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Antique Dragon Brooch

Antique Dragon Brooch of Pearl and 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Antique Dragon Brooch of Pearl and 14k Gold, Circa 1890

Antique Dragon Brooch of Pearl and 14k Gold, Circa 1890

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A striking antique dragon brooch dating to 1890–1900, designed as a finely sculpted dragon or griffin crafted in 14 karat gold, dramatically clutching a luminous pearl within its jaws.

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1890s Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold 13.13ct Oval Amethyst Detailed Dragon Frame Brooch
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold 13.13ct Oval Amethyst Detailed Dragon Frame Brooch

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Gold 13.13ct Oval Amethyst Detailed Dragon Frame Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

This gorgeous antique brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau period.

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Early 20th Century Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Extra Large Dragon Fly Brooch - VHK#5a
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Extra Large Dragon Fly Brooch - VHK#5a

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Extra Large Dragon Fly Brooch - VHK#5a

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 58.0 grams Diamond Eyes, Antique Single Cut. Enamel on the wings, multicolor. Pin Measurements: Measurem...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian
Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian

Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare pair of Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pins from Japan depicting a Samurai Warrior holding a Sea Dragon swimming through Lily Pads.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

The brooch features a large and very detailed 3D dragon design with a fine quality diamond neatly set at the center of a solid 18k white gold basket setting at the dragons open mouth...

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant
Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant

Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant- A rock crystal dragon mounted in 18k gold set with diamonds, a pearl, and rubies Length: 4.5"

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Mid-19th Century Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby Dragon Stickpin of 14k Gold - Circa 1900
Antique Ruby Dragon Stickpin of 14k Gold - Circa 1900

Antique Ruby Dragon Stickpin of 14k Gold - Circa 1900

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A striking antique stickpin circa 1900, designed as a finely sculpted dragon crafted in 14 karat gold, gripping an early flux grown synthetic ruby cabochon in its mouth. The expressi...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Dragon Stickpin of 18k Gold, Circa 1890-1900
Antique Dragon Stickpin of 18k Gold, Circa 1890-1900

Antique Dragon Stickpin of 18k Gold, Circa 1890-1900

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This dramatic antique stickpin (circa 1890–1900) captures the fierce energy of a mythical dragon, finely modeled in 18k gold and set with a glittering diamond clenched in its jaws. D...

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Late 19th Century Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Dragon Serpent Stickpin
Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Dragon Serpent Stickpin

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Dragon Serpent Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a dragon serpent head with deeply grooved scales and teeth Depicted with mouth open and holding an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately 0.55 carat - G color wi...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Early Victorian 22k Gold Diamond Repousse Work Griffin Dragon Stick Pin
Antique Early Victorian 22k Gold Diamond Repousse Work Griffin Dragon Stick Pin

Antique Early Victorian 22k Gold Diamond Repousse Work Griffin Dragon Stick Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (17) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose & Old European Cut - Pave & Prong Set - 0.20ct (largest diamond)(approx.) (1) Red Stone - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Se...

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1890s Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Antique Dragon Claw Stick Pin in 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Center
Vintage Antique Dragon Claw Stick Pin in 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Center

Vintage Antique Dragon Claw Stick Pin in 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Center

Located in Fairfield, CT

Vintage Antique Dragon Claw Stick Pin in 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Center This Antique 14 Karat Cabochon Dragon Claw Stick Pin is a mesmerizing piece of Victorian craftsmanship, steepe...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Carter Gough & Co. Edwardian Pearl 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Dragon Stickpin
Carter Gough & Co. Edwardian Pearl 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Dragon Stickpin

Carter Gough & Co. Edwardian Pearl 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Dragon Stickpin

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a roaring green gold dragon with rose gold accents clutching a freshwater natural pearl With engraved scales and stippling detail Maker's mark for Carter Gough & Co. and ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

By John Brogden

Located in London, GB

The subject of the cameos themselves is also classical, depicting Selene, the Greco-Roman goddess of the moon, shown full-length riding a serpentine dragon in the brooch, and in prof...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Yellow Gold

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire & Diamonds
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire & Diamonds

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire & Diamonds

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

Born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs.

