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1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch
1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch

1940's Faux Sapphire Retro Swirl Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful, dimensional faux sapphire retro swirl brooch from the 1940's. A swirl of rose gold plated metal is accented with a pave set and faux sapphire cabochon interlocking "C" mot...

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1940's Double Clip Brooch Three tone gold & Sapphires
1940's Double Clip Brooch Three tone gold & Sapphires

1940's Double Clip Brooch Three tone gold & Sapphires

Located in Milano, MI

Double clip brooch 1940s set in 14ct three tone gold with sapphires. Can be worn both as brooch in one piece or can be separated and used as double clip. Highlights - Three tone 14c...

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Vintage 1940s European Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Paul Flato 1940 Deco Retro Brooch Platinum 27.09 Ctw Color Sapphires & Diamonds
Paul Flato 1940 Deco Retro Brooch Platinum 27.09 Ctw Color Sapphires & Diamonds

Paul Flato 1940 Deco Retro Brooch Platinum 27.09 Ctw Color Sapphires & Diamonds

By Paul Flato

Located in Miami, FL

A brooch designed by Paul Flato. An exceptional and very rare masterpiece, created In New York city back in the 1940, during the American art deco and the retro periods.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...

0.62Ct Ruby, 0.50Ct Sapphire and 3.15Ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch Circa 1940
0.62Ct Ruby, 0.50Ct Sapphire and 3.15Ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch Circa 1940

0.62Ct Ruby, 0.50Ct Sapphire and 3.15Ct Diamond, Platinum Owl Brooch Circa 1940

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.62 carat ruby, 0.50 carat sapphire and 3.15 carat diamond, platinum heraldic owl brooch - boxed; part of our diverse collection of diamond b...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies

PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies

By Paul Flato

Located in Miami, FL

A brooch designed by Paul Flato. This is a fabulous brooch-clip created during the late American art-deco period by the famous jewelry designer Paul Flato, back in the 1935-1940.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold...

1940 Pastel Blue & Violet Fancy Sapphire Brooch by Oscar Heyman Brothers
1940 Pastel Blue & Violet Fancy Sapphire Brooch by Oscar Heyman Brothers

1940 Pastel Blue & Violet Fancy Sapphire Brooch by Oscar Heyman Brothers

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Palm Beach, FL

On the reverse side is a double pin to keep the brooch stabilized while being worn. It is stamped 18K and the manufacturer's serial number, demonstrating that this rare jewel was cr...

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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940's 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald & Cat's Eye Flower Bouquet Brooch
Vintage 1940's 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald & Cat's Eye Flower Bouquet Brooch

Vintage 1940's 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald & Cat's Eye Flower Bouquet Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Rubies, Emeralds & Sapphires - Oval, Round & Pear Cut - Prong & Pave Set - Red, Green & Blue Colors (4) Natural Genuine Cat's Eye- Round Caboch...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch
RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch

RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Up for your consideration is this superb floral brooch circa 1940's. A true stunner this brooch is finely made of 14k yellow gold and features a domed center of sparkling gems altern...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1.64 Carat Round Yellow Blue Sapphire Gold 1940's Heart Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1.64 Carat Round Yellow Blue Sapphire Gold 1940's Heart Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1.64 Carat Round Yellow Blue Sapphire Gold 1940's Heart Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany & Co. 1940's Sapphire brooch. Set with 11 round yellow sapphires and 6 round blue sapphires in fan style heart shaped 14k yellow gold brooch.

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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14k Gold , Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
14k Gold , Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

14k Gold , Sapphire and Diamond Brooch

Located in Firenze, FI

Fabulous large Gold Brooch ( 13,5gr ) Circa 1940’s Made of 14k Rose gold with natural sparkling Diamonds ( approximately 2.10c ) coating with large dimensional, swirling shoots and s...

