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Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Ivory Knight Chess Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
One of a pair of Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Ivory Knight Chess Clip Brooches (SOLD SEPARATELY
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Carved Ivory Lovers Knot Brooch c1890s in Fitted Box
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This brooch is unique and rare and full of hidden meaning. The antique piece is carved in solid
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinarily cool 19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch with locket fitting. Most likely French
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Antique 1870s French Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch
19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch
W 1.75 in D 0.75 in L 2.1 in
A Pair of Antique 14K Yellow Gold Pale Blue Enamel and Seed Pearl Brooches
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
blue, yellow gold, and ivory of the seed pearls, accent one another perfectly. The brooches are
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Angel Skin Coral Grapes Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
. The brooch pin mount is stamped with "800" and weighs 7.1 grams (0.25 oz). The soft ivory hue of the
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Coral, Silver

Shimmering Spray of Pearls, Leaves and Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Tustin, CA
Very flowing, three dimensional, cluster of lustrous ivory tone pearls with leaves design vintage
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold Elephant Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby enamel ruby and yellow gold figural elephant clip brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P
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Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Brooch with Diamonds and a Large Pearl
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold brooch possessing a 9 mm fine white/ivory pearl and accent small diamonds weighing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Chinese Buddha Vintage Crystal and Glass Brooch, 80s
Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne
Gorgeous Vintage Buddha design brooch, Made of ivory resin, crystal stones and emerald glass
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Late 19th-Century Enameled Brooch with Diamonds by Falize
By Falize
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexis Falize Brooch with depiction of Renaissance Lady France (Paris), c. after 1894 Gold
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Chalcedony Pearl Yellow Gold Seahorse Brooch Pin
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful Seahorse brooch by Seaman Schepps. Made of carved chalcedony and 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18K Gold Seed Pearl & Cobalt Blue Enamel Interlocked Rings Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian yellow gold, blue enamel, and pearl brooch, comprising two discs of blue guilloche
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Antique 1830s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

HANS HANSEN - Mid Century Resin 'Leaf' Brooch - Denmark - Circa 1960's
By Hans Hansen
Located in Chatham, CA
HANS HANSEN - Mid century resin 'leaf' brooch - contrasting black and ivory colors - original hinge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches

Vintage Calvaire Gold and Diamante Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Circa 1930s
By Calvaire
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Calvaire Gold and Diamante Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Circa 1930s. This is a brooch of
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Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Enamel

Vintage Calvaire Gold and Diamante Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Circa 1930s
Vintage Calvaire Gold and Diamante Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Circa 1930s
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H 4 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in Dm 2.25 in L 4 in
Chanel 1990s Vintage Blue/Orange Stone Brooch/Pendant w/ Faux Pearls
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel 1990s Vintage Blue/Orange Stone Brooch/Pendant w/ Faux Pearls. This piece can be worn as a
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1990s French Brooches

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Patinated Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Inclined Fracture Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
crackled eggshell on matchbox sized brooches, and unusual materials like slivers of ivory piano keys. For
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Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Tubular Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze & Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Linear Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
crackled eggshell on matchbox sized brooches, and unusual materials like slivers of ivory piano keys. For
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze & Copper
Located in Miami, FL
crackled eggshell on matchbox sized brooches, and unusual materials like slivers of ivory piano keys. For
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Perforation 1 Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Yellow Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Silver Geometric Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold Bronze And Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Triangular Pendant Brooch In 18kt Gold And Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
crackled eggshell on matchbox sized brooches, and unusual materials like slivers of ivory piano keys. For
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Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Color Gradation Brooch in 18kt Gold Bronze Copper & Lucite
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Color Gradation Brooch in 18kt Gold Bronze Copper & Lucite
Thomas Gentille 1970 Color Gradation Brooch in 18kt Gold Bronze Copper & Lucite
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W 2.68 in D 0.22 in Dm 2.68 in L 2.68 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Round Brooch in 18kt Gold Frosted Lucite Bronze
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W 2.85 in D 0.55 in Dm 2.85 in L 2.85 in
Birks 1890 Egyptian Revival Brooch 14K Gold With Pharaoh Bust Carved In Jasper
By Birks
Located in Miami, FL
An Egyptian revival brooch designed by Maison Birks. Beautiful and rare brooch, created by the
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Antique 1890s Canadian Egyptian Revival Brooches

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomas Gentille 1970 Ovoid Convex 2 Pendant Brooch In Bronze And 18kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Graffiti Wood Brooch In 18Kt Gold Ebony Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Graffiti Wood Brooch In 18Kt Gold Ebony Bronze And Copper
Thomas Gentille 1970 Graffiti Wood Brooch In 18Kt Gold Ebony Bronze And Copper
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W 2.85 in D 0.35 in Dm 2.85 in L 2.85 in
Thomas Gentille 1970 Geometric Red Lucite Brooch In 18kt Gold Bronze And Copper
Located in Miami, FL
A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper

