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Flower Brooch Diamond Enamel 18 K
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold front tip in Silver enamel ca. 1 ct diamond 1 yellow sapphire 16,88 gram ca. 6 cm
Category

20th Century European Brooches

Flower Brooch Diamond Enamel 18 K
Flower Brooch Diamond Enamel 18 K
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W 1.58 in L 2.37 in
Giancarlo Montebello 18 K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Giancarlo Montebello. 18 K Gold monkey brooch, perfect for everyday wear.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute colourful bird brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a lovely
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
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H 0.99 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 in
Giancarlo Montebello 18 K Gold Burgundy Enamel Monkey Brooch
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Giancarlo Montebello. 18 K Gold burgundy enameled monkey brooch, perfect for everyday
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Giancarlo Montebello 18 K Gold Yellow Enamel Monkey Brooch
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Giancarlo Montebello. 18 K Gold yellow enameled monkey brooch, perfect for everyday wear.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Giancarlo Montebello 18 K Gold White Enamel Monkey Brooch
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Giancarlo Montebello. 18 K Gold white enameled monkey brooch, perfect for everyday wear.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Drgonfly brooch enamel diamond sapphire ruby 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold translucent enamel 5,27 ct sapphire 0,29 ct ruby 0,96 ct diamond size ca. 10 x 8
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21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Brooch 18 K Yellow Gold Diamonds Mabe Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Attractive 18 K yellow Gold brooch set with 1 Mabe Pearl and brilliant cut Diamonds and 4 Marquise
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Giancarlo Montebello 18 K Gold Light Blue Enamel Monkey Brooch
By Giancarlo Montebello
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful Giancarlo Montebello. 18 K Gold light blue enameled monkey brooch, perfect for everyday
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

1960 18 K white Gold cluster Vintage Ruby Diamonds Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A stunning, fine and impressive 18 K white Gold cluster brooch from the 1960 set with 10 Rubies
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Inspired Brooch/Pendant Amethyst and Pearls
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Romantic Vintage brooch/pendant in 18 K yellow Gold inspired by the Victorian era featuring an oval
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Brooch Meister Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant floral stlye brooch in 18 K yellow Gold made by internationally well-known swiss
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond

18 K White Gold Carved Mother of Pearl Flower Garnet Brooch/Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Fabulous vintage brooch handcrafted in mother of pearl, 18 K white Gold. Beautifully carved mother
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet

18 K rose Gold openwork Dragonfly brooch pink Sapphire Tsavorite Diamond Pearl
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Nouveau. Made in warm 18 K rose Gold it is featuring an oval vivid green Tsavorite weighing 0.37 ct, 1
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2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 K yellow Gold bee brooch golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Emerald Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
of a ca 15mm golden South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K yellow Gold and measures approx. 32 mm
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Gold Filigree and Milgrain Art Deco Style Ruby Diamonds Brooch/Pendant
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very attractive new 18 K white Gold brooch/pendant inspired by the glamorous Art Deco era featuring
Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18 K white Gold bee brooch South Sea Pearl Diamond Rubyfancy Sapphire Tsavorite
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Tsavorites. The body consists of a ca 16mm white South SeaPearl. The brooch is made in 18 K white Gold and
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 K White Gold Spray Brooch or Pendant Tahitian Pearls Colored Stones Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18 K white Gold. It can also be worn as a pendant. WEIGHT 24.22 grams SIZE 8.2 cm x 4.30 cm
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold
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2010s Brooches

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire Mantis Brooch in 18 K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.12 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 3.9 cm Length: 7.0 cm
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Whit...

Clown Brooch by Albion Craft, Ruby Sapphire in Bimetal 18 K Gold, Retro
Located in London, GB
Clown brooch by bespoke British designer Albion Craft Company set in ruby and sapphire in bimetal
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Vintage 1960s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.55 Ct Diamond Bow Brooch Pin /Pendant in 18 K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A bow brooch / Pendant crafted in 18 Karat white gold and densely set with sparkling bright white
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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

Materials

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

Elegant 18 K White Gold Brooch Diamond Akoya Pearls circa 1970 by Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant 1970s 18 K white Gold brooch set with 7 fine cultured Akoya pearls and 33 brilliant
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Golf Clubs Saphire Diamonds 18 K
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold hallmarked 750 1,49 ct Sapphire 0,04 ct diamonds 6,5 gram 42 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Golf Clubs Saphire Diamonds 18 K
Golf Clubs Saphire Diamonds 18 K
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L 1.66 in
Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

