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Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Coro Duette sapphire double dress clip 1940s
Vintage Coro Duette sapphire double dress clip 1940s

Vintage Coro Duette sapphire double dress clip 1940s

By Coro

Located in Wilmslow, GB

The jewellery company 'Coro' was founded in 1901 by Emanuel Cohn and Carl Rosenberger.

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1940s Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Coro Parrot Duette Brooch-Fur Clip, 1940s
Vintage Coro Parrot Duette Brooch-Fur Clip, 1940s

Vintage Coro Parrot Duette Brooch-Fur Clip, 1940s

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Vintage iconic brooch by Coro features two parrots on a tree branch. Lavishly decorated with rhinestones and accented with colorful enamel details. The base metal: sterling silver. ...

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1940s American Art Nouveau Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch
Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch

Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch

By Coro

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny element of darkening to a couple of the paste stones...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips
Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips from the 1940's. Gold plated with colored and crystal pastes. Each mask clip comes off to be worn separately. 1940's USA. 2.25" x 1.5".

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1940s American Retro Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Vermeil, Base Metal

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette
Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Large and Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette from the 1940's. 2 huge emerald oval pastes with micro pave borders form the flower heads with green cold enamel leaves. The flower...

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1940s American Retro Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Coro Duette Bell Flower Tremblant Brooch.
Coro Duette Bell Flower Tremblant Brooch.

Coro Duette Bell Flower Tremblant Brooch.

Located in New York, NY

Coro by Adolph Katz, quivering bell flower trembler duette brooch with cold enamel accents. The double clips embellished with crystal pave and faux sapphire trembling stamen in each ...

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1940s American Retro Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Signed Coro Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Duette Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s
Signed Coro Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Duette Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s

Signed Coro Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Duette Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A patented design, this stunning Art Deco brooch comes apart so its pieces may also be used as dress clips. Art Deco brooch featuring a radiating ovoid starburst decorated with min...

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1940s American Art Deco Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Marcasite, Base Metal, Silver

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Vintage Signed Coro Duette Tremblant Brooch/Fur Clips
Vintage Signed Coro Duette Tremblant Brooch/Fur Clips

Vintage Signed Coro Duette Tremblant Brooch/Fur Clips

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Coro duette features a floral design with green enameling and red and clear crystal accents in a gold tone setting. In excellent condition, this piece measures 2-7/8” x...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Coro Duette Floral Trembler Brooch/Fur-Clip & Earrings Set
Vintage Coro Duette Floral Trembler Brooch/Fur-Clip & Earrings Set

Vintage Coro Duette Floral Trembler Brooch/Fur-Clip & Earrings Set

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Coro duette & earrings has the famous trembler floral design with blue and clear crystal with green enameling in a gold tone setting. The screw-clip earrings measure 7/...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Coro Vintage Horse Head Duette Fur Clip / Pin and Clip Earrings, 1940s
Coro Vintage Horse Head Duette Fur Clip / Pin and Clip Earrings, 1940s

Coro Vintage Horse Head Duette Fur Clip / Pin and Clip Earrings, 1940s

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

This is a classic 1940s world famous duette pin by Coro. I have seen it with a gold wash, but I have never seen one in all sterling silver and with the matching earrings. There was...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

FAMOUS Vintage Signed Coro Craft Owl Duette Brooch & Earrings Set
FAMOUS Vintage Signed Coro Craft Owl Duette Brooch & Earrings Set

FAMOUS Vintage Signed Coro Craft Owl Duette Brooch & Earrings Set

Located in New York, NY

This famous vintage owl duette & earrings set by Coro Craft is featured in many of the popular jewelry books.

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Mid-20th Century American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Circa 1940s Coro Craft Duette Yellow and Goldtone Owl Brooch/Clips
Circa 1940s Coro Craft Duette Yellow and Goldtone Owl Brooch/Clips

Circa 1940s Coro Craft Duette Yellow and Goldtone Owl Brooch/Clips

Located in Long Beach, CA

1940s Coro Craft Duette gold tone metal owl brooch/clips set with large topaz faceted glass eyes and embellished with yellow and brown enameling. These iconic pieces were designed b...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Base Metal

Side by Side Coro Duette
Side by Side Coro Duette

Side by Side Coro Duette

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H 1 in W 3 in

Side by Side Coro Duette

By Coro

Located in New Hope, PA

This Coro Duette pin can also be worn as two separate dress clips. The pin has "rubies and diamonds" for the flowers and leaves as well as green enamel leaves. There is extremely mi...

