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Large Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910s This one of a kind floral motif late Art Nouveau / early Art Deco era brooch is
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

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

Large Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
arrangement of sapphires and diamonds. The pin is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, resulting in
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches

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

Large Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Large Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
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H 2.5 in W 3.5 in
Impressive Large Yellow Sapphire Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k yellow gold flower brooch, with round cut vivid yellow sapphires. Brooch possibly made by
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20th Century French Brooches

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Yellow Sapphire, Gold

Large Floral brooch 18KT sapphire & diamond brooch RARE
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare exquisite sapphire & diamond brooch in 18KT white gold. METAL: 18KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Tiffany & Co Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co, set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Italian Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k white gold Italian made flower brooch, can also be worn as a pendant. Measures 2 1/8" x 2
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20th Century Italian Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

1980s Large Mauboussin Ruby Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Large Mauboussin brooch set with 13 emeralds weighing approximately 1 carat, 18 sapphires weighing
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

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

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Sabaddini
Located in Miami, FL
This outstanding Collectable flower brooch pin was designed by Sabbadini, Italy. It is handcrafted
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
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H 1.42 in W 2.01 in D 19.73 in
Large Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Baroque style
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire Shaped like a gorgeous feather
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2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Brooches

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Sapphire, Tsavorite, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold,...

14K Yellow Gold Large Natural Sapphire Bee Brooch / Pedant #15683
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Large Natural Sapphire Bee Brooch / Pendant This beautiful bee can be worn as a
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Large American Flag Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Show off your patriotism with this platinum American flag brooch composed of square cut rubies and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires And Diamonds Very elegant and fine brooch to
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

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

18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds
18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds
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H 0.35 in W 0.23 in L 3.35 in
Impressive Multi-Color Sapphire Crab Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An impressive, large and articulated crab brooch. Made in 18kt yellow gold, enriched with 21 carats
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Picchiotti Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Large
By Picchiotti
Located in La Jolla, CA
Picchiotti Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Brooch by
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Multi-Color Sapphire Crab Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An impressive, large and articulated crab brooch. Made in 18kt yellow gold, enriched with 21 carats
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

13.25 Carat Blue Sapphire Studded Large Oval Shape Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Studded Large Oval Shape Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Impressive Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and large 18kt yellow gold brooch resembling a Butterfly, encrusted with multicolor
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

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

Large Buccellati Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Buccellati bee brooch with hand engraved textured body, with applied translucent royal blue enamel
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1990s Italian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Vitau 18KT Yellow Gold, 14.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Large Pansy Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
and colored stones. This lovely pansy brooch is meticulously set with 2.10 carats of round brilliant
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1990s American Contemporary Brooches

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

Large 23 Carat Vining Flowers Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Tsavorite 18K Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
motif estate brooch is comprised of vivid golden yellow sapphires, sparkling white diamonds and green
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20th Century American Artisan Brooches

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

18K Sapphire Diamond Brooch 20 carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This 18K Sapphire Diamond brooch is unique as it has over 20 carats of Sapphires. These Sapphires
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Early 2000s North American Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Sapphire Diamond Brooch 20 carats
18K Sapphire Diamond Brooch 20 carats
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H 1.75 in W 2 in
English Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold flower set, includes one large and one small brooch, plus a pair of flower earrings
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20th Century British Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Revivalist Enamel and Sapphire Swan Brooch
Located in New York, NY
with a large central sapphire and smaller sapphire accent stones. Hungarian in origin of gilded silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Brooches

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Sapphire, Gold Plate

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch
By Birks
Located in Huntington Woods, MI
purchased around 1969 in Canada. This fabulous large brooch is a spiral of little scalloped shells. In the
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch
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W 1.9 in D 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Large Patriotic United States Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flag Brooch in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing the breathtaking Large Patriotic United States Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flag Brooch
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 14k gold brooch, with sapphires and approx. 0.75ctw in three large pearl and marquise 3
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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k gold, vibrant pink sapphire and diamond leaf brooch measuring 2.5" in length. Oxidized gold
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2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
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W 2.38 in L 2.5 in
18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k gold, vibrant blue sapphire and diamond leaf brooch measuring 2.5" in length. Oxidized grayish
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2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
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W 2.38 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Trifari Diamante and Sapphire Stone Color Large Brooch Circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Diamante and Sapphire Stone Color Large Brooch. The baguettes Lay on top of
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Trifari Diamante and Sapphire Stone Color Large Brooch Circa 1960s
Vintage Trifari Diamante and Sapphire Stone Color Large Brooch Circa 1960s
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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 2.5 in L 3 in
Zadora Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Gold Orchid Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent and large gold brooch depicting a colorful orchid in full blossom. It features 44
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow and
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Vintage Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
Vintage Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
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H 0.34 in W 1.79 in L 2.52 in
Elizabeth Locke Mabe Pearl Sapphire Gold Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth Locke. The brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and Large Blue Mabe Pearl finished with two oval
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

