Antique Diamond Turquoise Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, set with old mine cut diamonds - approx. 3.00ctw and turquoise.
19th Century Antique Turquoise Gold Brooch
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Diamond Turquoise Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold brooch, set with old mine cut diamonds - approx. 3.00ctw and turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 A beautifully preserved Edwardian bar brooch crafted in warm 15ct yellow gold, featuring a delicate floral motif set wit...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Turquoise Ship Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turquoise Ship Brooch A yellow gold brooch in the shape of a ship adorned with round turquoise stones.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Edwardian bow-form brooch in 15ct gold, modelled as a stylised ribbon.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Brooch, 9KT Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
A Victorian turquoise brooch in 9KT gold, its openwork scrolling bar frame typical of the naturalistic, sentimental goldwork that flourished in the second half of the 19th century.
9k Gold
9ct Gold Antique Georgian Turquoise Set Brooch
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Antique Georgian Brooch with beautiful Turquoise stones Beautifully decorative floral design Actual Size 4.5cm x 2cm Weight 3.28 grammes Fully Hallmarked in two places.
Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the 15 carat yellow gold perfectly.
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Buckle Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1900 Modelled in 15ct yellow gold, this square-form brooch evokes the stylised elegance of Edwardian design.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 14K gold brooch. This brooch presents an impressive and endearing design with a crossed centre portion with 12 turquoise st...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Roman Turquoise Cameo Diamond Pearl Platinum-Gold Brooch, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Roman Turquoise Cameo Diamond and Pearl Platinum-Gold Brooch.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, rare antique 0.06 carat turquoise and 0.27 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold grasshopper brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewellery and estate ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Brooch circa 1850s
Located in New York, NY
A captivating mid 19th century 18K yellow gold cabochon turquoise brooch in richly textured gold.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.37 Carat Turquoise and Garnet Yellow Gold Snake Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 0.37 carat turquoise and 0.06 carat garnet, 14 karat yellow gold brooch in the form of a snake; part of our diverse antique jewellery collec...
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and 9 Carat Gold Locket Back Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The front of the brooch holds marcasite stones and turquoise. The turquoise adds a perfect pop next to the gold brooch.
Marcasite, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique Early Victorian Woven Hair Turquoise Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely early Victorian bow pin of white woven hair set with turquoise in 15K gold. Hair jewelry was primarily of a romantic or loving nature.
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 9K Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel, Turquoise & Pearls
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Details: Origin: United Kingdom Type: Antique mourning brooch Date: 1837 Materials: 9K yellow gold, black enamel, seed pearls, turquoise Inscription (on reverse): "George Smelt...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold
Victorian turquoise pin brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1900s, this Victorian pin brooch features a collection of turquoise as its showpiece.
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian 15k Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Heart Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique Georgian brooch is crafted in 15k yellow gold and features a charming heart motif set with turquoise and pearls.
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Crescent Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian turquoise, half pearl, and yellow gold brooch, comprising ten round turquoise cabochons, and eleven half seed pearls, set in 9 karat yellow gold, with 9 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold and Turquoise Memorial Brooch, ca. 1870–1890
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful late 19th-century brooch, finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and adorned with vibrant turquoise cabochons.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1936 Cartier Coral and Turquoise Scarab Brooch In 18K Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS - Maker: Cartier Paris - Period: 1936 - Metal: Gold, platinum, yellow gold, enamel - Stones: Carved red coral, turquoise, diamonds - Signed / Numbered: Signed Cartier Paris, ...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold & Platinum Turquoise & 0.22ctw Diamond Cluster Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, turquoise, platinum, and yellow gold brooch, comprising two old European cut diamonds, and two oval turquoise cabochons, set in platinum, with 18 karat yellow gol...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 14K Gold, Turquoise, & Seed Pearl Intertwined Snakes Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian, gold, turquoise, & seed pearl brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Brush Turquoise and Ruby Titmouse Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Gross weight : 7.27 gr. A yellow gold, turquoise and ruby brooch.
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 (14 ct / 585) & TURQUOISES WEIGHT: 15.0 GRAMS (= 0.52 OZ / 0.48 TROY OUNCES...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Brooch, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 14K gold brooch. This brooch presents an impressive and endearing design with a crossed centre portion with 12 turquoise s...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mappin Brothers Victorian Turquoise and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fancy Mapin Brothers Victorian brooch holds a scattering of small bright turquoise stones and pearls. The two pins have bow detail and the chains hold a sweet heart. Comes in or...
