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Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Just the right size for day or evening, this unique oval brooch is hand made in platinum, with
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

 Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Brooch
 Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Brooch
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H 0.88 in W 1.63 in
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Platinum Plaque Brooch
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind Art Deco brooch showcases a geometric open work design finely crafted from solid
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Brooches

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Glamorous Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A splendorous original Art Deco brooch, circa 1920. A vibrant green emerald of approximately 2 ct
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
baguette Emeralds in this brooch although photography doesn't show this. Art Deco platinum brooches with
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Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Brooches

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White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch
Deco Platinum Emerald Diamond Brooch
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W 2 in L 5 in
Art Deco Platinum Antique Emerald and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco platinum antique emerald and diamond bar brooch. The center stone is a cushion cut emerald
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Desirable Platinum Art Déco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Art Deco Platinum Emerald and Diamond pierced openwork geometric plaque pin brooch, C.1930
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Estate Rectangular Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Deco diamond and emerald brooch handcrafted in platinum. The brooch features Old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco LaCloche Platinum Diamond Ruby and Emerald Brooch
By Lacloche Freres
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco LaCloche platinum, diamond, ruby and emerald brooch. This exceptional brooch is set
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco LaCloche Platinum Diamond Ruby and Emerald Brooch
Art Deco LaCloche Platinum Diamond Ruby and Emerald Brooch
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W 0.95 in D 0.12 in L 1.34 in
Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Cabochon platinum Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This estate brooch from the Art Deco period features approximately 3.50 carat total weight in Old
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Emerald and 1.29 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco style 0.48 carat emerald and 1.29 carat diamond
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Emerald and 1.29 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Antique Art Deco Emerald and 1.29 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
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H 0.14 in W 0.26 in L 1.88 in
Boucheron Art Deco Platinum, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This sleek and sophisticated brooch was artfully designed and meticulously handcrafted by the
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Brooch in Platinum, circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. This Brooch is Art Deco Circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Brooch in Platinum, circa 1920
Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Brooch in Platinum, circa 1920
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H 0.56 in W 1.66 in D 0.28 in
Art Deco Diamond Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Most beautiful oval Art Deco brooch. Brilliant diamonds, 6.0 cts and emeralds 5.0 cts. 2" long, 1
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco  Diamond  Emerald Brooch
Art Deco  Diamond  Emerald Brooch
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H 1.25 in L 2 in
Vintage Art Deco Platinum Asscher Diamond Emerald Flower Brooch Pin 11.16cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptional brooch done in the Art Deco era hand crafted in platinum and set with larger old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Antique Diamond Emerald Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A top-quality brooch with fine gem emerald and diamonds made in the early Art Deco movement, circa
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Vintage 1920s British Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco emerald and diamond brooch made in platinum. The center stone is an emerald cut emerald
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

4.9 Carat Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Art deco brooch depicting a Serpent battling a Griffin. Round and marquise shape diamonds weighing
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.02 Carat Emerald and 11.88 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique brooch has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated Art Deco frame features an impressive
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 3.22 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Streamline Geometric Unisex Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
emerald accents throughout Weighing approximately 0.19 carat total - bezel set Transparent medium green in
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ribbon Brooch
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite Art Deco brooch features a diamond encrusted frame adorned with a diamond and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ribbon Brooch
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Ribbon Brooch
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W 0.875 in L 2 in
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch Clips circa 1920s in Platinum
Located in Wailea, HI
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch Clips Circa 1920's in Platinum Two Cushion Cut Emeralds
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emeralds Maravellous 18.76ct Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Pend/B
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
An exquisite statement Brooch/Pendant necklace featuring an oval cut natural Colombian emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco 4.94 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Giardinetto Floral Vintage Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
emerald cabochons carved as leaves Weighing approximately 3.90 carats total Transparent light bluish
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Dove with Olive Branch Diamond and Emerald Circle Brooch in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A beautiful one of a kind Art Deco period diamond and French cut emerald brooch in platinum
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Emerald Ruby and Diamond Brooch An art deco platinum brooch set with diamonds, rubies
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

