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1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip
By Concord Watch
Located in Wailea, HI
1940's Retro Ruby and Diamond Watch, Bracelet and Brooch Clip A Truly Remarkable Piece of Jewelry
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Citrine Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A retro 14K Yellow Gold figural brooch. The brooch is made in a floral design with swirl accents
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond 14k Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond 14k Gold Brooch Pendant High Quality Centering a row of six round brilliant cut
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Ruby & Diamond Brooch
Located in Princeton, NJ
Attractive retro pendant brooch circa early 1940s. Designed as a floral spray design, in 14 karat
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Gold, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stupendous would not be too strong a superlative to describe this 14 karat gold Retro bracelet
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Gold, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Retro Gold, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
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H 1.63 in Dm 2.5 in
Retro Floral Spray Brooch Diamond Ruby & Moonstone Gemstones 14k
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautifully crafted floral spray brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. This fantastic design is set
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Aquamarine & Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rubies Set in 14kt Rose Gold. Ca. 1940. Aquamarine - approximately 25 cts.
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Aquamarine & Ruby Brooch
Retro Aquamarine & Ruby Brooch
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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in
Retro Ruby Rose Gold Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k rose gold Retro flowers brooch, set with vibrant rubies. Brooch measures 2 1/8" x 1.25". Not
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Rose Gold

Vintage Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This cute little Brooch in the shape of a frog I set with diamonds. Two little rubies serve as eyes,
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
Vintage Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
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W 1.03 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Retro Tiffany & Co. 14k Gold Ruby & Diamond Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
. - 14K Condition: Vintage, Retro. Original finish & patina preserved. Stock Number: MK-410105150
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch A 14-karat gold brooch set with 21 round cut diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch
Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch
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W 2 in L 2.25 in
Tiffany & Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
This scrolling gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Tiffany is the epitome of Retro design. Two draped
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro Brooch with Rubies and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
This scrolling gold, diamond and ruby brooch by Tiffany is the epitome of Retro design. Two draped
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro 14k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 5.8mm (at the rubies, not including the pin) Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Condition: Vintage, Retro
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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro 1940s 14K Gold Stylized Bow Pin with Rubies
Located in Houston, TX
Retro 14K yellow gold stylized bow brooch set with oval cabochon rubies. Circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Solid 14K Tri Gold 3D Duck Bird Pin Brooch w/ 0.20ctw Round Brilliant Ruby
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:--- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant cut - Prong & Bezel Set - Pinkish Red
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Carved Opal, Ruby, Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing 14 karat yellow gold brooch featuring a carved opal panel depicting a bird
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Raymond Yard Retro Diamond Ruby Gold Flower Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Retro classic 14k gold flower brooch by Raymond Yard, set with vibrant rubies and approx. 0.65ctw
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Retro Starburst Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
Wonderfully Retro Sunburst brooch in 14 karat rose gold. The brooch has five round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Starburst Brooch
Retro Starburst Brooch
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W 2.5 in L 2.5 in
1950s Retro Ruby and Diamond Brooch in Red Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This fabulous 1950s Retro brooch in 14K rose gold is designed as rays arranged in waves surrounding
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Retro 14 Karat Gold Ruby Heart and Key Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Retro 14k rose gold and ruby open heart pin set with a key, circa 1940. The pin illustrates
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

14K Gold Mc Mossalone Diamonds Ruby Citrine Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A retro M. C. Mossalone 14K Yellow Gold figural brooch. The brooch is made in a shape of a fan with
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

1940's Cartier Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fanned Retro Unisex Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clip style brooch is designed as a yellow gold form with fanned rose gold extensions Featuring a
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Retro Style Citrine and Ruby Bow Brooch Yellow & Rose Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Retro style citrine and ruby bow brooch. 1 large citrine quartz complimented by 16 cabochon rubies
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1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Soret 14K Gold Hand Carved Jade And Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A retro American 14K Yellow Gold brooch made by Soret, Somers Ernst Co. Inc. The brooch is made in
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Citrine & Ruby Bow Pin/Brooch 14K gold 95x63MM
By Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage exaggerated Bow Pin/brooch measuring approximately 95x63MM and weighing 34.2grams
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Citrine, 14k Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Citrine & Ruby Bow Pin/Brooch 14K gold 95x63MM
MAUBOUSSIN Citrine & Ruby Bow Pin/Brooch 14K gold 95x63MM
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W 3.75 in D 0.67 in L 2.49 in
Diamonds, Rubies, Engraved Coral Rose Gold and Silver Retro Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful retro pendant/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Retro Tri Color Gold Ruby Cabochon Diamond Large Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro 14k rose, white and yellow gold rose flower brooch, set with ruby cabochons (one stone is
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

