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SALE Round Floral Mosaic Pin, Very Pretty

$28 USD SaleSALE Round Floral Mosaic Pin, Very Pretty

Antique & Vintage Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This is a lovely floral mosaic pin, made of small glass tesserae tiles in colors of red, white, green and deep blue. The center is a red rose with green leaves, surrounded by a double circle of white tiles. This technique is often called “micro mosaic”, however this term should only be used for those pieces which are made of such infinitely tiny tesserae that they appear to be a painting. This brooch is one inch in diameter, and has a brass setting with a C-clasp. It is marked “Italy” and dates ...
Russian Lacquer Brooch, Pretty Hand-Painted Flowers

$26 USDRussian Lacquer Brooch, Pretty Hand-Painted Flowers

Antique & Vintage Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches:Russian Lacquer
These black lacquer brooches are traditionally made in Russia, and this one still has its paper label. This pretty piece has a central design of two flowers in shades of purple and turquoise, accented with green leaves and a few buds, and a border painted with gilt loops. The round brooch measures 1-7/8 inches in diameter, and is in very good condition. The light areas at top and bottom are reflections on the curved surface. There is an area on the reverse where a label was removed. This item ...
Hibiscus Brooch by Cini, Made for Gump’s Shops in Hawaii

$130 USDHibiscus Brooch by Cini, Made for Gump’s Shops in Hawaii

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This brooch was designed by Guglielmo Cini, founder of the Cini Jewelry Company in the 1920s. The company was known for beautiful craftsmanship, especially in sterling silver. In the 1940s, Cini produced jewelry for the Gump’s retail shops, and this Hibiscus brooch was popular in their Honolulu store at that time. If you have the matching bracelet and/or earrings, this brooch will complete your parure. The brooch measures about 2 inches in both directions. It is marked on the back: “Gump’s, ...
Terrific 1940’s Pin - Pink Plastic Flowers on White Metal

$18 USDTerrific 1940’s Pin - Pink Plastic Flowers on White Metal

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This large and unique pin has two flowers, each with two layers of pink plastic. Each has a faux pearl in the center in a silver-tone setting. The stems and leaves are stamped metal with a white enamel coating. The pin measures 3-1/4 by 2-3/4 at its widest points, and is in good condition. A few dings in the white enameling have been touched up. There are no manufacturers marks. This item will be protectively packaged in a small box and shipped by first class mail. Postal insurance may be ...
Vintage Filigree Pin With Lovely Blue Crystals

$24 USDVintage Filigree Pin With Lovely Blue Crystals

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This simple vintage pin would be a delightful accent on a frilly white blouse. It has three blue rectangular faceted paste or crystal stones, prong-set in a gold-color stamped metal base with a scalloped edge. Between the stones are panels of authentic wire filigree. The pin has a simple clasp, and dates to circa 1900. The pin measures 1-3/4 by 3/4 inches. There is some wear to the finish, as you can see in the photo, but overall condition is good. There are no manufacturers marks. This item ...
Large and Lovely Floral Crystal Brooch, Fred Gray, 1930s

$96 USDLarge and Lovely Floral Crystal Brooch, Fred Gray, 1930s

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This is a beautiful example of a vintage bouquet brooch dating back to the 1930s. The design is of sprays of flowers set with large clear oval faceted crystals, smaller rhinestones and faux pearls. A circular flower and a ribbon of rhinestones holds the bouquet at the stems. The brooch is made of “pot metal”, also called white metal, which has been gilded. It has been re-plated at some point and this has added a coppery tint to some of the gilt, which you can see just above the circular flower ...
SALE Vintage Black Glass Watch Holder Pin for Ladies Watch

$36 USD SaleSALE Vintage Black Glass Watch Holder Pin for Ladies Watch

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This small brooch is a rounded circle of black glass fastened to a brass base. It would have been pinned to a lady’s blouse, and her dainty pocket watch would have been attached to a retractable chain by the loop below. The pin back has an unique tensioning bar which keeps it securely fastened. The round pin measures one inch in diameter. Although many of the letters are obscured by the fastening device, the mark reads: “Ketcham & McDougall, Feb….'03, Pat. Pding, Apr. ..6 ‘10”, which dates it to ...
Very Special Monet Floral Brooch, Red Enameling and Rhinestones