8 Carat Art Deco Double Clip Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Art Deco double clip brooch set with square, marquise, straight baguette and round diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This stunning Art Deco brooch pin has been crafted from platinum and set with bright aquamarines
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch
Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Aquamarine Brooch
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H 1.03 in W 2.13 in
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Gem Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The brooch is set with baguette, circular and fancy-cut diamonds depicting a flowering plant and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Gem Brooch
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Gem Brooch
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W 0.63 in L 2 in
Dreicer & Co. Art Deco 1.49 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Antique Bar Brooch
By Dreicer & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a tapered bar-style brooch centering a bezel set rectangular step-cut emerald Weighing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Pin w/ Push Closure Condition: Antique, Art Deco. Excellent condition. Comes with original GIA
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Ostertag
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond w/ Emeralds Open Geometric Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a stunning art deco diamond brooch crafted in solid platinum. 3 corners of the inside
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Jabot Pin Platinum Diamond Emerald Initials EC Brooch Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era jabot pin (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Large Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique bow pin brooch was crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Gem Set Platinum Jardinière Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully hand-crafted this Art Deco Jardinière brooch from ca 1925 is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Style Platinum and Diamond Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Platinum vintage art deco style emerald and diamond brooch. There are approximately 3.15
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 1935 Fabulous Brooch In Platinum With 17.72 Ctw In Diamonds And Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch with diamonds and emeralds. Magnificent piece of jewelry, created during the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx, Diamond and Emerald Cabochon Brooch, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco onyx, diamond and emerald cabochon brooch. Set with one hundred and six round old cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Brooch with Diamonds and Peridot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular early twentieth century brooch centered around an emerald cut peridot, surrounded by
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

8.75 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
When you see the phrase “high jewelry” this original Art Deco brooch is an amazing example. Looks
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Double-Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A well-made platinum Colombian emerald diamond double-clip brooch that consists of approximately 9
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Double-Clip Brooch
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Double-Clip Brooch
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W 2.56 in L 1.3 in
Columbian Emerald, Diamond and Onyx Art Deco Brooch, ca. 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An emerald, diamond and onyx Art Deco brooch, ca. 1920, in platinum. The facetted square emerald
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Sophia D, 3.49 Carat Art Deco Egyptian Revival Platinum Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
3.49 Carat Art Deco Inspired Egyptian Revival Platinum Brooch with Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and
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2010s American Art Deco Brooches

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Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

LaCloche Art Deco Multi Gem Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
vase, set with a shield-shaped yellow diamond flanked by two triangular-shaped buff-top emeralds
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Interchangeable Gemstone Art Deco Clip Brooch Arnold Ostertag
By Ostertag
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
AN ART DECO DIAMOND DOUBLE CLIP BROOCH, BY OSTERTAG, 1930s, Of stylised shield outline, with pave
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 10.75 Carat High Zircon and Diamonds Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Art Deco brooch has been crafted in platinum. This impressive brooch displays five impressive collet
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Zircon, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 77.42ct Citrine and 1.16ct Diamond Platinum Brooch Circa 1935
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive Art Deco brooch has been crafted in platinum. The brooch is embellished with a
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Tutti Frutti Clip Brooch in 18k Gold and Platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in 18 karat gold and platinum. Brooch taking the form of a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Wonderful Art Deco Clip in Platinum 950 Set with Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
exceptionally clear 0.90 ct Colombian emerald of great color. Emeralds of this quality are considered to be rare
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold & Platinum Emerald Art Deco Pin, .60ct, 6.2gr, with Original Box
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Art Deco brooch with natural emerald. The top of the brooch tests platinum and the back and
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Handmade Platinum 7.3ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Round Diamond Wire Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
late art deco period. The brooch features an approximately 4.65 carat, GIA certified, natural Colombian
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1960s Boucheron Paris Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
By BUCHERON
Located in Miami, FL
This 1960's vintage Boucheron piece of jewelry is a dual clip lapel brooch crafted in platinum and
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Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Brooches

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Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A marvelous design of symmetry along with accents of vibrant color make this Art Deco inspired
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 1925 Antique Car Brooch in 18 Karat Gold & Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco car brooch with gemstones. Beautiful antique car miniature brooch, created in America
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Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mauboussin Diamond Emerald Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A stunning art deco diamond brooch of geometric openwork design, crafted in the 1920s, centering an
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Kohn 1920s Art Deco Jeweled Jardinière Brooch
By Kohn
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum and 14k gold brooch with diamonds, ruby, emerald and lapis lazuli by Kohn. The
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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White Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Kohn 1920s Art Deco Jeweled Jardinière Brooch
Kohn 1920s Art Deco Jeweled Jardinière Brooch
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H 0.75 in W 2.25 in
Vintage Platinum and 18k White Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco pendant/brooch featuring a rectangular step-cut diamond of approx. 1.65 carats, accented
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2010s North American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Maltese Diamond And Emerald Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
emeralds to be missing, the brooch remains a work of art that speaks of the golden age of glamour and
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20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1920s Art Deco diamond and aquamarine brooch
Located in London, GB
An outstanding piece of Art Deco elegance, this brooch has a central modified emerald cut
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Brooches

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18k Gold, Platinum

1920s Art Deco diamond and aquamarine brooch
1920s Art Deco diamond and aquamarine brooch
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W 0.95 in L 1.97 in
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Art Deco Platinum Emerald Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact art deco platinum emerald brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 247 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect art deco platinum emerald brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco platinum emerald brooch over the years, but those made by Cartier, LaCloche and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco platinum emerald brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Deco Platinum Emerald Brooch?

On average, an art deco platinum emerald brooch at 1stDibs sells for $11,286, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $211,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Art Deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right brooches for You

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.