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1980s Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.3 grams Length: 2.5cm Diamond Details
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby and 18ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An fine and impressive vintage 0.02 carat ruby and 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our
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20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and 18ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Vintage Ruby and 18ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.54 in W 1.5 in L 2.01 in
Vintage Ruby and 14ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.01 carat ruby and 14 carat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and 14ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Vintage Ruby and 14ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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W 0.81 in L 1.02 in
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Phoenix Bird Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro emerald ruby and sapphire platinum and gold Phoenix bird clip brooch circa 1935. * ABOUT
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Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Turquoise And Ruby Bird Brooch Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
tableau of four turquoise birds perched on a golden branch. The birds are adorned in gold with
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch A small textured bird on a single branch with
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage This exceptional whimsical Lapis Lazuli
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Coral Gold Emerald Ruby Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite vintage French brooch pin featuring a captivating bird motif, meticulously
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Italian Carved Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Italian made 18k gold bird brooch, with movable tail. Adorned with carved rubies, emeralds and
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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 0.04 carat ruby, 15 karat yellow gold swallow brooch
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 1.06 in L 1.38 in
Ella Gafter Bird Brooch Ruby Diamond
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bird brooch pin features a fine Australian South Sea pearl of 16.50mm diameter. The pearl is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k G...

Ella Gafter Bird Brooch Ruby Diamond
Ella Gafter Bird Brooch Ruby Diamond
W 2 in D 0.75 in L 1.75 in
Vintage 7.39ct Opal Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive 7.39 carat opal, 0.02 ruby and 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 7.39ct Opal Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Vintage 7.39ct Opal Ruby and 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 1.61 in L 1.97 in
Ruby, Diamond, Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Blue Sapphire Bird Brooch 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Setting Width: 3.7 cm Length: 7.0 cm "Since we first opened doors
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2010s Thai Brooches

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

Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Vintage French Ruby and Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.32 in W 0.73 in L 1.93 in
Antique Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold and Silver Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the bird is represented with a cabochon cut, pavé set ruby. This 21k yellow gold brooch secures to
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold and Silver Bird Brooch
Antique Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold and Silver Bird Brooch
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H 0.43 in W 0.98 in L 1.34 in
English Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and 0.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry
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20th Century English Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiara Convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Diamond Ruby
Located in Geneva, CH
Tiara convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Rose cut Diamond, ruby and emerald. Total approximately
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby

Vintage Cartier Onyx Ruby Chalcedony Bird Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Black Onyx & Chalcedony Bird Pins Brooches by Cartier. With 12 round
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1990s French Brooches

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Brooch 14k Gold Peacock Bird Antique Ruby and Diamond 1960
Located in Berkeley, CA
Long, luxurious and vintage, this ruby, diamond, and gold brooch pin has diamond eyes and ruby
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Vintage 1960s American Romantic Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.19 Carat Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of the bird is represented with a collet set 0.01ct cabochon cut ruby. This gold bird brooch secures
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 1930 Cockatoo Bird Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The platinum and 14K yellow gold cockatoo is sitting on an engraved golden branch. The bird has a
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Mid-20th Century English Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and 18 karat white gold set bird brooch; part of our diverse jewelry collections. This stunning, fine
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Bird Brooch Pin, 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable 18 karat yellow gold and ruby bird brooch pin by renowned French jewelry house Boucheron
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 1ctw Diamond & Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty round cut diamonds, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Gold Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Bird Brooch attributed to Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A delightful two-bird brooch attributed to Mauboussin, in 18K yellow gold, the bodies of the two
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Bird Brooch, 18 Karat Rose Gold with White Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious bird brooch, 18 Karat gold with 10 white diamonds and big ruby. Including certificate of
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Lapis Lazuli Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Pin by Cartier. With 1 lapis lazuli 10mm x 8mm 1 small
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby

