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An Antique Amethyst & Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique silver on gold, amethyst and diamond brooch. Set with an oval cut amethyst in an
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1850s Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond

Antique Diamond Amethyst Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, set with center 9.5mm amethyst, surrounded with approx. 3.40ctw diamonds
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19th Century Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. The brooch features seven amethysts of excellent deep purple color
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1920s Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

High Relief Georgian Diamond Amethyst Cameo Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
the early 1700’s and the early 1800’s, this brooch has been hand made in silver and 18K yellow gold
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bluebell Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1920s-1930s, this flower brooch is composed of amethyst, enamel and diamonds, all
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian 6.00ct Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this unique Victorian brooch holds an impressive 6.00 carat amethyst as
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ostrich Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.02 carat amethyst, 0.13 carat diamond and 15k yellow gold
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1890s Unknown Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 18k Gold Diamond Amethyst Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique English 18k gold brooch, set with diamonds, pearls and amethyst. Measures 45 x 40nn. Marked
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19th Century British Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Amethyst Diamond Platinum Gold Roses Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Finely chiselled Art Nouveau 18K gold brooch with a rectangular faceted amethyst. Finely modelled
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1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Arts and Crafts Platinum Amethyst, Diamond, and Pearl Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Nouveau period amethyst brooch accented by natural pearls and European cut diamonds in a
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1920s Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1920s Butterfly Amethyst Turquise Enamel and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, amethyst,emerald and diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carat. Circa 1920's. Colorful and
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1920s American Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Amethyst and Diamond Bar Brooch in White Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.63 carat amethyst and 2.24 carat diamond, 15k white gold
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold

Antique Amethyst and Diamond Bar Brooch in White Gold
Antique Amethyst and Diamond Bar Brooch in White Gold
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H 0.16 in W 0.29 in L 3.26 in
Art Deco Vintage Amethyst Diamond White Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds. The amethyst could be of Siberian origin. Estimated total diamond weight is 0.50 ct. Length is
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1920s Art Deco Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Heart shaped Amethyst Brooch with Diamond, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Aspen, CO
diamond garland. The natural 3 amethysts are prong set in 18k yellow gold. The platinum and diamond
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1910s Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
alternating round amethysts and rose-cut diamonds around the perimeter of the brooch and the beautiful azur
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1870s Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
are six natural antique Rose Cut diamonds that range in size from 1.3 - 2.4 mm. The amethyst is 6 x 4
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Diamond Vintage Gold Crown Edwardian Brooch and Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
large oval Amethyst and enhanced by 10 round Old European-cut Diamonds; crown measures approx. 1 x 1.5
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1910s Edwardian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 1920s 2.26 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920's 2.26 carat amethyst and 0.16 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
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1920s Unknown Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Platinum Clip Brooch Amethyst 3 Ct Diamonds Unisex, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Platinum Clip Brooch Amethyst 3 Ct Diamonds Unisex, 1920 This is a stunning Art Deco clip
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1920s Art Deco Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Amethyst and Jade "Forget Me Not" Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, Swiss. Spring has sprung for this lovely brooch! Vivid amethyst flowers cheerily
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1920s Swiss Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst and Jade "Forget Me Not" Brooch
Amethyst and Jade "Forget Me Not" Brooch
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H 3 in W 1.5 in
Antique 14k Gold Platinum Diamond Detailed Knights Fighting on Amethyst Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
amethyst that is perfectly set in solid 18k yellow gold detailed claw prongs. The brooch secures with a pin
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Large Heart Amethyst & Diamond Enamel Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This impressive antique brooch or pendant was crafted during the Victorian ear in solid 14k yellow
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1890s Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified .12 Carat Diamond Amethyst Pearl Art Nouveau Butterfly Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1910 Art Nouveau butterfly brooch. 18k yellow gold with silver tops set with 12 rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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

Vintage Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl Pin Brooch 1.03ct 14K Yellow Gold Victorian
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique Victorian 1.03ct Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Stunning
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Amethyst Pin
Located in New York, NY
Silver top gold back diamond and oval amethyst pin, amethyst meausres 21 mm x 24.8 mm weight approx
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19th Century Unknown Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond

Set Of 14K Gold, Nephrite & Amethyst Earrings & Brooch
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set Of 14K Gold, Nephrite, Amethyst & Diamond Earrings & Brooch. The earrings and brooch
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Antique 18k Gold Amethyst & Diamond Carved Camphor Glass Black Onyx Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large antique brooch features custom cut natural amethysts and diamonds that are set onto the
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1890s Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Zorra Art Nouveau Diamond Amethyst Pearl and Plique-à-Jour Enamel Brooch
By Louis Zorra
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau 18 karat gold and plique à jour brooch with diamond, amethysts and pearl by Louis
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Syberian Amethyst Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold brooch centered with cybrian amethyst flanked with rose cut diamonds made
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Early 1900s Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

