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Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant

$1,590Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.96 in W 1.77 in D 0.59 in

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

- which are intricately carved into roses. The center coral is much larger than the side stones but each

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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Coral and Jade Rose Floral Pin Brooch
18 Karat Gold Coral and Jade Rose Floral Pin Brooch

18 Karat Gold Coral and Jade Rose Floral Pin Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning delicate rose carved out of coral with Jade leaves. Pin measuring 2.45 in top to bottom

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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Oxblood Coral Rose Flower Detailed Pin Brooch
Large Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Oxblood Coral Rose Flower Detailed Pin Brooch

Large Vintage 18k Gold GIA Carved Oxblood Coral Rose Flower Detailed Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

-finished leaves. The oxblood coral is masterfully carved into a beautiful rose flower shape and displays a

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA No Dye Carved Rose Coral Pin Brooch w/ 18k Gold Textured Leaf Frame
Vintage GIA No Dye Carved Rose Coral Pin Brooch w/ 18k Gold Textured Leaf Frame

Vintage GIA No Dye Carved Rose Coral Pin Brooch w/ 18k Gold Textured Leaf Frame

Located in Montclair, NJ

coral is a reddish-orange color and is masterfully carved into a naturalistic, fully bloomed, rose

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Pin/Pendant and Natural Coral Beaded Necklace
Victorian Diamond Pin/Pendant and Natural Coral Beaded Necklace

Victorian Diamond Pin/Pendant and Natural Coral Beaded Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

glittering Rose Cut diamonds. A lovely coral accent, capped on both ends with a golden design, sings from the

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace

Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant. Featuring of a Female

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch
Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch

Large 14 Karat Gold Carved Coral Rose Floral Pin Brooch

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Large finely carved coral floral pin brooch with two colored deeply carved rose flower set in 14kt

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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold

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Victorian Coral Carved Roses 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace/Pin and Earrings Set
Victorian Coral Carved Roses 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace/Pin and Earrings Set

Victorian Coral Carved Roses 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace/Pin and Earrings Set

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This beautiful necklace and earring set features roses which have been carved from salmon Coral

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mediterranean Coral Rose Pin Brooch
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mediterranean Coral Rose Pin Brooch

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mediterranean Coral Rose Pin Brooch

Located in Milano, IT

Brooch with leaves and stern crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring a Mediterreanes coral carved

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Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Rose Carved Coral Pin
14 Karat Yellow Rose Carved Coral Pin

14 Karat Yellow Rose Carved Coral Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pin measures 61.34mm by 31.80mm

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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Coral Rose Brooch/Pin
Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Coral Rose Brooch/Pin

Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Coral Rose Brooch/Pin

By Buccellati

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Buccellati 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Coral Brooch/Pin- This exquisite carved coral rose

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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Gold

Carved Angel Skin Coral and 18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch Pin
Carved Angel Skin Coral and 18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch Pin

Carved Angel Skin Coral and 18K Rose Gold Flower Brooch Pin

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A vintage feminine angel skin coral brooch of two roses set in 18K rose gold. The hand carved roses

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Carved Pink Coral Diamond Gold Flower Rose Brooch Pin
Vintage Carved Pink Coral Diamond Gold Flower Rose Brooch Pin

Vintage Carved Pink Coral Diamond Gold Flower Rose Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

pink coral centerpiece is inspired by a rose flower with exquisite handmade carvings. Surrounded by

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

18K Gold Edwardian Sword Brooch Pin with Coral Gemstones
18K Gold Edwardian Sword Brooch Pin with Coral Gemstones

18K Gold Edwardian Sword Brooch Pin with Coral Gemstones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an antique sword brooch or scarf pin. Crafted masterfully in solid 18k rose gold, this

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Angel Coral 18 Karat Gold Rose Brooch Pin
Pink Angel Coral 18 Karat Gold Rose Brooch Pin

Pink Angel Coral 18 Karat Gold Rose Brooch Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

Petite Rose carved from Pink Angel Coral on this 18k Brooch. This measures 1.8" inches top to

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Coral Roses and Rubies Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Natural Coral Roses and Rubies Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Natural Coral Roses and Rubies Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Natural Coral and Rubies Branch and Floral brooch, set with 6 natural Coral Roses

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Mid-20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1960s Pink Coral 14 Karat Gold Diamond Rose Brooch Pin
1960s Pink Coral 14 Karat Gold Diamond Rose Brooch Pin

1960s Pink Coral 14 Karat Gold Diamond Rose Brooch Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

Large Rose carved from Pink Angel Coral on this 14k Brooch. 2 Small prong set diamond accents on

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Large Carved Angel Skin Coral Rose Flower Yellow Gold Leaf Vine Brooch Pin
Large Carved Angel Skin Coral Rose Flower Yellow Gold Leaf Vine Brooch Pin

Large Carved Angel Skin Coral Rose Flower Yellow Gold Leaf Vine Brooch Pin

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Finely carved light pink angel skin coral rose (measuring approximately 1.85" x 1.29") mounted in a

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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral and Diamond Stick Pin
Victorian Coral and Diamond Stick Pin

Victorian Coral and Diamond Stick Pin

Located in London, GB

A Victorian coral and diamond stick pin, the drop-shaped coral measuring approximately 9.85x7.8mm

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Antique 1880s Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Wonderful Large Faux Coral Rose Pin

Wonderful Large Faux Coral Rose Pin

Located in New York City, NY

Wonderful Large Faux Coral Diamond Sprinkled PIn

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American Brooches

CARTIER PARIS Coral Hand and Coral Rose Pin
CARTIER PARIS Coral Hand and Coral Rose Pin

CARTIER PARIS Coral Hand and Coral Rose Pin

By Cartier

Located in New York , NY

A very rare Cartier Paris pin of a carved coral hand and rose

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French Brooches

Stephen Dweck Carved Coral Brooch/Pin in 18 Karat Rose Gold
Stephen Dweck Carved Coral Brooch/Pin in 18 Karat Rose Gold

Stephen Dweck Carved Coral Brooch/Pin in 18 Karat Rose Gold

By Stephen Dweck

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

METAL: 18KT Rose Gold DESIGNER: Stephen Dweck SIZE: 4 3/8" L WEIGHT: 33.30 GRAMS

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel Coral Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Delicate 18k yellow gold flower brooch, crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels for Rose de Noel collection

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Double Rose Carved Coral Convertible Pin
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Double Rose Carved Coral Convertible Pin

Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Double Rose Carved Coral Convertible Pin

By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in Vail, CO

An incredible vintage double rose convertible brooch carved from natural coral. Made by Trabert

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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Montclair, NJ

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By Gubelin

Located in New York, NY

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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
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Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....

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Located in London, GB

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 1830 – 1839 Provenance: Russia Length: 5 cm Weight: 22 gr The brooch, dated to the 1830s and attributable to Russian manufacture, depicts a scarab whose body, made of silve...

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

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Located in GOES, NL

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Located in Miami, FL

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Coral Rose Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the coral rose pin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 13 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect coral rose pin among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A coral rose pin from David Webb, Stephen Dweck and Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and rose cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a coral rose pin, 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 Coral Rose Pin?

The price for a coral rose pin starts at $1,260 and tops out at $14,700 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,894.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.