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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940 Vintage Gold Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cute Duck Brooch
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940 Vintage Gold Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cute Duck Brooch

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940 Vintage Gold Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cute Duck Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Blue Red Sapphire Ruby Crystals Cabochon Running Cute Duck Hat Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colou...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Seaman Schepps 18K Gold Indian Divinity Brooch, Circa 1940, Gemset
Seaman Schepps 18K Gold Indian Divinity Brooch, Circa 1940, Gemset

Seaman Schepps 18K Gold Indian Divinity Brooch, Circa 1940, Gemset

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Napoli, IT

A stunning vintage brooch 1940 circa, signed Seaman Schepps Rare example of the early Seaman Schepps jewelry, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt Amazingly modeled as an Indian Divinity temp...

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold and Sapphire Brooch
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold and Sapphire Brooch

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold and Sapphire Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and Round cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 0.70 carat. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1940s 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 inch

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Retro Fancy Yellow Diamond & Sapphire Flower Brooch
Retro Fancy Yellow Diamond & Sapphire Flower Brooch

Retro Fancy Yellow Diamond & Sapphire Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Retro Fancy Yellow Diamond & Sapphire Flower Brooch A brooch featuring a GIA certified fancy yellow diamond surrounded by sapphires designing a flower motif. Measurements: 1" lon...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Retro Gold Moonstone and Sapphire Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Retro Gold Moonstone and Sapphire Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Retro Gold Moonstone and Sapphire Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940 Tiffany & Company 14K Rose and Green Gold flowers form Brooch in a very Retro Period style, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and 2 inches wide.

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cornucopia Brooch 1940s period Italy rubies sapphires emeralds tremblant
Cornucopia Brooch 1940s period Italy rubies sapphires emeralds tremblant

Cornucopia Brooch 1940s period Italy rubies sapphires emeralds tremblant

Located in Milano, MI

Cornucopia brooch set in 18ct gold, finely decorated with flowers set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds en tremblant. Made in Alessandria, Italy, 1940s period circa. Highlights: -...

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Vintage 1940s European Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Platinum/Gold Diamond & Sapphire Cosmic Brooch Pin-Pendant
Retro Platinum/Gold Diamond & Sapphire Cosmic Brooch Pin-Pendant

Retro Platinum/Gold Diamond & Sapphire Cosmic Brooch Pin-Pendant

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A wonderful, wide and coveted Retro Platinum and gold floral spray brooch. Adorned with a combined 2 carats of vivid blue sapphires and twinkling diamonds arranged in a modern-leanin...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro French 18K Platinum Sapphire Ruby Moonstone Brooch
Retro French 18K Platinum Sapphire Ruby Moonstone Brooch

Retro French 18K Platinum Sapphire Ruby Moonstone Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous 1940s Retro 18K and platinum sapphire ruby and moonstone floral brooch. The 2 flowers have 11 round cut sapphires, 10 round cut rubies and 4 moonstones. The stem is encruste...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Brooch, Flower Bouquet Design set in Platinum
Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Brooch, Flower Bouquet Design set in Platinum

Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Brooch, Flower Bouquet Design set in Platinum

Located in London, GB

An eye-catching sapphire and diamond flower bouquet brooch. The fluid curvature of the diamond-set platinum stems leads the eye to seven stunning flowerheads, each with vivd blue sap...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Retro Sapphire Diamond Two Color Gold Bow Brooch
Cartier Retro Sapphire Diamond Two Color Gold Bow Brooch

Cartier Retro Sapphire Diamond Two Color Gold Bow Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by Cartier. This wonderfully wavy three dimensionally fashioned brooch in the shape of a bow is truly impressive. Worked in polished ...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Ruby and Sapphire Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Sapphire Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Sapphire Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Rubies and Sapphires Circa 1940s–1950s Charming and full of vintage allure, this bow-shaped brooch from the 1940s–1950s is crafted in rich 1...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold Tri Flower Brooch with Sapphires
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold Tri Flower Brooch with Sapphires

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Gold Tri Flower Brooch with Sapphires

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Round cut Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.80 Carats. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1940s 1 1/2 inch diameter

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

1940s Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch
1940s Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch

1940s Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage 3.50 carat diamond, opal, ruby and sapphire 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany & Co. Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.50 carat and Round cut Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 0.70 carat....

