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GIA Certified .25 Carat Yogo Gulch Montana Sapphire Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930's sapphire brooch. 4 round Yogo Gulch Montana blue sapphires set in 14k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

23.97 Carats Blue Sapphire and Diamond Feather Brooch 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
carats of blue sapphire which makes you stand out of the crowd. This brooch is truly a must have
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Natural No Heat 3.82 Carat Sapphire Brooch in Silver and 9K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Silver & 9K Gold Brooch with No Heat 3.82 Carat Cushion Sapphire Brooch & Sapphire Item
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

18 carat white gold diamonds and sapphires snake brooch
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
, 4 square cut sapphires weighing 0.44 carats 8 square cut sapphires weighing 0.24 carats. Quality of
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond Convertible Brooch Pendant 1910s
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphire bezel. The principal sapphire measures 6.9 x 5.6 x 3.5 mm and is approximately 1.08 carats. The
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...

1880's Victorian 2.75 Carats Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with cushion cut sapphires weighing in total approximately 0.90 carat - well matched royal blue. Head
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. .10 cts Design: Dragonfly motif Features: Brooch set with 9 Diamonds and Yellow Sapphires Wings
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

UTI Watch Caged Birds Brooch in 18 Carat Gold circa 1950 Ruby Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
UTI Watch caged Birds Brooch in yellow Gold 18 Carat circa 1950. One Bird with a Body composed of a
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Feminine and gracious. Features a carved sapphire surrounded with faceted rubies and accented with three
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Zadora Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Gold Orchid Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats of Padparadscha sapphires with a mesmerizing orangy-pink color along with yellow sapphires closer
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Flower Gold Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Flower shaped brooch with 19 sapphires in oval- and navette-cut weighing approximately 5,7 ct. and
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Flower Gold Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Flower Gold Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
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W 0.98 in L 1.56 in
Victorian Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond 3-Dimensnional Swan Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent sapphire and diamond swan pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in sterling
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Magnificent Coral Branch Opal Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
depleted population making this quality very difficult to find. It is accented by 4 australian opals with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning Ruby or Sapphire Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in Sugar Land, TX
Carat Weight: .65ct Diamond Carat Weight: .25ct Number of Stones: 17 Sapphire & 4 Diamonds Metal Choice
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Napoleon 3 Antique Crescent Moon Sapphire Diamond Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
collector’s piece of wonderful luminosity. Sapphires total weight: approximately 4 carats, total diamond
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Fire Opal Multi-Color Sapphire Gold Sunrise Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of 12.90 carats. Adding to that are multi-colored sapphires set around the piece which weigh a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Platinum Sapphire & Pearl Art Deco Bar Brooch 14k Rnd .10ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .10ct Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Seed Pearls
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Opal Brooch with 1.59 cts Sapphires
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18k Yellow Gold Opal Brooch with 1.59 cts Sapphires Fashioned from 18k gold, this extraordinary
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Brooch 18kt Gold Horseshoe with Sapphires and Diamonds 1920 Platinum
Located in Paris, FR
Horseshoe brooch circa 1920 in 18 kt yellow gold adorned with 20 calibrated sapphires and 14 old
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Vermeil Silver Grasshopper Cricket Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Grasshopper or Cricket form brooch-pendant, set with rose cut diamonds and cabochon sapphires
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Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White Gold and 18 carat Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Pink Sapphires
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18 carat White gold and 18 carat yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch, Yellow Sapphires
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Pavé Set Sapphire Pineapple Brooch - France - Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Rare and impressive antique pavé set Sapphire convex pineapple brooch - featuring a cascade of old
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Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Silver

Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
4 mm x 3 mm = 0.90 carat Blue Sapphires Oval 4 mm x 3 mm = 0.60 carat Green Sapphire Oval 4 mm x 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
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H 2.17 in W 1.33 in D 0.32 in
Art Deco Oval Diamond Sapphire Platinum Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
sapphires approximately 0.56 carat. Crafted in platinum with 18k gold back. Circa 1930. Lenght: 4 cm
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co 1968 Mythological Fish Brooch in 18kt Gold with 60.05 Ctw Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
with some variations in shades and color. With a total of 59.40 Carats. Sapphires: Mount behind the
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
cut Diamonds in a total weight of 0.52 Carat, 8 Oval and Brilliant cut Sapphires, 6 Brilliant cut and
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Gold Bar Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
(measuring approx. 4 x 4mm) and approx. 2 carats in diamonds. Brooch is 61mm x 10mm. Marked: Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Blackened Gold Butterfly Brooch with Diamonds, Pink and Blue Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
set for the body and antennae. The brooch measures 4" wide x 2 7/8" in height Total Pink Sapphire
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18K yellow Gold Diamond, Turquoise & Sapphire 2 inch Square Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
estimated carat total weight of 4.0. It also features 24 round deep blue sapphires. The stars of the show
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

AGL Yogo Montana Deco Kite Shaped Sapphire Natural Pearl Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
certified natural, no heat Sapphires mounted on a platinum setting and accented with 4 natural pearls. The
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1980s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Floral Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Patriotic Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
An antique Tiffany & Company Ruby, Sapphire, and natural Pearl brooch in 18 karat yellow gold
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Ruby Rose Gold Tobacco Brooch with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
5.93 x 4.92 x 4.17 mm, as well as big oval and pear cut rubellites from Brazil totaling 4 carats, with
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Ruby, Par...