Turquoise, Pearl, Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Textured Infinity Knot Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Turquoise w/ Natural Variation in Color - 4.6mm each (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10k Yellow Gold Oroville Jack Turquoise & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique bar brooch is beautifully crafted in 10k yellow gold and showcases a striking Oroville Jack turquoise cabochon at its center.
Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise Lovers Knot Memorial Locket Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold and turquoise brooch, comprising fourteen turquoise cabochons, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with three swagged lengths of chain and a locket compartment, and fittings i...
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Eagle Tassel Brooch, Circa 1850
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fantastic Mid-Victorian era brooch, set with turquoise cabochons, pearls, old cut diamonds and ruby cabochons.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Triangular Floral Turquoise Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Era 14KT Yellow Gold Triangular Floral Turquoise Brooch/Pin. This exquisite piece features a delicate floral design adorned with vibrant turquoise stones, set in a ...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Rosy Yellow Gold Pearls & Turquoise Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Natural Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape- Prong & Stem Set - White Color - 1.8-2.6mm (approx.) (18) Natural Genuine Turquoise- Round & Oval Shape - Pro...
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian Etruscan Revival brooch. In 14k gold with both filigree decoration and granulated and wire work decoration throughout.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold High Quality Turquoise & Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Persian Turquoises - Oval Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Greenish-Blue Turquoise Color - 12.1x8mm (center, large), 5.6x4.9mm (sides) (approx.) (28...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch truly exquisite and detailed diamond and turquoise brooch The item comes without the box in the photos but will b...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Brooch in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This incredible Victorian style turquoise and diamond brooch is an absolutely stunning piece of history.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 15k Gold Turquoise, Pearl & Diamond Crescent Brooch, c.1900
Located in London, GB
Ideal for a single statement piece or with additional turquoise jewels. The brooch is antique and unmarked but tests as 15K gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Brooch Turquoise 15ct Gold Double Heart Lover’s Knot 1880’s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant Victorian turquoise and 15ct gold brooch dating to the late 19th century, designed as a pair of beautifully interlocking hearts in a flowing infinity-style arrangement.
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Pendant Brooch Gold 585 Three Turquoises Biedermeier Period Vienna circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
This jewellery piece is glassed at backside / it can be used as pendant, too. Gold (14 ct / 585) & three turquoises existing.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Tiffany & Co. Turquoise and Pearl Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Turquoise and Pearl. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa late 1800s 1 inch diameter
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Falcon Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Victorian turquoise and 0.08 carat ruby, 0.06 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch with 15k gold pins; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate ...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.10 Carat Diamond 1.90 Carat Turquoise and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique turquoise brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Pair of Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Brooches
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Victorian yellow gold, turquoise, and pearl brooches, one comprising four half seed pearls, and four turquoise cabochons, and the other six half seed pearls and 6 turquoise...
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Matrix Large Turquoise Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Matrix Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue & Brown Color - 31.3x16.5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Gra...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and White Enamel Round Dome Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
A Victorian 15 karat yellow gold turquoise and white enamel round dome brooch and locket.
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco turquoise, lapis and diamond bar brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco brooch comprised of three sugarloaf turquoise with striped lapis and diamond spacers, in 18k. France. Atw diamonds 0.56 ct. * Free shipping * Includes letter of authenti...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond, Turquoise and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Bug Brooch In Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet bug perched on this fine brooch and is encrusted with rose cut diamonds. The gorgeous bug has a pearl and turquoise set within it also. Diamond total is approx 40pts. Come...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hourglass Form 14 Karat Gold Filigreed Brooch with Inlaid Turquoise
Located in New York, NY
This elegant victorian brooch was realized in the United States, circa 1920. it features two ovoids that together create an hourglass shape that meet in the center at a diamond form....
Turquoise, 14k Gold
19th Century Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Clip Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold and silver. Sumptuous antique clip, it is decorated in the center of an important cabochon of natural turquoise retained with claws and surrounded by a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...
Art Nouveau Turquoise & Baroque Pearl Brooch, 14K Gold, Signed, Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold brooch/pin with a 'bloomed' gold finish - hand made featuring organic scrolling tendrils with clam shells and stylized floral details - set with an oval c...