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Joseff of Hollywood Silver and Sapphire Retro Brooch
Joseff of Hollywood Silver and Sapphire Retro Brooch

Joseff of Hollywood Silver and Sapphire Retro Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual silvered metal and faux sapphire atomic coiled retro style brooch, by Joseff of Hollywood. 1940's USA. 2.25" x 2"..

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1940s Bouquet of Flowers Brooch. Platinum with rubies, pink sapphires, emeralds
1940s Bouquet of Flowers Brooch. Platinum with rubies, pink sapphires, emeralds

1940s Bouquet of Flowers Brooch. Platinum with rubies, pink sapphires, emeralds

Located in London, GB

This delightful 1940s brooch is made of platinum in the shape of a bouquet of flowers. The centre of the flowers are rubies and the petals pink sapphires. The leaves are made of bagu...

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Vintage 1940s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamonds
Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamonds

Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamonds

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A beautifully handcrafted brooch designed by Seaman Schepps! The brooch features 17 old European cut Diamonds, set in 14K white gold, with cabochon cut Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubi...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Raymond C. Yard Retro Yellow Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond Brooches
Raymond C. Yard Retro Yellow Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond Brooches

Raymond C. Yard Retro Yellow Moonstone, Sapphire and Diamond Brooches

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in Chicago, IL

These classic pair of brooches designed by Raymond C. Yard, is a quintessential retro design in a spray, tied together with a bow motif. Each set with oval cabochon moonstones, round...

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Reflection Sapphire Diamond Brooch Gold 1940s
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Retro Reflection Sapphire Diamond Brooch Gold 1940s

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 Floral Bouquet Brooch in 14K Yellow, Pink and White Gold, 1940s. This vintage brooch is ...

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Retro Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Floral Bouquet Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Retro Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Floral Bouquet Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Retro Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K Gold Vintage Floral Bouquet Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional floral bouquet spray motif with sweeping gold stems and furling foliage Featuring one substantial flower with calf's head cut sapphire petals prong set in w...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Bonnet & Ribbon Brooch in 18K Rose & Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Bonnet & Ribbon Brooch in 18K Rose & Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Bonnet & Ribbon Brooch in 18K Rose & Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

1940's Diamond and Sapphire Bonnet (Hat) and Ribbon Brooch crafted in 18K Rose and Yellow Gold.

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Ruby Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Tri-Gold Vintage Horse Carriage Brooch
Retro Ruby Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Tri-Gold Vintage Horse Carriage Brooch

Retro Ruby Sapphire Moonstone 14 Karat Tri-Gold Vintage Horse Carriage Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dimensional horse-drawn carriage with rolling wheels comprised of white, yellow, and rose gold Featuring passengers seated in carriage depicted wearing hats with round ...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

1940s Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
1940s Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch

1940s Oscar Heyman Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

A 1941 yellow sapphire, ruby, and diamond brooch designed as a naturalist floral spray, the central flower enhanced by calf's-head-cut yellow sapphire petals, accented by square-cut ...

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Platinum and White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Brooch, Circa 1940s
Platinum and White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Brooch, Circa 1940s

Platinum and White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Brooch, Circa 1940s

Located in Braintree, GB

A bold and elegant mid-20th-century brooch, crafted in platinum and white gold, designed in a stylised ribbon scroll form. The brooch is pavé-set with baguette-cut diamonds and accen...

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Vintage 1940s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 4.83 Carat Pink Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch
Vintage 4.83 Carat Pink Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch

Vintage 4.83 Carat Pink Sapphire and 1.10 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive 4.83 carat pink sapphire and 1.10 carat tourmaline, 1.36 carat diamond, 18 carat yellow and rose gold, platinum set brooch; part of our diverse vintag...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Bicolor Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Bicolor Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Retro 14K Bicolor Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This whimsical retro brooch by Tiffany and Co. in the swirling bow design is tied nicely together with two rows of baguette cut sapphires, diamonds and rubies. Accompanied by a Tiff...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Forget-Me-Not Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Forget-Me-Not Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Forget-Me-Not Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A Van Cleef and Arpels sapphire and diamond 18 karat yellow gold Forget-Me-Not brooch, circa 1950 This exceptional forget-me-not brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels is designed as a bouque...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch

1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A very sleek and elegant Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch made in the 1940s, depicting the typical Retro design. The diamonds weigh circa 1 carats and the sapphires weigh circa 1.5 ...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro 14K YG 25cts Multi-colored Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch
Retro 14K YG 25cts Multi-colored Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch

Retro 14K YG 25cts Multi-colored Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and beautiful Retro floral spray brooch, expertly crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and rose gold, set with an abundant collection of square step-cut sapphires totaling appr...

