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French Victorian Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian ruby, pearl, and rose-cut diamond gold and silver bar brooch circa 1890. * ABOUT
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hinged pin and push fit clasp. This antique diamond and ruby bar brooch has been independently tested
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.07 in W 0.37 in L 2.64 in
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive Victorian ruby brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum settings. The bar brooch
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.29 in W 0.91 in L 1.73 in
Spectacular Burma Ruby and Diamond bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
one of the finest examples of Amercican Art Deco platinum bar brooch set with oval Burma
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American Brooches

Edwardian 15 Karat Gold Platinum Ruby Swan Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a delicate Edwardian swan bar brooch crafted in 15K gold (9K needle) and adorned with
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Art Deco Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bar pin brooch. The geometric bar pin hosts a suspended matching ruby floral
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Ruby Pearl and Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
'insect' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian snake bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features ruby and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set 'Crescent' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant bar golden brooch with rubies and diamonds, Spain, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful golden bar brooch with elements of platinum, set with diamonds of a total weight of about
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This antique bar brooch is excellent quality, set with a stunning ruby featuring fine color
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

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Ruby, Diamond, White Gold

Antique Ruby and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
Antique Ruby and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
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H 0.29 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.5 in L 2.28 in
Antique Victorian 1880s Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.52 carat diamond, 0.24 carat ruby and sapphire, 9k yellow gold and silver set bar brooch
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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

1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the bird. The 1900s bar style brooch has been modelled in the form of a chick, engaging with a fine
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Gold Heart Shaped Opal, Ruby and Pearl Bar Brooch Circa 1905
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning early 20th century bar brooch hand crafted in 9ct yellow gold dating from circa 1905
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

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Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Fox Gold Bar Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Edwardian Bar Pin centered by a Fox and a Circle set with Rubies 0.15tcw and Diamonds
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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Ruby Pearl Old Cut Diamond Butterfly Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Victorian butterfly bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. Victorian era
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique French 18k Gold Opal with GIA Ruby & Sapphire VERY Long Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an antique French Masterpiece! This VERY long bar pin features unheated sapphires and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

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Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Princess Cut Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Art Deco period bar brooch. Circa 1930. Solid 18 carat white gold example with a fine
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

18 K Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow and white Gold bar pin brooch set with a heart shaped Sapphire Cabochon and and
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Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Brooches

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

Givenchy Vintage Gripoix Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Trio Crystals Long Bar Brooch
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine. Three different colour cabochons, purple, red and blue. Safety-catch pin closure, signed G...
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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Gold Plate

Antique Diamond and Ruby Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
carats, I-J-K color and SI-I clarity surrounded by 16 square-cut rubies weighing a total of
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby

Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold brooch set with ruby ​​tot. 0.80ct, onyx and single cut diamond to. 0.90 ct - F/G
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

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

Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
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W 1.62 in L 0.48 in
2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 9k yellow gold, silver set crescent, bar style brooch; part of the antique jewelry / estate jewelry
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
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H 0.28 in Dm 1.18 in L 2.36 in
Yellow Gold Sterling Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two-Tone Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin. Absolutely fabulous multi-gemstone Matador pin featuring
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sterling Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin
Yellow Gold Sterling Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin
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H 1.2 in W 1.56 in D 0.43 in
Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cockerel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cockerel bar brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a 15k white gold setting. The bar style
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Diamond Coral Pearl Parrot Brooch/Necklace on Bar Branch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Platinum Diamond Coral Pearl Parrot Brooch on Bar Branch is a gorgeous bird pin featuring a parrot
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Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Brooches

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Coral, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage bar brooch is exceptional quality, set with impressive rubies and emeralds displaying fine color
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

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Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.32 in W 0.73 in L 1.93 in
Diamond Emerald Ruby Elephant Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous vintage Retro Elephant Diamond Emerald Ruby Brooch Pin in 18 Karat White Gold
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

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

Antique (Edwardian) 9K 375 Yellow Gold Shield Australian Bar Brooch by Willis
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully crafted in 9K Yellow Gold, this stunning Bar Brooch is Edwardian, i.e. dating from the
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Antique Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Brooches

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage British Bulldog Diamond and Ruby Bar Pin Set in Gold
Located in London, GB
A quirky and characterful vintage British bulldog bar pin set in gold. The pin is predominantly
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage 1.55ctw Gemstone Flying Insect Brooch 10k Gold Silver Diamond Ruby
Located in McLeansville, NC
Cut Color - White - Natural Rubies - Size - 2 mm each Cut - Round Cabochon Color - Red Metal: 10k
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2010s Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver

