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Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Buckle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Victorian Onyx 14 kt Gold and Seed Pearl Buckle Brooch from the late 19th Century. 2.75" x
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gilt Metal, 14k Gold

Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Buckle Brooch
Victorian Onyx and Seed Pearl Buckle Brooch
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W 0.5 in L 2.75 in
Victorian Onyx and Pearl mourning brooch, 9k yellow gold
Located in Joelton, TN
This is a well-preserved, oversized Victorian mourning brooch with split pearl and gold inlay
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Onyx Flower Brooch Pendant Pearls 14K Gold, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Onyx Flower Brooch Pendant Pearls 14K Gold, 1930 Onyx flower with two detachable Pearl and Onyx
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Vintage 1930s Israeli Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Coral Mother of Pearl Diamond and Onyx Diamond Parrot Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
stylish and a great design as a pair of love parrots flying together. This is an amazing and rare brooch
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2010s Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Pearl and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening. This Victorian onyx brooch with diamonds and pearls
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Mourning brooch, Onyx, Pearl and Diamond, 15k gold, Ivy leaf
Located in NEWARK, GB
with creamy pearls and a diamond point to the centre. The Onyx is mounted into the gold frame and this
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl, Onyx, Diamonds, Topaz, 14 Kt White and Rose Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, mounted with a flower of pearl,diamonds and topazs. Leaves studded with topazs and decorations of onyx
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Akoya Pearl Diamond Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Wreath Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant brooch featuring a plethora of fine AAA Akoya pearls. The pearls measure 5mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold flower brooch by Tiffany & Co, with onyx and mother of pearl inlay. Brooch measures
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20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Gold

Antique Black Onyx Enamel and Seed Pearl 20 Karat Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive Victorian black onyx, enamel and seed pearl, 20 karat yellow
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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

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Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Onyx & Pearl Star Brooch, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stylish antique Victorian 18K gold brooch. The brooch features a
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and rare piece, Cartier platinum tassel brooch from Art Deco era, set with seed pearls
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Gold Onyx Bow Tie Brooch Pin with Pearl Accent
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Remarkable fine details are featured in this petite turn-of-the-century brooch made of twelve karat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Stones, Agate, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Onyx, Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
,sapphires. The vase is mounted with diamonds,rubies and onyx. This brooch was totally handmade by Italian
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

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Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mother of Pearl Onyx and Diamond Vintage Gold Violin Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mother of Pearl MOP, Onyx and Diamond Violin Gold Brooch Pin. Hand set
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Peridots, Diamonds, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Pearls, Platinum Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure mounted with three peridots in the central part, surrounded by diamonds,onyx and pearls. Below, a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Brooches

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Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Inlay Mother of Pearl Onyx Gold Half Moon Brooch Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of two 18k gold half moon brooches by Tiffany & Co, crafted with mother of pearl inlay and onyx
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20th Century Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Victorian 14K Gold French Brooch Jet onyx Seed Pearl Mourning Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Onyx and Seed Pearls set in 14 Kt Gold. The floral center drop is stunning. The pictures show you just
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Edwardian Convertible Brooch/Pendant 10k Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Color: Black Natural Seed Pearls Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening Type: HInged Pin and
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches

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Onyx, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Diamond Pearl Coral Onyx 18K Gold White Ibis Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
mm, Mother of pearl is the wing. The beak and face are enhanced by a red coral & black onyx, cabochon
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1990s American Modern Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Huge Carved Onyx Flower Brooch with Mabe Pearl and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
contrasting elements—the deep, velvety onyx, the iridescence of the mabe pearl, the sparkle of diamonds, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

Diamonds Amethyst Onyx Mother-of-pearl Flower Brooch 18k Gold, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds Amethyst Onyx Mother-of-pearl Flower Brooch 18K Gold. A Diamond and Gem-set brooch
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Stamped 1960’s Mother of Pearl, Onyx & Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
boasts a unique design that is sure to turn heads. The brooch features a mother-of-pearl body and an onyx
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Mid-20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Kai-Yin Lo, KYLO Mabe Pearl, Black Onyx & Pearl Abstract Brooch
By Kai-Yin Lo
Located in New York, NY
brooch is comprised of a large 14 mm mabe pearl set into a vermeil (gold on sterling silver) setting. The
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1990s Chinese Brooches

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique 18K Gold Black Enamel and Onyx Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 18 karat gold and enamel round brooch is created with black onyx and set with a seed
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 18K Gold Black Enamel and Onyx Brooch
Antique 18K Gold Black Enamel and Onyx Brooch
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W 1.07 in L 1.07 in
Asch Grossbardt Platinum & 18KT Gold Leopard Brooch With Onyx & Mother of Pearl
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic leopard brooch by world renowned jeweler Asch Grossbartd is made of 18 karat white
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Early 2000s Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Panda Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
, Onyx Weight 17.5 g Length 3.5 cm Width 2.5 cm Condition Excellent Other Info STONE Mother-of-pearl
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2010s French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Pearl Swan Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond swan brooch pin features an intricate play of mother-of-pearl and crystal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pea...