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Boucheron Retro Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Scroll Design Clip Brooches
Boucheron Retro Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Scroll Design Clip Brooches

Boucheron Retro Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Scroll Design Clip Brooches

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Retro scroll design gold clip brooches set with square-cut sapphires and round diamonds, in platinum and 18k. Signed Boucheron, Paris.

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Late Deco Diamond and Pink Sapphire Piglet Brooch, c.1940s
Late Deco Diamond and Pink Sapphire Piglet Brooch, c.1940s

Late Deco Diamond and Pink Sapphire Piglet Brooch, c.1940s

Located in London, GB

A sweet piglet brooch dating back to 1940s, the Late Deco era. The piglets body is made up of 1.00 carat of grain set diamonds with seven pink sapphires going around its body. The vi...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Marcel Boucher Aquamarine and Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch
Marcel Boucher Aquamarine and Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch

Marcel Boucher Aquamarine and Sapphire Floral Spray Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Marcel Boucher leafy floral spray brooch of crystal rhinestone pave, faux aquamarine and sapphire round chatons set in rhodium plated base metal, 1940s USA. Excellent Condition. Mar...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Retro Gübelin Gold, Diamond, and Sapphire Clip Brooch of Stylized Bow Design
Retro Gübelin Gold, Diamond, and Sapphire Clip Brooch of Stylized Bow Design

Retro Gübelin Gold, Diamond, and Sapphire Clip Brooch of Stylized Bow Design

By Gubelin

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold, sapphire, and diamond brooch designed as a stylized asymmetrical bow with a scrolled end, in 18k and platinum with double prong clip fitting. Atw 0.70 ct. single cut di...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Retro Cupid Brooch
Vintage 1940s Retro Cupid Brooch

Vintage 1940s Retro Cupid Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold with Pearls, Round cut Rubies, Single cut Diamonds and two Round cut Blue Sapphires for eyes. Circa 1940s 1 3/8 inches

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Running Blue Sapphire Horse Unicorn Brooch
Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Running Blue Sapphire Horse Unicorn Brooch

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Running Blue Sapphire Horse Unicorn Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown TRIFARI Philippe 1940s Vintage Unisex Sapphire Rectangle Blue Navy Crystals Unicorn Running Horse Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, n...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch
Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k white gold with 2 carved Rock Crystals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires. The brooch separates into two small clips. Circa 1940s Brooch 1 1/8 x 3 3/8 i...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Hair Pin with Sapphires
Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Hair Pin with Sapphires

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Hair Pin with Sapphires

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold with 4 Cabochon Sapphires. Signed by Cartier Circa 1940s 2 5/8 x 1 1/4 inch

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch
Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch

Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Cabochon Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 55.00 carats, Cabochon Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 25.00 carats, ...

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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian revival 14K Gold Silver Natural Turquoise Diamond Brooch Bezel Set
Victorian revival 14K Gold Silver Natural Turquoise Diamond Brooch Bezel Set

Victorian revival 14K Gold Silver Natural Turquoise Diamond Brooch Bezel Set

Located in Marcianise, IT

This exquisite brooch features a captivating insect design, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, combining precious materials and high-quality gemstones. Made of 14-karat yel...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Dragonfly Gem-Set Sweater Clip Brooch
Dragonfly Gem-Set Sweater Clip Brooch

Dragonfly Gem-Set Sweater Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A stylized gold dragonfly with wings of circular or square-cut rubies, sapphires, and emeralds Yellow gold 1 ¾ x 2 ins; Gross weight 14.6 9.3 dwts

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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy
Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy

Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy

Located in Northampton, MA

It's not a just a brooch; it's a story; a narrative. An emerald-eyed cat and a diamond-encrusted dog with a ruby-red spinel eye both appear quite interested in what would appear to...

