Vintage Brooches & Pins

Stunning designer brooch by Ciner. CINER Jewelry Company, was started in New York in 1892 by Emanuel Ciner, often designed its pieces to look like fine jewelry. The quality is first class and the look rich and well crafted. This cross has glass cabochons that look like real gemstones and are set in an antiqued gold brooch. It has a pin and a pendant hook or bail on the back, so it can hang on any necklace. It is signed ciner© and is in excellent condition. ~ See another view.   See the back. See the signature.

Size: 1 ¾ x 2 ½ inches

Another gorgeous designer brooch by Ciner. CINER Jewelry Company, was started in New York in 1892 by Emanuel Ciner, often designed its pieces to look like fine jewelry. The quality is first class and the look rich and well crafted. This brooch has a large topaz crystal in the center and is surrounded by other cabochons that look like real gemstones. They are set in an antiqued gold brooch with lovely textured leaves. It has a safety clasp on the back and is signed ciner©. It is in excellent condition. ~ See another view.   See the back. See the signature.

Size: 2 ½ x 2 ½ inches

Wonderful rare black coral branch pin with 14Kt gold leaves and berries. The coral is an extra long wishbone piece and has been beautifully polished. Black coral is now endangered and getting extinct, this branch is all natural and is very uniform in color. It has a gold pin back that works well. The lovely pin comes in a gift box, See View A, B, C, D, See the back. It is marked 14K on the back of the leaves. Circa 1960's

Size: 2 ¾ x 1 inches

This is a delightful and fun trembler brooch designed by Florenza. It is a gold tone nest full of pearls with a cute bird perched above on a spring so it trembles and moves. The nest is sitting on a brown and green enameled branch. See view A, B, C. See the back. Circa 1960's ~ Signed Florenza©.

Size: 2¾ x 1¼ inches

I love the teal color in this beautiful brooch. It is in a free form shape that reminds me of a sea anemone. It has a beautiful combination of teal enamel over a polished gold finish. This brooch is in excellent condition. It is signed Monet on the back - see the back. Circa 1950

Size: 2½ inches

This is a wonderful sterling silver and brass angel brooch by a Taxco, Mexico silversmith. It is the back of an angel with brass wings and a halo. It is in very good condition and will be perfect for the holiday season. Signed MEXICO TO-82 925 ~That is attributed to Pedro Ocampo Aviles. See another view, see the back. See the signature. It weighs 21 grams.

Size: 3 x 2½ inches

Beautiful pink and green enamel flower pin. This one has light pink petals with a yellow center. It has a soft green stem with detailed leaves. It is well made and in very good condition. Circa 1960's ~ unsigned See the back. See another view.

Size: 1½ x 3 inches

Beautiful lavender and pink enamel orchid pin signed Original by Robert. It has lavender and pink leaves with an emerald cut topaz rhinestone in the center. It has a curved green stem. It is well made and in very good condition. Circa 1960's ~ Has the Original by Robert plaque on the back. See the back. See another view.

Size: 1 x 3½ inches

Spectacular pink and green enamel flower pin signed Original by Robert. It has a bright pink flower with a prong set pink rhinestone on the stem. It has a curved green stem with leaves. It is well made and in very good condition. Circa 1960's ~ Has the Original by Robert plaque on the back. See the back. See view A, View B. See plaque.

Size: 1 x 3½ inches

This Italian made brooch is called a micro mosaic. It was hand made of tiny glass pieces called tessare. In the center they were expertly arranged in the shape of three flowers with petals in a red background there are smaller flowers surrounding it. The pin is in a wonderful gold tone filigree frame. All the glass pieces are intact and the brooch is in excellent condition. It has a traditional safety pin clasp. Click here to see the back.

Size: 1½ inches

This elegant black and gold brooch in the shape of a bow. This brooch is covered with black sparkling rhinestones, all of which are intact. It is a well made, high quality brooch in excellent condition. It is unsigned. - see the back. See view A, B

Size: 2½ x 1¾ inches

This brooch features faux turquoise cabochons and pear shaped rhinestones intermingled with faux pearls. It can be a brooch , but is also convertible to a pendant as it houses a bale on the underside of the piece. The pin can be seen in Ronna Lee Atkins book, "20th Century Costume Jewelry , 1900-1980: Identification and Value Guide" on page 116. It is signed ©SARAH COV. It is in excellent condition. ~  See the back. See the signature. Circa 1968.

Size: 2 ¾ x 2 ½ inches

This pin has a scrimshaw picture on the front of a walrus on a glacier. It has wonderful details, down to its whiskers. It was carved by an Inuit Artist, probably from Alaska, on a Walrus Ivory Tooth. It is in excellent condition. - Signed Miaac ~See the back.

Size: 1½ x 2 inches

This pin has a scrimshaw picture on the front of a Eskimo ice fishing. It was very nicely carved and has a wonderful patina. It is signed on the back Nuguruk, it is probably from Alaska. It was carved on a Walrus Ivory Tooth. It is in excellent condition.~See the back.

