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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
Category

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
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

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

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
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2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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

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 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

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

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...

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

Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. ruby gold brooch Cabochon rubies, 18 karat yellow gold, very well-made with
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Gold Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18k Gold Brooch
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W 1.88 in D 0.63 in L 1.75 in
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Introducing our Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Arrow Brooch—a symbol of striking elegance and
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Late 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Brooch is a testament to luxury and craftsmanship. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Brooch
18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Brooch
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W 1.97 in L 2.56 in
18K White gold invisible Ruby Flower Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18k White gold.It is an elegant brooch.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K White gold invisible Ruby Flower Brooch
18K White gold invisible Ruby Flower Brooch
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W 1.58 in L 1.97 in
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Marked EM. Circa 1960. Total length: approx. 5.20
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Vintage 1960s European Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gubelin Retro Ruby & Diamond 18K & Platinum Brooch
By Gubelin
Located in Solvang, CA
Swiss Vintage Gubelin Retro ruby & diamond 18K & platinum brooch, circa 1940. This Retro brooch is
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Important 18K gold Ruby malachite Scarab brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
very important scarab brooch mounted in 18K gold. The body of the creature is made of a large dome
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20th Century European Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold

Important 18K gold Ruby malachite Scarab brooch
Important 18K gold Ruby malachite Scarab brooch
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H 1.86 in W 1.19 in
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
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Brooch, 18k
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A one of a kind brooch showcasing many different jewelry making techniques. Dated back to the
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Turquoise and Ruby 18K Gold Bunny Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
18K Two-toned gold turquoise rabbit brooch. The rabbit's eyes are made of brillant-cut rubies
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Vintage 1970s European Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mellerio Dits Meller Diamond Ruby Yellow Brooch 18k Brooch, 1960s
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Geneva, CH
Mellerio dits Meller Paris Diamond and Ruby on Yellow Brooch 18K and platinum Brooch. Signed
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Vintage 1960s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

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

18k Gold Brooch Rickshaw Design with 4 Rubies
Located in Montreal, QC
18k yellow gold brooch Rickshaw design with four rubies. Stamped on the back 750 and maker 39AL
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Gold Brooch Rickshaw Design with 4 Rubies
18k Gold Brooch Rickshaw Design with 4 Rubies
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W 1.23 in L 1.66 in
18K White Gold Ruby Bow Brooch with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Bow Ruby Brooch with Diamonds 1 Ruby - 3.33 CT 444 Rubies - 26.230 CT 55 Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K Gold Large Citrine Stone Ruby Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Yellow gold figural brooch. The brooch is made in a ribbon design, and encrusted with a
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Gold Large Citrine Stone Ruby Diamonds Brooch
18K Gold Large Citrine Stone Ruby Diamonds Brooch
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H 2.375 in W 1.75 in
Garavelli 18K Gold Ruby Coral Pearl Pin Brooch
By Garavelli
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18K yellow gold figural pin brooch by Garavelli, an Italian jewelry brand established in
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold

Moiseikin 18K Gold 9ct Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN created a glamorous ruby and diamond brooch employing the patented technology that
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2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Crab Brooch 9.9G
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Crab Brooch 9.9G Specifications: · Pre-Owned (Great condition
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
Brooch Ruby, Onyx and diamond 18k yellow gold
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W 1.62 in L 0.48 in
Ruby, Diamond & 18k White Gold Court Jester Brooch
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Court jester brooch with rubies and diamonds. Approximately 1 carat of rubies heat. Round cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 0.86ct Diamond and Ruby Elephant Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Attract good fortune and good luck with this diamond and ruby elephant brooch. This whimsical
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1910s Item Details: Metal Type:18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.0 grams
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

