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Lizard Brooch Pin

Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin. This super sparkly little critter features 188
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin
Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin
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W 1.02 in L 2.39 in
Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic, antique Victorian era lizard brooch is a century old surprise. Shimmering diamonds
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Sterling silver Lizard Brooch Pin Singed Chee Hand Made Navajo
Located in Wallkill, NY
Please read entire listing-----From Native American B. Chee comes this whimsical lizard Brooch
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Vintage 1980s American Native American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Salamander Lizard Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking signed Kenneth Lane (KJL) Salamander Statement Brooch featuring a scampering Salamander
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 14k white gold pin features sparkling old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
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W 0.7 in L 2.15 in
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Emerald Nugget Gold Lizard Gecko Brooch Pin Retro Mid-Century Modernist
Located in New York, NY
An adorable Lizard, Gecko Retro Mid-Century Modern Brooch Pin with Emerald eyes in 10 Karat Nugget
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Lizard Diamond Pearl Tsavorite Pin
Located in New York, NY
Lizard pin, finely crafted in silver and gold with pearls, tsavorite and diamonds. Circa 1900's.
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Lizard Salamander Enamel Crystal Statement Pin Brooch
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage KENNETH JAY LANE Dark Green Enamel Lizard/Salamander Brooch pave set with Faux Diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Dominique Aurientis Made France Lizard Gilt Gold Pin Brooch, Never worn 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dominique Aurientis Gold Gilt Lizard Brooch. It Measures 3.70 in x 1.50 in. This French jewelry
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Charming Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming mid Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch set with tiny vibrant green pastes (to emulate
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

GARAVELLI Diamond 7.92cts Emerald 18K Gold Lizard Pin
By Garavelli
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting from the house of Garavelli a Lizard Motif Brooch Pin adorned with Natural Round
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1990s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Lizard Crystal Embellished Statement Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An impressive Vintage Statement Lizard Brooch. Featuring a wonderfully long lizard design set with
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

5.6 Carat Lizard Diamond and Multi-Gem Pin 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Lizard Pin, a captivating and meticulously crafted piece that embodies
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Enamelled Lizard Brooch 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful Vintage Dior Lizard Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and set with crystals and
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Multi-Gemstone Inlaid One-of-a-kind Lizard Pin by Benny & Valerie Aldrich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simply exquisite inlaid pin made of many different stones including Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Coral
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Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Chrysocolla, Other, Turquoise, Coral, Amethyst,...

A Victorian Garnet And Pearl Lizard Brooch
Located in London, GB
gold with 15ct gold pin. This charming Victorian lizard brooch comes from the collection of Bentley
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold

A Victorian Garnet And Pearl Lizard Brooch
A Victorian Garnet And Pearl Lizard Brooch
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W 0.71 in L 2.25 in
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond lizard brooch, the writhing lizard encrusted with old
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Navajo Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Beautiful Navajo "old pawn" turquoise and sterling silver ring. Nice stone surrounded by twisted rope and beaded sterling border. PERIOD: After 1950 ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest SIZE:...
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Tiffany & Co 1968 Mythological Fish Brooch in 18kt Gold with 60.05 Ctw Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Mythological fish brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. Fabulous iconic piece, created at the Tiffany Studios during the modernist period, back in the 1960's. This brooch has been meticu...
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

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

Navajo Damele Mine Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo single stone bracelet. The Turquoise is from the Damele Mine in Nevada. Large beautiful stone, slash work on sterling bracelet with nice patina (can be buffed out to make shin...
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in L 5.5 in
A large emerald and clear paste 'lizard' brooch, c 1900.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large striking sterling silver 'lizard' brooch, in serpentine form, set with old cut emerald and clear pastes, and a ruby paste 'eye', from the early 1900s. it is most probably mad...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

