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Large Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
arrangement of sapphires and diamonds. The pin is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, resulting in
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Large Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Large Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch
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H 2.5 in W 3.5 in
Large Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
blue sapphires and sixteen old brilliant cut diamonds. Estimated total sapphire weight is 12.50 carats
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Platinum Large American Flag Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
sapphires and princess cut and round brilliant diamonds. Stamped 950 PLAT 119 diamonds: 2.68 carats total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires And Diamonds Very elegant and fine brooch to
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

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

18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds
18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds
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H 0.35 in W 0.23 in L 3.35 in
Tiffany & Co Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co, set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Picchiotti Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Large
By Picchiotti
Located in La Jolla, CA
Picchiotti Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Brooch by
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Floral brooch 18KT sapphire & diamond brooch RARE
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare exquisite sapphire & diamond brooch in 18KT white gold. METAL: 18KT NATURAL DIAMOND(S
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Italian Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k white gold Italian made flower brooch, can also be worn as a pendant. Measures 2 1/8" x 2
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20th Century Italian Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Sabaddini
Located in Miami, FL
This outstanding Collectable flower brooch pin was designed by Sabbadini, Italy. It is handcrafted
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
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H 1.42 in W 2.01 in D 19.73 in
Jean Vitau 18KT Yellow Gold, 14.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Large Pansy Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, 4.35carats of round brilliant yellow sapphires and 10.15 carats of round brilliant blue
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1990s American Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 23 Carat Vining Flowers Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Tsavorite 18K Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
motif estate brooch is comprised of vivid golden yellow sapphires, sparkling white diamonds and green
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20th Century American Artisan Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Baroque style
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire Shaped like a gorgeous feather
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2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Brooches

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Sapphire, Tsavorite, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold,...

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large 1.55 carat sapphire and 2.20 carat diamond, 10 carat yellow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
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H 0.39 in W 1.97 in L 2.8 in
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, large and impressive 0.42 carat diamond, 0.28 carat ruby and 0.45 carat sapphire, 18
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Early 2000s Unknown Brooches

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

Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
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H 0.48 in W 1.02 in L 4.02 in
18k Gold Blue Glass Diamonds and Sapphires Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K gold blue glass, clear stones, diamonds and white sapphires brooch. It depicts an
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Blue Glass Diamonds and Sapphires Brooch
18k Gold Blue Glass Diamonds and Sapphires Brooch
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W 0.75 in D 0.25 in L 2.15 in
1970s Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in White Gold
By Bucherer
Located in Lucerne, CH
18K white gold. Designed as a flame motif the brooch is set with two larger brilliant-cut diamonds of
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Patriotic United States Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flag Brooch in 18 Karat
Located in Wailea, HI
Introducing the breathtaking Large Patriotic United States Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Flag Brooch
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

English Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold flower set, includes one large and one small brooch, plus a pair of flower earrings
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20th Century British Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

18K Sapphire Diamond Brooch 20 carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This 18K Sapphire Diamond brooch is unique as it has over 20 carats of Sapphires. These Sapphires
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Early 2000s North American Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Sapphire Diamond Brooch 20 carats
18K Sapphire Diamond Brooch 20 carats
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H 1.75 in W 2 in
Carved Red Coral, Diamond, and Sapphire Budhha Pendant Brooch
Located in Delray Beach, FL
sapphires and diamonds. The coral carving measures 2 ¼” in width by 3 ½” in height. The brooch is set with
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2010s Unknown Brooches

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

Large Buccellati Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Buccellati bee brooch with hand engraved textured body, with applied translucent royal blue enamel
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1990s Italian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gold Diamond Sapphire Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 14k gold brooch, with sapphires and approx. 0.75ctw in three large pearl and marquise 3
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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k gold, vibrant pink sapphire and diamond leaf brooch measuring 2.5" in length. Oxidized gold
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2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
18k Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
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W 2.38 in L 2.5 in
18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k gold, vibrant blue sapphire and diamond leaf brooch measuring 2.5" in length. Oxidized grayish
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2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
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W 2.38 in L 2.5 in
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch is fine quality set with a natural blue sapphire and very high color graded old cut diamonds. The
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zadora Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Gold Orchid Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds along with 1 larger Padparadscha sapphire in a pear shape set on its end. A double pin catch
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Moira Green Garnet, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver and Gold, Dragonfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A large gem set dragonfly brooch, with three old-cut diamonds set in the head, with an oval
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1990s British Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, Silver

Butterfly Brooch & Pendant in 18k White Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Butterfly Brooch & Pendant in 18k white Gold pink Sapphire and diamonds 41 pink Sapphires 0.98ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 18 carat yellow and rose gold, platinum set brooch; part of our diverse vintage brooch
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Vintage Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
Vintage Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
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H 0.34 in W 1.79 in L 2.52 in
Blue, Pink and Yellow Sapphire Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires of many colors glimmer as jeweled flowers for this brooch. Sprouting from two slender
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2010s American Brooches

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Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, ...

White Stones Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
in diamonds and also there is a large pearl in the middle to connect all. White Stone 10 gr
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pearl, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diam...