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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AMERICAN 1900 Art Nouveau Scrolled Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
American art nouveau brooch with turquoise. This is a beautiful elegant brooch, created in America during the art-nouveau period, back in the 1900.
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch, pin. This beautiful antique brooch is formed of a single barrette of gold, on whi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 15K Yellow Gold Demosthenes & the 3 Ages of Life Turquoise Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable turquoise and gold brooch from the 19th century. This exquisite piece is crafted in 15k yellow gold, featuring a captivating arrangement of blue turquoise cameos.
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amor Hunter Landscape Enamel Painting Pearl Turquoise Silver Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A lozenge shaped frame is covered with black enamel and decorated with white enamel dots. On the outer side of the lozenge are four silver scrolls set with turquoise cabochons. Two a...
Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique French 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Ruby Turtle Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 16x14.3mm (approx.) (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H/I Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian English 15 Ct. Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Brooch Locket Back
Located in Wheaton, IL
Beautiful victorian English 15 Kt. yellow gold, turquoise, and pearl brooch. Reverse - tube hinge, lever catch, and locket back.
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique William H Haseler English Art Nouveau Gold, Turquoise & Pearl Brooch/Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique English Art Nouveau gold, turquoise, and blister pearl brooch. By William Hair Haseler.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold 8mm Turquoise Detailed Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon Cut - Multi Prong Set - Very Nice Turquoise Color - 8mm (approx.) Material: 14k+ Solid Yellow Gold , Washed with High Ka...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Natural Diamond Natural Turquoise 18K White Gold Openwork Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
An exquisite and authentic Art Deco period openwork brooch. Masterfully crafted in 18k white gold, this elegant piece weighs 12 grams and stands as a timeless example of 1920s geomet...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Turquoise and Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique Art Nouveau natural green Turquoise oval brooch. The Turquoise flaunts its organic golden inclusions and is set in a 14KT yellow gold frame of flowing leaves, enhanced by...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Unavailable
Victorian Five Turquoise Gold bar brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique late Victorian 15 Carat Gold and five Turquoise bar brooch. A stunning interlaced pattern that is a common feature of Victorian-era jewelry and represents infinity.
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian era gold turquoise leaf flower brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
The craftsmanship is a testament to the artisan's skill, with meticulous attention to detail evident in the carefully incrusted stems on the surface. The turquoise beads contrast bea...
Turquoise, Gold
18K Victorian Yellow Gold Turquoise Target Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful and fine quality Victorian c.1880 18 carat yellow gold and Turquoise "Target" brooch. Width 40mm.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Edwardian Pearl Turquoise Gold Butterfly Bar Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Antique Edwardian Yellow Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Butterfly bar brooch. English origin.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise , Pearl, and Gold Swan Brooch
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Swan Brooch - c. 1880-1900 - Persian turquoise, uncultured split seed pearls, sterling silver, at least 10k gold An absolutely stunning find, thi...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Dome Gold Brooch
Located in Joelton, TN
AN ANTIQUE TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND 18k BROOCH brooch. The domed body is set to the centre with a rose cut diamond on a ground of pave set cabochon turquoise, accented by further caboch...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Early Victorian Gold Turquoise Cabochon Sentimental Floral Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
An early Victorian gold turquoise sentimental brooch. Comprising a grooved scroll, with turquoise cabochon floral highlights, suspending a similarly-designed drop and further drop on...
Turquoise
Antique Pearl and Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A strikingly modern design, beautifully set. 14K gold, of low domed oval form set with lines of seed pearls and turquoise cabochons, marked on fitting.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Turquoise Diamond Flowers Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
18kt gold antique pin brooch (quality mark: owl) showing three flowers set with turquoises' cabochon, and old and rose cut diamaonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise and Diamond Brooch set in 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Superb Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
Superb antique Victorian 14kt yellow gold, pearl and turquoise brooch with a locket compartment back.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Serpent Ouroboros Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous antique serpent brooch in 15 karat gold. It dates from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860, with a graduated row of turquoise cabochons and a cartoonish head/face.
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Unavailable
H 0.75 in W 2.2 in L 1.75 in
Georgian Baroque Brooch 10k Gold Amethyst Turquoise Pearls Circa 1840
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Georgian brooch of solid 10k gold in a deeply three-dimensional baroque design, Circa 1840.
Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, 10k Gold
1920s 18K gold turquoise Ankh Brooch /Pendant
Located in Litchfield County, CT
18K Early 1900s-1920s turquoise ankh brooch and pendant. Unsigned. Trumpet clasp with a retractible hook for the pendant. Nice larger size which can be worn alone or added to other c...
18k Gold
19th Century Victorian 18 Karat Gold Turquoises Pearl Diamonds Brooch
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century Victorian brooch decorated with a central pearl surrounded by layers of diamonds and turquoises in a rosette setting.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Swallow Brooch Turquoise 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This wonderful antique 15ct Gold Swallow brooch is Victorian Circa 1900. The fabulous piece is adorned with a beautifully engrave...
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.13 in Dm 0.13 in L 0.08 in
9 Carat Yellow Gold Antique Turquoise and Ruby Lizard Brooch
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
This beautiful piece of Antiquity, the Lizard Brooch, is comprised of 18 Cabochon Cut Turquoise Stones. The eyes are made of 2 round Cabochon Cut Rubies of a vivid pinkish red. Valu...
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 0.32 in W 1.5 in
Victorian Cabochon Turquoise Brooch / Pendant 18K Yellow Gold 16.30 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Round Cabochon Turquoise Pin / Pendant 18K Yellow Gold 16.30 grams Stone: Turquoise Shape: Cabochon Metal: Yellow Gold Purity: 18K Style: Pin / Pendant Total Gram Weight: 16.30 g...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
A Pair of Antique Turquoise Pearl Brooches
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique Turquoise and Pearl Brooches, each brooch is designed as a bow, set with pearl and cabochon turquoises, mounted in silver topped gold, circa 19th Century.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
Antique 15.39 Carat Turquoise and Pearl 9 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
It is Oval Cabochon Cut, Multi Claw Set, and centres 21 Pearls 3.28mm Diameter average, near Round & white with Gold/Pink Overtones. The Brooch measures 50mm X 22mm & features a "C"...
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 1.42 in W 1.74 in D 0.67 in
Etruscan Turquoise Diamond Mourning Brooch in 18ct Gold., circa 1860 – 1880
Located in Kendal, GB
A remarkable antique Victorian Etruscan revival brooch fashioned in 18ct gold with a large turquoise encrusted dome in the centre, topped with a twinkling old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
BLACK, STARR & FROST Persian Turquoise Pendant/Brooch
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in New York, NY
A Black, Starr and Frost lacework pendent/brooch with platinum, white gold, diamond, and Persian turquoise.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Platinum
Unavailable
W 2 in L 1.5 in
Victorian English 15 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Brooch Locket Back
Located in Lombard, IL
This beautiful Victorian English turquoise and pearl brooch is handcrafted in 15kt yellow gold.
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 0.87 in L 0.87 in
Antique Edwardian Turquoise Pearl Heart Brooch Locket 18 Carat Gold, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
The piece is adorned with Turquoise stones and Pearls set in 18ct Yellow Gold with a locket on the back.
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15 Karat Gold Turquoise Pearl Ruby Winged Insect Brooch, circa 1910
Located in Preston, Lancashire
Antique turquoise, pearl and ruby insect brooch crafted in 15 karat yellow gold.
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Pearl and 15 Karat Swallow Brooch
Located in Oxford, GB
A pair of late Victorian split pearl and cabochon turquoise swallow brooch, designed as two swallows in flight, one encrusted with turquoise cabochon and the other split pearls, both...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.19 in W 1.19 in
Antique Brooch with Turquoise & Diamonds in 18 Carat Gold & Silver, English 1830
Located in London, GB
A finely made late Georgian brooch in a fine quality silver and 18 carat yellow gold, set with the old colour turquoise and old cut diamonds in an openwork, cross-like design.
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.07 in D 0.52 in L 1.21 in
Antique 22ct Gold Pearl and Turquoise Spray Brooch Pin C1870 Heavy 10.3g
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 22CT HEAVY GOLD NATURAL PEARL AND TURQUOISE SPRAY BROOCH DETAILS Material: 22ct (916/000) Solid Heavy Yellow Gold Style: Victorian classic brooch / pin in...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.11 in D 0.75 in L 1.11 in
Antique 15ct Gold Diamond Turquoise Target Brooch Pin c1850 Heavy 8g 625 Purity
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 15CT HEAVY GOLD NATURAL TURQUOISE TARGET BROOCH DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Heavy Yellow Gold Style: Victorian classic brooch / pin in the targ...