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Navajo Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise bracelet with five nuggets surrounded by twisted rope border. Turquoise is stunning lighter blue color of excellent quality. PERIOD: After 1950 ORIGIN: Nav...
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Cartier Paris Art Deco Diamond Platinum Strap Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Art Deco Diamond Platinum Strap Bracelet Formal Cartier Paris Art Deco strap bracelet designed as open rectangular links connected by Persian stylized motifs set with ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Early 1960s Native American Navajo Turquoise, Silver & Leather Bolo Tie
By Navajo
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage 1960s Native American Navajo Turquoise, Silver. & Leather Bolo Tie This gorgeous peice features five beautiful turquoise nuggets in varying shades which are inlaid atop a st...
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Vintage 1960s North American Native American Rope Necklaces

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Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
Located in Greenport, NY
Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring A beautiful bold turquoise ring, perfect ring to bring richness to any outfit.
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Vintage 1970s Native American Fashion Rings

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Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

KJL Signed Kenneth J Lane Enamel and Crystal Gold Tone Snowy Owl Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Snowy Owl with White Enamel Feathers, Crystal Eyes and Eyebrows, Gold Tone Nose and Accents; measures approx. 1.75 inches; signed: KJL. A Must Have for that Special Someone...
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

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Native American Turquoise and Sterling Silver Ring, Navajo, Mid 1900s
By Navajo
Located in Milford, DE
A Native American Navajo ring featuring a genuine turquoise cabochon set in a bezel in a decorative sterling silver base. Ring size US 8.75 Face dimensions 2.2 x 1.8 cm
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Unusual Sterling Indian Chief Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Sterling Indian Chief Hat Pin from the late 19th Century. Native American motifs were a popular theme with silverware and jewelry manufacturers at the end of the 19th Century...
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Unusual Sterling Indian Chief Hat Pin
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H 5 in W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Cross Style Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Possibly 1960's or 1980's version of large Maltese cross style pin featuring faux coral and faux lapis cabochons, encrusted in rhinestones set in antiqued gold plated metal. Pin clo...
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

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Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Cross Style Pin
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Cross Style Pin
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W 3 in D 1.3 in L 2.7 in
Kenneth J Lane Enamel and Crystal Balancing Clown Vintage Brooch Pin Signed KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical Vintage Brooch by Designer Kenneth J Kane featuring a Clown Balancing on a Ball. Black and white enamel accented with small crystals and. Faux pearl buttons with a faux pe...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel

Tiffany, Schlumberger Platinum and 18K Gold Oval Cut Peridot and Diamond Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Peridot And Diamond Brooch. Centered on an oval-shaped peridot, set within a domed surround of round peridots, embelli...
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Demantoid Diamond Gold Lizard Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold vintage style lizard pin set with full cut diamonds running down the back
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Kieselstein-Cord Enormous Gold Lizard/Salamander Sapphire Pin/Brooch Dated 1990
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This superb Kieselstein-Cord 18K gold pin, I believe, is among the very best pieces he has ever
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This very beautiful Edwardian lizard pin is attributed to Maison Plisson & Hartz, a partnership
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French Brooches

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Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Antique Lizard Pin Pendant 18k
Located in Naples, FL
Very rare gem color Demantoid encrusted antique lizard and diamond chameleon pin/pendant circa 1860
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Paste Stone Lizard Brooch Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster , GB
A delightful antique Victorian Lizard brooch crafted in Silver and decorated with sparkling white
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Silver

Gold & Sapphire Gecko lizard Brooch Vintage Assay Hallmarks, Dated 1977
Located in Preston, Lancashire
A superb Vintage gold Gecko lizard reptile brooch pin assay hallmarked Birmingham 1977 The piece
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Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Green Demantoid Garnets Diamonds 14 Karat Gold Hedges Lizard Brooch
By A. J. Hedges & Co.
Located in Munich, DE
This lizard brooch was crafted circa 1890 by the American company A. J. Hedges & Co. of N. J. in 14
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Demantoid Garnet Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold diamond and demantoid garnet lizard brooch.
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Demantoid Garnet Diamond Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold diamond and demantoid garnet lizard brooch.
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Ruby and Diamond Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Birmingham, AL
Gorgeous Victorian Diamond & Tsavorite Garnet Lizard Brooch! It is made in 14K Yellow Gold and
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20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