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1950s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Coro 1940s Gold with Enamel Flowers Trembler Duette Brooch
Coro 1940s Gold with Enamel Flowers Trembler Duette Brooch

Coro 1940s Gold with Enamel Flowers Trembler Duette Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

A rare model Coro trembler flower 1940s duette brooch by American fashion jewelry company Coro.

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Gold Plate, Enamel

1960s Coro Duette Rhinestone Roses Brooch/Dress Clips
1960s Coro Duette Rhinestone Roses Brooch/Dress Clips

1960s Coro Duette Rhinestone Roses Brooch/Dress Clips

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful 1960s Coro Duette pin/dress clips. Silver plate and rhinestone detailed roses with green and gold enamel leaves. Can be clipped onto anything you wish, will dress up any lo...

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1960s French Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Silver Plate

Bellflower Coro Duette
Bellflower Coro Duette

Bellflower Coro Duette

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H 3 in W 2 in

Bellflower Coro Duette

By Coro

Located in New Hope, PA

This Coro Duette bellflower pin can also be worn as two separate clips. The pin has "rubies and diamonds" for the flowers and stems and green enamel for the leaves. It is in excellen...

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1950s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Coro Quivering Camelias Dress Clip Duette Brooch 1940s
Vintage Coro Quivering Camelias Dress Clip Duette Brooch 1940s

Vintage Coro Quivering Camelias Dress Clip Duette Brooch 1940s

By Coro

Located in Wilmslow, GB

The design and patents can be found in Brunialti's book, American Costume Jewellery. This Coro Duette is in excellent and given it's age, remarkably almost mint condition.

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20th Century Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

CORO  Duette quivering Camelias flower twist tremblant brooch 1940s USA
CORO  Duette quivering Camelias flower twist tremblant brooch 1940s USA

CORO Duette quivering Camelias flower twist tremblant brooch 1940s USA

By Coro

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Coro classic flower twist Duett brooch of gilt metal, green emamal leafs, blue crystal baguette crystal stones and many small crystal pastes. Both flower clips separate off base to b...

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1940s American Art Deco Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Coro Duette Brooch
Coro Duette Brooch

Coro Duette Brooch

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H 1.5 in W 3 in

Coro Duette Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Coro Duette brooch in reds and greens with red rhinestones. Enamel is in excellent condition This floriform brooch can be worn as one pin or two. Gold plating is in excellent condi...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Coro Duette Tremblant Brooch
Vintage Coro Duette Tremblant Brooch

Vintage Coro Duette Tremblant Brooch

By Coro

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Coro flower twist tremblant duette brooch of gilt metal, green enamel, crystal baguettes and crystal pastes. Both flower clips separate off base to be worn separately. Length 2,75 ...

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Mid-20th Century Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Coro Duette Clear Rhinestones Brooch
Vintage Coro Duette Clear Rhinestones Brooch

Vintage Coro Duette Clear Rhinestones Brooch

By Coro

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Coro Duette Condition: perfect Dimensions: W 1.96 in Materials: base metal, faux diamonds

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1940s Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Base Metal

Vintage Coro Sterling Fish Duette Brooch 1940s
Vintage Coro Sterling Fish Duette Brooch 1940s

Vintage Coro Sterling Fish Duette Brooch 1940s

By Coro

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Coro Sterling Pat Dimensions: W 2.36 Materials: sterling silver, rhinestones, lucite

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1940s Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Coro Duette Owls Brooch and Earrings Set 1940s
Coro Duette Owls Brooch and Earrings Set 1940s

Coro Duette Owls Brooch and Earrings Set 1940s

By Coro

Located in Austin, TX

Period: 1940 Hallmark: Coro Duette Sterling Condition: perfect Dimensions: brooch H 2.4 Inch, earrings H 0.4 Inch Materials: base metal, rhinestones, crystals, enamel Free worldwide ...

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1940s Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Signed Coro Duette Perched Bird Brooch/Fur Clip
Vintage Signed Coro Duette Perched Bird Brooch/Fur Clip

Vintage Signed Coro Duette Perched Bird Brooch/Fur Clip

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1940s Coro duette brooch features two birds perched on a branch. They have red & clear crystals and green enameling on a gold-plated base metal setting. This duette br...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Rare Vintage 1940s Coro Love Shaped Bird Duette Brooch
Rare Vintage 1940s Coro Love Shaped Bird Duette Brooch

Rare Vintage 1940s Coro Love Shaped Bird Duette Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

This is a famous and very collectible duette by Coro. It has two love birds with pink iridescent bodies with enameling flying towards each other in a rhinestone heart frame. Signed ...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Coro Duette Horses Brooch With Rhinestones 1940's
Vintage Coro Duette Horses Brooch With Rhinestones 1940's

