JAY" on the back Era: Contemporary, from the exclusive HSN collection A whimsical and elegant owl brooch by...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage lion gold tone ruby red eyes designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with some signs of wear Sku 41 ❤️❤️ ...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage large blue enamel flower brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • metal with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEW...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone citrine glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️❤️ VI...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Sterling Silver Brooch Gift
Located in New York, NY
Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to detail, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Victorian Brooch Vintage Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and frog, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Victorian Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Victorian Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and turtle , designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

AVON signed gold enamel rhinestones butterfly designer brooch
By Avon
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage SARAH COVENTRY gold tone brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SARAH COVENTRY • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 37 ❤️❤️ VINTAG...
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20th Century Brooches

Vintage TRIFARI gold pearl designer runway brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with pearls • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear SKU 34 ...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone pearl enamel seashell designer brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed HMS • gold tone with faux pearl and enamel • vintage designer brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Chanel Broche Identification 2002 Silver Metal Laurels Brooch Medal
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Sport or Identification 2002 collection brooch, XL format, in silver-plated metal with the brand logo motif surrounded by a laurel wreath. Width 7.4 cm x height 6.6 cm. The br...
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Early 2000s French Brooches

SARAH COVENTRY signed silver pearl flower designer runway earrings brooch set
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SARAH COVENTRY • silver tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch / earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minima...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL signed vintage gold green glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MIRIAM HASKELL • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Vintage AK ANNE KLEIN signed gold tone designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed AK ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE D...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold

Vintage gold tone black enamel horse figural designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤️❤️ VI...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage huge gold tone glass designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ❤️...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold

Cilea Paris Yellow Poppy Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely resin brooch by Cilea Paris boasts a floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal shape. The resin lightweight pin features a massive dimensional poppy flower with a textured hea...
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Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches

Vintage huge lion head gold silver tone rhinestone eyes designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 48 ❤️❤️ VINTA...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Huge Egyptian Revival Turquoise Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Huge Massive Egyptian Revival Turquoise Emerald Pink Crystals Chunky Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light glue and scratches at side, ...
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Early 2000s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Edwardian Inspired Large Diamond Sterling Bow Costume Jewelry Pin
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Inspired Garland Style Large CZ Diamond Sterling Bow Pin Our exclusive jewellery is unique; this is the only jewel of such quality and eleg...
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2010s Canadian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Hungarian Coral and Seed Pearl Silver Brooch from the late 19th Century. Set in a heavy sterling hand made mount with genuine coral cabochons, seed pearls and faux ruby pastes. 1.5" ...
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Silver

Vintage gold tone colorful rhinestones designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 45 ...
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Schiaparelli Rare Charming Jeweled Frog Brooch c 1960
Located in University City, MO
SCHIAPARELLI Rare charming jeweled frog brooch c 1960 The unique brooch is designed with an enchanting frog perched on a gilt metal lily pad leaf The frog is embellished with a smo...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Art Glass Evil Eye Golden Marquise Crystal Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Glass Evil Eye Crystal Golden Vintage Mid Century Modern Statement Brooch Pin Centering an Art Glass Evil Eye. Surrounded by Hand set Golden Marquise Sparkling ...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Sterling Silver Equestrian Horse Pin With Bit And Bridle
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage Sterling Silver Equestrian Horse Pin with Bit And Bridle. Beautifully modeled life like embossed horse surrounded by a horseshoe and wearing a bridle. With locking pin. Marke...
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Trifari faux pearl spray brooch, Gold tone
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage Trifari faux pearl spray brooch. Textured gold tone leaves with lovely creamy champagne toned faux pearl berries or flowers. It has a safety catch fitting and it...
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Late 20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

CHANEL silver metal 22C DUBAI CC BEADS ROUND Brooch
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel round brooch in silver-tone metal is crafted from a continuous chain of polished metal beads, forming both the circular silhouette and the iconic interlock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Antique and Vintage Costume and Fashion Pins and Brooches for Sale on 1stDibs

Antique and vintage costume and fashion pins and brooches are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed. In recent years, these accessories have seen increasing popularity.

Costume jewelry is made of inexpensive materials and is typically designed to accessorize with current fashions. There has been no shortage of unique fashion brooches created over the years by jewelers and jewelry houses such as Trifari, Kenneth Jay Lane and others. Enthusiasts of Chanel — the founder of which loved costume jewelry but couldn’t resist designing jewelry with diamonds — are also going to find that the range of fashion jewelry that has been created at the company includes sophisticated Chanel brooches embellished with pearls and glass jewels. 

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.

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 in the collection of costume and fashion jewelry on 1stDibs.

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