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry

By René Boivin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Given to the quality of Boivin workmanship, adding these gold dress clips to your attire is a sophisticated way to stand out in any refined and stylish crowd. This vintage brooch co...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Italian Natural Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Clip
Magnificent Italian Natural Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Clip

Magnificent Italian Natural Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Clip

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Rose Gold Clip - hand made & set in 18kt Rose Gold with calibre Natural Sapphires & full cut Diamonds. Can be worn as a clip or as a Pendant Brooch. Bears Italia...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin
Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin

Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 7.4 Grams Stone (2-4.5 mm): Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone Measurements: 55.7 x 35.5 mm Hallmark: 14K Item #: BR-942-042023-02

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

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Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter's Palette Brooch
French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter's Palette Brooch

French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter's Palette Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Authentic antique jewel - French work from the 1940/1950s. Our opinion : A very fine quality antique brooch with an original theme.

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire,...

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Sapphire and Moonstone Fruit Salad Trefoil Leaf
Alfred Philippe for Trifari Sapphire and Moonstone Fruit Salad Trefoil Leaf

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Sapphire and Moonstone Fruit Salad Trefoil Leaf

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Alfred Philippe pale sapphire and moonstone fruit salad trefoil ivy leaf fur clip of rhodium plate base metal, molded hand finished glass fruit salad stones and crystal rhin...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

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Rhodium, Base Metal

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1940 Sapphire Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 1940 sapphire brooches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to 1940 sapphire brooches. 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. There are many round cut, cushion cut and square cut 1940 sapphire brooches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 1940 sapphire brooches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 1940 Sapphire Brooches?

Prices for 1940 sapphire brooches start at $275 and top out at $375,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $5,500.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Sapphire in Jewelry Design

On 1stDibs, shop the bright blue gems that star in sapphire rings, sapphire necklaces and other vintage and antique sapphire jewelry

Sapphires — the stone of choice for Napoleon, Princess Diana and Elizabeth Taylor — have been a favorite of aristocrats and the well-to-do since the time of the Ancient Greeks.

Picture a sapphire. If the stone you conjure is a deep cornflower blue, you’re seeing only part of the picture. Although blue Kashmirs are considered the most valuable, sapphires come in every color except red. No matter the hue, this very special gem is rich in history and beloved by royals (FYI, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton share an 11-carat sapphire engagement ring), so September babies are in very noble company.

America’s version of royalty — old money and celebrities — have also shown a predilection for the blue stones. In 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr. had Cartier mount a 62-carat sapphire he had bought from an Indian maharajah in a brooch for his first wife, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller; in 2001, the piece sold for a then-record of $3,031,000 at Christie’s New York.

The grand dame of jewelry, Elizabeth Taylor had a passion for the gems that her lovers were happy to indulge. Second husband Michael Wilding gave her an engagement ring set with a cabochon sapphire, while Richard Burton famously presented her with a BVLGARI sautoir set with diamonds and sapphires, including at its center a cabochon Burmese weighing 52.72 carats. One of the star lots in the sale of Taylor’s jewels at the Christie’s New York in 2011, it sold for $5,906,500.

You don’t have to have blue blood or a bulging bank account, however, to get an eyeful of this much-coveted gem. A number of outstanding examples reside in public collections.

The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History owns the 423-carat Logan sapphire, a gift from the Guggenheim family, and the Hall sapphire and diamond necklace, designed by Harry Winston and featuring 36 fine, well-matched cushion-cut Sri Lankan sapphires weighing a combined 195 carats. Also in the collection is the Bismarck sapphire necklace, designed by Cartier and sporting a central sapphire weighing 98.6 carats, which Mona Von Bismarck donated to the museum.

Sapphires are composed of corundum. Their color derives from trace elements, such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper or magnesium. When the trace element produces a ruby hue, the stone is called, what else, a ruby. (which is, as mentioned above, why sapphires cannot be red by definition).

The allure of large gemstones endures throughout the periods characterized as vintage, and sapphire features frequently in vintage engagement rings. (On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.)  

Find an exquisite collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.