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1920s American Modernist Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...

An Art Nouveau Gold Dragon Stick Pin
An Art Nouveau Gold Dragon Stick Pin

An Art Nouveau Gold Dragon Stick Pin

$1,552

W 0.44 in L 2.17 in

An Art Nouveau Gold Dragon Stick Pin

Located in London, GB

An Art Nouveau gold stick pin, depicting a dragon holding one round seed pearl in its jaws and another seed pearl in its claws, circa 1890, the jewelled part measuring approximately ...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Gold Dragon Brooch
Antique Gold Dragon Brooch

Antique Gold Dragon Brooch

Located in London, GB

Well detailed and with a striding posture, the Welsh Dragon is further enhanced with a Cabochon Ruby eye.

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Early 1900s British Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Spanish 'Damascene' Embossed Steel and Gold Dragon Brooch
Antique Spanish 'Damascene' Embossed Steel and Gold Dragon Brooch

Antique Spanish 'Damascene' Embossed Steel and Gold Dragon Brooch

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique 'Damascene' dragon-motif brooch originated in Spain during the Victorian era; all elements - from the placement of the decorations to the subtle texturing visible on man...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Gold, Steel

Antique Art Nouveau Dragon Brooch, 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond
Antique Art Nouveau Dragon Brooch, 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond

Antique Art Nouveau Dragon Brooch, 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamond

Located in Lewes, DE

Set in 14kt yellow gold Contains: 1 old mine cut diamond measuring at 3.23 x 3.06x 3.25 mm= 0.15± ct Color: H-I; Clarity: SI1; 1 round cabochon measuring at 1.60mm = 0.01±ct 1 ¼ diam...

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1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

19th Century 18K Gold Silver Ruby and Diamond Dragon Brooch on Cuff Bracelet
19th Century 18K Gold Silver Ruby and Diamond Dragon Brooch on Cuff Bracelet

19th Century 18K Gold Silver Ruby and Diamond Dragon Brooch on Cuff Bracelet

By Donna Vock

Located in New York, NY

We found this amazingly detailed gold silver and rose cut diamond dragon brooch likely from Great Britain (Scottish?)

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1830s American Contemporary Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch
Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch

Located in Versailles, FR

Let’s step into the enchanting world of the Art Nouveau era with this exceptionally rare and captivating French-made double chimera pendant brooch. Crafted with unparalleled skill, t...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Dragon Fly Pin
Emerald and Diamond Dragon Fly Pin

Emerald and Diamond Dragon Fly Pin

Unavailable

W 2.13 in L 2.25 in

Emerald and Diamond Dragon Fly Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Fabulous vintage 14k yellow gold and silver dragon fly pin set with five faceted green emeralds weighing about 2.20cts and 33 rose cut and old mine cut diamonds weighing about 2.80ct...

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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver

Wonderful Turn-of-the-century Chimera Brooch
Wonderful Turn-of-the-century Chimera Brooch

Wonderful Turn-of-the-century Chimera Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.25 in L 0.88 in

Wonderful Turn-of-the-century Chimera Brooch

Located in Lombard, IL

Excellent turn of the century Chimera brooch. Handsome winged dragon handcrafted in 10kt yellow gold set with one silky pearl in his mouth.

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Dragon Brooch

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Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Animal Dragon Diamonds Gold 1890s Chinese Imperial Pendant or Brooch
Animal Dragon Diamonds Gold 1890s Chinese Imperial Pendant or Brooch

Animal Dragon Diamonds Gold 1890s Chinese Imperial Pendant or Brooch

Located in Viana do Castelo, PT

A Breathtaking and Unique - Pendant or Brooch, Imperial Dragon in a Flying pose from the late nineteenth century.

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1890s Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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

Antique Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Antique Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch

Antique Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1 in L 1 in

Antique Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This dragon brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card

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1920s Unknown Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Dragon Brooch in 14k Gold
Antique Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Dragon Brooch in 14k Gold

Antique Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Dragon Brooch in 14k Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The brooch has been modelled in the form of the Red Dragon of Cymru (Y Ddraig Goch)*.

