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Antique Spider Brooch

Antique Emerald green paste spider brooch
Antique Emerald green paste spider brooch

Antique Emerald green paste spider brooch

Located in NEWARK, GB

The spider brooch fastens with an old c type clasp fastening.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Brass

Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Spider Brooch with Pearl & Blue Glass, 1890
Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Spider Brooch with Pearl & Blue Glass, 1890

Victorian 9k Yellow Gold Spider Brooch with Pearl & Blue Glass, 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold in the form of a spider.

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1890s English Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique, early Edwardian 9ct gold spider brooch. The body is made from a beautiful cultured pearl with cool tones and the eyes are set with tiny demantoid garnet cabochon...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold
Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold

Antique Sapphire Spider Brooch of Platinum & 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This antique brooch (circa 1890–1900) features a finely detailed spider poised on a platinum topped 14k gold bar.

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1890s Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Natural Pearl and Emerald Spider Brooch
Victorian 14K Gold Natural Pearl and Emerald Spider Brooch

Victorian 14K Gold Natural Pearl and Emerald Spider Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

A Victorian 14k rose gold rose-cut diamond spider pin, set with a single rectangular shape emerald and natural pearl abdomen. Circa 1860. The spider's legs are set with 74 rose-cut...

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1870s Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Spider Brooch
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Spider Brooch

Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Spider Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Spider Pendant 18ct Gold & Silver Tested Circa 1860 Discover the exquisite charm of this Victorian spider pendant, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry.

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique paste spider and bee brooch
Antique paste spider and bee brooch

Antique paste spider and bee brooch

Located in NEWARK, GB

The spider brooch fastens with an old c type clasp fastening and the bee also has an additional pin fastening.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Brass

Spider web brooch
Spider web brooch

Spider web brooch

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

Spider web brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

Spider chic? Spiderman’s web? An amusing handmade 14kt. golden spiderweb with accompanying spider in opal, baroque pearl and solitary diamond.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Belle Époque Spider Ruby Diamond 14kt Gold Brooch
Belle Époque Spider Ruby Diamond 14kt Gold Brooch

Belle Époque Spider Ruby Diamond 14kt Gold Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This most wonderful little jewel features a finely engraved spider, with an old cut diamond as it's head and a ruby of aproximately 0.60 carats as it's body.

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1890s Belle Époque Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Italian Edwardian Camphor Glass and Pink Stone Spider Filigree Brooch 1910
Italian Edwardian Camphor Glass and Pink Stone Spider Filigree Brooch 1910

Italian Edwardian Camphor Glass and Pink Stone Spider Filigree Brooch 1910

Located in Honolulu, HI

Perched at the heart of the web is a detailed brass spider, accented with a vibrant, multifaceted pink glass stone.

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Other, Titanium

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Brooch. Cabochon Amethyst Aventurine Ruby Spider
Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Brooch. Cabochon Amethyst Aventurine Ruby Spider

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Brooch. Cabochon Amethyst Aventurine Ruby Spider

Located in New York, NY

Era: Art Nouveau Era, Circa 1880 Primary Stone: Amethyst Secondary Stone: Aventurine Tertiary Stone: Ruby Metal: 14K Yellow Gold A rare and whimsical treasure from the Art Nouveau ...

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1880s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Aventurine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890
Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890

Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890

By Bernhard Hertz

Located in New York, NY

The spider weighs 7.3 grams The brooch can be easily converted to a pendant necklace if desired.

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19th Century Danish Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Antique 13K Rose Gold Mother of Pearl & Green Garnet Spider Bar Pin Brooch
Antique 13K Rose Gold Mother of Pearl & Green Garnet Spider Bar Pin Brooch

Antique 13K Rose Gold Mother of Pearl & Green Garnet Spider Bar Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite brooch featuring a captivating spider design. Crafted in rose gold, this piece showcases a lifelike spider motif with intricate detailing.

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Early 20th Century Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin
Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Striking Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin from the turn of the 20th Century. Beautifully detailed, set in silver topped gold with round diamonds and a pave sapphire body ...

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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch
A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch

A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch

Located in London, GB

A pair of Victorian spider and turtle scatter pin brooch, consisting of a pearl-set turtle and a pearl-set spider with cabochon-cut ruby-set eyes, to closed back yellow gold mounts, ...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

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Art Deco Aquamarine Topaz Pearl Fly Spider Brooch 9 Karat Rose Gold Chester 1921
Art Deco Aquamarine Topaz Pearl Fly Spider Brooch 9 Karat Rose Gold Chester 1921

Art Deco Aquamarine Topaz Pearl Fly Spider Brooch 9 Karat Rose Gold Chester 1921

Located in Preston, Lancashire

This fabulous antique Art Deco fly and spider brooch is crafted in 9 karat rose gold and features aquamarine, topaz and pearl gemstones.