14K Gold Carved Ruby Diamonds Torch Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A retro 14K Gold figural brooch. The brooch is made in a shape of a torch, engraved with detailed
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare Tiffany & Co. retro period brooch from 1940s is a wonder to behold with its
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Retro Diamond and Ruby Platinum and Gold Ribbon Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Retro Diamond and Rubies Platinum and Gold Ribbon Brooch Estate Fine Jewelry Simply Beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Retro 1930 Cockatoo Bird Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The platinum and 14K yellow gold cockatoo is sitting on an engraved golden branch. The bird has a
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Mid-20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Allsopp-Steller Inc. Retro Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bobcat Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized face of bobcat with very textured fur and cabochon ruby eyes, transparent and
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Early 20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

1940'S Dress Clips Rubies and Diamonds Convertable to Brooch 14K Rose Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1940'S Dress Clips Rubies and Diamonds Convertible to Brooch 14K Rose Gold 31.58 Pennyweight 16
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fabulous Retro Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous 14K rose gold diamond and ruby pin set with 22 round diamonds weighing approximately
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fabulous Retro Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Pin
Fabulous Retro Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Pin
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W 1.5 in L 2 in
Ruby Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Delightful rubies leaves shaped brooch in 14Kt white gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond White Gold Brooch
Ruby Diamond White Gold Brooch
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H 0.4 in W 0.48 in L 2.17 in
Rose Quartz, Nephrite, Ruby and Diamond Floral Spray Brooch Set in 14k Gold
Located in London, GB
A highly unique rose quartz, nephrite, ruby and diamond floral spray brooch set in 14k white gold
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Love Birds w/ Nest on Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous vintage brooch that is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with white gold
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Impressive 14ct Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli Fish Ruby and Diamond Retro Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning vintage unique statement brooch. Designed with a hand carved lapis lazuli stone forming
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin. Six round diamonds are bead-set on the body, two round
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
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H 0.11 in W 0.11 in
1980s Ruby and Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1980s 0.03 carat ruby and 14 karat yellow gold 'pelican' brooch by Dankner
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Ruby and Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
1980s Ruby and Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
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H 0.39 in W 0.71 in L 1.34 in
Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Pendant/Brooch in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

1960's Citrine, Ruby, and Gold Ballerina Dancer Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely and sweet leaping ballerina design featuring oval citrines and round rubies in 14K gold. The
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold

.50 Carat Tota Weight Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Tested] Weight: 2.4 grams Stone Details: Type
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1990s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Phoenix Bird Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro emerald ruby and sapphire platinum and gold Phoenix bird clip brooch circa 1935. * ABOUT
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Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Retro Gold Fish Brooche Natural Turquoise and Ruby Handmade Pin, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Gold Fish Brooche Natural Turqoise & Ruby Pin Circa 1950. The piece weighs 7.5 grams
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Ornate Snowflake Brooch Diamond Turquoise & Star Ruby Gemstones
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful snowflake brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. The brooch highlights one star ruby gemstone
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Star Ruby, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing brooch in 14 karat rose gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Gold 4 Carat Natural Red Ruby Gemstone Circular Brooche Pin, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Yellow Gold Approximately 4 Carat Natural Red Ruby Circular Brooche Pin, Circa 1970. The
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Length: 1 Inch Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 4.7 grams Color Stone
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
hat and sporting a ruby collar. Such fun! Had to have been custom made with a special background
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies & Sapphires
Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies & Sapphires
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H 2.5 in W 2.25 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

Materials

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
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Reflection Sapphire Diamond Brooch Gold 1940s
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Lisbon, PT
One-of-a-kind Retro Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Reflection 7.60ct Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Retro Diamond Gemstone Flower Basket Yellow Gold Brooch Circa Mid 20th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Retro (1940s - early 1950s) flower basket brooch featuring a basket made of agate, rock crystal
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Agate, Citrine, Diamond, ...

Stones, Agate, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls, Onyx, Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful vase-shaped brooch/pendant necklace in 14 kt rose
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Red Gold, Ruby, Diamond & Citrine Pin
Located in New York, NY
Highly unusual Retro Pin - in 14kt Red & Yellow Gold. Invisibly set & Prong set with faceted
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Red Gold, Ruby, Diamond & Citrine Pin
Retro Red Gold, Ruby, Diamond & Citrine Pin
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H 1.5 in L 2.25 in
GIA Certified 40 Carat Lemon Citrine & Ruby Retro Amulet Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Constructed completely of 14KT Yellow Gold in a Retro Inspired design with 1 Focal G.I.A
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 14 karat yellow gold, shell hallmark. Important brooch in the shape of an insect, the
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, ...

Tiffany & Co. 1950 Art Deco Retro Dress Clips in 14Kt Gold with 2.70 Cts Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
dress clips has been carefully crafted with retro and machine age patterns, in solid yellow gold of 14
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Ruby Retro Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k ruby retro brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a 14k ruby retro 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 14k ruby retro brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin and Paul Flato are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 14k ruby retro brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 14k Ruby Retro Brooch?

On average, a 14k ruby retro brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,000, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $49,500 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.