$46 USDVery Special Monet Floral Brooch, Red Enameling and Rhinestones

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This absolutely beautiful brooch is in the form of a stylized flower, with deep red enamel petals bordered with rhinestones. In the center is a raised five-petal flower accented with more red enamel and rhinestones. The setting is silvertone with a rhodium finish. The brooch measures approximately 2-1/4 by 2 inches, and it is marked Monet on the back. The quality of this pin is very high, none of the rhinestones are missing or darkened, and it is in very good condition. This item will be ...
"Fruit Salad" Rhinestones in Big and Beautiful 1920s Brooch

$126 USD"Fruit Salad" Rhinestones in Big and Beautiful 1920s Brooch

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This terrific brooch has “fruit salad” cabochon rhinestone colors of blue, red, amethyst and green, in a setting of white metal (“pot metal”). The design is a floral bouquet with clear rhinestone leaves. The brooch measures 4 inches from top to bottom and 2-1/2 inches at the widest point. It is in very good condition with no missing stones. The brooch has a safety clasp and there are no manufacturers marks. This item will be protectively packaged and shipped by priority mail, with free postage ...
Brooch Signed Miracle – Faux Moonstones in Scots Buckle Design

$36 USDBrooch Signed Miracle – Faux Moonstones in Scots Buckle Design

Antique & Vintage Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Jewelry by Miracle is always high quality. This pin resembles a buckle with its curved open center and is quite different from their usual colorful Celtic designs. The brooch has ten beautiful glass cabochons of varying sizes with the appearance of moonstones. The finish of the setting is a pale gold color – very attractive. This pretty pin measures 1-7/8 by 1 inch, and is in very good condition. It is very lightly stamped “Miracle” on the back – it’s difficult to see the entire mark. This item ...
Coro Bird Pin, Pink and Purple Enamel Cloisonne Style

$22 USDCoro Bird Pin, Pink and Purple Enamel Cloisonne Style

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When you think of Coro jewelry, this style of pin usually doesn’t come to mind. It’s an unusual stylized bird with a large beak and tail feathers, all enameled in a cloisonne effect in shades of pink and purple. It reminds me of the bright psychedelic prints of the 1970s. The bird measures 3 inches from beak to tail and is signed Coro on the reverse. The pin is in beautiful condition, except for a blip in the enameling above the eye which was done in the manufacturing process. This vintage ...
Dramatic Lily Brooch – Hollywood Bold Floral Style

$58 USDDramatic Lily Brooch – Hollywood Bold Floral Style

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This gorgeous brooch has a design of a calla lily surrounded by four leaves and tied with a bow. The lily is a large teardrop faux pearl, accented with rhinestones. There are more rhinestones on the stem below the bow, and the entire brooch has a gold-tone finish. This is a brooch of excellent quality, with the back as beautifully crafted as the front. The finish is very slightly worn, adding a patina which accents the sculptural design. Some of the rhinestones are darkened (although none are ...
REDUCED Funky Enameled Sword and Scabbard Chatelaine Brooch

$52 USD ReducedREDUCED Funky Enameled Sword and Scabbard Chatelaine Brooch

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This super chatelaine-style brooch can be worn in either of two ways. You can slip the sword into the scabbard and wear it as a single piece, or fasten each part separately to your jacket. Either way it will look smashing! There is a fleur-de-lys and a large red glass cabochon at the hilt of the sword, and lots of red rhinestones decorating the gold-tone panels on the black enameled scabbard. This design is based on patent #146950 issued June 17, 1947, and I have seen several variations, ...
Filigree Calla Lily Floral Brooch, Delicate and Lovely

$24 USDFiligree Calla Lily Floral Brooch, Delicate and Lovely

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This lovely vintage pin of wire-work filigree has a design of two calla lilies, two other flowers with green rhinestone centers, and three leaves. A gilt wash makes the design sparkle. The brooch has a simple C clasp and is in very good condition. It measures 2-5/8 by 1-3/8 inches. There are no manufacturers or other marks. This item will be protectively boxed and shipped by first class mail, with postal insurance included within the US. International postal insurance (registered mail) may be ...
Florenza Leaf Pin, Pretty Filigree Style With Pink Stones

$24 USDFlorenza Leaf Pin, Pretty Filigree Style With Pink Stones

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Florenza always does such pretty pins, and this is no exception. It is a leaf design in a filigree style, inset with pink cabochons and pink rhinestones, with five tiny faux pearls. The brooch is stamped “Florenza” on the back. It measures 3 inches high (including the stem) by 1-1/4 inches wide, and is in very good condition. This item will be protectively boxed and shipped by first class mail, including postal insurance within the US. International postal insurance may be declined if not ...
Fabulous Floral Brooch – Faux Pearls and Colorful Rhinestones