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.46 in D 0.17 in L 2.38 in
Antique 15ct Gold Turquoise Stock Pin Brooch c1880 Heavy 625 Rose Walking Stick
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 15CT GOLD NATURAL TURQUOISE WALKING STICK STOCK PIN BROOCH DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Heavy Rose Gold Style: Victorian classic pin in the stoc...
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
W 1.07 in L 2.09 in
Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Dropper Pendant Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
The pendant is set in 18ct Yellow Gold and Silver and features a pin at the back so the piece can also be worn as a brooch.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Insect Brooch Diamond Ruby Turquoise, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
The wonderful brooch is adorned with a beautiful winged insect set with 0.50ct of Rubies as well as Diamonds and a central Turquoise.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Turquoise and Diamond Brooch, England, circa 1835
Located in London, GB
An exquisite Turquoise and diamond brooch, William IV, made in England circa 1835. The Turquoise have retained a vivid colour and probably originated from Persia. The setting is very...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Chalcedony and Turquoise Enamel Brooch Pendant
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Victorian 14ky gold turquoise flower design and periwinkle blue enamel oval brooch and pendant.
Chalcedony, Turquoise, 14k Gold
GEORGES FOUQUET. A Carved Rock Crystal and Turquoise brooch.
By Georges Fouquet
Located in London, GB
Of geometric design, the central barrel-shaped rock crystal plaque, tapering to the sides in graduated steps, centring on a sugar-loaf turquoise, circa 1925. Signed G.Fouquet and num...
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Split Pearl and Turquoise Hair Pin and Brooch
Located in Birmingham, GB
With floral inspiration, this beautifully crafted Edwardian split pearl and turquoise pendant, accompanied by the original fitted case. A versatile piece, It can be a worn and admir...
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
W 1.5 in L 2 in
Superb Victorian 14 Karat YG Pearl and Turquoise Locket Compartment Back Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
Superb antique Victorian 14kt yellow gold, pearl and turquoise locket compartment back brooch containing numerous pearls and one (1) very small turquoise cab set into an elaborate Et...
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Murrle, Bennett and Co Gold Moonstone Turquoise Pin
Located in Perth, AU
They produced pieces for Liberty of London. Gorgeous 9ct Gold Moonstone Brooch set with 2 round Turquoise and 4 gold tulips in a pleasing Art Nouveau design.
Moonstone, Turquoise, 9k Gold
1870s Victorian Pearl Turquoise Gold Flower Motif Pin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian pearl & turquoise flower pin measuring approx. 1 x 1 inches in overall dimensions; centering a near round pearl* measuring approx 4.5mm, framed by twenty four graduating ro...
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise 15 Carat Solid Gold Bracelet/Bangle
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous 15ct Yellow Gold bracelet is set with nine natural Turquoises which are original to the bracelet, Circa 1900 The Turquoise stone has healing properties, it protects th...
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jule Wiese Antique Egyptian Revival Gold Scarab Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The high karat gold brooch has chased wings with two vultures supporting a turquoise hardstone scarab.
Turquoise Matrix, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Impeccable Giardinetti Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A superb flower-pot brooch in silver over gold, set with rubies, diamonds, emeralds and turquoises.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
18 Karat Gold Insect Bug Pin, Set with Turquoise Pearls Rubies, circa 1900
Located in Preston, Lancashire
Antique insect brooch pin, 18ct gold, circa 1900. The fabulous petite brooch features turquoise body, ruby eyes and seed pearl set wings.
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 1.74 in
Antique Victorian Snake Brooch Silver Gold Fire Opal Paste, circa 1850
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
The brooch is fashioned in Silver and backed in 18ct Gold which has turned a lovely rosy hue with age.
Opal, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Rose cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Victorian c.1890 Rose cut Diamond and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Stick Pin in Silver and Gold. English origin. Width of the head 9mm, height 10mm . Total length of the pin 70mm. Un...