Mid Century Natural Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
pretty large The heart of the flower is made like a star of many Natural Blue Sapphires and Diamonds in
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Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage 2.75ct Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Onyx Yellow Gold Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive large 2.75 carat diamond, 0.87 carat ruby, 0.08 carat sapphire and
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Sterle Paris Sapphire Diamond Turquoise Flower Brooch, 1950s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Dallas, TX
and featuring round blue sapphires, cabochon turquoise and round brilliant-cut diamonds, all set in 18
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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

Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Starfish Brooch
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Jewels of diamonds and sapphires recreate this saltwater creature. An 18k yellow gold base is
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Early 2000s American Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Starfish Brooch
Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Starfish Brooch
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W 2.9 in D 0.68 in L 2.9 in
Vintage Pin Brooch in Yellow and White Gold with Sapphire and White Diamonds
Located in Bilbao, ES
, the tail in pavè of diamonds in white gold and a Sapphire eye. MATERIALS ◘ Weight 14.9 grams ◘ Size
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Artisan Brooches

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Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Brooch Large cabochon emerald (13.5 x 20 mm) of
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

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

Mabe Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat sapphire and 0.12 carat emerald and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

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

French Art Deco 1920s Platinum 2.88tgw Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco, sapphire, diamond, and platinum brooch, comprising eight calibre step cut blue
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Oval Mixed Cut Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in Platinum 8.20 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite vintage sapphire and diamond brooch is a true work of art. This stunning, shimmering
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 7.5 Carats Diamond And Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Art deco era 1920s large platinum brooch with an estimate weight of old european cut diamonds 7.5
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Rare PLATINUM ORIG TIFFANY & CO Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch approx 7CTS
Located in New York, NY
Glistening Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Princess Cut Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Silver Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large silver and 18k gold dragonfly brooch, set with rose cut diamonds (center stone is approx. 5.3
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20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Brooch/Pendant Platinum Filigree Setting Set With Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in valatie, NY
Art Deco 3.75 Carat Diamond and Sapphire, Brooch/Pendant, in a Platinum Filigree Setting. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond & Burma Sapphire & Ruby Brooches, one by Cartier, c. 1920.
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier Art Deco diamond and unheated Burma sapphire, platinum brooch/hair barrette (signed and
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Large Yellow Gold and Gem Set Butterfly Brooch, 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
large rose cut Diamonds totaling approximately 3 carats and further set with smaller Rose cut Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Clip Brooch/Hair Barrette, c. 1920
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier, signed and numbered, Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Antique Brooch and Hair
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Ruby, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Orchid Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Westmount, CA
Large Orchid Brooch set with Rubies, Pink Sapphires and diamonds in 18kt white gold with a black
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2010s Canadian Contemporary Brooches

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

Victorian Sapphire & Diamond GIA Pin/ Brooch 3.14ct 14K Antique Original 1900s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Sapphire & Diamond Pin/Brooch of 3.14cttw. Experience authentic vintage elegance today! Victorian Sapphire
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique / modern Sapphire, Rose Cut Diamond & MOP Brooch/Pendant. Old Meets New
Located in Hong Kong, HK
cut blue sapphires and bead works along the edges. We custom cut a large piece of mother of pearl with
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver 9.5ct Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
, open design that is completely drenched with fine quality sapphires and diamonds throughout. The round
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ribbon Circle Wreath Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking and large antique wreath brooch was crafted in solid platinum during the art deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Marcus & Co Art Deco Diamond Pink Lavender Star Sapphire Platinum Brooch/Pendant
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Lyrical and romantic bar pin/pendant featuring a large and rare pink star sapphire with a stunning
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Blister Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1.28 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 9 karat white gold set eagle brooch; part of our diverse
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Crystal and Gem Set Large French Giardinetto Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Yellow gold Flower and stems top is set with Pear shape Sapphires, Cabochon Emeralds and Diamonds. This
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Long Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid .900 platinum during the art deco period. It
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tutti Frutti Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Deco-Style Pendant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fantastical deco-style Tutti Frutti brooch featuring large carved and cabochon emeralds along
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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

NWT $46, 800 Rare 18KT Black Opal Fancy Parrot Diamond Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
from Australia with Exquisite Round Diamonds and Gorgeous Large Blue Sapphires, Green Emeralds, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold,...

Finest 18k Gold GIA Aquamarine Sapphire Ruby Diamond Emerald Fancy Floral Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k yellow gold. This fancy brooch features a gorgeous, GIA certified, large and rich blue aquamarine
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Early 2000s Unknown Brooches

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

Jean Vitau Diamond Color Stone Large Angel Fish Yellow Gold Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in Holland, PA
The authentic rare Jean Vitau 18k yellow gold diamond tsavorite yellow sapphire ruby Angel Fish
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1990s American Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Large Sapphire And Diamond Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of large sapphire and diamond brooches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 423 vintage examples as well as 63 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of large sapphire and diamond brooches bearing Art Deco or modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., David Webb and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon large sapphire and diamond brooches for sale. When shopping our range of large sapphire and diamond brooches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Large Sapphire And Diamond Brooches?

Prices for large sapphire and diamond brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $454 and can go as high as $485,000, while large sapphire and diamond brooches, on average, fetch $7,725.

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.