$56 USDFabulous Floral Brooch – Faux Pearls and Colorful Rhinestones

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This truly beautiful brooch has a design of an exotic flower whose stem is tied with a flowing bow. The flower’s center is a large faux pearl stone with deep amethyst-colored rhinestones forming the petals. At the base of the flower is a circle of leaves with forest green rhinestones. The bow is accented with small faux pearl beads. The entire brooch has a shining gold-tone finish, and dates to the 1940s – the glory days of costume jewelry. This beautiful pin measures 2-3/4 inches from the top ...
SALE Gorgeous Brooch with Oval Amethyst Crystal Stone

$23 USD SaleSALE Gorgeous Brooch with Oval Amethyst Crystal Stone

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This is a terrific brooch perfect for a jacket or coat. It is designed with alternating openwork and solid swirls of rhodium-finished silver-tone metal. In the center is a large faceted oval amethyst crystal stone, prong-set to an open-back setting. The brooch has a safety clasp, measures 2-1/2 by 2-1/4 inches, and is in very good condition. There are no manufacturers marks. This brooch will be protectively packaged and shipped in a box by first class mail, including postal insurance within the ...
1960s Funky Floral Pin Enameled in Red and Blue

$18 USD1960s Funky Floral Pin Enameled in Red and Blue

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This type of eye-catching enameled metal pin was very popular in the 1960s. The large single flower has two layers of petals, enameled in blue at the center and deep red at the edges. The stamens at the center are tipped with red. The brooch has a safety clasp and measures approximately 2-1/4 inches in diameter. There are no manufacturers marks. It is in good condition, with only a few small dings at the tips of the petals. The white areas seen in the photo are only camera lighting reflections. ...
Art Deco Double Clip Brooch, Fruit Salad Colors

$230 USDArt Deco Double Clip Brooch, Fruit Salad Colors

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This piece is a wonderful find – a highly collectible Art Deco double-clip brooch. The design of dozens of round clear rhinestones is accented by square rhinestones in “fruit salad” colors of red, green, topaz and purple. Two dress clips are fitted into a locking base closure mechanism to form a single unit. They can be separated by pressing down a tab on each clip and sliding it out of the base – this mechanism works very well. My photos show the two clips locked together in the closure, and ...
Marboux Curved Feather Brooch, Faux Pearl

$26 USDMarboux Curved Feather Brooch, Faux Pearl

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This Marboux pin is a classic curved feather design, with one side a solid textured goldtone, and the other side in openwork. A lovely faux pearl is set on the textured surface. The back is beautifully finished, as you can see from my photo, and is marked “Marboux”, a mark of Marcel Boucher, with the design number of 717. The pin measures 2-1/2 inches at the longest point and is in excellent condition. This classic brooch will be protectively packaged and shipped by first class mail in a small ...
Oval Brooch in Russian Lacquer - Beautiful Hand-Painted Flowers

$34 USDOval Brooch in Russian Lacquer - Beautiful Hand-Painted Flowers

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These black lacquer brooches are traditionally made in Russia. This is an exceptionally lovely piece with its scrolled border painted with a intricate and delicate gilt design. In the center are three flowers in shades of rose, amethyst and gold, accented with green leaves and a few buds. The brooch is signed under the clasp on the back, but I can’t read the signature. The large oval brooch measures 2-3/8 by 1-3/4 inches, and is in very good condition. Please note: the light area seen at the top ...
Pretty Floral Mosaic Pin in Filigree Setting

$18 USDPretty Floral Mosaic Pin in Filigree Setting

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This is a lovely floral mosaic pin, made of small glass tesserae tiles in colors of red, white, green, gold and blue. The center has a design of two flowers with green leaves, surrounded by a blue border. This technique is often called “micro mosaic”, however this term should only be used for those pieces which are made of such infinitely tiny tesserae that they appear to be painted. This brooch measures 1-1/2 by 1 inch, including the filigree setting, and has a brass backing with a C-clasp. It ...
SOLD Trifari Classic Brooch, Beautiful Accent for Jacket or Coat

SOLDSOLD Trifari Classic Brooch, Beautiful Accent for Jacket or Coat

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This is a classic brooch with that special Trifari quality. The interesting design reminds me of coral branches. This pin is made of textured gold-tone metal with shiny accents, and is structured of two separate pieces which are riveted together, giving additional dimension to the piece. The brooch is marked “Trifari” on the reverse. It measures 2-3/4 inches from top to bottom, and is in very good condition. This item will be protectively packaged and shipped in a box by first class mail, ...
 
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