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Victorian Italian Micro-Mosaic Gold Dove Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
highly detailed, this brooch depicts two doves coming together to make a home. Over a thousand pieces of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pique Dove Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
The dove of peace soars through the skies. Made of pique, tortoiseshell inlaid with gold, this
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold

Antique Pique Dove Brooch
Antique Pique Dove Brooch
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H 2 in W 1 in
Exceptional Hermès Brooch Dove Shaped in Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in FR
Stunning Authentic Hermès Brooch In shape of a Dove Although vintage, this broch, with its sleek
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20th Century French Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mazer Retro Flying Dove Brooch
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Mazer Retro rose gold plated sterling silver flying dove brooch. The outspread wings are trimmed
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Mazer Retro Flying Dove Brooch
Mazer Retro Flying Dove Brooch
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W 1.63 in L 3.07 in
Exceptional Hermès Brooch Dove Shaped in Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in FR
Stunning Authentic Hermès Brooch In shape of a Dove Although vintage, this broch, with its sleek
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20th Century French Brooches

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Dove Bird Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Dove Bird Brooch Pin by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Details: Measurements
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Bernard Meldahl Oslo Enamel Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely White Enamel Dove Brooch by Bernard Meldahl, Oslo, Norway. Circa 1950. Made of Sterling
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Brooches

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Bernard Meldahl Oslo Enamel Dove Brooch
Bernard Meldahl Oslo Enamel Dove Brooch
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W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 2 in
Regard Georgian Turtle Dove Pair Brooches, ca 1820s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Rare Pair of Georgian REGARD Turtle Dove Brooches, ca. 1820s A symbolic and museum-collectable
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Jean Clement Glazed Terracotta Dove Brooch c1930s
By Jean Clement
Located in New York, NY
Rare glazed terracotta brooch ,of grayish white, with 24kt gold detail.Mounted on a gilt metal
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Vintage 1930s French Brooches

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Ceramic

Arts & Crafts Walton & Co. 14 Karat Green Gold Black Opal Dove Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
dove design and an enchanting black opal center! The green gold brooch features a design of overlapping
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Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches

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Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 1880 Flying Dove Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With White Pearls And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Flying dove brooch with pearls. Very rare piece, created in England during the high Victorian era
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Judaica Israel 40th Anniversary Gilt Sterling Silver Dove Brooch 1988
Located in Miami Beach, FL
from 1988. The brooch features a gold plated stylized #40 accented by a dove, leaves and grapes. The
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Coro Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Square Dove Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Coro sterling silver gold plated square dove pin. Marked: Sterling By Coro Measures: 2 1
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20th Century Brooches

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Gold Plate

Victorian Diamond Dove Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Victorian Diamond Dove or Sparrow Stickpin in 18K with bright European cut diamonds with
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Dove Stickpin
Victorian Diamond Dove Stickpin
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W 0.65 in L 2.75 in
Marcel Boucher Art Deco Doves Suite
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Marcel Boucher Art Deco Doves Suite from the 1930's. Early MB mark on pierced gold plated
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Marcel Boucher Art Deco Doves Suite
Marcel Boucher Art Deco Doves Suite
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W 2 in L 2.5 in
Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century enamel on gold brooch embellished with pearls, circa 1790. The enamel miniature on
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1875 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian brooch
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Late 19th Century Enamel, Half Pearl and Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
The central plaque decorated with a polychrome enamel female deity gazing the dove on the pearl
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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold

French Baroque 19th Century Enameled Brooch Triumph of Bacchus & Cupid 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
of this brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Signed G. Torrini Pietra Dura Rose Lily Flower Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a museum quality signed Giocondo Torrini Pietra Dura Brooch Pin in 14 Karat Gold with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Fine quality micromosaic, depicting a King Charles Spaniel dog on his cushion, set as a brooch in
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Fine quality micromosaic, depicting a King Charles Spaniel dog on his cushion, set as a brooch in
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold

14K Victorian Stick Pin Collection Tree Brooch
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian rose gold stick pin collection pin in the form of a tree. The pin is made from 8 stick
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Antique Late 18th Century Brooches

Vintage 14k Gold Bird in Flight Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage artisan crafted stickpin In 14 karat gold. In the form of a bird or (possibly dove
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20th Century Retro Brooches

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14k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Bird in Flight Stickpin
Vintage 14k Gold Bird in Flight Stickpin
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 2.37 in
Vintage French Snowflake 18K Rose Gold This exquisite Vintag Cluster Diamond Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite Vintage High Quality made Diamond Snowfleks Brooch pin is made of solid 18K Rose
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl Bird Leaf Pendant Necklace Green Gold Swallow Dove
Located in New York, NY
, hope, and faith much like they are today. The brooch is 10 Karat Gold with Green Gold used for the
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro-Era Emerald and Diamond "Dove on Branch" Motif 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Diamond and Emerald encrusted "Dove on Branch" Motif pendant/pin. This piece has the
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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Micromosaic " Doves of Pliny " from " Vatican Studio " Sterling Silver Box
Located in Roma, IT
In this interesting sterling silver box, is set a micromosaic, depicting “ The doves of Pliny
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Antique 1850s Italian Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver

Pliny's Doves Micromosaic 'circa 1850' Set in a 24 Karat Gilded Bronze Box
Located in Roma, IT
(circa 1850) depicting the Pliny's Doves. The "Vatican Mosaic Studio", in which this micromosaic was
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Boxes and Cases

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Bronze

Trifari Philippe1940s JellyBelly & PearlFlowers GoldPendants SignedChainNecklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Chicago, IL
"dove of peace" with a flora sprig. Unlike the Trifari "jelly belly" brooches, the smaller pendants are
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold

An Important Giuliano Renaissance-Revival Brooch
By Giuliano
Located in London, GB
An important Giuliano Renaissance-Revival gold and enamel gem-set brooch, the brooch decorated with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural River Pearl and Diamond Dove of Peace Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Custom made 18kt. white gold dove brooch mounted with pearl inspired design in the wings and head
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Dove Brooch, 18K Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Dove Brooch Beautifully crafted dove Brooch with exceptional fine details, beautifully designed
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21st Century and Contemporary English Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dove Brooch, 18K White Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Dove Brooch Beautifully crafted dove Brooch with exceptional fine details, beautifully designed
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21st Century and Contemporary English Brooches

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18k Gold, White Gold

Dove Brooch, 18K Rose Gold
Located in Leigh-On-Sea, GB
Dove Brooch Beautifully crafted dove Brooch with exceptional fine details, beautifully designed
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21st Century and Contemporary English Brooches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Green Onyx Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a bright green onyx cabochon as its center, this dove brooch carries a flower of round
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Vintage 1980s American Post-War Brooches

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

Green Onyx Dove Brooch
Green Onyx Dove Brooch
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W 1.89 in L 1.11 in
Georgian Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Dove of Peace Brooch
Located in London, GB
An unusual Georgian brooch, made circa 1800-1820, which represents the dove of Peace or Saint
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
We are thrilled to offer you some high quality, Micro Mosaic pieces! This stunning brooch example
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Brooches

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Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Etruscan Micro Mosaic Dove Brooch in 15 Carat Gold, circa 1860 – 1880
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique mid-Victorian Etruscan revival brooch (Circa 1870) featuring a detailed Micro
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Gold

14 Karat Gold and Sapphire Vintage Brooch of Enameled Pair of Turtle Dove Birds
Located in Overland Park, KS
14k Gold Vintage Enameled Pair of Turtle Dove Birds Brooch surrounded by branches with 14
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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Brooches

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Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18th Century Georgian Shell Cameo Red Gold frame
Located in Toronto, Ontario
elegant 18K red gold frame. The shell itself is unusual in that the ground is semi translucent and
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Brooches

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18k Gold

Large Georgian Sepia Miniature Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
dove symbolizes peace or holy spirit. The pin is 15k gold, and the foiled paste stones around the frame
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Brooches

Rare Cartier Colombre De La Paix "Dove of Peace" 2001 Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
them is this stunning and rare Dove of Peace 2001 pendant. This piece is often seen as a brooch
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Early 2000s European Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Cartier Colombre De La Paix "Dove of Peace" 2001 Necklace
Rare Cartier Colombre De La Paix "Dove of Peace" 2001 Necklace
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W 1.78 in D 0.23 in L 1.76 in
Early 19th Century Enamel Gold Parure
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional gold and enamel parure composed of a necklace with a cross, a pair of earrings, and a
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Antique 1820s French Empire Chain Necklaces

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18k Gold

1.62 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Dove Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage dove brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. This vintage brooch has been modeled in the form
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.62 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Dove Brooch
1.62 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Dove Brooch
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H 0.01 in W 1.34 in L 3.31 in
Antique Turquoise Diamond Gold Dove Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This fine antique turquoise brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold in the form of a dove in flight
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Antique 1890s Brooches

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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise Diamond Gold Dove Brooch
Antique Turquoise Diamond Gold Dove Brooch
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H 0.18 in W 1.1 in L 1.77 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Dove Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Dove Brooch Pin by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Details: Measurements: 2" x 3
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

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18k Gold

Victorian Italian Dove Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. In fine condition, the mosaic depicts two doves nesting their home with flower branches. The fame is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold

Cartier Dove of Peace Diamond Pave Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
and luscious interpretation of the lovely symbol of a dove, made of 18K white gold and embellished
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Late 20th Century French Brooches

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Micro Mosaic 18 Carat Gold Two Dove Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Stunning micro mosaic brooch with intricate 18ct gold setting and surround. Two doves are pictured
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Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Morning Doves Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Sapphire Morning Doves Pin/Brooch- This exquisite brooch features
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20th Century Brooches

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1880s Diamond Spinel Horseshoe and Dove Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian brooch in the form of a dove and a horseshoe, 1880s, symbolizing luck, peace and love
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Silver

1880s Diamond Spinel Horseshoe and Dove Brooch
1880s Diamond Spinel Horseshoe and Dove Brooch
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H 1.11 in W 1.97 in
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Dove Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful diamond and ruby dove brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s. The dove bird body is set with old
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 15K Pietra Dura Dove Brooch, C. 1875
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 15K Gold Pietra Dura Pin, depicting a dove carrying a ribbon, mixed white, grey, blue and
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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15k Gold

Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch of the Doves of Pliny set in Gold
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classical micro mosaic brooch of the Doves of Pliny, set in a simple 18K gold bezel to emphasize
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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Onyx, 18k Gold

Antique Dove Micromosaic Brooch in High 22 Karat Italian Gold Circa 1860s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Italian Micro-mosaic brooch finely crafted in high carat gold. Exceptionally detailed Micro
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Dove Bird Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. dove brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The
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1990s Modern Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Pink Coral And Diamond Dove Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Carved Pink Coral And Diamond Dove Brooch The exotic color of pink coral carved in
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Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Antique 14 Karat Gold Dove Sitting on a Bowl Oval Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely brooch crafted in 14K gold. It depicts four doves sitting on a bowl. The cameo is
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold

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Gold Dove Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold dove brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 42 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a gold dove brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold dove brooch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A gold dove brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 17, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a gold dove brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gold Dove Brooch?

On average, a gold dove brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,000, while they’re typically $177 on the low end and $30,930 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.