Thomas Gentille 1970 Sculptural Hair Pin in Polychrome Sterling and Ebony Wood
Located in Miami, FL
crackled eggshell on matchbox sized brooches, and unusual materials like slivers of ivory piano keys. For
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

A brooch made of ivory depicting bunches of grapes, England 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
The brooch is finely made of carved and inlaid ivory depicting a grape branch with vine leaves and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Ivory

Antique 19th Century Ivory 14 k Gold Pre-Raphaelite Cameo Brooch Pendant 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant carved ivory & 14 karat gold cameo brooch & pendant, Italy, circa 1870. This very
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Antique 1870s Italian Pre-Raphaelite Collectible Jewelry

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Gold

Matisse "Autumn Leaf" Brooch with Ivory Pyralin box
By Matisse
Located in New York, NY
shades. This brooch is signed on the back "Matisse Renoir" and comes along with a vintage Ivory
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1950s French Jewelry Boxes

Silk ivory cocktail dress with flower tulle brooch Attributed to Chanel (no tag)
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk ivory cocktail dress with flower tulle brooch. Silk satin edge, waist and bow. Buttons
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

LineVautrin MidCentury Set EnamelCarvedResinEdelweiss BrassClipEarrings & Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in Chicago, IL
from ivory. The earrings are each 3cm in diameter, while the dimensions of the brooch are noted in
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Early 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings

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Brass, Enamel

Donna Karan Black Lace Ivory Floral-Accent Majorette Hat
By Donna Karan
Located in Boca Raton, FL
. Sticking to the achromatic color palette, a detachable ivory silk flower brooch is affixed to the front
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1990s American Hats

1949 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Ivory Silk Satin Strapless Draped Bridal Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mid-weight silk satin in the the prettiest ivory crème color. The strapless nipped waist bustier
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1940s French Wedding Dresses

CHANEL Rare Ivory Fantasy Tweed Skirt Suit with Pearl Trimming Details 38
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
additional fabric & pearl trimming Costume jewelry such as brooches and chains are not included
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21st Century and Contemporary French Skirt Suits

GIA Pearl Diamond Vintage Bracelet Brooch 14K Antique SouthSea HUGE 9.29 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
BRACELET & BROOCH-IN-ONE AND BOX! Huge Vintage Fine Saltwater Pearls and Bright Sparkling White Diamond
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20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1950s Hargo Creations (HAR) Cobra Snake Parure Necklace Earrings Bracelet Brooch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
brooch. This coveted gilt green enamel jeweled cobra snake design is from the HAR Fantasy Collection of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Antique Georgian Regency Period Miniature Painting Portrait of a Lady 1810
Located in Portland, OR
unusual & almost peculiar portrait of a lady from the time of Jane Austen, painted on an ivory wafer and
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Paintings

Materials

Paint

Jew at the Tomb of Zechariah-Bronze Plaque by Moshe Murro for Bezalel, Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
brooches and rings, at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and design in Jerusalem. Murro worked with brass, bronze
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Early 20th Century Israeli Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Native American Pipe and Bag
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
. Pipe bag and attached early Canadian silver trade brooch and elk ivories. Circa 1780-1820. 13" overall
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Antique Late 18th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Native American Pipe and Bag
Native American Pipe and Bag
H 3 in W 3 in D 13 in
Antique Pair French Cloisonne Champlevé Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cherub Candelabra
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, flowers and other geometrical motifs, all executed in colours of navy, iron red, sea green and ivory
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Pietra Dura Suite in Original Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
and scrolling motifs. The suite is held within a fitted case, lined with pale blue velvet and ivory
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multicolor Bakelite Long Necklace with Articulated Crib Toy Doll Pendant, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
aesthetic for these children's objects. Gone were the old-fashioned silver and ivory teething rattles of the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé
Located in Paris, FR
lace scarf adorned with a brooch. The miniature is signed Berny. Claude Charles Berny d'Ouvillé (1771
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Antique Early 1800s French Desk Accessories

Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé
Leather Case with Miniature Signed Berny d'Ouvillé
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H 3.55 in W 4.93 in D 0.6 in
Edwardian 18K Gold Royal Interest Cypher Monogram Enamelled Presentation Ring
Located in London, GB
ivory enamel and is placed below an intricate coronet with fleurs-de-lis and crosses pattée, the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Arthur King 1970 Geometric Sculptural Ring In 18Kt Gold With 12.45 Cts Emerald
By Arthur King
Located in Miami, FL
materials, such as ivory, corals, and his favorite pearls. Noteworthy, during his travel to Thailand
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Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry French Gold Peach Pink Silk Scarf Pillow Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, ochre, blue, grey (gray), soft black, ivory and off white, topaz, diamond, diamonds, jewels, gemstone
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Blue Sapphire French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, white gold, silver, yellow, ochre, blue, navy, teal, grey soft black, ivory and off white, topaz
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk, Textile