Mid-Century Boucheron French Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Boucheron French Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch. Featuring 20 round
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Emerald, and White Diamond Bird Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold. This bird is handcrafted with attention to detail.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold "Love Birds" Brooch, Enamel, Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 18K. Yellow Gold Brooch , stamped KT18 decorated with Red and Green Enamel. 37 single Cut
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Brooch CARTIER Bird, Yellow Gold, Rose Coral, Chrysoprase, Ruby, Blue Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The Brooch Cartier Bird is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted by the renowned luxury jewelry brand
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Late 20th Century French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1940s 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fine color and brilliance. This large ruby and diamond bird brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Textured Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
A  Vintage Blue Bird pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. The Eye is elaborated with 3 genuine
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Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Mellerio Birds Brooch in 18 Karat Gold Chrysoprases, Rubies, Diamond Circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO Birds singing on a Branch brooch in 18 kt yellow gold chrysoprase, ruby, diamond circa
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Ruby Flying Goose Brooch - 14k Baroque Bird Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Theme: Flying Goose, Bird Features: Etched Detailing
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Bird of Paradise Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt yellow gold Bird Of Paradise brooch / pendant set with ruby and diamonds. At the back of the
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Mellerio Bird Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Circa 1960
By Mellerio
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO Bird Brooch in 18 carat yellow Gold, the Eye setting a Ruby circa 1960. Small bird in
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch Phoenix Bird Enameled 18K Gold Phoenix Bird
Located in Southbury, CT
Whimsical and eccentric, this magnificent 18K yellow gold brooch depicts a phoenix bursting with
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pearl, Diamond, & Ruby Bird Brooch An 18-karat gold bird motif brooch set with round cut
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Bird Brooch
Victorian Bird Brooch
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1950s French Ruby Emerald Chrysoprase Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely retro brooch, it represents a bird of
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Handcraft Bird Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 18 karat white gold brooch. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Tahiti Black Pearl Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Loving Bird Brooch
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tahiti Black Pearl Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Loving Bird Brooch The pair of sparkle Tahiti
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Cabochon Ruby Bird Enamel Brooch set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.41 carat and Cabochon Ruby 0.14 carat Brooch set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 5.5 cm
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oscar Heyman Flying Egret Ruby and Diamond Bird Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum flying egret bird brooch contains 245 round diamonds
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Bird Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabuchon Ruby 0.16 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 6.5 cm Length: 4.8 cm "Since we
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tsavorites, Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Bird Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tsavorite 11.74 carats, Ruby 30.54 carats, Blue Sapphire 4.05 carats, Diamond 2.03 carats Brooch
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

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

1950s Retro Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird of Paradise Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and platinum. This splendid bestiary brooch
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lady Bird Brooch Set, c.1970s
Located in London, GB
A truly unique set these Oro Griego brooches are in the shape of lady birds. Crafted from 18 carat
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Ruby Emerald Love Birds Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely vintage Van Cleef & Arpels style brooch depicting three playful love birds sitting
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier France 1960's Ruby Chalcedony 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hatching Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized gold bird hatching from a carved chalcedony egg Translucent white in body
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Mama Bird Feeding Nesting Babies Brooch - 14k Round .14
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby And Emerald Sapphire Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire and emerald and ruby 0.50 ct. Acid tested to be
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Vintage 1980s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mid-20th Century White Gold Bird Brooch with Pavé Diamonds and Ruby Accents
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This brooch is a beautiful and timeless piece. It is crafted in white gold and measures 5 cm by 7
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Robin Bird Ruby Eye Perched on Gold Branch Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
gold; the model for this pin brooch has been hand crafted to the last detail; marked: 18K; Dimensions
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Coral Ruby Lapis Malachite 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
allure of vintage luxury with the Cartier Coral Ruby Lapis Malachite 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch Clip, an
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Turquoise and Jade Bird Brooch/Pin, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Bird Brooch/Pin made with cut-stones of Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphires and with cabochons of
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

'2' Retro Vintage 18k Gold Platinum Diamond & Ruby Pair of Swallow Bird Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have two vintage brooch pins that are crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and platinum with
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Trio Pearl Diamond Ruby Baroque Pearl Triple Bird Nest Brooch
By Trio
Located in Stamford, CT
Trio- Three birds nest brooch. circa 1960's with 3 3-D birds with pearl bodies, diamond heads and
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Opal Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Gold Vintage Goose Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by a round cut ruby eye - transparent bright red Reverse of wings is engraved with linear texture
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch, French Two birds on a branch, round-cut emerald and
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
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W 1.38 in L 1.38 in
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Gold Ruby Bird Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the gold ruby bird brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 227 vintage editions and 19 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect gold ruby bird brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic gold ruby bird brooch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Boucheron are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a gold ruby bird 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 Gold Ruby Bird Brooch?

On average, a gold ruby bird brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,988, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $107,589 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.