Vintage Coro Duette Horses Brooch With Rhinestones 1940's

By Coro

Located in Austin, TX

​Year: 1940 Hallmark: CoroDuette Pat.​ Dimensions: H 2.08 in Materials: base metal, rhinestones

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1940s Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Base Metal

Rare Coro Craft Owl Duette Fur Clip/Brooch
Rare Coro Craft Owl Duette Fur Clip/Brooch

Rare Coro Craft Owl Duette Fur Clip/Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare find. I have heard of them … but never owned one until now. This owl duette was made by Adolph Katz of Coro during the 1940s. The owls have brown and tan ename...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Vintage 1940s Coro Sterling Fish Jelly Belly Duette/Brooch Clip
Vintage 1940s Coro Sterling Fish Jelly Belly Duette/Brooch Clip

Vintage 1940s Coro Sterling Fish Jelly Belly Duette/Brooch Clip

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

This is the magnificent 1940s sterling Coro duette that features two Lucite jelly belly angel fish. It has blue, red and clear rhinestones embedded within the head. It measures 2-1/2...

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1940s American Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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By Weiss

Located in Milford, DE

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Crystal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

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By Rochas, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...

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2010s Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch - 18K Gold & Silver

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By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

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1970s Thai Baroque Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch
1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch

1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1.52 carat aquamarine and 2.92 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and platinum set double clip brooch; part of our antique 1920s jewelry colle...

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 55.00 Carat Diamond Necklace

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry located on New York's Iconic Fifth Avenue, A magnificent necklace hand made in the Emilio Atelier, the focal point of this necklace is the Cen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Diamond

Trifari Art Deco Carved Glass Fruit Salad Flower Basket Brooch c 1930s
Trifari Art Deco Carved Glass Fruit Salad Flower Basket Brooch c 1930s

Trifari Art Deco Carved Glass Fruit Salad Flower Basket Brooch c 1930s

By Trifari

Located in University City, MO

Trifari Art Deco exquisite carved glass fruit salad flower basket brooch c 1930s Embellished with a collection of jewel tone carved glass flowers in emerald green, sapphire blue & ru...

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1930s Art Deco Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Rhodium

Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown
Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown

Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening dress with dramatic train! This is an original sample, and is incredibly well made...

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Art Deco Crystal Marcasite Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Art Deco brooch with marcasite design around a faceted crystal circle. No maker's mark.

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Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s
Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s

Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A beautiful vintage leaf double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly stylish work of Art Deco craftmanship. During the 1920s & 30s the Art Deco s...

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Vintage MONET signed maltese cross gold tone pearl glass designer brooch
Vintage MONET signed maltese cross gold tone pearl glass designer brooch

Vintage MONET signed maltese cross gold tone pearl glass designer brooch

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with rhinestones and faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of...

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1980s Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet

Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in New York, NY

Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...

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1930s French Artisan Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal

KJL Tutti Frutti Art Deco Fruit Pin Brooch with Clear Crystals, Rhodium
KJL Tutti Frutti Art Deco Fruit Pin Brooch with Clear Crystals, Rhodium

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By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Colorful tutti-frutti style art deco brooch by Kenneth Lane. Features bright green and red flower and leaf motifs accented with clear crystals and black enamel. Rhodium-plated metal ...

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2010s American Art Deco Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry

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Crystal

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By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Marcel Boucher Art Deco inspired "Opening Night" series link bracelet . Of crystal rhinestone pave half domes and sapphire tapered baguettes forming arched links. Set in rhod...

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Antique Signet Ring Intaglio Bull Taurus Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold ØUS7/12.3gr
Antique Signet Ring Intaglio Bull Taurus Carnelian 18K Yellow Gold ØUS7/12.3gr

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Located in SE

Unusual antique Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring with fine hand-carved intaglio of Taurus or Bull / Baal ? with short inscription in an unknown tongue. Richly decorated surfaces of th...

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Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr

Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr

Located in SE

Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...

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Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967
Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967

Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967

By Christian Dior

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Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of coro duette vintage jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gilt metal, base metal and gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect item from our selection of coro duette vintage jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of coro duette vintage jewelry over the years, but those made by Coro and Corocraft are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at an object in our assortment of coro duette vintage jewelry featuring crystal from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and princess cut alternatives. Finding an option in this array of coro duette vintage jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Coro Duette Vintage Jewelry?

On average, a piece of coro duette vintage jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $668, while they’re typically $197 on the low end and $32,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.