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Carved Rock Crystal Brooch

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch Carved Rock Crystal Sapphir
Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch Carved Rock Crystal Sapphir

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch Carved Rock Crystal Sapphir

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Seaman Schepps Maltese cross brooch, made of 18k white gold, with carved rock crystal panels forming each arm.

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Carved Rock Crystal Grape Vine Brooch 14K White Gold, 1940
Ruby Carved Rock Crystal Grape Vine Brooch 14K White Gold, 1940

Ruby Carved Rock Crystal Grape Vine Brooch 14K White Gold, 1940

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Ruby and Carved rock crystal Grape Vine Brooch in 14K White Gold, 1940 A beautifully crafted 14 karat white gold brooch depicting a sprig of a grapevine, executed with remarkable at...

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, White Gold

Suzanne Belperron French Platinum Carved Fluted Rock Crystal Fan Diamond Brooch
Suzanne Belperron French Platinum Carved Fluted Rock Crystal Fan Diamond Brooch

Suzanne Belperron French Platinum Carved Fluted Rock Crystal Fan Diamond Brooch

By Suzanne Belperron

Located in Montclair, NJ

Antique Art Deco French Suzanne Belperron Pin Brooch --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Rock Crystal - Carved Fluted Fan Shape - White Color - 45.9x14x4.4mm (approx.) (52) Natural Gen...

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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 10K Gold Monogrammed Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin
Antique 10K Gold Monogrammed Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin

Antique 10K Gold Monogrammed Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique rock crystal, enamel, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one rock crystal cabochon, and white enamel, set in 10 karat yellow gold, with a 10 yellow gold pin. My favou...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Pin
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Pin

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Pin

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Brooch c.1910 Essex crystal jewelry utilizes reverse glyptography — the art of gemstone carving — to crea...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Platinum, Diamond, Frosted Rock Crystal  & Carved Flower Vase Pin
Platinum, Diamond, Frosted Rock Crystal  & Carved Flower Vase Pin

Platinum, Diamond, Frosted Rock Crystal & Carved Flower Vase Pin

Located in Aspen, CO

Platinum, diamond, frosted rock crystal and carved hard stones depicting leaves and budding flowers in a vase, this brooch can also be worn as a pendant with the flip up bale.

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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Gentian Flower Brooch
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Gentian Flower Brooch

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Gentian Flower Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Victorian rock crystal, mother of pearl, and yellow gold brooch, comprising one round rock crystal cabochon, backed with mother of pearl, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with a 14 kar...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin
Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin

Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a round rock crystal cabochon measuring approximately 16.8 mm, bezel set, in a millegrain and beaded gold surround With a reverse carved intaglio depiction of a French Bul...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Retro Carved Tiger's Eye and Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Giardinetto Brooch
1940s Retro Carved Tiger's Eye and Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Giardinetto Brooch

1940s Retro Carved Tiger's Eye and Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Giardinetto Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

From the top of the vase emerges a colorful, radiant bouquet made of natural gemstones of remarkable beauty: vivid blue turquoise, deep purple amethyst, warm golden citrine, bright r...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches

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Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, C...

Art Deco Platinum Diamond, Rock Crystal, & Carved Stone Floral Pendant Brooch
Art Deco Platinum Diamond, Rock Crystal, & Carved Stone Floral Pendant Brooch

Art Deco Platinum Diamond, Rock Crystal, & Carved Stone Floral Pendant Brooch

Located in Aspen, CO

Platinum, Diamond, frosted rock crystal and carved hard stones depicting leaves and budding flowers in a vase, this pendant/brooch is suspended on a 16 inch 18K white gold contempora...

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20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Platinum

Jade And Rock Crystal 14K Gold Floral Form Pin Brooch
Jade And Rock Crystal 14K Gold Floral Form Pin Brooch

Jade And Rock Crystal 14K Gold Floral Form Pin Brooch

Located in Norwood, NJ

14 karat yellow gold floral form carved Jade and rock crystal pin brooch with two pearls and 10 rubies.

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20th Century Austrian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Gold

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GEORGES FOUQUET. A Carved Rock Crystal and Turquoise brooch.
GEORGES FOUQUET. A Carved Rock Crystal and Turquoise brooch.

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...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Early 20th C 18 Karat Gold Bulldog Rock Crystal Reverse-Carved Intaglio Brooch
Early 20th C 18 Karat Gold Bulldog Rock Crystal Reverse-Carved Intaglio Brooch

Early 20th C 18 Karat Gold Bulldog Rock Crystal Reverse-Carved Intaglio Brooch

Located in Birmingham, GB

Made in 18 Karat gold, the circular reverse carved intaglio, depicting a bulldog, with 9ct plain bar. Length 4.5cms. Weight 5.6gms.

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Early 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold

A Reverse Carved and Painted Rock Crystal and Gold Brooch
A Reverse Carved and Painted Rock Crystal and Gold Brooch

A Reverse Carved and Painted Rock Crystal and Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

The tranquil oval scene depicting a river, a figure on a bridge,a watermill,distant mountains and perfectly balanced by trees on either bank. The frame is unmarked 18k Gold and the...

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Antique 1890s Swiss Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Jeweled Carved Rock Crystal Brooch
Jeweled Carved Rock Crystal Brooch

Jeweled Carved Rock Crystal Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Vienna, 1950s A superbly carved rock crystal flower brooch is mounted in white 14K gold and embellished with diamonds and rubies.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby

An Art Deco diamond and rock crystal brooch.

An Art Deco diamond and rock crystal brooch.

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco diamond and carved rock crystal brooch of open circular design, in platinum.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Platinum

Carved Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Brooch
Carved Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Brooch

Carved Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Austrian, Vienna, 1950s A finely carved rock crystal flower brooch is mounted in 14K white gold and embellished with rubies and diamonds.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby

Carved Rock Crystal, Nephrite &Diamond Lily-Of-The-Valley Brooch
Carved Rock Crystal, Nephrite &Diamond Lily-Of-The-Valley Brooch

Carved Rock Crystal, Nephrite &Diamond Lily-Of-The-Valley Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Formed of frosted rock crystal flowerheads, each centering a small round diamonds, the leaves of carved nephrite, the stems bound by a double rope of round diamonds, mounted in gold....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Jade, 18k Gold

Victorian Reverse Carved Essex Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Two-One Brooch
Victorian Reverse Carved Essex Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Two-One Brooch

Victorian Reverse Carved Essex Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Two-One Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch centers an Essex rock crystal quartz cabochon measuring 11.5 mm x 13.5 mm.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Midcentury Austrian Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Midcentury Austrian Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Brooch Pin

Midcentury Austrian Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Austria, Graz, circa 1960 A superbly hand carved rock crystal flower brooch is mounted in 14K white gold and embellished with diamonds.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Emerald Onyx Silver Gold Clip Pin Brooch Art Deco
Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Emerald Onyx Silver Gold Clip Pin Brooch Art Deco

Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Emerald Onyx Silver Gold Clip Pin Brooch Art Deco

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Created in the 1910's, this chic and wearable clip is a great addition to your jewelry collection. Made of carved rock crystal, accented with emerald, rose cut diamond, black onyx a...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Mauboussin Art Deco Aquamarine Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum Brooch
Mauboussin Art Deco Aquamarine Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum Brooch

Mauboussin Art Deco Aquamarine Rock Crystal Diamond Platinum Brooch

By Mauboussin

Located in New York, NY

The brooch has a rectangular cut aquamarine with an approximate total weight of 27.86 carats, 55 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.75 carats, and carved rock ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Carved Rock Crystal, Diamond, Pearl & White Gold Flower Pin Duo
Carved Rock Crystal, Diamond, Pearl & White Gold Flower Pin Duo

Carved Rock Crystal, Diamond, Pearl & White Gold Flower Pin Duo

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dazzling and delicate duo of flower pins created in Switzerland in the 1930's. The carving and design are just stunning! Beautiful old cushion cut and Old European cut diamonds. An A...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 15K Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Robin Hood Stick Pin
Antique 15K Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Robin Hood Stick Pin

Antique 15K Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Robin Hood Stick Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An Edwardian rock crystal and rose gold stick pin, comprising one oval cabochon of rock crystal, reverse carved and painted, set in 15 karat rose gold, with a 15 karat rose gold pin....

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Fox Terrier Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin
Victorian 18K Gold Fox Terrier Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin

Victorian 18K Gold Fox Terrier Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Stick Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Victorian rock crystal, and yellow gold stick pin, set with 1 round cabochon of rock crystal, carved and painted, set in 18 karat yellow gold, with a yellow gold pin. This stick ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Mother of Pearl Painted Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Dog Stickpin
Victorian Mother of Pearl Painted Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Dog Stickpin

Victorian Mother of Pearl Painted Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Dog Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a round, transparent, rock crystal cabochon measuring approximately 14.8 mm, backed by white mother-of-pearl With a reverse carved intaglio depiction of an excited dog, ha...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Late Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Lion Stickpin
Late Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Lion Stickpin

Late Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Lion Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a round, transparent, rock crystal cabochon measuring approximately 24.4 mm; bezel set within a twisted rope surround Reverse carved intaglio depicts a roaring lion, hand-...