Large Diamond Flamingo Brooch with Rubies & Emeralds in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Diamond Flamingo Brooch w/ Rubies, Emeralds in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flamingo Brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches

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

Antique Ruby and Diamond and White Gold West Highland Terrier Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique bar brooch is exceptional quality set with ruby and very well color matched, very high
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Diamond and Ruby 9k White Gold Argyll and Sutherland Highlander Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
design is mounted to a plain hallmarked white gold bar. The antique diamond sweetheart brooch secures to
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

0.45ctw Ruby Diamond Sapphire Elephant Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.45ctw Cut - Round Color - Red Treatment
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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

Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
pearl body & little natural ruby eyes. He sits along a 2.2mm wide gold bar, within two lovely diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Platinum Yellow and Rose Gold Bird Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
faceted cut ruby, representing the eye. This impressive antique bar brooch secures to the reverse with a
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

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Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Platinum Yellow and Rose Gold Bird Bar Brooch
Antique Platinum Yellow and Rose Gold Bird Bar Brooch
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
0.96 Carat Emerald Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold RAF Sweetheart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and safety clasp and benefits from a safety chain terminating with a bar brooch style clasp ornamented
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Charles Krypell 18KT Gold 6.17 Carat Ruby, 2.67 Carat Diamond Pendant /Brooch
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
heart measures 1.25" x 1.38". the bar brooch measures 2.50". Total ruby weight 6.17 carats Total diamond
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1990s American Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Pearl Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
0.02 carat. The setting work is made in silver whilst the detailing and bar brooch have been made in 15
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Rare Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire 15ct Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
sapphire. Surrounding is a crescent set with an additional eleven old cut diamonds. The bar brooch is then
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Monkeys Diamond Natural Pearl Ruby Sapphire Brooch Silver Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Circus Monkeys Diamond, Natural Pearl, Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Brooch in Silver and Gold
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch, Sterling silver and 9lt gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This magnificent antique Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch is just breathtaking! A
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Impressive 14ct Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli Fish Ruby and Diamond Retro Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
array of natural round cut rubies and diamonds within the gold bars design. CONDITION ; Very good
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20th Century American Brooches

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold

Ludwig Muller La Commedia dell'arte Brooch 18k Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
This entertaining brooch is a figural piece representing a character of the early theater troupe La
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2010s Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 1.05 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18k yellow gold. The impressive rounded bar brooch displays two bezel set oval cut natural rubies set
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Vintage 1980s English Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Enamel Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Spider Art Nouveau Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-like cable safety chain that connects to a safety pin bar brooch Completed by a pin stem with locking
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 1.20 Carat Diamond Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold and Silver Fox Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The bar brooch is ornamented to the center with a feature design modelled in the form of a fox's head
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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier 1970 Sculpted Dragon Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Emerald
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
emeralds. It is fitted at the reverse, with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical lock to wear as a brooch
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

UTI Watch Caged Birds Brooch in 18 Carat Gold circa 1950 Ruby Sapphire Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
with a Ruby ​​at each End. Mechanical Watch signed UTI SWISS and numbered 33371 Height of the Brooch 4
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 4.82 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Burmese rubies and fifteen white colorless diamonds. Fitted at the reverse with an horizontal stick bar
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Bee Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold 2.34 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
colorless diamonds and vivid red rubies. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ribbon Bar Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This marvelous retro vintage ribbon pin brooch was crafted from solid 14k rose gold and solid
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 1930 British Schnauzer Dog Brooch with Enamel 18Kt Gold Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco enameled Schnauzer dog brooch by Ramsden & Roed Beautiful brooch of a miniature Schnauzer
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 1850 Etruscan Revival Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
French Etruscan-Merovingian revival brooch. Fantastic piece with gorgeous eye appeal, created in
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Antique 1850s French Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 1890 Art Nouveau Swan Arp Brooch 18Kt Gold With 5.05 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A French art nouveau swan brooch. Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in France in the late 19th
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hummingbird Brooch, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
. This enchanting piece features a bar clasp to hold it in place. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Round
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 1960s Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage poodle brooch is fine quality, set with natural rubies. The brooch is a good gauge of gold and is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Vintage 1960s Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
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H 1.6 in L 1 in
Victorian 2.50 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian bar brooch features an individual eight claw set round faceted cut ruby decorated terminal to
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.50 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian 2.50 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.26 in W 0.57 in L 1.77 in
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Ruby Bar Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ruby bar brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 70 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect ruby bar brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a ruby bar brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Secrett are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a ruby bar brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Ruby Bar Brooch?

Prices for a ruby bar brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $327 and can go as high as $52,825, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,554.

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.

Questions About Ruby Bar Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.