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1920s Antique Dragon Brooch

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

Gold and Silver Dragon Brooch
Gold and Silver Dragon Brooch

Gold and Silver Dragon Brooch

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat rosé gold and silver brooch with a dragon of rose cut diamonds set in silver and with a ruby eye, with a border of red and blue plique-a-jour and rose cut diamond border,...

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1880s French Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Wièse Gothic Revival Dragon Brooch
Wièse Gothic Revival Dragon Brooch

Wièse Gothic Revival Dragon Brooch

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

Fabulous jewel of a fabulous beast. This gold Dragon or Wyvern was sculpted for the famous French jeweler Wièse.

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Dragon Brooch 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragon Brooch 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Dragon Brooch 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This extraordinary jewel (circa early 20th century) showcases a vibrant amethyst framed by two iridescent enamel dragons, their wings shimmering with subtle color play. The design is...

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Chinese Rare Amber Dragon Brooch Qing Period
Antique Chinese Rare Amber Dragon Brooch Qing Period

Antique Chinese Rare Amber Dragon Brooch Qing Period

Located in Media, PA

The brooch is made from high-quality amber and comes from baltic area.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Amber

Double Dragon Brooch-Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Double Dragon Brooch-Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Double Dragon Brooch-Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A brooch converting into a pendant featuring two dragons facing each other set in 14k yellow gold, circa 1940.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Spinel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch
Art Nouveau Spinel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch

Art Nouveau Spinel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch is designed as a quatrefoil comprised of four highly rendered roaring dragons Matte gold and textured winged dragons encircle a prong set round cut spinel Spinel is medium l...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch
Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch

Art Nouveau Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a serpentine dragon intertwined with whiplash and florals Matte gold with highly rendered scales and herbaceous details Clutching a bezel set old European cut diamond i...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Late Victorian 14 Karat Gold Dragon Brooch, circa 1890
Late Victorian 14 Karat Gold Dragon Brooch, circa 1890

Late Victorian 14 Karat Gold Dragon Brooch, circa 1890

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring the bust of a roaring Chinese dragon with scrolled stylized clouds at base of the neck Detailed rendering of scales and beard with a matte finish Accented by a small roun...

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Dragon Brooch
Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Dragon Brooch

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Dragon Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized dragon creature with fierce expression, spread wings, and furling tail Dimensional with engraved and grooved textured detailing Tail curls around a near-round...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Diamond Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Basilisk Dragon Brooch
Riker Brothers Diamond Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Basilisk Dragon Brooch

Riker Brothers Diamond Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Basilisk Dragon Brooch

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch is designed as a winged basilisk with its serpentine tail twisting around an arrow Glossed by bright green and blue enamel, exhibiting no loss Featuring old European cut dia...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, E...

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch, circa 1900
Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch, circa 1900

Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Brooch, circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch designed as two mirrored dragons with joyful expressions and playfully sticking out a scrolled tongue With intertwined serpentine bodies decorated with deeply engraved scale ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Slayed Dragon Brooch, circa 1900
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Slayed Dragon Brooch, circa 1900

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Slayed Dragon Brooch, circa 1900

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch designed as a fierce winged dragon, highly rendered in matte gold with defined feathers, fur, and scales With ruby eye accent, a sword thrust through its chest and its serpen...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Griffin Brooch of 14k Gold
Antique Griffin Brooch of 14k Gold

Antique Griffin Brooch of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Art Nouveau Griffin-Dragon Brooch in 14K Gold with Ruby Eye Myth and elegance converge in this exceptional Art Nouveau griffin-dragon brooch—an emblem of power, guardianship, and re...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

1920s Gold, Diamond Demantoid Dragon Fly Brooch
1920s Gold, Diamond Demantoid Dragon Fly Brooch

1920s Gold, Diamond Demantoid Dragon Fly Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1920s 14K yellow Gold Dragon Fly Brooch, set with 2 Carats of European cut Diamonds, a Demantoid Garnet of very Good Color measures a bit over a half Carat and Ruby set Eyes.

