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Lobster Brooch

Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch
Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch

Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Enamel Lobster Brooch in the Surrealist style. Large scale in gilt metal with vibrant red

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

18K White Gold Diamond Lobster Brooch on Sardinian Red Coral, Italy
18K White Gold Diamond Lobster Brooch on Sardinian Red Coral, Italy

18K White Gold Diamond Lobster Brooch on Sardinian Red Coral, Italy

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

High Jewelry Masterpiece: Diamond-Paved Lobster Brooch on Sardinian Red Coral Presenting an

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Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Boulder Opal Lobster Brooch of 9ct Gold, Circa 1900
Antique Boulder Opal Lobster Brooch of 9ct Gold, Circa 1900

Antique Boulder Opal Lobster Brooch of 9ct Gold, Circa 1900

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A rare and whimsical treasure, this antique brooch (circa 1900) takes the form of a finely detailed

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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

LB offers Vintage 60’s Lobster Brooch Scalloped shell MOP Carved Bone Necklace
LB offers Vintage 60’s Lobster Brooch Scalloped shell MOP Carved Bone Necklace

LB offers Vintage 60’s Lobster Brooch Scalloped shell MOP Carved Bone Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lobster Brooch, gold and crystal, with green crystal eyes. The beads are carved bone, carved Mother of

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Gold Plate

Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire Convertible Platinum Pendant Necklace / Brooch
Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire Convertible Platinum Pendant Necklace / Brooch

Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire Convertible Platinum Pendant Necklace / Brooch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

: Lobster Brooch closure: Hinged stick pin Pendant/Brooch Dimensions: 1.97 inches long x 0.81 inches wide

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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Sun Stars Pendant Necklace
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Sun Stars Pendant Necklace

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Sun Stars Pendant Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

jewelled stars. The pendant can be worn as a brooch. Lobster clasp closure. Embossed CHR. DIOR Germany

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Rare Lobster Brooch 1940s
Rare Lobster Brooch 1940s

Rare Lobster Brooch 1940s

Located in Austin, TX

This charming and playful lobster brooch is made of base metal and richly decorated with

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Huge Movable Diamond Lobster White Gold Pin
Huge Movable Diamond Lobster White Gold Pin

Huge Movable Diamond Lobster White Gold Pin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This mega adorable 14k white gold diamond lobster pin looks good enough to eat! His tail is

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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cynthia Chuang, Jewelry 10, Porcelain & Glass Lobster Brooch
Cynthia Chuang, Jewelry 10, Porcelain & Glass Lobster Brooch

Cynthia Chuang, Jewelry 10, Porcelain & Glass Lobster Brooch

By Jewelry 10

Located in New York, NY

-Ping Tsai are highly collected and displayed. This is a one of kind hand made lobster brooch from the

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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Trifari Red & Gold Lobster Brooch With Green Eyes, 1960's
Trifari Red & Gold Lobster Brooch With Green Eyes, 1960's

Trifari Red & Gold Lobster Brooch With Green Eyes, 1960's

By Trifari

Located in Atlanta, GA

From Trifari's 1960's 'Under the Sea' collection, an adorable lobster brooch in a gold tone metal

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lustrous Flex Ruby & Natural Diamond Lobster Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Lustrous Flex Ruby & Natural Diamond Lobster Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold

Lustrous Flex Ruby & Natural Diamond Lobster Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Discover the unique charm of our 14K yellow gold lobster brooch, a masterpiece of flexibility and

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold And 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch With Emerald, Signed Tiffany

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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold And 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch With Emerald, Signed Tiffany

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Retro Gold Lobster Pin Brooche Natural Turquoise & Coral Gem, circa 1950
Retro Gold Lobster Pin Brooche Natural Turquoise & Coral Gem, circa 1950

Retro Gold Lobster Pin Brooche Natural Turquoise & Coral Gem, circa 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro 14k Gold Lobster Pin Brooche Natural Turquoise & Coral Gem Circa 1950. Condition is Pre-owned

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Gold

Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900
Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900

Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A Victorian lobster tie pin, hat pin or stick pin, with the body of the lobster carved from a

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat
Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat

Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Jade Brooch Pin Lobster - Zodiac Crab 8.00ct natural Light Green Jade 14.2 x 10.1mm

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Verdura Byzantine Pendant Brooch Necklace
Verdura Byzantine Pendant Brooch Necklace

Verdura Byzantine Pendant Brooch Necklace

By Verdura

Located in Palm Beach, FL

gold secured by a lobster claw clasp. