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Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French 18K Diamond Maiden Brooch After Maison Menu
Located in Hummelstown, PA
this brooch was likely made by Maison Menu c1895. Metal: 18k Weight: 14.8 grams Diamond: .40ct pear
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1880s French Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique English 18k Gold Diamond Amethyst Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique English 18k gold brooch, set with diamonds, pearls and amethyst. Measures 45 x 40nn. Marked
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19th Century British Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau brooch with diamonds total approx. 0.25ct, cultured pearls, 18K yellow gold, settings
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Brooch
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H 1.58 in L 2.76 in
18k Gold Blue Glass Diamonds and Sapphires Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K gold blue glass, clear stones, diamonds and white sapphires brooch. It depicts an
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Gold Blue Glass Diamonds and Sapphires Brooch
18k Gold Blue Glass Diamonds and Sapphires Brooch
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W 0.75 in D 0.25 in L 2.15 in
Edwardian 18K Gold 3.9 Carats Diamond Geometric Brooch, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A massive and fine Edwardian 18K Gold & Diamonds Geometric Brooch. A hand-carved brooch with
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1920s Edwardian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO., 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, antique Tiffany & Co. brooch in 18k yellow gold with diamond and ruby accents. The exquisite
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17th Century American Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Bee Brooch 18k gold
Located in Genève, CH
A brooch shaped like a bee, probably from the 70s. French. 18k gold and approximately 0.30ct of
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1670s French Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Style 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Winged Heart Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Gold Winged Heart Brooch. It depicts a gold green enamel heart decorated with gold
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau 1.2ct Diamond 18K Gold Brooch circa 1900 Magnificent Art Nouveau brooch made of high
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold branch brooch set with ruby ​​and diamonds. 0.50ct - G/H - SI - dim. 5.5 cm x 3.0
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1910s Item Details: Metal Type:18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.0 grams
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

French Enamel Diamond 18k Gold Brooch, Paris, circa 1905
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of neoclassical design, this beautiful Parisian 18k gold pin is decorated with translucent cobalt
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

French Enamel Diamond 18k Gold Brooch, Paris, circa 1905
French Enamel Diamond 18k Gold Brooch, Paris, circa 1905
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H 0.25 in W 1.63 in L 0.63 in
Brooch set with moonstone and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bunch of tulips with moonstone and single cut diamonds
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch set with moonstone and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Brooch set with moonstone and diamonds 18k yellow gold
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W 1.46 in D 0.35 in L 0.67 in
Edwardian Diamond Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold, Date 1910...
Located in Canterbury, GB
This exquisite Edwardian diamond brooch is set in 18K white gold and is dated circa 1910. With
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1910s Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
A stylish Art Deco brooch pin in platinum topped 18K yellow gold set with diamonds and marquise cut
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Antique Emerald & Diamond Filagree 18k White Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
filagree brooch with 2 round diamond accents. The piece tested 18k with a metal testing gun. It has odd
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Early 20th Century Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.73ctw Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold brooch, comprising one large old European cut diamond, and
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1890s Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch with pearl and diamonds 18k gold and 835 silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt gold with 835 silver brooch set with pearl and rose cut diamond 0.10 ct F/G - SI/P - 3.7 cm x
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18K Gold Platinum Edwardian This gorgeous Edwardian circa
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18k White and Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
Simple, classy and powerful piece set in 18k white and yellow gold. That’s why i choose 0.90 total
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1920s Greek Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White and Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds
18k White and Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds
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H 1.772 in W 0.787 in D 0.157 in
Diamond Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Turtle brooch. finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold, with brilliant cut diamonds, weighing a total of
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Brooch with pearl, ruby and diamond 18k gold with platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with platina brooch set with pearl, ruby ​​and old mine cut diamonds. 1.20ct - F/G - SI/P
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