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Dragon Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Saint George and Dragon Gold Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian Saint George and Dragon Gold Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian Saint George and Dragon Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Wonderful Victorian cameo brooch of Saint George and the Dragon. Saint George is the patron saint of England where they celebrate his birthday on April 23.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Gold-filled

Antique Gold Gem set Dragon Fly Brooch C.1910
Antique Gold Gem set Dragon Fly Brooch C.1910

Antique Gold Gem set Dragon Fly Brooch C.1910

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique Gold Gem set Dragon Fly Brooch European C.1910. Large and very nicely detailed and centrally set with a yellow oval facetted sapphire further set with Demantoid Garnets, Diam...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Dragon Serpent Watch Pin Brooch
Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Dragon Serpent Watch Pin Brooch

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Dragon Serpent Watch Pin Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch is designed as a winged dragon serpent coiling around a sword Deeply textured throughout with a red cabochon gemstone eye Completed by a pin stem with locking closure and a ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Renaissance Revival Gold Dragon Snake Diamond Emerald Brooch C 1890
Antique Renaissance Revival Gold Dragon Snake Diamond Emerald Brooch C 1890

Antique Renaissance Revival Gold Dragon Snake Diamond Emerald Brooch C 1890

Located in Firenze, IT

Superb dragon and snake 18K gold brooch in the Renaissance Revival style from the end of the 19th Century.

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1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Dragon Sword Antique Brooch
Victorian Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Dragon Sword Antique Brooch

Victorian Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Dragon Sword Antique Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a winged dragon serpent coiled around a sword With engraved scales and feathers atop a scrolling column Hilt and dragon wing are accented by bead set diamonds Old Europe...

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1890s Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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

Krementz Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Enamel Dragon Watch Pin Brooch
Krementz Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Enamel Dragon Watch Pin Brooch

Krementz Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Enamel Dragon Watch Pin Brooch

By Krementz & Co

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a roaring dragon with scrolled stylized base Detailed rendering of scales with finish glossed by clear and pink enamel Accented by a small pearl Completed by watch hoo...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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14k Gold

Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch

Art Nouveau Chimera Griffin Dragon Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch

Located in London, GB

This stunning brooch is from the Art Nouveau era. It features a chimera / griffin holding a diamond in his jaws. The diamond is set on platinum and the brooch is fully made in 18kt s...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

19th Century 18 Karat Gold Griffin Dragon Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Brooch
19th Century 18 Karat Gold Griffin Dragon Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Brooch

19th Century 18 Karat Gold Griffin Dragon Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique 19th Century 18K Gold Griffin Dragon Rose Cut Diamond Brooch This beautifully crafted French 18K yellow gold brooch features a griffin dragon with a rose cut diamond on his ...

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19th Century Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Gold

Antique St George Slaying the Dragon Agate Cameo Brooch , circa 1770's
Antique St George Slaying the Dragon Agate Cameo Brooch , circa 1770's

Antique St George Slaying the Dragon Agate Cameo Brooch , circa 1770's

Located in Firenze, IT

The brooch is mounted in 18 kt gold and has a cameo with the depiction of San Giorgio fighting the dragon, theme derived from a medieval legend also narrated within the Legenda Aurea...

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1810s Italian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Pendant Brooch
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Pendant Brooch

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Pendant Brooch

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bar style brooch is designed as a scrolling whiplash serpent dragon With a highly rendered wing and a tail that serves as a bale Eye is accented by a round cut ruby with a diamond ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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

Victorian Silver 18 Karat Gold Mixed Metal Shakudo Ryujin Dragon Bar Brooch
Victorian Silver 18 Karat Gold Mixed Metal Shakudo Ryujin Dragon Bar Brooch

Victorian Silver 18 Karat Gold Mixed Metal Shakudo Ryujin Dragon Bar Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rectangular bar brooch centers a shakudō tablet darkened with patina and accented by silver and 18 karat gold appliqué Depicting the serpent dragon king Ryujin clutching a talisman ...

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1860s Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Riker Bros Art Nouveau Multi-Gem 14K Gold Dragon Sword Antique Brooch
Riker Bros Art Nouveau Multi-Gem 14K Gold Dragon Sword Antique Brooch

Riker Bros Art Nouveau Multi-Gem 14K Gold Dragon Sword Antique Brooch

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a winged wyvern dragon coiled around a sword with fanning wings Grooved scale and feather texture with engraved detailing and matte finish Accented by round cut demantoid...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Lava Cameo Brooch, 15k Gold Antique St. George and the Dragon
Victorian Carved Lava Cameo Brooch, 15k Gold Antique St. George and the Dragon

Victorian Carved Lava Cameo Brooch, 15k Gold Antique St. George and the Dragon

Located in Greensboro, NC

The sandstone-hued cameo is a beautifully detailed image of St. George and the dragon. Mounted on a rearing charger, Great Britain’s patron saint is wielding a lance against a coweri...

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1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Bros. Art Nouveau Enamel Ruby Diamond Pearl Serpent Dragon Sword Brooch
Riker Bros. Art Nouveau Enamel Ruby Diamond Pearl Serpent Dragon Sword Brooch

Riker Bros. Art Nouveau Enamel Ruby Diamond Pearl Serpent Dragon Sword Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A polychrome enamel winged serpent, with white, blues and greens Serpent coiled around a sword with a pearl studded hilt With a tiny rose cut diamond eye and round cut ruby accent ...

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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau 14k Gold Dragon w/ Pearl & Tsavorite Textured Enamel Brooch Pendant
Art Nouveau 14k Gold Dragon w/ Pearl & Tsavorite Textured Enamel Brooch Pendant

Art Nouveau 14k Gold Dragon w/ Pearl & Tsavorite Textured Enamel Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Cultured Seed Pearl - Round Shape - White Color - 2.5mm (approx.) (1) Synthetic Tsavorite - Round Cut - Green Color Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold washed in 20k G...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Enamel

Whiteside and Blank Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Dragon Watch Pin Brooch
Whiteside and Blank Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Dragon Watch Pin Brooch

Whiteside and Blank Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Sapphire Dragon Watch Pin Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring the bust of a roaring dragon with scrolled stylized base Detailed rendering of scales and beard with matte and light polish finish Accented by a bezel set cornflower blue ...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Dragon Stickpin
Late Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Dragon Stickpin

Late Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Dragon Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a Norse style fire-breathing dragon's head Accented with a single cut diamond eye Highly detailed with deep engraved, polished and textured gold Tested as 14 karat gol...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

H.A. Kirby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Stickpin
H.A. Kirby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Stickpin

H.A. Kirby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Serpent Dragon Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a highly rendered serpent-like dragon With whiplash detailing and feathered wings Accented by a 2.0 mm pearl with cream body color and very good luster Stamped 14K for...

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1910s Edwardian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Stickpin
Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Stickpin

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dragon Antique Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a swirled dragon figure with textured scales and wings Holding a prong set old European cut diamond in its mouth Weighing approximately 0.03 carat - eye clean and brigh...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Marquis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpentine Dragon Stickpin
French Art Nouveau Marquis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpentine Dragon Stickpin

French Art Nouveau Marquis Diamond 18 Karat Gold Serpentine Dragon Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a highly rendered dragon, matte gold, with detailed serpentine body intertwining within itself Clutching a marquise cut diamond in its beak, bezel set milgrain platinum, w...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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

1910 Gem Set Dragonfly Brooch
1910 Gem Set Dragonfly Brooch

1910 Gem Set Dragonfly Brooch

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W 1.13 in L 1.5 in

1910 Gem Set Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1910 Platinum top and Yellow Gold Dragon Fly Brooch set on a Ruby Horse shoe. Set with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds and Demantoid Garnets, this piece can also be worn as a pend...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold

Carter & Gough Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Chimera Dragon Watch Pin
Carter & Gough Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Chimera Dragon Watch Pin

Carter & Gough Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold Chimera Dragon Watch Pin

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch is designed as a highly rendered roaring lion face Segueing into a spiraled surround of serpentine scales and foliate whiplash Completed by a pin stem with closure Maker's ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Gold

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Gold Krementz Winged Dragon Pearl Watch Holder Pin
1890 Victorian 14 Karat Gold Krementz Winged Dragon Pearl Watch Holder Pin

1890 Victorian 14 Karat Gold Krementz Winged Dragon Pearl Watch Holder Pin

By Krementz & Co

Located in Lexington, KY

This is a magnificent Victorian watch holder pin by Krementz featuring a fantastic dragon design and a pearl accent! The design of the pin is reminiscent of a pilot’s wings pin, but ...