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882
Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882

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W 1.3 in D 0.4 in L 1.19 in

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A fascinating Antique Victorian Brooch in the shape of a Spider, made from Silver and adorned with two large Citrine Stones, one measuring 15ct and the other 1.50ct.

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch 9 Carat Gold Aquamarine, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Spider Brooch 9 Carat Gold Aquamarine, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch 9 Carat Gold Aquamarine, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

The brooch is adorned with a lovely spider set with a blue Aquamarine body and crowned with a pink Quartz stone.

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Aquamarine, Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375
Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375

Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375

Located in Camelford, GB

On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY GOLD AMETHYST AND PEARL SPIDER BAR BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Heavy Rosey Yellow Gold Style: Classic Victorian Bug Brooch, hea...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Spider Pin
Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Spider Pin

Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Spider Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum on 18 karat gold style spider pin set with brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.50 cts and demantoid garnets and cabochon ruby eyes.

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19th Century Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Opal 15 Carat Gold Boxed circa 1900 Spider Pin
Antique Victorian Opal 15 Carat Gold Boxed circa 1900 Spider Pin

Antique Victorian Opal 15 Carat Gold Boxed circa 1900 Spider Pin

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A delicately crafted antique Victorian spider pin modelled in 15ct Yellow Gold with a beautiful natural Opal abdomen. The spider’s symbolism is linked to the webs they weave, repres...

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deco Emerald Spider Brooch
Deco Emerald Spider Brooch

Deco Emerald Spider Brooch

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H 1.25 in W 2 in

Deco Emerald Spider Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming spider brooch with large faux emerald as body. Small little green stones are studded on his legs and back as well.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Spider Brooch

Victorian Silver and Paste Spider Brooch
Victorian Silver and Paste Spider Brooch

Victorian Silver and Paste Spider Brooch

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique late Victorian spider brooch in sterling silver and paste. Love them or loathe them spiders make for some beautiful pieces of antique jewelry and this chap is no ...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Antique diamond, emerald, ruby and baroque pearl spider brooch pin
Antique diamond, emerald, ruby and baroque pearl spider brooch pin

Antique diamond, emerald, ruby and baroque pearl spider brooch pin

Located in London, GB

An antique diamond, emerald, ruby and baroque pearl spider brooch pin in 18 karat yellow gold and silver, circa 1890.

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1890s French Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

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

Antique Spider Brooch of 18k Gold and Aquamarine, Circa 1900
Antique Spider Brooch of 18k Gold and Aquamarine, Circa 1900

Antique Spider Brooch of 18k Gold and Aquamarine, Circa 1900

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A captivating antique brooch (circa 1900), designed as a finely sculpted spider crafted in 18k gold, set with an aquamarine body, a half pearl accent, and vivid red spinel cabochon e...

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Early 1900s Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold

1.22Ct Opal & 0.10Ct Ruby, 9k Yellow Gold 'Spider' Brooch - Antique Circa 1900
1.22Ct Opal & 0.10Ct Ruby, 9k Yellow Gold 'Spider' Brooch - Antique Circa 1900

1.22Ct Opal & 0.10Ct Ruby, 9k Yellow Gold 'Spider' Brooch - Antique Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 1.22 carat opal and 0.10 carat natural ruby, 9 karat yellow gold bar brooch in the form of a spider; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry coll...

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Cat's Eye Ruby and Diamond Spider Web Brooch
Victorian Cat's Eye Ruby and Diamond Spider Web Brooch

Victorian Cat's Eye Ruby and Diamond Spider Web Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a captivating brooch taken from the 19th century, showcasing an uncommon design.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Gold, Silver

Spider-Shaped Opal Ruby and Diamond Brooch in Gold and Silver
Spider-Shaped Opal Ruby and Diamond Brooch in Gold and Silver

Spider-Shaped Opal Ruby and Diamond Brooch in Gold and Silver

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed as a spider, the body composed of an oval opal surmounted by a rose-cut diamond, the eyes set with ruby cabochons, the legs highlighted with rose-cut diamonds, measuring a...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Sun Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Sun Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold

Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Sun Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

This striking Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Brooch is crafted in 18 karat gold and platinum topped.