Paul Flato 1940 Deco Retro Brooch Platinum 27.09 Ctw Color Sapphires & Diamonds
By Paul Flato
Located in Miami, FL
clarity. Sapphires: Mounted in four-prongs settings with 21 color sapphires such; Blue (5), Yellow (4
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

Cellini 18KT White Gold 1.40Ct Blue Sapphire .85Ct Diamond Tulip Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
diamonds accenting this graceful tulip brooch. The brooch measures 3-7/8" x 3/4". Blue Sapphires
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Cellini 18kt White Gold 2.25ct Pink Sapphire & .80ct Diamond Tulip Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
diamonds accenting this graceful tulip brooch. The brooch measures 3-7/8" x 3/4". Pink Sapphires = 2.25
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

“Orient” Pink Sapphire & Pearl Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Mix of Natural Pink Sapphires, Rubies & White Topaz are Pave set at the Patel’s - 4 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Cellini 18kt White Gold4.30ct Blue Sapphire &.80ct Diamond Pussy Willow Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
of blue sapphires. The stem is set with round brilliant diamonds. The pussy willow measures 4-5/8
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
total weight of 0.18 Carat, Center Oval Shape Ruby, 2 Oval Cut Sapphires, and 4 Brilliant Cut Emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

French 1925s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Barrette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Total weight of the other diamonds : 0.14 carats approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 4 g
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

Cellini 18KT YG .50Ct Diamond, 3.80Ct Yellow Sapphire Pussy Willow Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
. The pussy willow measures 4-5/8". 137 yellow sapphires = 3.80 carats 37 diamonds = 0.50 carats 96
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Pearl and Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mikimoto Pearl and Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold. This beautiful brooch features 4
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Floral Brooch with Diamonds, Pink & Blue Sapphires in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
and radiant allure. Adding a playful pop of color, 4 pink and 3 blue sapphires dance among the
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jean Vitau 3 Brooch Pins Flower Humingbird Bird Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
Crown: The bird is 1 5/8 inches (42mm) tall and is 1 1/4 inches wide. Sapphires: bright medium
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gemstones I Type: Blue Sapphire Shape: French Cut Size: 2.5, 4 x 3 mm. Number: 52 Weight: 8.58 Carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
: SI Size: 1.2 – 4 mm. Number: 172 Weight: 4.00 Carat (approx.) Gemstones II Type: Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic Dragon“Orient” Sapphires & Tasvorite Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Tsavorite - 4 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 3 carat The Brooch is from the "Orient
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Sapphire Emerald Vermeil Cricket Silver Brooch-Pendant
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Grasshopper or Cricket form brooch-pendant, set with rose cut diamonds and cabochon sapphires
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

Italian 1950 Midcentury Enameled Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Gold with Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
4 round faceted cut of natural sapphires, 0.12 carats. Birthstone: Sapphires for the month of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Post-War Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 5.84 CTW Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl Circle Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 1.68 carats total G/H color with VS clarity - single cut and bead set Sapphires weigh
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Arts & Crafts Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ivy Antique Circle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, leaves, and gold beading throughout Prong set throughout with round and cushion cut sapphires Weighing
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist 18K Yellow Gold Brooch with Sapphires, Italy, Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, CA
Modernist 18K (.750) yellow gold brooch with four sapphires (each gemstone round faceted - claw set
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic "Orient" Ruby & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Ruby - 4 carat Multi Color Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 18 carats Green Garnets - 3 carats It is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Cellini 18kt White Gold 3.80ct Pink Sapphire & .50 Diamond Pussy Willow Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
. The pussy willow measures 4-5/8". 137 pink sapphires = 3.80 carats 37 diamonds = 0.50 carats 96
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
bezel setting, with 2 round faceted Montana blue sapphires of 0.40 carats. Pearl: Mount in the center
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Mellerio 18kt yellow gold Sapphire and ruby carriage brooch
By Mellerio
Located in Braintree, GB
Mellerio 18kt yellow gold Sapphire and ruby carriage brooch. Crafted in the 1940s, this exquisite
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

16.72 CTW Natural Blue Sapphire Bouquet Brooch with Diamonds in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
carats of blue sapphire which makes you stand out of the crowd. This brooch is truly a must have
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

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4 Carat Sapphire Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 4 carat sapphire brooch 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 Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 425 vintage editions and 94 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 4 carat sapphire brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 4 carat sapphire brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 4 carat sapphire brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 4 Carat Sapphire Brooch?

Prices for a 4 carat sapphire brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $276 and can go as high as $350,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $5,800.

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.