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Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin Approximate Dimensions: 3.6 cm (Length) 3.5 cm (Width) 9.2
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Early 20th Century Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin
Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin
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W 1.38 in L 1.42 in
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond pin brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k
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1890s Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
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H 0.16 in D 2.55 in L 0.44 in
Antique Essex Crystal Horse Brooch, Pin, 9k Gold, Reverse Carved
Located in NEWARK, GB
An outstanding antique, late Victorian era Essex crystal horse brooch or pin. A reverse carved and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Mixed Metal Racing Horse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian mixed metal brooch of Race Horses running neck to neck. Of sterling silver, the lead
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1890s American Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal

Antique Victorian Mixed Metal Racing Horse Brooch
Victorian Mixed Metal Racing Horse Brooch
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W 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, created around 1900. Essex Crystal depicting a
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Early 1900s British Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Crystal, Gold

Early 20th Century Diamond Horse Shoe Brooch in Platinum and Gold
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Edwardian period diamond brooch in the form of a horse shoe, in platinum and
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1910s Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Diamond Garnet and Enamel Yellow Gold Horse and Jockey Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian 0.37 carat diamond, 0.01 carat garnet and enamel, 15 karat yellow gold horse
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 0.25ct Diamond and Ruby, 15k Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set, 15 karat yellow gold pin brooch; part of our diverse Edwardian jewellery collections. This fine
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1910s Unknown Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 2.55 Carat Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Horse and Jockey Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian 2.55 carat diamond and enamel, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set 'horse and
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lg Essix Crystal Reverse Painted Angtaglio 14K Gold Steeple Chase Horse Brooch
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Very Finely Made Pin Brooch With A Beautiful Horse Jockey Scene That Stands Out And Shows Depth. It
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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14k Gold

Lg Essix Crystal Reverse Painted Angtaglio 14K Gold Steeple Chase Horse Brooch
Lg Essix Crystal Reverse Painted Angtaglio 14K Gold Steeple Chase Horse Brooch
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 1 in Dm 1.5 in L 1.5 in
Large Edwardian Diamond Enamel Race Horse Jockey Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
diamond horse with a ruby eye, he is ready for the race! A likely exhibition brooch for Steeplechase, this
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian silver and 9kt gold plated back, horse brooch with rose cut diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
Victorian silver and 9kt gold plated back, horse brooch with rose cut diamonds and cabochon ruby
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1860s British Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian horse shoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Antique 1.77ct Diamond, Enamel and Platinum Horse and Huntsman Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
European, eight and square cut diamonds, in a combination of collet and pavé settings. This horse brooch
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1910s Unknown Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Large Antique Japanese Shakudo Samurai Warrior on Horse with Groom Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique beautifully detailed Japanese Shakudo brooch of a Samurai warrior on a horse being
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19th Century Japanese Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Horse Stock Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horse Pin 9ct Yellow & Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Cute Little Edwardian, Horse Head
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Gold, 9k Gold

Antique horse and jockey brooch in 18 Karat and Enamel, English, circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique brooch of a horse and jockey. Well made by the English firm A&W (best know for equestrian
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

French 19th Century Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Charming antique lozenge- shape brooch, it is
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Emerald, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold 'Fox Hunting' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
graded old cut diamonds. The brooch is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

Antique Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold 'Fox Hunting' Brooch
Antique Sapphire Ruby Diamond and Gold 'Fox Hunting' Brooch
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H 0.16 in W 0.43 in L 2.95 in
Victorian Horse Head Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Horse Head Stickpin designed as a miniature staff. The finely detailed horse's head is
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1880s American Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Horse Head Stickpin
Victorian Horse Head Stickpin
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D 0.4 in L 3.25 in
14 Carat Yellow Gold Pearls Red Garnet Horse Shoe Stickpin Russia
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stick Pin 14 Carat Yellow Gold Pearls Red Granat Horse Shoe Stickpin 14k Gold, Russian Gold Stamp
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Renaissance Revival Gold and Silver Brooch after Froment Meurice
Located in Hummelstown, PA
brooch has been masterfully crafted in silver and gold. Attributed to Froment-Meurice. Measurements: 2
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1880s Renaissance Revival Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Gold, Silver

French 19th Century Carnelian Cameo Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in yellow gold, 750 thousandths, 18 carats, horse head mark. This antique brooch is
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
rider on a fine chestnut horse jumping a well trimmed hedge. The gold saddle with cantle, seat, nail
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Dog Head Riding Whip Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Edwardian bar brooch depicting a dog head and a riding whip. It is crafted in 18K
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Gold

Gold Brooch with Agate Cameo and Pearls, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
pearls and topped with an intricately sculpted scrollwork motif. Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g) Gold Mark: Horse
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1890s French Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Agate, Pearl, Gold

Art Deco Blackberry Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920-30s, Austria. This naturalistic Deco period brooch has lush carved jade leaves and
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1920s Austrian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Blackberry Brooch
Art Deco Blackberry Brooch
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H 2.38 in W 2 in
Victorian Equestrian Amethyst Pearl Gold Brooch by Carter, Gough & Co.
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
horn. The back has a "c" clasp closure. It is 14k yellow gold. This Brooch was hand made during the
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Stick Brooch Gold 585 Turquoises Late Biedermeier Austria Vienna Vintage
Located in Vienna, AT
GOLDEN LATE BIEDERMEIER (= HIGH VICTORIAN) Stick Brooch with Turquoises. MADE CIRCA 1860. GOLD
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Mid-19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Etruscan Revival Citrine Cameo and Pearl Gold Brooch, France, circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
Etruscan Revival Citrine Cameo and Pearl Gold Brooch, France circa 1870 Important brooch in the
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1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Oriental Pearl, Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold

Henry Blank & Co. 1925 Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin designed by Henry Blank & Co. Beautiful antique piece from
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Rose Green Yellow Gold Collar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat rose, yellow and green gold, horse head hallmark. A charming antique collar
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1909 Horse Stick Pin In 14Kt Gold And Platinum With Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
in the 1909. This antique pin has been crafted in the shape of a running horse in solid yellow gold
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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

Brooch Flower Bouquet Gold 585 Brilliants 0.30 Carat Sapphires Pearl, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
GOLDEN BROOCH VINTAGE (MADE CIRCA 1900) SHAPED AS FLOWER BOUQUET, WITH VARIOUS GEMS: GOLD (14 ct
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian Horse and Jockey Diamond Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 9ct yellow gold and silver stick pin. The head of the pin features an enamel
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1900. The
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Greyhound Dog Tiger's Eye Gold Silver Racing Horseshoe Hat Pin Brooch Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
A very special and rare Sporting Horse Greyhound Racing Hat Pin Brooch depicting a Greyhound Dog
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Stick Brooch Gold 585 Sapphires Brilliants 0.70 Carat, Austria, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Golden Art Deco Stick Brooch with Sapphires and Brilliants. GOLD (14 ct / 585) & BRILLIANTS
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Stick Brooch Gold 585 Turquoises Corals Diamonds 0.25 ct, Austria, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
: 20.0 GRAMS (= 0.70 OZ / 0.64 TROY OUNCES) THE BROOCH IS HALLMARKED WITH '585' WHICH MEANS GOLD 14ct
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Mid-19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Art Deco and Enamel Jockey Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco and Enamel Jockey brooch Designed as a jockey racing a horse, old, single and rose-cut
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1920s Art Deco Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Enamel

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
Located in Antwerp, BE
decorated with white gold leafs on each lobe and holds a half seed pearl in its center. The brooch is
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
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H 0.89 in W 0.91 in D 0.36 in L 1.05 in
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18kt Essex Crystal Horse Head Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic Tiffany & Co. stick pin from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18kt Essex Crystal Horse Head Stick Pin
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18kt Essex Crystal Horse Head Stick Pin
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D 0.32 in Dm 0.75 in L 2.5 in
19th Century French Diamond Swiss Movement Watch and Brooch Pin
Located in London, GB
black numerals with silver hour and gold minute markers. French horse head hallmark below bezel. Both
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted in 18kt and 12kt
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1.5 ct Diamond and Enamel Jockey Platinum Brooch circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco 1.5 ct Diamond and Enamel Jockey Platinum Brooch, circa 1920 This rare diamond brooch in
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Platinum, Enamel

Edwardian 15k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Venice, CA
from the late 19th century. The 15K gold pin measures just over 3 inches and the horse shoe is 7/8 of
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 15k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stick Pin
Edwardian 15k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stick Pin
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H 0.88 in W 1 in L 3 in
French 19th Century Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse head hallmark. Antique brooch, it represents a coiled snake
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold and Platinum Agate Stickpin
Located in Firenze, IT
A horse-shoe pin set with agate
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1910s British Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Agate, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique French 18K Gold & Essex Crystal Equestrian Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French equestrian related stick pin. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a wonderful Essex
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique French 18K Gold & Essex Crystal Equestrian Stick Pin
Antique French 18K Gold & Essex Crystal Equestrian Stick Pin
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W 0.6 in D 0.4 in L 2.92 in
Large Antique Signed 14k Gold Essex Crystal Stickpin of a Stagecoach or Carriage
By Carrington & Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique horse related stickpin. In 14k gold. Bezel-set with a large Essex crystal with a
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Early 20th Century American Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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14k Gold

Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A delicate horseshoe sparkles with diamonds in this Victorian stick pin brooch. Nine old cut
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Early 1800s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Wonderful Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
. There are 4 gentlemen and on lady in the buggy. The surround is a large gold horse shoe motif in
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1860s French High Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, this fantastic piece consists of a relatively large horseshoe motif lined with 7 (always 7
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1880s French Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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

Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
rose diamond pave horse in full stride. 14k gold with platinum top. 1920's USA. 2.5" x .9"
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin
Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin
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W 0.9 in L 2.5 in
Victorian French Diamond Moonstone Enameled "Fred Archer" Jockey Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
made piece, which is French in origin, is crafted in 18kt yellow gold and has a fantastic equine
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1880s French Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Pin
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Brooch c.1910 Essex
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Antique English Horse Jumping or Steeplechase 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch or Pin
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brooch or pin is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Gold

Coomi 20 Karat Gold Roman Bronze Horse Emerald Pendant
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Coomi Antiquity pendant set in 20K yellow gold featuring a Roman bronze horse brooch, c. 2nd - 3rd
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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White Diamond, Gold

Cameo with Gold '9-Karat' Frame; Brooch, Victorian Era, circa 1860
Located in Madrid, ES
Cameo with frame stamped openwork gold (9-karat) decorated with a symmetrical composition based on
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Gold

French Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Insect Bug Pendant Brooch Antique 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
added to the piece. The pin stem is marked with the French Horse Head Hallmark for 18 Karat Gold which
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Horse Brooch

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

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Antique Gold Horse Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique gold horse brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect antique gold horse brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing antique gold horse brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Sloan & Company each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An antique gold horse brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 10, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut alternatives. When shopping for an antique gold horse brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Gold Horse Brooch?

Prices for an antique gold horse brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $358 and can go as high as $10,823, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,706.

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.