Marcus & Co. Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Amethyst and Pearl Brooch
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Marcus & Co Plique-à-Jour Art Nouveau Brooch Authentic antique large oval Amethyst brooch with
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Diamond, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 1.69 Carat Amethyst and 0.22 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, circular design
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Early 1900s French Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.69 Carat Amethyst and 0.22 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique 1.69 Carat Amethyst and 0.22 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.9 in W 0.98 in D 0.23 in Dm 0.9 in L 0.9 in
Antique 12.50 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
mark (15CT). This impressive amethyst and seed pearl brooch is supplied with an independent diamond
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1890s Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique 8.50 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 9 Carat Yellow Gold Lapel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 8.50 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 9 carat yellow gold lapel brooch; part of
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 4.25 Carat Amethyst and Pearl 15k Yellow Gold Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The brooch has been crafted in
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1880s Unknown Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Amethyst And Diamond Jabot Pin Circa 1925
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco amethyst and diamond jabot pin, circa 1925. This jabot pin brooch is set each end with
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Early 19th Century French Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Platinum

Carter Gough & Co. Art Deco Diamond Amethyst Green Tourmaline Platinum 14 Karat
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicts a platinum kite shaped form topped by a transitional cut diamond Weighing approximately
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1920s Art Deco Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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White Diamond, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Interchangeable Gemstone Art Deco Clip Brooch Arnold Ostertag
By Ostertag
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
AN ART DECO DIAMOND DOUBLE CLIP BROOCH, BY OSTERTAG, 1930s, Of stylised shield outline, with pave
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Platinum

LaCloche Art Deco Multi Gem Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
Of hexagonal outline, the openwork geometric plaque designed as a circular and baguette-cut diamond
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

19th Century Amythest Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century antique Amythest drop brooch in cutwork silver with gold floral applications. Set
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

19th Century Amythest Pendant Brooch
19th Century Amythest Pendant Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.25 in
Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Located in Stamford, CT
, a Rikers brooch in 14 Kt with a sapphire and diamond. Rikers is a highly reputed jewelry firm from
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Pink Pearl & Diamond Brooch - c.1920
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite 18ct gold & platinum brooch made c.1920 The brooch
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Convertible Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Certified 9.12 Ctw Zircon Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry, created in England during the late Victorian Period (1837-1901), circa 1880's. This brooch
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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White Diamond, Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
, amethyst, Ruby, Diamond Measures: 33 x 40 mm. English origin Further Details Below Metal: 18 Kt yellow
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
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H 1.58 in W 1.3 in
An Exquisite Antique Art Deco French Multigem Japoisme Brooch
Located in Weston, MA
amethysts and rose cut diamonds. Early Art Deco period Approximately 2 inches by 1.25 inches
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique 11.09 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
amethyst jewelry may be worn as a brooch. This impressive pendant/brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of
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1910s Unknown Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Pearl, Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Gem Set Sterling Flower Basket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver basket brooch No. 67. Made and signed by Georg Jensen. Set with amethysts and
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver

Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Georgian Pinchbeck and Multi-Gem "Regard" Brooch Designed as a Petite Lyre
Located in New York, NY
, emerald, garnet, amethyst and diamond, in pinchbeck In acrostic jewelry, the first letter of each
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1820s Georgian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Pinchbeck

Regard Georgian Turtle Dove Pair Brooches, ca 1820s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Rare Pair of Georgian REGARD Turtle Dove Brooches, ca. 1820s A symbolic and museum-collectable
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 1820s Gemstone and Pearl Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.26 carat smoky quartz, 3.95 carat amethyst, pearl and
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1820s Unknown Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1820s Gemstone and Pearl Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch
Antique 1820s Gemstone and Pearl Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch
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H 0.27 in W 1.12 in L 1.77 in
Antique 1920s 1.28 Carat Multi-Gemstone and Pearls Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
with a hinged pin and locking clasp. This 1920s brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading
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1920s Unknown Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Zircon, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold, Yello...

Antique Victorian Paste Cabochon Foil and 15K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clip. This 1880’s brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. This impressive
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Renaissance Revival 1880 Sword Jabot In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance Revival sword jabot-brooch. An exceptional and very rare jabot type brooch, created in
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1880s English Renaissance Revival Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1880 Hand Glove Stick Pin in 18 Karat Gold with Two Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
karats whit is holding a rose cut diamond. During the Victorian era, the gloves were often seen as a
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1880s English Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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

Edwardian 1909 Horse Stick Pin In 14Kt Gold And Platinum With Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
of 14 karats and platinum. It is embellished with a beautiful pave setting of diamonds and is fitted
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Amethyst, Diamond, Silver And Gold Pendant Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique, amethyst and diamond, flower cluster brooch-cum-pendant, set with a central old-cut
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1890s British Victorian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver

Gold pansy pendant or brooch with diamond, citrine and amethyst
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat yellow gold pansy brooch or pendant set with three amethyst petals and two citrine
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1820s French Georgian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Black Starr & Frost Gold Pearl Diamond Amethyst Heart Brooch
Located in New York, NY
diamonds and small pearls, circa 1900. The amethysts is a pretty purple hue, and is smooth on top and
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Amethyst Brooch Earrings Silver Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl amethyst quartz foliate pendant/brooch and drop
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch

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Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver

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Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique amethyst diamond brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 19 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect antique amethyst diamond brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique amethyst diamond brooch over the years, but those made by Sorab & Roshi are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. Finding an antique amethyst diamond brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 12 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Antique Amethyst Diamond Brooch?

On average, an antique amethyst diamond brooch at 1stDibs sells for $5,096, while they’re typically $1,533 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.