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

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

German Art Deco Paste Spider and Fly Pin

German Art Deco Paste Spider and Fly Pin

By Knoll and Pregizer

Located in Houston, TX

An Art Deco 935 silver and 9K gold sparkly paste pin depicting a spider suspended beneath a fly by a slender chain, signed Knoll & Pregizer. German, circa 1920. Knoll & Pregizer w...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Spider Stickpin of 14k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Spider Stickpin of 14k Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Spider Stickpin of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

An exceptional antique stickpin featuring a 14k gold spider with a 0.25ct natural, untreated vivid purplish red ruby and an old single cut diamond. It dates to the late Victorian era...

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1890s Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Amythest Crystal Spider Brooch
Victorian Amythest Crystal Spider Brooch

Victorian Amythest Crystal Spider Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian amythest crystal spider brooch of pear and round faceted stones forming the body and eyes, with multi prong claw settings.

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1890s English Edwardian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Bohemian Glass Spider Brooch
Art Deco Bohemian Glass Spider Brooch

Art Deco Bohemian Glass Spider Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Bohemian glass Art Deco spider brooch. The pear shape cabochon body comprised of Czechoslovakian red milifori art glass accented with a faceted ruby crystal, set in gilt met...

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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Antique Opal Diamond Ruby Pearl Gold Platinum Spider Brooch
Antique Opal Diamond Ruby Pearl Gold Platinum Spider Brooch

Antique Opal Diamond Ruby Pearl Gold Platinum Spider Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Antique opal diamond ruby pearl gold and platinum spider brooch circa 1900. DETAILS: Antique gem-set spider brooch mounted in platinum and gold.

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Gilt Spider brooch. Emerald green paste
Antique Gilt Spider brooch. Emerald green paste

Antique Gilt Spider brooch. Emerald green paste

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive antique Edwardian era spider brooch. Crafted in a rich golden gilt washed metal it has an oval cut dark emerald green paste stone to the body and one to the head.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste

Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fantastic antique, Edwardian 9kt gold spider brooch. The body is made up of a vibrant green round faceted paste stone and the head is a light green peridot stone.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k gold spider brooch, Amethyst and Pearl, large, boxed
Antique 9k gold spider brooch, Amethyst and Pearl, large, boxed

Antique 9k gold spider brooch, Amethyst and Pearl, large, boxed

Located in NEWARK, GB

There are spider brooches and then there are SPIDER brooches, this beauty is definitely in the latter category.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Spider Brooch CA 1890 in 14 Karat Gold
Victorian Diamond Spider Brooch CA 1890 in 14 Karat Gold

Victorian Diamond Spider Brooch CA 1890 in 14 Karat Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A spooky Victorian antique brooch circa 1880-90 featuring a leaf motif with a spider on one end.

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Spider and the Fly Brooch
Victorian Spider and the Fly Brooch

Victorian Spider and the Fly Brooch

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This lovely small brooch represents the "spider and the fly" in Aquamarine with seed Pearl head.

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Spider Bar Pin of 9ct Gold, Circa 1900-1910
Antique Spider Bar Pin of 9ct Gold, Circa 1900-1910

Antique Spider Bar Pin of 9ct Gold, Circa 1900-1910

Located in Lewisburg, PA

The brooch measures approximately 0.65 inches high by 2.05 inches wide and weighs 2.48 grams.

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Early 1900s Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold

Edwardian Spider Web Diamond Sapphire Seed Pearl Platinum Pendant Brooch
Edwardian Spider Web Diamond Sapphire Seed Pearl Platinum Pendant Brooch

Edwardian Spider Web Diamond Sapphire Seed Pearl Platinum Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Spider web motif centering a round cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.15 carat, bright blue Accented with 8 old European cut diamonds, weighing approximately 0.16 carat total, ey...

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1910s Edwardian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond Enamelled Spider Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond Enamelled Spider Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond Enamelled Spider Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A late Victorian spider brooch, finished in vitreous guilloche enamelling and set with diamonds and ruby eyes.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Edwardian 9ct Yellow Gold Reddish Pink Tourmaline & Pink Sapphire Spider Brooch
Edwardian 9ct Yellow Gold Reddish Pink Tourmaline & Pink Sapphire Spider Brooch

Edwardian 9ct Yellow Gold Reddish Pink Tourmaline & Pink Sapphire Spider Brooch

Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW

This gorgeous hand made 9ct Yellow Gold Spider Brooch is a real eye catcher. It features an Oval Cut deep wine coloured reddish-purplish-pink Tourmaline, Millegrain - Bezel Set of ap...

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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Spider Brooch

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

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Antique Spider Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique spider brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 9k Gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for an antique spider brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing antique spider brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Carlo Giuliano and Riker Brothers each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any antique spider brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Ruby version from the 12 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for an antique spider 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 Spider Brooch?

On average, an antique spider brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,200, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $27,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.