Rene Boivin Brooch
Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin brooches were produced by the brand in a broad spectrum of shapes. There were plaques
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RENE BOIVIN Paris 1935 Belperron Art Deco Convertible Clips-Brooch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible clips-brooch designed by Suzanne Belperron for Rene Boivin.
This fabulous pair of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
H 1.5 in W 2.28 in D 0.75 in
Rene Boivin Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Iconic Rene Boivin platinum brooch, set with old European cut diamonds - two larger center
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
René Boivin Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite 18k yellow gold flower brooch by René Boivin, adorned with vibrant emeralds and a
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Rene Boivin 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Brooch Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
diamonds, manufactured by Rene Boivin. The piece which dates to the 1950s takes the form of a vine leaf and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
RENE BOIVIN Diamond Ruby & Yellow Gold Tremblant Brooch Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin work.
The brooch measures 2-1/8 x 1-3/4 x 3/4 inches (5.5 x 4.4 x 2.2 cm) and weighs 29.0
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Voirin Sonrel for René Boivin Heliodor Yellow Gold Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Voirin Sonrel for René Boivin Heliodor Yellow Gold Brooch
A beautiful flower made of 18 karat
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
René Boivin Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet Ruby Gold Large Flower Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 18k yellow gold large brooch by René Boivin, featuring pink sapphire flower petals
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold
Pair of René Boivin “Etoile de Mer” Sapphire and Tourmaline Brooches
By René Boivin
Located in Weston, MA
One of the most well-known jewels in the world, René Boivin’s original 1937 starfish brooch was
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rene Boivin Ruby Clip Circa 1940
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
This striking clip by René Boivin is a masterful blend of bold design and exceptional craftsmanship
Category
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rene Boivin Paris Gem Set Brooch 18kt Gold with 14.09ctw in Diamonds and Pearls
By René Boivin
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set brooch designed by Rene Boivin.
Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in Paris France by the
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
René Boivin Sapphire “Feuille” Brooch
By Rene Bovin
Located in New York, NY
Cailles (dated May 2, 2017), stating that the brooch is the work of the House of René Boivin, designed by
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Boivin Retro Gold Diamond "Guirlande de Feuilles" Leaves Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
diamonds mounted in polished 18kt yellow gold, with French import marks, signed René Boivin, ca. 1947, in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Rene Boivin Iconic Diamond Gold Starfish Brooch
By Rene Bovin
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Rene Boivin Starfish Brooch
Set in 18 karat gold with diamonds
With Maker's Mark and
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rene Boivin Joaillier by Francoise Cailles (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
The French version of the rare monograph on Rene Boivin.
A highly sought after book!!! To quote
Category
20th Century Brooches
Recent Sales
René Boivin Gooseberries Brooch, Paris, 1940
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
Boivin himself, and still in his family.
Certified by Françoise Cailles.
Maker mark of René Boivin
Weight
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Materials
Coral, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Rene Boivin Gold & Diamond Snail Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
total), signed Rene Boivin in script, with French assay mark for 18kt gold, French ca. 1990, measuring
Category
1990s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN. A Diamond Butterfly Brooch.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Designed as a geometric butterfly, the upper-wing set with circular-cut diamonds within a border of baguette diamonds, the lower-wing similarly-set in an openwork chevron motif, circ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
René Boivin Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1935
By René Boivin
Located in Munich, DE
Two exquisite diamond clips, by René Boivin. Each clip is of a geometric design, decorated with 64
Category
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
RENE BOIVIN. A Diamond Emerald Ruby "Feuille" Brooch.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
, partial maker's mark.
Cf. Rene Boivin, Francoise Cailles, P237 for a drawing of a very
Category
French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
René Boivin rare gold, citrine and emerald flower brooch
By René Boivin
Located in Kortrijk, BE
A beautiful and rare gold, citrine and emerald flower brooch by René Boivin, designed as a dahlia
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Emerald, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN. A jade and diamond jabot pin.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Each terminal designed as a horizontal polished platinum barrel, embellished with a vertical line of circular-cut diamonds, suspending three interconnecting jade rings, circa 1935, F...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN. A Platinum, White Gold and Sapphire "Ecrou" Clip.
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
authenticity by Françoise Cailles.
Cf. Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, les éditions
Category
French Brooches
Materials
Sapphire
René Boivin For Françis Poulenc Citrine Gold Pin Françoise Cailles Certificate
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
An authentic René Boivin brilliant diamonds and citrines gold clip in shape of ananas. Centre set
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Rene Boivin Owl Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
Rene Boivin Owl Brooch, with two round cut citrines eyes
Measurements: 2" long
Accompanied with
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
Citrine
Rene Boivin Diamond, Sapphire & Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French chic and feminine flower brooch created by Rene Boivin. Made of yellow gold and studded with
Category
French Brooches
Magnificent Certified Rene Boivin Feuille de Platane Diamond Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Certified Rene Boivin Feuille de Platane Diamond Brooch
18 carat yellow gold Feuille
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
René Boivin Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Gold Starfish Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold starfish brooch with sapphire, diamond, emerald and ruby by René Boivin. The
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
René Boivin Diamond Set Knot Design 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1950
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
René Boivin diamond set knot design 18 karat yellow gold brooch circa 1950.