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Antique 1860s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880's Victorian Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Pheasant Essex
1880's Victorian Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Pheasant Essex

1880's Victorian Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Quartz 14 Karat Gold Pheasant Essex

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a bezel set and transparent 10.0 mm rock crystal quartz cabochon Reverse carved then hand painted to colorfully depict a pheasant in a field Backed by white mother-of-pea...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Carved Essex Crystal 18K Gold Painted Cameo Antique Dog Pendant Brooch
Edwardian Carved Essex Crystal 18K Gold Painted Cameo Antique Dog Pendant Brooch

Edwardian Carved Essex Crystal 18K Gold Painted Cameo Antique Dog Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an oval shaped Essex crystal quartz cabochon measuring 23.5 x 32.5 mm Reverse carved and colorless with painted cameo of an English Spaniel dog Paint is opaque black, gray,...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large & Exquisite Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Victorian Locket
Large & Exquisite Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Victorian Locket

Large & Exquisite Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Victorian Locket

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Yellow Gold Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Victorian Locket Brooch - Superb reverse carving and painting (picture appearing perfectly in focus from every angle!), Very Rare large size,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Beautiful Antique Carved Reverse Crystal Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Pin
Beautiful Antique Carved Reverse Crystal Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Pin

Beautiful Antique Carved Reverse Crystal Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Pin

Located in New York, NY

An antique platinum, carved reverse crystal, diamond and mother of pearl pin. Set with a reverse crystal carving of a classical woman, backed by mother of pearl, within a single cut ...

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Antique 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum

Carved Quartz Serpentine and Diamond Lily of the Valley

Carved Quartz Serpentine and Diamond Lily of the Valley

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES The brooch realistically modeled as a stalk of lily of the valley, set with carved quartz flowers...

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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage 1960s Austrian 14K Gold Carved Rock Crystal & Diamond Orchid Brooch
Vintage 1960s Austrian 14K Gold Carved Rock Crystal & Diamond Orchid Brooch

Vintage 1960s Austrian 14K Gold Carved Rock Crystal & Diamond Orchid Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A vintage rock crystal, diamond, and white gold brooch, comprising an orchid flower carved from rock crystal, and five round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 14 karat white gold.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Diamond, Carved Rock Crystal & Nephrite Jade Vintage Flower Brooch, c 1950
18k Diamond, Carved Rock Crystal & Nephrite Jade Vintage Flower Brooch, c 1950

18k Diamond, Carved Rock Crystal & Nephrite Jade Vintage Flower Brooch, c 1950

Located in Aspen, CO

18K yellow gold, carved and frosted rock crystal, and carved nephrite jade beautifully executed flower brooch.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Gold Diamond Carved Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Gold Diamond Carved Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Gold Diamond Carved Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 5.5 Grams Stone: 0.27 TCW Diamond (1.75-2.25 mm, 0.02-0.04 ct.) Measurements: 25.5 x 29.85 Metal: Platinum Stone Setting and White Gold Backing Hallmark: Tiffany & Co. Item ...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold, Platinum

Marcus & Co. Victorian Painted Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Marcus & Co. Victorian Painted Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Stickpin

Marcus & Co. Victorian Painted Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Stickpin

By Marcus & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a transparent rock crystal cabochon measuring 14.5 mm, bezel set in a high polished gold surround Reverse carved and backed by mother-of-pearl then hand painted to depict ...

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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

Vintage Austrian Carved Rock Crystal Nephrite Jade Lily of the Valley Brooch
Vintage Austrian Carved Rock Crystal Nephrite Jade Lily of the Valley Brooch

Vintage Austrian Carved Rock Crystal Nephrite Jade Lily of the Valley Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This large, finely modeled, hand carved nephrite jade and frosted rock crystal lily of the valley brooch / pin was made in Vienna, Austria in the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Horse
Tiffany & Co. Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Horse

Tiffany & Co. Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 18 Karat Gold Horse

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a transparent rock crystal measuring approximately 18.5 mm, bezel set, in a high polished gold surround Reverse painted depiction of a horse, hand-painted chestnut brown a...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Carved Rock Crystal Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate carved rock crystal brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 41 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a carved rock crystal 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 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic carved rock crystal brooch over the years, but those made by Seaman Schepps, Tiffany & Co. and Mellerio dits Meller are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A carved rock crystal brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 20 rock crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a carved rock crystal brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Carved Rock Crystal Brooch?

The price for a carved rock crystal brooch starts at $800 and tops out at $200,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $5,247.

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.