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Coral Rose Pin

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

Located in Montclair, NJ

The frame holding the corals has both a pin backing and a hinged bail and can be worn as either a bar pin or a pendant.

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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 1.47 wide.

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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

-- Item Details -- Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 12.74 Grams -- Stone(s): (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Carved Rose Flower Shape - Oxblood Red Color ** See Certifica...

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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

The coral is a reddish-orange color and is masterfully carved into a naturalistic, fully bloomed, rose flower shape with very high relief.

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

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 Portrait, accented by Seed Pearls and Pearl set dangling drops. 14K Rose Gold mounting....

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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 solid textured gold . back has rollover clasp .

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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. The pendant features two roses and two Coral beads on on the chain on each side of th...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 14k 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 Weight: 12.79 grams

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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 brooch is crafted in beautifully detailed 18K white and yellow gold from renowned jewelr...

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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 are composed of a single piece of textured angel skin coral. on a handmade foliate...

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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

A vintage 1950's prominent statement piece perfect for the coral collector!  The bright natural pink coral centerpiece is inspired by a rose flower with exquisite handmade carvings.

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 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 bottom x .95 inches wide. Please check our storefront for hundreds of items including Ne...

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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, weighing 6 total Carat weight and 5 round Rubies weighing 0.33 total carat weight.

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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 the stem of the Rose. This measures 2.96 inches top to bottom x 1.93 inches wide. Ple...

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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 14k yellow gold three dimensional organic etched gold leaf and textured vine frame.

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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 surrounded by a coiled gold snake encrusted with twenty-two rose-cut diamonds estima...

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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

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 flowers. Based on the style and crafting techniques used, the period of producti...

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Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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. Piece is decorated with six coal flower petals and six VVS/FG diamonds in the cente...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k 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 unique piece embodies the grandeur and refinement of the era.

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Rose 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

The pendant attaches to the coral beaded necklace with a simple hook bail, held by the c-clasp secured pin.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

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.

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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Pair 19th Century Carved Coral Rosebud and Leaf 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
Pair 19th Century Carved Coral Rosebud and Leaf 14K Yellow Gold Earrings

Pair 19th Century Carved Coral Rosebud and Leaf 14K Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality antique carved red coral and 14K yellow gold Rosebud earrings 19th Century Each earring composed of delicately hand carved coral rosebuds and foliage ideal for a fa...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Dangle Earrings

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Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with a coral pendant drop with a flower and leaves. The jewel has ...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, Silver

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

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...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch

Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning vintage French 0.16 carat emerald, 0.25 carat ruby, 0.15 carat sapphire, 0.18 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch by 'Boucheron'; part of our diverse gemstone je...

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch
18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch

18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Celebrate mid-century vintage elegance with the 18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch – a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Crafted from solid yellow gold, this brooch features a ma...

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Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring

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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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Flower Bouquet Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Flower Bouquet Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Flower Bouquet Brooch

$3,000

W 1.5 in L 1.88 in

Tiffany & Co. Flower Bouquet Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold brooch with a bouquet of flowers design. Made in Italy. Marked: Tiffany & Co. / 18K / Italy. Total weight: 16.9 grams. Width: 1.5 inch. Length: 1.8...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch

Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
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A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...

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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Link Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915

Located in London, GB

Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Estate Carved Rose Coral 18 Carat Gold Earrings
Estate Carved Rose Coral 18 Carat Gold Earrings

Estate Carved Rose Coral 18 Carat Gold Earrings

Located in GOES, NL

Red coral earrings in 18k yellow gold and very precious Cerasauolo coral from Japan, completely hand-engraved by master engravers in Torre del Greco (Naples) Italy. The corals are na...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Romantic Stud Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Refined Fusion of Color and Classic Elegance Indulge in the charm of a bygone era with this Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, beautifully accented by a 0.10-carat round diamond, ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Garnet Pearl Necklace Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique Belle Epoque
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Located in New York, NY

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Tiffany and Co. Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch
Tiffany and Co. Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch

Tiffany and Co. Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A Timeless Emblem of Elegance and Grace Indulge in the enduring beauty of this Tiffany & Co. Vintage Diamond Bow Love Knot Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and set with three spark...

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20th Century German Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plique-a-Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold
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Plique-a-Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful and rare Museum Quality Art Nouveau Brooch in the form of a Butterfly or Moth. The magnificent Butterfly has exquisite Plique-a-jour enamel wings, a fine blue Sa...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.