A statement diamond
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
René Boivin Double Clip Diamond and Gold Bangle, 1940s
By René Boivin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very versatile double clip diamond and yellow gold bangle by René Boivin, ca. 1940s. It is in 18k
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
René Boivin Art Deco Two-Tone Gold Clip W/Certificate
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Art Deco clip brooch by René Boivin, circa 1940s. Made of 18k yellow and white gold. Comes
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rene Boivin Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Retro Jabot Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Retro Jabot Pin
This jabot pin is retro design circa
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Book of Rene Boivin Jeweller
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is the incredibly scarce English translation of the already rare monograph on Rene Boivin. The
Category
20th Century Brooches
René Boivin "Les Irradiantes", Gold and Black Mirrored Mosaic Brooch, circa 1930
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
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René Boivin
Mirrored Mosaic Brooch from "Les
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
René Boivin, "Les Irradiantes", Gilt and Blue Mirrored Mosaic Brooch, circa 1935
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping still available during Lockdown
René Boivin
Mirrored Mosaic Brooch from "Les
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
1930's Boivin Old Mine Diamond Tulip Brooches
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
approximately 7.65 carats of old mine diamonds in platinum mountings bearing makers marks for Rene Boivin. The
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Boivin brooch Yellow Gold and Platinum Square Diamonds and Sapphires
By René Boivin
Located in Ebene, MU
A Yellow gold and Platinum René Boivin brooch set with 38 old square cut diamonds and 15 calibré
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
René Boivin Dog Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold, René Boivin dog brooch set with 2 ruby eyes and enameled paws and nose.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN Crab Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
A blackened silver and gold crab pin with an opening shell by Rene Boivin
Category
French Brooches
Rene Boivin Double Heart Gold Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold Mogul inspired brooch by Rene Boivin with pearls and cabochon rubies. The double
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
René Boivin 18kt Gold Lion Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
, maker's mark for Boivin, French assay marks for 18kt gold, illustrated in the Boivin book (see page 339
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN Gem-Set Yellow Gold Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Designed as a curving leaf, embellished with curling tendrils, accented with circular-cut gem stones, Circa 1938, French assay marks for 18ct gold, French maker's mark for the atelie...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
René Boivin, Bouquet de Violettes Brooch, Multi-Gems
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750/000 yellow gold René Boivin "Bouquet de Violettes" brooch. The bouquet is composed with
Category
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN. A Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
From the Symbolic & Chase Collection of Rare Authenticated Rene Boivin Jewels
Category
French Brooches
Materials
Diamond
RENE BOIVIN. An Emerald and Diamond Clip Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
From the Symbolic & Chase Collection of Rare Authenticated Rene Boivin Jewels
The
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French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald
Rene Boivin "Bouquet de Violettes" Amethyst Ruby Tsavorite Gold Spray Brooch
By René Boivin
Located in Paris, FR
AN EXCEPTIONAL, AMETHYST, RUBY, TSAVORITE AND GOLD SPRAY BROOCH BY RENE BOIVIN, CIRCA 1989.
See
Category
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
RENE BOIVIN. A Yellow Gold and Ruby Clip
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Of arched design, set sporadically with cabochon rubies, French assay marks for 18ct gold, circa 1940 accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Francoise Cailles
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Rare Amethyst and Ruby Starfish pin by Rene Boivin Paris.
By René Boivin
Located in New York , NY
by Rene Boivin Paris. The client had seen an illustration of the original Boivin jewel made for
Category
French Brooches
RENE BOIVIN Rare ‘Feuilles de Lilas’ Multi Gem Gold Spray Pin
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
A ‘Feuilles de Lilas’ gold brooch set with citrines, amethysts, peridots and sapphires, signed René
Category
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Boivin Emerald and Diamond "Peacock" Dress Clips
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
mark for Boivin, and French assay marks for 18kt gold, circa 1935. Accompanied by original
Category
20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold
Art Moderne Citrine Brooch by Suzanne Belperron for René Boivin, Paris, 1933
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
Art Moderne Citrine Brooch by Suzanne Belperron for René Boivin, Paris, 1933
A brooch composed of
Category
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold
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Rene Boivin Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact rene boivin brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of 18k gold, gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 20 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect rene boivin brooch 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 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing rene boivin brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but René Boivin and Rene Bovin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a rene boivin brooch featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a rene boivin brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Rene Boivin Brooch?
On average, a rene boivin brooch at 1stDibs sells for $42,000, while they’re typically $5,950 on the low end and $100,000 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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.