Size: 1½ x 2 inches

This antique brooch is called a Micro Mosaic. It was hand made of tiny glass pieces called tessare. It has a floral design in the center of each of the three circles. It has a gold tone or brass frame with a "C" clasp. All the glass pieces are intact and the brooch is in excellent condition. Click here to see the back. - Circa 1900's

Size: 1¾ x ½ inches

This silver tone brooch is in the shape of a graceful bow with a rose in the center. It is very nice with a mirror finish and it is in remarkable shape for its age. I don't see a scratch on it. Marked Coro on the pin back in the oldest Coro style. Marked Coro (in a box) with the flying Pegasus to the left, on the back of the pin. Research shows this signature was used in 1940's only. The safety clasp works well. See the back. See view A, B. Circa 1940's

Size: 2¾ x 1 ¼ inches

This large brooch in the shape of a bow was designed by world famous fashion designer, Valentino Garavani. This brooch is huge and will make a grand statement; it may have been a runway piece. The gold plated bow is covered in hundreds of pave set sparkling white rhinestones, all of which are still bright and shiny. The name Valentino is synonymous with elegance and high style and this brooch is one of his best. It is in excellent condition and is signed with the V logo on the back - see the back. See view A, B

Size: 3½ x 2½ inches

This is a large stylized leaf pin made by Kramer Jewelry Creations, an excellent costume jewelry company. It is made of texturized gilt metal with a faux pearl on the end. The pin is in excellent condition. It is signed Kramer on the back - see the back.

Size: 3 inches wide

Elegant Rhinestone Brooch made by Krementz. It is rhodium plated and all the rhinestones are prong set. Krementz was known for making high quality costume jewelry in the 30's-60's. Excellent condition, all the stones are bright white. Circa 1940's ~ Signed KREMENTZ on the pin. - See the Back

Size: 1¼ inches

This is a beautiful modernist brooch signed by famous Paris Designer, Christian Dior. It incorporates red glass cabochons and black enameling in a gold filled setting that makes a stylish and striking piece. ~ Signed Chr Dior©. See the back.

Size: 3 inches

This magnificent crown brooch is set with 3 large glass cabochons, 2 emerald and one ruby red. A line of green baguettes frames the brow, with a row of blue rhinestones above it. Sparkling blue and white rhinestone accents are pave set on the remainder of the crown. The sterling is plated in gold. Marked STERLING CoroCraft (in script) with the flying Pegasus. This brooch was designed by Alfred Katz and patented in 1944, with design patent #139100. It appears in many jewelry books and is a very sought after piece. The safety clasp works well. See the back., See view A, B.

Size: 2 x 1 ¾ inches

Brilliant extra large silver tone brooch designed by Sarah Coventry. It has a beautiful swirling floral design. The petals are nicely textured and are a pretty contrast to the polished ones around the center pearl. It is in excellent condition. See the back. Signed ©SARAHCOV.

Size: 3¼ inches

This large and ornate brooch has beautiful jewel toned glass cabochons, with an antiqued gold finish. It has nice filigree rope and floral accents. The stones have gold foil backs and are still clear and reflective. It is signed ©Corocraft on the back - see the back.

Size: 2¼ inches

This is a fabulous old floral brooch that is two pansy blooms with long curved stems. It is made of sterling silver and has gold plating over the top, which is called vermeil. It is very well made and has several marks on the back. It is marked Sterling, TNO. 30 and a N in a circle. (I don't know what all the marks mean, may be a Napier piece) Circa 1940's ~ See another view.   See the back.

Size: 1 ¼ x 3 ¼ inches

This pin is shaped just like a lovely bouquet of flowers. It has prong set emerald rhinestone crystals with a ribbon of clear crystals holding it all together. The brooch is in excellent condition. See the back ~ Circa 1950's ~ Unsigned

Size: 3 inches

Mexican silver brooch with a traditional tribal face mask carved in black onyx. It is in a pretty sterling silver frame with filigree bead work. The back is signed Sterling Mexico ~The style and absence of maker's initials suggest this is an early piece of Mexican silver - Circa 1920's See the back. See the signature.

Size: 2 inches

This is a lovely and classic gold tone brooch in a free form shape. It has a beautiful combination of polished and brushed gold finish. This pin is in excellent condition. It is signed Trifari© on the back - see the back.

Size: 2 ¼ x 1½ inches

This large brooch is just stunning. It is covered in prong set fancy glass stones. The stones are so beautiful and colorful. Each one is slightly different and many of them are opal glass and have a nice sheen and glow. The pear shaped stones are two toned red and white with a foil backing. The brooch is very well constructed and has a closed gold tone back. The size of the brooch and rarity of the glass stones make this brooch an outstanding piece. If you look with a magnifying glass you can a few black spots under the pear shaped stones, otherwise its in wonderful condition. See the back., See view A, B, C. Circa 1950's ~ Unsigned

Size: 2 x 3 ¾ inches

This regal brooch has five large lapis lazuli glass cabochons set in a gold tone frame. It has a long beaded gold tassel dangling below it. It is really well made and has heavy gold plating. It has an open back and a safety pin that works perfectly. It is unmarked and is in excellent condition. ~ See another view.   See the back.

Size: 2 x 5 inches

This is a large and colorful enamel floral brooch. It is really fun and playful and reminds me of the pop art from the 1960's. It has a large yellow center with yellow polka dots on blue petals. Robert is known for the quality enamel jewelry they made - and this is a good example. "Robert" used quality shiny metals for his enamel work. See the back. Circa 1960's ~ Signed Original by Robert ©. It is in excellent condition.

Size: 2 ½ inches

Free Beads with every order

© 2013, Estate Beads, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.