19th Century Diamond and Emerald Lizard Brooch, circa 1895
Located in Glasgow, GB
An emerald and diamond lizard brooch, circa 1895. The brooch is crafted in silver to the front and
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Emerald, Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond 14 Karat Gold Lizard Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as a slithering lizard deeply engraved with scallop motif scales Spine bead set
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

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White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vhernier Diamond Lapis and Rock Crystal White Gold Lizard Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Southampton, PA
This unique pin by Vhernier is made exquisitely in rock crystal in the shape of a lizard accented
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

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White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl and 1.42 Carat Ruby Rose Gold Lizard Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
lizard brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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French Victorian Shell Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Lizard Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed with a cupped and scalloped shell Pastel pink in color with strongly iridescent
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

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French Edwardian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Lizard Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a platinum lizard with a grimacing mouth and ruby eyes - delightfully
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

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MILIUS Pin-Medal by Milan Stamenovic
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch-Medal made of pocket watch case from the late 1800 and early 1900, porcelain dial of the
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Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This colorful estate brooch pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This lovely reptile lizard pin
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Orange Sapphire Diamond Gecko Lizard Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Orange Sapphire and Diamond Gecko Lizard Brooch Pin; micro set with 125 orange sapphires
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous blue Sapphire and Diamond Lizard pin Brooch; micro set with diamond-cut sapphires, center
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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Articulated Lizard Brooch
By Butler & Wilson
Located in New York, NY
Charming lizard brooch from the 1980s designed to be worn over the shoulder. The body is
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Vintage 1980s British Brooches

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Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby gold Lizard Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A spectacular diamond lizard pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This magnificent 18kt yellow gold
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Tsavorite Garnet Cabochon Ruby Diamond White Gold Lizard Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful friendly lizard 14k white gold pin with moveable legs set with diamond feet, Ruby eyes
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Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

DOLCE&GABBANA Runway Jean adorned w/Brooches Collectors pieces
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
encrusted spider brooch. The side of the leg from under the knee down has pins with the Art Deco influenced
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Victorian Diamond Set Lizard Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond set lizard brooch, in the form of a lizard in motion, set throughout with old
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Victorian Garnet, Opal and Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in London, GB
, tested as 18ct gold with 14ct gold pin. This exquisite late Victorian lizard brooch comes from the
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Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Demantoid Garnet Lizard Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You are going to love this guy! Look at the color of those demantoid garnets! Then up his spine are old european cut diamonds and top it off with ruby eyes.
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14K Gold & Diamond Lizard Brooch
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely cast 14K yellow gold figural lizard or salamander pin with realistic detailing and prong set
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Fine Ruby Diamond Gold Lizard Stick Pin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold lizard stick pin set with ruby eyes and a 0.06ct G/VS diamond. The pin measures
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Antique Victorian Paste Lizard Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
For more details please click continue reading down below... This genuine Victorian lizard brooch
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Antique Victorian Silver Paste Lizard Brooch Large
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine large Victorian lizard brooch is adorned with sparkling old cut Paste Stones. The
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Antique Victorian Emerald Diamond Lizard Brooch 9 Carat Gold Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Lizard brooch C. 1900, adorned with a beautiful green stripe of Emeralds down
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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

Antique Victorian Silver Cut Steel Parrot Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
faceted studs. The brooch is stamped 925 for Silver and fitted with a pin and secure safety catch
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Silver, Cut Steel

Antique Victorian Paste Stone Lizard Brooch Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster , GB
A splendid antique Victorian Lizard brooch decorated with red Paste eyes and a glistening array of
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Silver

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Lizard Brooch Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lizard brooch pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, silver and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 20 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a lizard brooch pin 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. Creating a lizard brooch pin has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Kenneth Jay Lane and Dominique Aurientis are consistently popular. Take a look at a lizard brooch pin featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a lizard brooch pin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Lizard Brooch Pin?

On average, a lizard brooch pin at 1stDibs sells for $2,919, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $17,831 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Lizard Brooch Pin
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.