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

TIFFANY & CO., 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, antique Tiffany & Co. brooch in 18k yellow gold with diamond and ruby accents. The exquisite
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Antique 17th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch A small textured bird on a single branch with
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Floral Brooch, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Floral Brooch made in 18k Gold. The stones weigh
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Sabbadini Diamond & Ruby 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This eye-catching authentic bee brooch is by Italian designer Sabbadini, it is crafted from 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby Turtle Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
gemstones carvings. This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop in Idar-Oberstein. 18ct
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Turtle Brooch
Ruby Turtle Brooch
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W 2.29 in D 0.96 in L 2.46 in
Vintage 0.25 Carat Ruby Gem Tulip Brooch Pin 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.25 Carat Ruby Gem Tulip Brooch Pin 18k Gold. Very elegant design of the Tulip flowers
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Fashionable vintage 18K yellow gold, ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch. Colourful, embellished with
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Vintage 1980s European Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Flower Bouquet Brooch, Handmade
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
, yet sophisticated brooch, which adds colours and energy on your mood and outfit. 18K Gold Brooch
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2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold stylized leaf pin features two serrated tropical-style leaves, set with rubies and
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Brooch
Ruby Diamond Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 3.13 in
Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold 18k Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Butterfly diamond, sapphire, emerald and ruby yellow gold 18K brooch. Height: approximate 4.00
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Late 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Brooch An 18-karat two tone gold brooch set with marquise cut rubies and round cut
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby & Diamond Brooch
Ruby & Diamond Brooch
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W 1.63 in L 1.75 in
18K Rose Gold Fancy Diamond & Ruby Fish Brooch
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Fancy Diamond & Ruby Fish 18K Rose Gold Brooch 15 Fancy Diamonds 1.53 CT 2 Green Garnet 0.14 CT 6
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

18k Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Schnauzer Dog Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A delightful and finely executed 18k/14K gold brooch of a Schnauzer dog with a diamond nose and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Clown Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful vintage creation, the brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and depicts a clown. This
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Chalcedony Pearl Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
The snail brooch evokes an oceanic spirit. Soft blue chalcedony is carved as the shell. The 18k
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chalcedony Pearl Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
Chalcedony Pearl Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
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W 1.46 in D 1.1 in L 3.39 in
Bambi Diamond Ruby Enamel Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: VS ​ ​Gemstone: 1 red ruby Brooch Measurements: 2.5" x 1.3" ​ Total
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Flamboyant Ruby and Diamond Brooch in White Gold 18k
Located in Lucerne, CH
This brooch is an incredible firework of rubies and diamonds. The crescent-like arrangement of the
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Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold Diamond Panther Brooch with Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Macau, MO
This is a magnificant panther diamond brooch in 18K yellow gold, set with 354 pieces of white
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18K Gold Diamond Panther Brooch with Sapphires and Rubies
18K Gold Diamond Panther Brooch with Sapphires and Rubies
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W 3.25 in D 0.73 in L 1.44 in
Yellow Gold Ruby Vintage Snail Brooch - 18k Cabochon Garden Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950’s 18K Floral Carved Coral Diamond Ruby Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully crafted vintage brooch circa 1950’s done in textured 18K yellow gold set with
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Matador Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.15 carat sapphire and 0.22 carat ruby, 0.51 carat diamond and 18k gold
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

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

18K Gold Ruby Hummingbird Pin / Brooch Enameled
Located in Wallkill, NY
Delicate hummingbird with spectacular enamel work on the Body and the head. Look at those Ruby Eyes
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Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow White Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Amazing butterfly brooch with pave set with Diamonds and ruby cabochon . Handmade 18k Yellow and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow White Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Amazing butterfly brooch with pave set with Diamonds and ruby cabochon . Handmade 18k Yellow and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby, Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Horse Brooch - Vintage (1971)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive vintage horse brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The vintage
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Vintage 1970s English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage French 0.15 carat ruby and 0.03 carat emerald, 18 karat
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.32 in W 0.73 in L 1.93 in
Vintage 18K Ruby Yellow Blue Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin 15.45cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A lively brooch beautifully crafted in deep 18K yellow gold and bezel set with approximately
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k gold brooch set with ruby ​​verneuille and single cut diamond. 0.04ct - F/G - SI
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

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18k Brooch Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k brooch ruby you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 3000 antique edition and 403 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 18k brooch ruby among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 18k brooch ruby from Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18k brooch ruby, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 18k Brooch Ruby?

Prices for a 18k brooch ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $985,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,762.

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 18k Brooch Ruby
  • 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.