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

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large 1.55 carat sapphire and 2.20 carat diamond, 10 carat yellow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
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H 0.39 in W 1.97 in L 2.8 in
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, large and impressive 0.42 carat diamond, 0.28 carat ruby and 0.45 carat sapphire, 18
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Early 2000s Unknown Brooches

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

Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
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H 0.48 in W 1.02 in L 4.02 in
Mid Century Natural Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
pretty large The heart of the flower is made like a star of many Natural Blue Sapphires and Diamonds in
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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 Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Starfish Brooch
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
braids provide further definition of the arms and lead the eye to a large sapphire in the middle of the
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Early 2000s American Brooches

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

Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Starfish Brooch
Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Starfish Brooch
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W 2.9 in D 0.68 in L 2.9 in
Sterle Paris Sapphire Diamond Turquoise Flower Brooch, 1950s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular and highly collectible 1950s brooch by Pierre Sterlé designed as flower in full bloom
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Stones Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Graceful butterfly shaped brooch in14K white gold composed
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pearl, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diam...

David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Brooch Large cabochon emerald (13.5 x 20 mm) of
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

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

1970s Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in White Gold
By Bucherer
Located in Lucerne, CH
18K white gold. Designed as a flame motif the brooch is set with two larger brilliant-cut diamonds of
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches

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

Carved Red Coral, Diamond, and Sapphire Budhha Pendant Brooch
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Magnificent large vintage Buddha pendant brooch set in 14K yellow gold. This intricate brooch
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2010s Unknown Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Rare PLATINUM ORIG TIFFANY & CO Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch approx 7CTS
Located in New York, NY
Glistening Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Princess Cut Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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

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Sapphire, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Silver Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large silver and 18k gold dragonfly brooch, set with rose cut diamonds (center stone is approx. 5.3
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20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Brooch/Pendant Platinum Filigree Setting Set With Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in valatie, NY
Art Deco 3.75 Carat Diamond and Sapphire, Brooch/Pendant, in a Platinum Filigree Setting. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Blue, Pink and Yellow Sapphire Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires of many colors glimmer as jeweled flowers for this brooch. Sprouting from two slender
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2010s American Brooches

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Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, ...

Mazer Sapphire Fruit Salad Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Mazer sapphire fruit salad flower and leaf large bouquet brooch. Composed of signature faux
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

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Rhodium, Base Metal

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
abdomen displays a larger seed pearl. The head of this impressive insect brooch is further accented with
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Butterfly Brooch & Pendant in 18k White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Butterfly Brooch & Pendant in 18k white Gold pink Sapphire and diamonds 41 pink Sapphires 0.98ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Brooches

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

Large Yellow Gold and Gem Set Butterfly Brooch, 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 18K yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches across X 1 5/8 Inch. Set with 4
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Moira Green Garnet, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver and Gold, Dragonfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A large gem set dragonfly brooch, with three old-cut diamonds set in the head, with an oval
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1990s British Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond & Burma Sapphire & Ruby Brooches, one by Cartier, c. 1920.
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier Art Deco diamond and unheated Burma sapphire, platinum brooch/hair barrette (signed and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Clip Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1920
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier, signed and numbered, Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Antique Brooch and Hair
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl & Fancy Sapphire Brooch set in 22K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, South Sea...

Antique French 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Large Brooch
Located in Jacksonville, FL
-Gemstone Brooch. This exquisite piece features approximately 12 big citrines, 13 sapphires, and 4 diamonds
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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Orchid Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Westmount, CA
Large Orchid Brooch set with Rubies, Pink Sapphires and diamonds in 18kt white gold with a black
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Brooches

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

Art Nouveau 1890 Brooch In 14Kt Gold Montana Sapphires & Mississippi River Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
or a sky blue-grey. Montana sapphire is not found in very large rough pieces. Considering that a
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Victorian Sapphire & Diamond GIA Pin/ Brooch 3.14ct 14K Antique Original 1900s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Sapphire & Diamond Pin/Brooch of 3.14cttw. Experience authentic vintage elegance today! Victorian Sapphire
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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

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

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Sapphire Large Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate sapphire large brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect sapphire large 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 sapphire large brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Buccellati are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a sapphire large brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 53 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Sapphire Large Brooch?

The price for a sapphire large brooch starts at $163 and tops out at $485,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $4,973.

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.