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Transformable Drayson London Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Wings Pendant Brooch
By Drayson
Located in New York, NY
recognizable. This fine transformable Art Deco wings platinum, diamond and ruby double clip brooch/pendant is
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond Enamel Antique Eagle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
3-3/8" long at the widest wing span, the wings made of enamel on gold and set with rose-cut diamond
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1890s Unknown Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Enamel Antique Eagle Brooch
Diamond Enamel Antique Eagle Brooch
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W 3.38 in L 1 in
Royal Air Force 1925 Enameled Wings Badge In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Platinum & Diamond Royal Air Force Wings Brooch. A very rare sweetheart Royal Air Force
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1920s English George V Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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

Victorian 4.00 Total Carat Diamond Tremblé Wings Tiara and Pin in Original Box
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and truly magnificent pair of diamond-encrusted "wings" from the Victorian (ca1880) era
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Victorian Chimera Brooch, a mythological beast in Greek mythology, has the head of a lion, the
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19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
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W 2.37 in L 2.76 in
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Swan Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very unique and rare antique brooch from the 1880s. Set with an important natural saltwater pearl
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Swan Brooch
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Swan Brooch
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H 1.3 in D 0.4 in L 1.89 in
Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond dragonfly brooch, c.1870s, the openwork design realistically modelled
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Late 19th Century English Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian French Pearl Diamond Novelty Swallow Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
-front, highlighted by Rose cut Diamonds, Ruby eyes, dark stone inserts making the wings, possibly
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Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl

Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
, French for "To Tremble" describes the moveable wings on this magnificent diamond Dragonfly, as seen in
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and silver set sweetheart brooch/pendant with wings; part of our diverse antique jewellery
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
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H 0.39 in W 1.97 in L 2.8 in
Victorian Double Stork Ruby Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
calibrated rubies providing decoration at the wings alongside clusters of rose cut diamonds. A slim cable
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Late 19th Century Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Blue Glass Diamonds and Sapphires Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
sapphires on bezel setting. The “wings” of the brooch are also enhanced by three row of a mixed of diamonds
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Blue Glass Diamonds and Sapphires Brooch
18k Gold Blue Glass Diamonds and Sapphires Brooch
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W 0.75 in D 0.25 in L 2.15 in
Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A diamond and platinum brooch by Cartier, circa 1900. This elegant brooch by Cartier dates from
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opal Moonstone Butterfly Brooch
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
butterfly brooch is adorned with beautiful gem-set wings and body. A total of approx 2ct of sapphires
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1880s English Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Opal, Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique opal, ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, with opals set in the wings and abdomen, a
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1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1880s, this diamond, pearl, and gem-set butterfly brooch is set in silver-topped 18K
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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

Antique Flying Owl Brooch Pin with Diamond & Pearls
Located in Danvers, MA
, with his wings outstretched and his eyes glowing. Quite substantial, the Owl brooch pin has a weight
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian Fancy Colour Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch
Located in London, GB
-yellowish green. The wings further set with old cushion- and rose-cut white diamonds. Eyes set with cabochon
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1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby

Victorian 2.10 Ct Rose cut Diamond Rare Swallow Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Flying Swallow This graceful Victorian Swallow brooch is 1870 ca Depicted with wings spread in
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1870s European Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antiquate Ruby Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
wings are embellished with a total of forty pavé set Dutch cut diamonds of various sizes. A further
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19th Century Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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

Antique Victorian 3.87 Carat Diamond and White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian diamond brooch has been crafted in 9k white gold with a silver setting. The brooch displays a
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Antique French Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold Grasshopper Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive vintage gemstone brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. This
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1830s French Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian pearl and 0.17 carat diamond insect pin brooch in 18 karat
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Seagull Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch France
Located in Munich, Bavaria
. The wings are decorated with rose diamonds set in platinum. The seagull has a golden beak and platinum
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Westport, CT
Silver Gilt Victorian butterfly brooch. Crafted with beautiful gem-set wings and body. Colorful
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1890s British Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
adorable fly is jewel encrusted, with wings carved out to house beautiful Old Rose Cut diamonds while an
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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

Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This stunning and handcrafted brooch is shaped in the design of a fly, featuring the wings as half
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
0.15 carat ruby. The butterfly’s wings feature a total of 1.00 carat in diamonds, both old and rose cut
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Antique Carved Labradorite and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gemstone brooch is supplied with an independent diamond and gemstone grading report card. Images do not
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1880s Unknown Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Labradorite, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Labradorite and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Carved Labradorite and 1.15 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.33 in W 1.1 in D 0.1 in Dm 0.1 in L 2.01 in
Dragonfly Pendant Pin Brooch Rubie Emeralds Diamonds Gold Magazine, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
. Five Oval shaped Rubies and Sapphires have decorated the wings with old-cut Diamonds. Marvelous design
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Early 20th Century Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Antique Ruby And Diamond Dragon Fly Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
diamonds on wings brooch lenght is 2.5 cm hall marked with initial maker mark
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
18 carats rose gold brooch, eagle's head hallmark and silver. This beautiful antique brooch is
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...

