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Antique Brooches and Pins

We love everything about antique brooches. There is nothing more satisfying than a successful treasure hunt for that piece that completes your unique style, outfit, or occasion. It's a guilty pleasure of ours as well! We regularly bring in new pins and brooches to the shop, so check in regularly to see our latests finds.

Did you know brooches started out not as jewelry, but as a way to keep clothes together? Brooches are rich in human history, dating all the way back to the Bronze Age. Since then, their function has shifted towards beauty and a status of wealth. Brooches today have a wide range of uses, everything from giving a little extra sparkle to bring life into an otherwise plain outfit to being the embodiment of one's personality and mood in a one-in-a-kind piece.

How To Wear a Brooch

The most frequent brooch related question we hear in our shop is, "How do I wear a brooch?"

Brooches can be worn anywhere, and is most often found on jackets, lapels, hats, and purses. Make sure your brooch is securely fastened and not attached to clothing items that could easily fly away, like your favorite boho hat on a windy day! Be sure to place your most precious brooches in a place that will not be prone to knocking up against walls and other surfaces that could lead to a scratch or worse.

Latest Arrivals - Antique Brooches and Pins

Featured Antique Brooch

Agates and rose cut diamonds what a brilliant idea. At each end of the horseshoe is a row of 3 rose cut diamonds and between each agate another pair. This absolutely stunning 18k yellow gold horseshoe can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant. It is beautifully crafted and all original. Circa 1850

Details..... The brooch measures 36mm x 35mm. In Excellent Antique Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique jewels, we consider it part of the charm.

 

 

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Jade Jabot pin in 18k Gold

The Head Turning Diamond Brooch

This elegant brooch dates from the Edwardian era circa 1915 and is hallmarked with the French mark for Platinum. The front is covered with diamonds and open work details decorate the sides. The brooch has a trombone clasp closure, this type of clasp is 1st seen in the mid 1800's. This type of clasp assures not only the safety of your brooch but doesn't catch or snag fine fabrics.

This brooch comes with an appraisal from an independent gem lab. The insurance replacement value is $4525. There are 25 diamonds set in the brooch. The total diamond weight is 1.63cts. The diamonds are all color matched H/I white and sparkling. The metal is Platinum.

Details.....The brooch measures 2.7" long and .16" wide at the middle. In very good Vintage condition.You should expect some wear on all vintage and antique jewels.

 

Layaway available, 

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Jade Jabot pin in 18k Gold

Otherworldly Flower Brooch

Stunning. This late 19th century jewel is a wonderful example of the use of various colored golds to create a detailed picture. The body of the brooch is silver sheeted, applied to the front is a curving garland of flowers and berries in various shades of gold. The garland is worked in high relief and exquisite detail. Circa 1890.

Details.....The brooch measures 1.51" x 1.47" This piece is in very good antique condition. You should always expect some wear on antique and vintage jewels, we consider it part of their charm.

 

Layaway available, 

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Jade Jabot pin in 18k Gold

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Lovely Words From Past Customers

"I absolutely love your antique jewelry!! Every time I visit my niece in Portland, I always come to your store to purchase a brooch!"

Laurie

15 SEP 2018

"What an amazing shop, everything in here is a treasure! I love the women that work at Gem Set Love! The prices reflect the high quality, one of a kind pieces!"

Erin

17 JAN 2017

"Everyone is always so helpful and warm. We are so lucky in Portland to have this most impressive and expertly curated shop! It's a delectably dangerous place for people like me who love shiny and rare things!"

Sandra

9 APR 2019

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Thank you to Expertise.com who recently selected Gem Set Love as one of 20 top Jewelers serving the Portland area. They reviewed 141 Portland Jewelers and graded all of us based on - Reputation, Credibility, Experience, Availability, and Professionalism.

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Best Jewelry Shop

"Whether you're looking for that special Edwardian platinum ring with diamonds and sapphire filigree engagement ring or perhaps a less gaudy recycled ring using a vintage cast, Gem Set Love has been the place to go for 22 years."

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Gold Rush: Make a Statement with Stacked Rings

Love from Portland Bridge & Groom's Magazine, featuring three spectacular pieces from our shop in the January 16th, 2018 magazine edition. Featured article linked here.

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Interested in Learning About Jewelry Through the Eras?

MOURNING IN THE VICTORIAN PERIOD
INSTALLMENT 1 OF THE IDENTIFLY SERIES

-Paula Bixel - Proprietor

"Wearing jewelry in remembrance of our beloved dead is a tradition that originated in the 16th century, but the fashion for mourning jewelry reached its height during the reign of Queen Victoria. Victorian mourning jewelry, particularly those pieces dating to the earlier part of this era, are of special interest to lovers of antique jewelry due to its uniquely personal nature; few other styles of jewelry allow such an intimate glimpse into the past." (read the rest of the blog post here)

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