Jews at Rachel's Tomb-Early 20th Century Bronze Plaque by Moshe Murro, Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
) workshop for manufacturing jewelry, amulets, medallions and miniatures for brooches and rings, at the
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Early 20th Century Israeli Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

Thomas Gentille 1970 Sculptural Bangle Bracelet in Brass and Ebony Wood
Located in Miami, FL
marbleizing, achieved by crackled eggshell on matchbox sized brooches, and unusual materials like slivers of
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Brass

Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Eggshells Pendant Bangle Bracelet in Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
marbleizing, achieved by crackled eggshell on matchbox sized brooches, and unusual materials like slivers of
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles

Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
new techniques like marbleizing, achieved by crackled eggshell on matchbox sized brooches, and unusual
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Vintage 1970s American Bangles

Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
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W 5.75 in D 5.52 in Dm 7.85 in L 2.55 in
Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Red Ruby French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow White Cream
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, ochre, blue, grey (gray), soft black, ivory and off white, topaz, diamond, diamonds, jewels, gemstone
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

Morbelli brooch
Located in Paris, IDF
Gold plated Marc Morbelli brooch which can be worn as brooch as well as a pendant The portable
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Morbelli brooch
Morbelli brooch
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Art Nouveau Orchid Brooch in 18 Karats Matte Gold, Edwardian French Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
Art Nouveau orchid brooch in 18 karats matte gold, yellow and green colors, with a triangular shape
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold

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Brooch Of Ivory For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the brooch of ivory you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 192 vintage or 18 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect brooch of ivory 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. Finding an appealing brooch of ivory — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Elsa Schiaparelli each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any brooch of ivory from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 14 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and bead alternatives. Most of our brooch of ivory for sale are for women, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Brooch Of Ivory?

On average, a brooch of ivory at 1stDibs sells for $1,419, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $78,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Brooch Of Ivory
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mammoth ivory is ivory that comes from the tusks of any species of mammoth, which is part of the extinct Mammuthus group. Most people are familiar with the woolly mammoths which went extinct 4000 years ago. On 1stDibs, find mammoth ivory from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Ivory is so precious because of its cultural value as a status symbol. A single pound of ivory can sell for $1,500 and elephant tusks can weigh around 250 pounds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An ivory miniature is a tiny portrait painted on a backing of ivory. Miniatures first started appearing in the 16th century, and carrying one is today's equivalent of keeping a loved one’s photo in your wallet. You can find a collection of vintage ivory miniatures on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    African ivory is a hard, white substance derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants, hippopotami, walruses, warthogs, sperm whales, and narwhals, as well as now-extinct mammoths and mastodons. For millennia, ivory has been a status symbol — it is a rare and alluring material, a luxury product that is derived from elephants, a highly respected animal in Africa and elsewhere.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can often tell the age of an ivory piece by its color. Since ivory is a natural material, it acquires a patina over time. An ivory patina is usually dull yellow or brown — beware of a bright yellow patina, as this could indicate artificial aging. If your ivory piece doesn’t have a maker’s mark or date on it, take it to an expert to identify the exact era it came from. Shop a collection of vintage ivory art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, mammoth tusks are ivory. Other animals that feature ivory teeth and tusks include elephants, walruses, hippopotamuses and killer whales. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of ivory jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, mammoth ivory is extremely valuable due to the fact that mammoths have been extinct for over 1000 years. Ivory was used for many large works of art, religious objects and decorative boxes. Shop a selection of vintage ivory items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a boar tusk is ivory depends on the species. The babirusa hogs from Indonesia are one species that has ivory tusks. Shop a collection of ivory decorative objects and jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Mammoth ivory is worth between $50 and $150 per pound. However, because mammoths lived about 4,000 years ago, their ivory is not necessarily easy to find and sell.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A golden brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry designed with a hinged pin and catch that is fastened to clothing. It is a piece of ornament usually made of metal, often silver or gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A navette brooch is a brooch that features a gemstone in a Marquise cut. Its sides gently curve and meet at points on either end. Shop a variety of gemstone brooches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    There are many types of brooches. Originating from Scotland, Luckenbooth brooches feature a single heart or two interlocking hearts and are common romantic gifts. Bar brooches have a long, slender design similar to tie bars. En tremblant brooches typically feature floral forms connected by wires that allow them to sway or tremble as the wearer moves. Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Aigrette brooches show off sweeping forms that resemble feathers. Cameo brooches have an oval or circular shape and flaunt a raised relief, usually depicting a person. Shop a large collection of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.