GIA Certified Natural 50 Ct Ceylon NH Ruby & 8 Ct Diamond Apple 18 K Pin/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural NO HEAT 50 Ct Ceylon Ruby & 5 Ct Diamond Big Apple 18 K Pin/Brooch GIA Report
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Swan Brooch with South Sea Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphires diamond18 K
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
delineation - 18 carat white gold - Punched on the back with the fineness "750". - 1 large South
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Fine 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Pin by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant and timeless bar pin brooch crafted in 18 K yellow Gold set with 24 fine brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Beautiful brooch in 18 karat rose gold structure mounted
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
Pearls, Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
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W 1.62 in L 1.42 in
Black Agate, Mother of Pearl, Swordfish Pin Crafted in 18 K Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Black Agate, Mother of Pearl, Swordfish pin crafted in 18 K gold. Ever have that need to be seen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Pearl and Diamond Grape Brooch
Located in Goettingen, DE
finely crafted vine leaves complement this well composed piece of jewelry. 18 K yellow and white gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Pearl and Diamond Grape Brooch
18 Karat Gold Pearl and Diamond Grape Brooch
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W 1.93 in L 1.97 in
Topazs, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing retrò brooch in 18 kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Onyx, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful brooch in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Vintage Frog Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
This incredible very rare vintage object crafted into the 18 K yellow gold, which will make you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Frog Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Frog Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 9.85 in D 1.74 in L 126.78 in
Pearl, Sapphires, Diamonds, Enamle, 18 Kt Yellow Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fantastic brooch representing God of Sea in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch, by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
brushed design in soid 18 K yellow Gold, all elephants with a circular-cut emerald eye, signed Cartier
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rubies and Diamonds Brooch Pendant, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
Description of the - 18 K white gold - Germany, around 1960 - On the reverse side punched "Möller
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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

1980 Vintage 18 Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Clip Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
flower, rendered in solid 18 K yellow and white Gold. Exuding astonishing glitter, this exquisite
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade, Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fashion brooch in 18 kt yellow gold structure
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Pearls, Emerald, Diamonds, 18 Kt Yellow Gold Parot Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Fashion parot brooch in 18 kt yellow gold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bullfrog Brooch with Cabochon Green Tourmaline Eyes
Located in New York, NY
tourmaline stones. Perfect for the frog collector. The brooch measures 1.25 x 1.25 Stamped 18 K Jb
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Rubies, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Retro brooch circa 1940's . Classically designed with round brilliant Diamonds and Rubies set in 18
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds, Pearls, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Retro Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Original antique brooch realized in 18k yellow gold and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow and white Gold Vintage bow brooch with natural Sapphires and Diamonds. The
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Pair of Unusual 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Clip Brooches
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K white Gold Clips brooches. They feature brilliant cut Diamonds along with baguette
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lovely Coral and Diamond Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant flower brooch in 18 karat yellow gold features three oval cabochon shaped corals and
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Almandine Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Brooch, Paris, circa 1860
Located in Goettingen, DE
further almandines and oriental pearls. 750/18 K gold 11 Almandine, round and pear-shaped in table cut
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Antique 1860s German Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Elegant Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Circular Diamond Brooch by Meister Zurich
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This gorgeous 18 K white Gold brooch by the well known and established swiss company Meister is
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold 9.17 Carat Ruby Handmade Brooch in Waltzing Brilliance Technology
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
suitable for a jacket or an evening dress. 18K White Gold Ruby Brooch Gold 18 K,Weight 20.46 g, 16 Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold, circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
rose gold. 18 K gold and platinum 3 natural pearls, white with a silver-gray luster, 6.83 and 9.78
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

Diamond Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Turtle brooch. finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold, with brilliant cut diamonds, weighing a total of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Large Heart Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bold, contemporary 18 karat gold open heart brooch designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bee Brooch with Sapphires
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k gold hallmarked with fineness"750" 0,86 ct blue Sapphire for the body 0,13 ct diamonds for
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21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Bee Brooch with Sapphires
Bee Brooch with Sapphires
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W 0.99 in L 1.19 in
Enamel Fish Brooch with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Enamel fish brooch finely crafted in 18 k yellow gold and platinum with red enamel and featuring
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1960's Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful circa 1960's 18 K gold and diamond floral brooch. Bead works all along each of the petal
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960's Diamond Gold Brooch
1960's Diamond Gold Brooch
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W 1.99 in D 0.45 in L 1.2 in
Emerald Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Finest jewelry in 18 K yellow gold, enchased. With brilliant-cut diamonds eyes. 28 emeralds adorn
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
Emerald Diamond Gold Frog Brooch
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W 1.18 in L 1.77 in
Enamel Ruby Gold Frog Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Spain, 1960's. Made in 18 K yellow gold with rubies eyes. Enameled. Signed on the back of hind foot
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Ruby Gold Frog Brooch
Enamel Ruby Gold Frog Brooch
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W 1.14 in L 1.26 in
Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
. Metal: 18-K White Gold.
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch
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W 2.6 in D 1 in L 2 in
Claus Bjerring Andersen Silver Gold Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern brooch by Claus Bjerring Andersen, Denmark 2000. Made in silver and 18 K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Claus Bjerring Andersen Silver Gold Brooch
Claus Bjerring Andersen Silver Gold Brooch
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W 1.42 in L 1.3 in
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18 K Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of 18 k brooches. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 12612 vintage examples as well as 2122 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 18 k brooches made by Modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Contemporary — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 7184 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of 18 k brooches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 18 K Brooches?

Prices for 18 k brooches start at $100 and top out at $985,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $4,857.

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 18 K Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.