Victorian Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond 3-Dimensnional Swan Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
the side, as it looks over its outstretched diamond encrusted wings. A 3ct oval-shaped faceted
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1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian 8.00ct Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Butterfly Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind brooch from the 1880s is encrusted with a colourful collection of diamonds
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 1.95Ct Chrysoprase and 0.14Ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
round cut diamonds representing the eyes, totalling 0.14 carats. The wings of the dragonfly are
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1910s Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
two bezel set old Dutch cut diamonds. This 1900s bar brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clutching a single silver collet set Old European round cut diamond. The brooch secures to the reverse with
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.19 Carat Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
eight-cut diamonds. The elevated wings are embellished with five further collet set diamonds. The eye
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1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Fairy Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a fairy with a highly rendered female form With spread wings shining with
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 3.10ct Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond and Pearl, Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat diamond and pearl, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set insect brooch; part of our diverse antique
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19th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Renaissance Revival Gold Dragon Snake Diamond Emerald Brooch C 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
articulated diamond set wings. Very solid, very wearable and exciting, suitable for a man or a woman
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1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver And Gold Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique butterfly brooch, with old-cut diamond pavé set thorax and wings, with a faceted emerald
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1880s British Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold

Antique 1.28 Carat Diamond Pearl and Garnet Yellow Gold Hornet Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.28 carat diamond, pearl and garnet, 15 karat yellow gold brooch in the form
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1880s Unknown Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Blister Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Chick Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
head, wings, and legs of the chick are are ornamented with forty-four pavé set Dutch cut diamonds
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Ruby Pearl and Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
natural pearls, rubies and very high color graded old cut diamonds. The brooch is a very good gauge of
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1890s Unknown Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

René Kern 0.75ct Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Bird Brooch, c.1920s
By René Kern
Located in London, GB
wings and head, as well as diamonds set across its breast. The eight cut diamonds total 0.75 carat and
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 2.31ct Garnet, Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Gold Insect Buttonhole Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
wings are each embellished with nine platinum pavé set eight-cut diamonds, varying in size dependant on
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1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum

Antique 2.31ct Garnet, Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Gold Insect Buttonhole Brooch
Antique 2.31ct Garnet, Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Gold Insect Buttonhole Brooch
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H 0.21 in W 0.8 in D 1 in Dm 0.36 in L 0.72 in
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond and Emerald Double Wing Brooch with Enamel Accent
Located in New York, NY
An antique late Victorian diamond, emerald, and enamel brooch designed as a pair of outstretched
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Antique Butterfly Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and good luster Wings are pavé set with old mine and European cut diamonds Weighing approximately
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1880s Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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

Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 3.11 Carat Diamond Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
incorporating one hundred and eighty-seven diamonds. The head of this impressive insect brooch is embellished
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.88Ct Diamond and Emerald 9k Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
embellished with a total of forty-eight Old European cut diamonds, completing the design. The brooch is
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1910s Unknown Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.15 Carat Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming gem set fly brooch was created in the Victorian era. The thorax of the fly is made of
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Gold Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized dragonfly with a stepped body and textured engraving throughout
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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

Whiteside & Blank Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fairy Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a winged fairy nymph - her figure is highly rendered in gold. With spread
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
has ruby eyes, a Rose Cut diamond as its thorax, and eight Rose Cut diamonds bead set into its wings
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very well made, antique, pin/brooch that was crafted in France from solid 18k gold
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1890s Victorian Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Carlo and Arthur Giuliano Antique Diamond Wing Brooch circa 1900
Located in London, GB
winged jewels. Set with a cabochon sapphire between diamond and enamel wings, this brooch was
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Early 1900s Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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Yellow Gold, Silver

A.J Hedges & Co. Art Nouveau Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bead set old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carats total. G/H color with VS clarity
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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

Riker Bros Art Nouveau Diamond Blue Enamel 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a winged wyvern serpent coiled around a sword with fanning wings Featuring basse-taille
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Wings Brooches

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

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Antique Diamond Wings Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique diamond wings brooches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 102 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of antique diamond wings brooches includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Art Nouveau styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Herbert Rosenthal produced popular versions that are worth a look. Browse our collection of 70 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, rose cut and cabochon antique diamond wings brooches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of antique diamond wings 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 Antique Diamond Wings Brooches?

Prices for antique diamond wings brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $432 and can go as high as $85,681, while antique diamond wings brooches, on average, fetch $6,102.

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.