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ 7,850€ Incl taxes Model VCARP2AU00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl
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2010s French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand-Carved Onyx Cameo Brooch with Pearl Halo from Napoleon III in Yellow Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Napoleon III hand carved onxy brooch has a profile portrait of woman wearing a pearl necklace
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco Style Diamond Pearl Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Art Déco style diamond brooch features a symmetrical design with a 14mm South Sea pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Swan Diamond 18mm Pearl Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This pearl and diamond swan brooch pin features an intricate play of mother-of-pearl and crystal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea ...

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Bar Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a striking Victorian bar pin in rich black onyx featuring a bright white seed pearl in a
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Bar Pin
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Bar Pin
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W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 2.63 in
Victorian Gold & Enamel Mourning Hair Locket Brooch Seed Pearls
Located in Wallkill, NY
Pearl motif on top of what looks to be black onyx or jet, but I believe it's black onyx. 8 Seed pearls
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Crystal Rock Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
brooch has diamonds, a piece of onyx and one of rock crystal, and there is also a mother-of-pearl slab on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond spider brooch features a voluminous Australian pearl of 18.2mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
Ella Gafter South Sea Pearl Diamond Spider Brooch Pin
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W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Ella Gafter Art Déco style Diamond Ruby Pearl Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond basket brooch features a flower like arrangement of oval/round cut faceted Thai rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pea...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Black Onyx Flower Brooch with Pearls- VHK#538
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.5 grams Pin Measurements: Length: 1.25 inches Condition: Excellent
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Diamond Ruby Flower Pearl Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This ruby and diamond flower brooch features 5 black onyx petals each set with an oval cut faceted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Ruby Diamond Pearl Bow Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond and ruby brooch features a bow design in black onyx pavé set with round diamonds (0.56
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Wh...

Sterling Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant Coral Turquoise Onyx Zuni Oliver Cellicion
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large Native American Zuni Signed OC (Oliver Cellicion) Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Onyx Pearl
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1915 Art Deco Sloan & Co French Cut Black Onyx Pearl 14 Karat Bar Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
french cut black onyx, seed pearls, and 14k yellow gold. The dramatic combo of geometric, faceted black
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1880 Flying Dove Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With White Pearls And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Flying dove brooch with pearls. Very rare piece, created in England during the high Victorian era
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1880 Etruscan Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Coral and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian pendant brooch with coral and pearls. Classic piece created in England during the
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Asch Grossbardt Dia Lapis Malachite Onyx Bee Brooch Yellow Gold 14k Insect Pin
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Mother of Pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Art Déco style Diamond 19mm Pearl Stick Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
pearl decorated with an onyx ringlet, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The chain is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, W...

Asch Grossbardt Diamond Amethyst Mother-Of-Pearl 14 Karat Gold Inlay Fish Brooch
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, malachite, mother-of-pearl, onyx, and rose quartz Accented by a round brilliant cut diamond eye Eye clean
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Ella Gafter Bird Brooch Ruby Diamond
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bird brooch pin features a fine Australian South Sea pearl of 16.50mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k G...

Ella Gafter Bird Brooch Ruby Diamond
Ella Gafter Bird Brooch Ruby Diamond
W 2 in D 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Tiffany & Co. Man in the Moon Gold and Inlay Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pearl and Onyx for the eye. Measuring 1 3/4 inch in length and 1 inch wide.
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pelican brooch features an Australian South Sea Pearl of 13.5mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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White Diamond, Crystal, Onyx, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, ...

Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
Ella Gafter Pelican Brooch Diamond
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W 2.5 in D 0.75 in L 2 in
1840s Large Jeweled Gold Enamel Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1840s, most likely French. This ornate 18K gold antique brooch is centered with a black onyx
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Antique 1840s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silv...

Ella Gafter Dolphin Pink Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
onyx, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look. The dolphin holds in its mouth a 18.5mm South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold...

Ella Gafter Diamond Flower Basket Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond flower basket brooch features at the base a stylized basket of mother-of-pearl and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, C...

Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
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H 1.5 in W 1.25 in
Oscar Heyman Well-Dressed Gemstone Snowman Brooch (Special Order)
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18k yellow gold and platinum "well-dressed snowman" brooch contains pearls, diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ella Gafter Art Déco style 18mm Pearl Diamond Stick Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
a 14mm South Sea pearl decorated with an onyx ringlet, lending the jewel a distinctive art déco look
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k G...

Vintage Multi Gem Gold Parrot Brooch Stick Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
with Chrysoprase, Coral, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Onyx and Malachite. Artistically Hand crafted in 18K
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

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Malachite, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Handcraft Parrot 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Precious Stones Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
diamonds,ruby,sapphires,emerald,coral,onyx and pearl Parrot total weight 19.50 grams Diamonds weight 0.24
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Coral, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Ruby Sapphire Basket Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The basket brooch features three flowers with oval cut faceted precious stones of fiery colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ye...

Rubelite Penguin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
coral, onyx and mother of pearl
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold

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Pearl And Onyx Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact pearl and onyx brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 30 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a pearl and onyx brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic pearl and onyx brooch over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Asch Grossbardt and Baume are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pearl and onyx brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Onyx version from the 24 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl and onyx brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl And Onyx Brooch?

The price for a pearl and onyx brooch starts at $195 and tops out at $12,750 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,394.

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.