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ART DECO brooch set with ruby and diamonds up to 0.50ct 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold brooch with ruby ​​and old mine cut and rose cut diamond 0.50 ct F/G - VS/SI
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond gold Brooch
Located in SYDNEY, AU
An Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Brooch. The diamond and ruby brooch is in the shape of a butterfly
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Déco Platinum Diamond Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable Art Déco platinum, diamond and ruby bird brooch. Hand crafted in platinum, this whimsical
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Bulgari Diamond, Ruby Art Deco Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI Diamond, Ruby Art Deco Brooch An art deco platinum brooch, set with old cut diamonds and
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Unheated Ruby and Moonstone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Unheated Ruby and Moonstone Brooch A very fine Art Deco diamond brooch set with two
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum

An Art Deco Platinum Diamond And Ruby Double Clip Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
An Art Deco diamond approximately 6ct and rubies double clip brooch, circa 1930's, each of
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ruby Platinum Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Art Deco pin brooch from the 1930’s that is impressively made with extreme quality, as
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Bird Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
basket and grain set with rose cut diamonds totalling 0.50 carat. The eye is a small ruby, 0.01 carat in
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

French Art Deco 1930s Platinum Diamond and Ruby Stylised Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco platinum, diamond, and ruby brooch, comprising one larger transitional cut diamond
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 20.00 Carat Carved Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco brooch is circa 1930 and is set with approximately 20 carats of carved
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

ART DECO brooch with pearls, ruby and old mine cut diamond 18k gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART DECO 18k gold with platinum brooch set with pearls, ruby ​​and old mine cut diamond up to
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond, Green Agate, Ruby And Platinum Brooch, 1.95 Carats
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style diamond, green agate and ruby brooch, set with a central marquise diamond, with
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Gem Set Platinum Jardinière Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully hand-crafted this Art Deco Jardinière brooch from ca 1925 is
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Charming Art Deco Rose-Cut and Ruby Lizard Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
Charming early Art Deco Lizard Brooch with Rose-Cut Diamonds and Ruby , set in 14k gold and Silver
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Striking Art Deco Platinum, Diamond and Burma Ruby Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco platinum, diamond and Burmese ruby double prong clip/hair barrette, c. 1920. This is a
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Circle Ribbon Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This exquisite Art Deco-style brooch features a stunning circle design with a flowing ribbon motif
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby with Diamond Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.78 carats with Diamond 0.41 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 4.6 cm
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2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.69 carats and Diamond 1.37 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 5.3 cm
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2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. Art Deco Dog Cat Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond
Located in New York, NY
AT THEIR WEDDINGS. HERE WE HAVE AN ART DECO DREAM JEWEL OF A RED RUBY CAT AND BLUE SAPPHIRE DOG WITH
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Gem Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The brooch is set with baguette, circular and fancy-cut diamonds depicting a flowering plant and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, Platinum

Late Deco 4.65ct Diamond and Ruby French Flower Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Late Deco French brooch is a dazzling floral display. It showcases a stunning
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch Set with Centre Pearl, Dated circa 1920
Located in London, GB
18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Brooch Set With Centre Pearl, Dated Citrca 1920. Pretty 1920's Brooch with
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Art Deco Old Mine Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
impressive and chic Art Deco from ca 1935 brooch in the shape of a flower has a domed platinum bud pave set
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rare Egyptian Revival Pharoah Brooch Lapis Diamond Ruby Pearl Enamel Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Pharoah, adorned with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds, Ruby, and Pearls and set in 14 Karat Bi-color Gold
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 17.61 carats with Diamond 0.80 carat Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (chain
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2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bow Brooch Diamond Ruby Pearl Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and ruby brooch pin features a bow design in black onyx pavé set with round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

Vintage Brooch from ANGELETTI PRIVATE COLLECTION Gold with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Roma, IT
. The Ruby are Set on Yellow gold to enhance their deep brilliant red colour while the Diamonds are Set
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Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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 Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Sophia D. Ruby and Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
ruby weighing 3.59 carats. Surrounding the ruby are diamonds totaling 7.06 carats, meticulously set to
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Diamond Ruby Pearl Brooch Pin Flower Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond flower brooch features 5 black onyx petals each set with an oval cut faceted
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...

Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
slightly included). These white diamonds are set off with fine natural sapphires and rubies. The 26
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Portuguese Diamond and Ruby Heart and Arrow Brooch, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A Portuguese, Art Deco, diamond and ruby heart and arrow brooch, featuring a witch's heart, set
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Pair of Cartier Art Deco Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Clips, Circa 1937
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A pair of Cartier, Art Deco, ruby and diamond double clips, with a triple row, raised, bombé
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum

1910s Antique Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Art Deco ruby brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The brooch has an
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch Looking for a statement piece of jewelry that will turn
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Meghna Jewels Butterfly Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning brooch cast in 18 karat gold. It is hand set 5.84 carats emerald, ruby, sapphire and
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Sophia D, Enamel and Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch with Diamond and Ruby
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold Set Brooch with Diamonds weighing 0.71ct and Ruby eyes that weigh 0.11ct. Sophia D
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Duck Stick Pin Diamond Accents and Ruby Eye Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
small round diamonds and set with a ruby eye, this piece blends humor, artistry, and timeless
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

LaCloche Art Deco Multi Gem Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
vase, set with a shield-shaped yellow diamond flanked by two triangular-shaped buff-top emeralds
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid-20th Century 18KT White Gold Bird Brooch with Pavé Diamonds and Ruby Accents
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
decorated with round pavé-set diamonds. These diamonds are carefully placed to create a stunning display of
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

REGNER FRERES Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Cuff Bracelet - Double Clips
By Regner
Located in New York, NY
Envisioned as two cresting and cascading waves, one set with rubies while the other diamonds. Both
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum, Diamond, Carved Ruby, Carved Emerald, and Carved Sapphire Clip Brooch
Located in Princeton, NJ
A striking platinum, diamond, carved ruby, carved emerald, and carved sapphire clip brooch circa
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Aletto Brothers Invisibly-Set Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch, circa 1980
By Aletto Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ruby and diamond flower brooch by Aletto Brothers is a contemporary homage to Art
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Antique Style Bow Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A truly beautiful white gold bow brooch set with diamonds and French cut rubies. The milgraining of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Tutti Frutti Moonstone Diamond Flower Pot Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
diamonds in both fancy yellow and white totaling approximately 2.60cttw . It is also set with carved rubies
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold...

René Kern 0.75ct Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Bird Brooch, c.1920s
By René Kern
Located in London, GB
wings and head, as well as diamonds set across its breast. The eight cut diamonds total 0.75 carat and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Rose Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Napoli, NA
Wonderful example of an 18kt rose gold Art Deco brooch. The jewel represents a bow and although it
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Rose Gold Bow Brooch
Art Deco Rose Gold Bow Brooch
W 1.58 in D 0.16 in L 3.15 in
18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby & Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in Sydney, NSW
18ct Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby & Diamond Clover Brooch This exquisite 18ct yellow gold brooch
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
carats with Cabuchon Ruby 0.22 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 4.3 cm Length
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2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond & Gemset Butterfly Brooch circa 1925
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Diamond & Gemset Butterfly Brooch An Art Deco diamond and gemset butterfly brooch, circa
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Mid-20th Century British Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco French Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shield Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced shield-shaped form split in half by rubies and diamonds Rubies are square
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Love Birds Brooch Set Diamonds Ruby Blue Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
transparent crystal, lending the jewel a distinctly art déco look. The tails are set with custom cut tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Go...

Gem Set Diamond Brooch w/Certificate 18k
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous gem set Diamond brooch is a bit Tutti Frutti plus. This brooch is large 8.5 cm long
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Jade, Emerald, White Diamond, Dia...

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Nouveau - Art Deco Enamel, Rose Cut and Old MIne Cut Diamond, Ruby
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Late Deco Diamond and Pink Sapphire Piglet Brooch, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
A sweet piglet brooch dating back to 1940s, the Late Deco era. The piglets body is made up of 1.00
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold. This magnificent peacock
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Fine Natural Sapphire, Ruby and White Diamond Fancy cut 18K White Gold Brooch.
Located in Aspen, CO
slightly included). These white diamonds are set off with fine natural sapphires and rubies. The 26
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

Hayden W. Wheeler 1930 Deco Brooch Platinum with 4.33 Cts Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch designed by Hayden W. Wheeler & Co. Very rare piece, created in New York city
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Opal Diamond Ruby Antique Style Bee Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A diamond bee brooch, in the form of a bumble bee in flight, the delicately flying wings, domed
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

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Art Deco Brooch Set With Ruby And Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of art deco brooch set with ruby and diamonds. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, platinum and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 353 vintage editions and 37 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of art deco brooch set with ruby and diamonds made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with contemporary — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, Ella Gafter and Vaibhav Dhadda are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for round cut art deco brooch set with ruby and diamonds and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our art deco brooch set with ruby and diamonds for sale are for women, but there are 136 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Art Deco Brooch Set With Ruby And Diamonds?

Prices for art deco brooch set with ruby and diamonds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $310,000, while art deco brooch set with ruby and diamonds, on average, fetch $7,004.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.