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1890s Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin
Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin

Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a ferocious dragon with a round ruby cabochon eye and mouth agape bearing sharp teeth and a reptilian tongue Bead set throughout by rose cut diamonds within ridged channel...

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1880s Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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

Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin
Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin

Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a ferocious dragon with a round ruby cabochon eye and mouth agape bearing sharp teeth and a reptilian tongue Bead set throughout by rose cut diamonds within ridged channel...

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1880s Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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

Edwardian .82 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat Green Gold Sea Serpent Dragon Stickpin
Edwardian .82 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat Green Gold Sea Serpent Dragon Stickpin

Edwardian .82 Carat Sapphire 18 Karat Green Gold Sea Serpent Dragon Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a roaring dragon face with wings sprouting from its head and a serpentine tail detail with engraved crosshatching texture continued onto the backside Centering a square cu...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K White Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Dragon Fly Stick Pin
Antique Edwardian 18K White Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Dragon Fly Stick Pin

Antique Edwardian 18K White Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Dragon Fly Stick Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K White Gold Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Dragon Fly Stick Pin. This incredible Edwardian rose cut diamond dragon fly stick pin is crafted in 18k white gol...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Plique-A-Jour Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dragon Pendant
French Art Nouveau Plique-A-Jour Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dragon Pendant

French Art Nouveau Plique-A-Jour Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Dragon Pendant

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an incredibly rendered serpentine dragon topped by a trefoil pediment Featuring four bezel set old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.55 carat; H to...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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

Wonderful Turn of the Century Chimera Brooch
Wonderful Turn of the Century Chimera Brooch

Wonderful Turn of the Century Chimera Brooch

Located in Wheaton, IL

Excellent turn of the century Chimera brooch. Handsome winged dragon handcrafted in 10kt yellow gold set with one silky pearl in his mouth.

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Early 1900s Antique Dragon Brooch

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Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Gem Set Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Art Nouveau Gem Set Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Art Nouveau Gem Set Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 yellow Gold Dragon Fly Brooch, very nicely detailed and centrally set with a Natural color change Purple sapphire further set with Demantoid Garnets.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Plique Enamel Gem Set Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Art Nouveau Plique Enamel Gem Set Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Art Nouveau Plique Enamel Gem Set Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 18K yellow Gold and Plique Enamel Dragon Fly Brooch, further set with Mine cut Diamonds and Ruby Eyes.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Jade Diamond Freshwater Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pendant Brooch
Victorian Jade Diamond Freshwater Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pendant Brooch

Victorian Jade Diamond Freshwater Pearl Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a round cabochon jade measuring approximately 10.8 x 108 x 4.8 mm, mottled or variegated green with very good polish and luster Accented by one old mine cut diamond weighi...

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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Jade, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamond, Ruby & Gold Large Dragonfly Broach
Diamond, Ruby & Gold Large Dragonfly Broach

Diamond, Ruby & Gold Large Dragonfly Broach

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Handmade Diamond, Ruby & Gold Large Dragonfly Brooch. This lovely Dragon Fly has a wing span of approximately 3-1/2 inches with the diamonds on the wings rose cuts and the diamonds ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Dragon Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby

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Located in Munich, Bavaria

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Located in Braintree, GB

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Dragon Brooch

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Antique Dragon Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique dragon brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique dragon 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 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique dragon brooch over the years, but those made by Riker Brothers, Krementz & Co and Carter Gough & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique dragon brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 23, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our antique dragon brooch for sale are for women, but there are 40 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Dragon Brooch?

Prices for an antique dragon brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $22,250, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,250.

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.

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.