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th-century Stag-beetle Brooch with Diamonds and Gem stones
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two emeralds, a sapphire, a ruby, and a turquoise further enhance the brooch's allure, each gemstone contributing its unique hue and brilliance to the composition.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Gold Parure, Convertible Brooch Hairpin and Earrings with Turquoises
Located in PARIS, FR
Antique 18Kt rose and yellow gold, enamel and gem-set parure composed of a brooch and earrings.
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Georgian Romantic Diamond Padlock Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
Mounted in silver and gold. English, circa 1810.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Turquoise Diamond Gold Starburst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique turquoise and diamond starburst brooch with pendant fitting, in 18k gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Turquoise Diamond Gold Dove Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine antique turquoise brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold in the form of a dove in flight.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The brooch of oval form, set with a cluster of circular cabochon-cut turquoises, the surround with wirework detailing and further oval cabochon-cut turquoises, with glazed compartmen...
Turquoise, Gold
14k Yellow Gold Turquoise Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of whimsy to your outfit with this charming bee brooch. Weighing 10.8G and crafted from 14k yellow gold and adorned with turquoise, this brooch showcases impeccable craft...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold, Silver, Pearls, Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An elegant antique brooch from the late Victorian era, skillfully modeled as a bird on a perch, made of silver and gold, set with seed pearls, natural turquoise and bright red semi p...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
Topaz Aquamarine Turquoise Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold spray brooch 'en tremblant' with flowers, leaves and ears of corn in repoussé technique, set with aquamarine, pink topaz and turquoise, France, circa 1830.
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Russian Turquoise Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Petersburg, circa 1890 An antique Russian 14K gold brooch is designed as a stylized flower encircled by a floral-motif diamond frame.
Diamond, Turquoise
Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This fancy Victorian brooch holds a large cluster of small bright turquoise cabochons which is held in a setting with rope twist detail.
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 14 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the ornate and textured 15 carat yellow gold perfectly.
Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Turquoise Snake Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise snake brooch 18 karat yellow gold. This charming brooch is crafted in plain polished gold and set to its eye with a single cabochon turquoise.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise Stock Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pin Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1900 Lovely, little Edwardian gold stock pin.
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Retro Moonstone Sapphire Flower Brooch 14 Karat Gold Antique Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous and rare antique Moonstone and Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold. The stunning jewel is an Antique brooch dating to the Mid-Century Modern period. It i...
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500
W 1 in D 0.63 in L 1.69 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
Edwardian 6.00 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a paperclip link chain suspending a foliate motif pendant from a quatrefoil surmount Surmount and pendant are pierced platinum-topped gold displaying sweeping foliate mot...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage gold toner green jade leafs pink coral flowers designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • gold tone • natural green jade and pink coral • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A...
Victorian Gold Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1880, Europe
Located in Napoli, IT
Classic pair of Victorian Diamond drop earrings set in 12 KT gold Gorgeous size with pretty swing given by the drop made design in vogue at the time They sparkle and attract the atte...
Diamond, Gold
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Goossens Paris Emerald Green Rock Crystal Necklace
By Goossens Paris
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Emerald green rock crystal necklace set in 24k plated brass from Goossens Paris. A timeless theme that sees its colors change with the seasons. Each rock crystal stone is hand-dyed...
Rock Crystal, Emerald
Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but high quality American manufacture. Platinum topped gold with diamonds and natural pea...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Spectacular Victorian Pave Turquoise and Pearl Sparrow Necklace from the mid 19th Century. Extremely high quality manufacture with fitted box as well as a hair comb fitting to conver...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this fabulous 1920s cocktail ring, a true testament to the elegance of the era. At the heart...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Imperial Topaz & Pearl Gold Ring Certified Untreated, London, 1843 Size 10.5
Located in Northampton, MA
This vivid pink imperial topaz ring -hand-crafted in England over 180 years ago- is one of the rarest and most unapologetically regal rings you will ever encounter. A size 10.5 ring,...
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930's Green Silk Lamé Evening Gown Amber Lamé UK 12-14 US 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most exquisite shade of moss green crepe silk, set off by an abstract silk lamé pattern in shades of amber, yellow and cream set against a black background with gold ...
Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, England
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Snake Brooch Diamonds Coral Onyx "Basilisk" Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The snake brooch features a realistically detailed snake meticulously designed and crafted to coil around a coral branch. The snake’s body was sculpted from a single piece of 18 cara...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gol...
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.
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The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
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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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.