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French Victorian Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian ruby, pearl, and rose-cut diamond gold and silver bar brooch circa 1890. * ABOUT
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1890s French Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
hinged pin and push fit clasp. This antique diamond and ruby bar brooch has been independently tested
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1920s Unknown Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
1920s Ruby and Diamond Onyx and White Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.07 in W 0.37 in L 2.64 in
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive Victorian ruby brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with platinum settings. The bar brooch
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
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H 0.29 in W 0.91 in L 1.73 in
Edwardian 15 Karat Gold Platinum Ruby Swan Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a delicate Edwardian swan bar brooch crafted in 15K gold (9K needle) and adorned with
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Art Deco Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bar pin brooch. The geometric bar pin hosts a suspended matching ruby floral
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Ruby Pearl and Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
'insect' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1890s Unknown Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian snake bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features ruby and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set 'Crescent' bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
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1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

Elegant bar golden brooch with rubies and diamonds, Spain, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful golden bar brooch with elements of platinum, set with diamonds of a total weight of about
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This antique bar brooch is excellent quality, set with a stunning ruby featuring fine color
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1920s Unknown Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Ruby, Diamond, White Gold

Antique Ruby and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
Antique Ruby and 1.32 Carat Diamond White Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1920
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H 0.29 in D 0.5 in Dm 0.5 in L 2.28 in
Antique Victorian 1880s Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.52 carat diamond, 0.24 carat ruby and sapphire, 9k yellow gold and silver set bar brooch
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the bird. The 1900s bar style brooch has been modelled in the form of a chick, engaging with a fine
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Gold Heart Shaped Opal, Ruby and Pearl Bar Brooch Circa 1905
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning early 20th century bar brooch hand crafted in 9ct yellow gold dating from circa 1905
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Ruby Pearl Old Cut Diamond Butterfly Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Victorian butterfly bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. Victorian era
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Art Deco Princess Cut Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 18ct White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Art Deco period bar brooch. Circa 1930. Solid 18 carat white gold example with a fine
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Antique Diamond and Ruby Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
carats, I-J-K color and SI-I clarity surrounded by 16 square-cut rubies weighing a total of
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby

2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 9k yellow gold, silver set crescent, bar style brooch; part of the antique jewelry / estate jewelry
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1890s Unknown Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
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H 0.28 in Dm 1.18 in L 2.36 in
Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cockerel Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cockerel bar brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a 15k white gold setting. The bar style
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1890s Unknown Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique (Edwardian) 9K 375 Yellow Gold Shield Australian Bar Brooch by Willis
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully crafted in 9K Yellow Gold, this stunning Bar Brooch is Edwardian, i.e. dating from the
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Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond and White Gold West Highland Terrier Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique bar brooch is exceptional quality set with ruby and very well color matched, very high
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1910s Unknown Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Platinum Yellow and Rose Gold Bird Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
faceted cut ruby, representing the eye. This impressive antique bar brooch secures to the reverse with a
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1910s Unknown Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Platinum Yellow and Rose Gold Bird Bar Brooch
Antique Platinum Yellow and Rose Gold Bird Bar Brooch
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Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
pearl body & little natural ruby eyes. He sits along a 2.2mm wide gold bar, within two lovely diamond
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Pearl Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
0.02 carat. The setting work is made in silver whilst the detailing and bar brooch have been made in 15
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Rare Victorian Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire 15ct Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
sapphire. Surrounding is a crescent set with an additional eleven old cut diamonds. The bar brooch is then
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Monkeys Diamond Natural Pearl Ruby Sapphire Brooch Silver Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Circus Monkeys Diamond, Natural Pearl, Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Brooch in Silver and Gold
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch, Sterling silver and 9lt gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This magnificent antique Art Nouveau Emerald, Diamond and Ruby brooch is just breathtaking! A
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Riker Brothers Enamel Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Spider Art Nouveau Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-like cable safety chain that connects to a safety pin bar brooch Completed by a pin stem with locking
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

Antique 1.20 Carat Diamond Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold and Silver Fox Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The bar brooch is ornamented to the center with a feature design modelled in the form of a fox's head
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1880s Unknown Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

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 Ruby Bar Brooch

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

French 1850 Etruscan Revival Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
French Etruscan-Merovingian revival brooch. Fantastic piece with gorgeous eye appeal, created in
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1850s French Etruscan Revival Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French 1890 Art Nouveau Swan Arp Brooch 18Kt Gold With 5.05 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A French art nouveau swan brooch. Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in France in the late 19th
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

Victorian 2.50 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian bar brooch features an individual eight claw set round faceted cut ruby decorated terminal to
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1890s Unknown Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

Victorian 2.50 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian 2.50 Carat Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.26 in W 0.57 in L 1.77 in
Charming Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming mid Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch set with tiny vibrant green pastes (to emulate
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1860s British Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Charming Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch
Charming Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch
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W 1 in L 2.25 in
Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
design which consists of two luscious rubies, three vibrant sapphires, and two sparkling old Mine Cushion
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1880s French Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

Victorian Diamond and Ruby Fox and Hunting Hound Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
resting atop a yellow gold bar. The four animals are studded with sparkling old Rose Cut diamonds and
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

French 1925s Art Deco Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Line Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
the shape of a curved bar with typical Art Deco lines, the top of the brooch is set with rose-cut
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Go...

Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival mechanical beetle brooch. Fabulous antique piece, created in Rome Italy in the
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1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold & Platinum, Victorian Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lizard Brooch 15ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1850 Cute, little early Victorian bar
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Late 19th Century European Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum

Georgian 1830 Convertible Pendant Brooch in 19Kt Gold 5.54 Ctw Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
). Fitted at the reverse with a vertical hinged bar with a security hook to wear as a brooch and can be also
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1820s British George IV Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond Insect Brooch Silver 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
Old Mine cut Diamonds and red cabochon Ruby eyes. It’s perched on a long bar set with further Mine
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
bar with a security hook to wear as a brooch. This piece can be also wear as a pendant. It should be
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1820s English George IV Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

1880's Victorian 2.75 Carats Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
color with VS to SI clarity. Accented by purplish red ruby eyes. Completed by a knife edge bar brooch
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1880s Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
with a hinged pin bar with a security lock to wear as a brooch and a removable piece to wear as a
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1810s English Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Horse Stock Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Stock Pin. The Horse Head is Yellow Gold, Set with a Little Ruby Eye, The Pin & Bar are Rose Gold
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Gold, 9k Gold

Sterling Paste Victorian Playful Monkeys
Located in New York, NY
perched on a bar while the other (ruby eyes)can be placed in any position. Excellent condition
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Sterling Silver

Victorian 1890 Convertible Pendant & Brooch Solid 14Kt Gold With Pearls & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
reverse with a hinged pin bar with a hook to wear as a brooch and a hinged swivel retractable ring to wear
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1890s English Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1890 Plique a Jour Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold Diamonds Pearls Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Plique à jour pendant brooch. A exceptional piece, created during the Art Nouveau
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...

Ruby and Pearl 14K Gold Victorian Knife Edge Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
The centerpiece of this charming bracelet was most likely once a brooch, converted at some point
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

England 1870 Neo Gothic Pendant With Griffin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
with a hinged pin bar with a hook to wear as a brooch and a concealed ring to wear in a chain. The
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Late Victorian Fun Monkey Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian fun monkey bar brooch, the bar set with rose-cut diamonds either end with a monkey
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Amber, Diamond, Ruby, Silver

Edwardian Fly Bar Brooch with Three Ascending Flies
Located in London, GB
thorax and half pearl set wings with cabochon ruby-set eyes, the one upon a bar brooch with the three
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Fly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century fly brooch, the bee set with a dementoid garnet, a ruby eye, diamond wings and
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19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Amazonite, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Etruscan Revival Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl Fibula Bar Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Napoli, IT
civilizations spread all over Europe till the beginning of last century This very charming example of bar Brooch
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Coldstream Guards Bar Brooch with Rubies Diamonds and Enamel, English circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Edwardian gold bar brooch of the badge of the Coldstream Guards, platinum set with a central Burma
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, Gold, Platinum

Bar Brooch 14 Karat Gold with Burma Rubies & White Enamel, Russian circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A 14 karat yellow gold antique brooch of bar shape, set with Burma rubies, surrounded with white
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Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Dutch Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Munich, DE
The gorgous long bar pin was handcrafted circa 1910 in the Netherlands in 18 karat rose gold. The
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1910s Dutch Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl Ruby Diamond Drop Brooch
Located in London, GB
A brooch set with rubies, diamonds, and a natural pearl drop. The double loop of diamonds
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1890s Austrian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Calibre Cut Ruby Platinum and Yellow Gold Bar Pin
Located in Aurora, Ontario
This pin is from the Art Deco period, set with diamonds and calibre cut rubies, and is made from 14
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Large Gold Swallows Brooch
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large 15ct gold brooch containing five swallows from large to small along the main bar
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold

18 Karat Gold Insect Bug Pin, Set with Turquoise Pearls Rubies, circa 1900
Located in Preston, Lancashire
body, ruby eyes and seed pearl set wings. The bar also displays further turquoise set in deep barrels
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Early 20th Century British Antique Ruby Bar Brooch

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Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

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Antique Ruby Bar Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique ruby bar brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique ruby bar 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. An antique ruby bar brooch from Riker Brothers and Bailey, Banks & Biddle — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at an antique ruby bar brooch featuring ruby from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an antique ruby bar 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 Ruby Bar Brooch?

The price for an antique ruby bar brooch starts at $251 and tops out at $34,366 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,389.

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.