French 18K Gold Brooch with Bezel Set Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
Rose Cut diamond studded triangles along a horizontal 18k gold pin. The tourmaline is oval-shaped and
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1870s French Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.02 carat. Please contact
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold 4.35tgw Garnet, Diamond & Pearl Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian garnet, pearl, and diamond, platinum and white gold brooch, comprising eighteen old
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Natural White Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A silver-topped 18 karat (18K) yellow gold bar brooch set with three button-shape natural white
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19th Century French Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural White Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Natural White Pearl and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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W 1.97 in D 0.4 in L 0.16 in
Art Deco brooch with diamonds stunning in 18k rosegold/whitegold
Located in Berlin, BE
brooch. Adorned with a total of 36 old-cut diamonds, each shimmering with a weight ranging from
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1920s French Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18K Black Opal And Diamond Swan Brooch P-923RTX-N
Located in Addison, TX
Dazzle and enchant with this exquisite 18K Black Opal and Diamond Swan Brooch, a true masterpiece
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1920s Art Nouveau Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold. This magnificent peacock
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Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French Rose Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French Rose Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Brooch. Featuring 13 rose cut
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1880s Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Enamel Brooch, Swiss, Circa 1880
Located in Pasadena, CA
18k Yellow Gold, Diamond & Enamel Brooch, Swiss, Circa 1880 Apparently Unmarked. Tested: 18K
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Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fabergé Diamond Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
, this brooch features approximately 2.00 carats of Old Mine-cut diamonds that shine in their 18K gold
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fabergé Diamond Brooch
Fabergé Diamond Brooch
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H 0.5 in W 4.5 in
Art Deco Double Clip Brooch 14.20 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's this Art Deco double brooch features two center diamonds weighing approximately 2.20
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1920s American Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond 18K Brooch Renaissance Revival, c. 1880.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique enamel brooch, 18K, Renaissance Revival, c. 1880. Slightly more than 1 inch in diameter
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1880s Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has H-I color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Acid tested to be 18k Gold. Dimention is brooch 8x0.3 cm. Box
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Enamel Brooch Depicting a Classical Lady
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian yellow gold, diamond, and enamel brooch, comprising three rose cut diamonds, and hand
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1870s Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver Diamond Emerald Butterfly Brooch C 1880
Located in Firenze, IT
Fascinating late Victorian C 1890 butterfly brooch/pendant in 18K yellow gold and silver
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1880s European Late Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco 0.06 Carat Diamond Petiole Leaf Brooch Pin in 18k Yellow Gold. Absolutely stunning art
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1920s Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

ART DECO brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby ​​and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1950's Old Mine Diamonds Ruby Pin/Brooch 62x53MM 18K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pin/brooch featuring Old mine cut diamond bezel and prong set, flanked with channel set Synthetic
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Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1950's Old Mine Diamonds Ruby Pin/Brooch 62x53MM 18K Gold
1950's Old Mine Diamonds Ruby Pin/Brooch 62x53MM 18K Gold
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W 2.09 in D 0.48 in L 2.45 in
Glittering 18k White Gold Diamond Encrusted Leaping Frog Brooch with 9.50cts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted deftly from 18k white gold and high quality round brilliant cut diamonds, this outstanding
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Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 1.80 carat. The diamond is has
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 1ctw Diamond & Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty round cut diamonds, and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Weight Brooch Pendant Two-Tone 18k
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 2.00 Total Carat Diamond Weight Brooch Pendant Two-Tone 18k The diamonds featured on this
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1920s Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.50 carat. The diamond is has G-H-I-J color. Acid tested to be 18k real gold
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1920s European Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 0.87Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.87 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique
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1890s Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.25 carat... The diamond is
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Flower Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Flower Brooch Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond count: ~190 Diamond
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Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.5ctw Diamond Convertible Cloak Clip Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
European cut, and rose cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Cameo 18k yellow gold diamonds sardonyx brooch / pendant France, 1838
Located in Miami, FL
Antique hand carved Cameo on oval sardonyx plate brooch / pendant with 18k yellow gold frame
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1830s French Art Deco Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1910s 18k Gold Top Silver ArtNouveau Natural Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 41.3 grams. Totally is diamond 7 ct. The diamond is has G
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1910s European Art Nouveau Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau Floral Enamel Pearl and Diamond 18k Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
of diamond and 18k yellow gold stems. The brooch has two green enamel leaves that terminate with a
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique French 18K Gold Silver Diamond Ruby Pearl Cat Brooch C1890
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique late 19th C French Novelty animal brooch in silver and gold with 2 kittens playing with a
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Petite Georgian Diamond & 18K Gold Flower Brooch - France - Circa 1819-38
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional petite Georgian era diamond and 18K rose and yellow gold flower brooch - featuring nine
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver 9.5ct Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking antique brooch or pendant that was crafted from solid 18k
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1890s Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold & Platinum Graduating Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant antique bar pin was crafted in France during the Edwardian era from solid 18k yellow
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18K Gold and Platinum 0.7ct Sapphire and Diamond Openwork Winged Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
fifty-six rose cut diamonds, set in an openwork winged design of platinum atop 18k yellow gold. This
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Early 20th Century Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Carved Citrine Pearl and Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Cameo brooch composed of an 18K rose gold frame with seed pearl and diamond accents, featuring a
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Late 19th Century French Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Carved Citrine Pearl and Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18K Rose Gold
Carved Citrine Pearl and Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18K Rose Gold
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W 1.32 in D 0.63 in L 1.75 in
French Antique 18K Gold & Silver Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Wing Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising ten cushion
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique 18k Brooch Diamond

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Antique 18k Brooch Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact antique 18k brooch diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 766 vintage or 17 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect antique 18k brooch diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique 18k brooch diamond over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Meghna Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and rose cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique 18k brooch diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique 18k Brooch Diamond?

Prices for an antique 18k brooch diamond can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $240,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,524.

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.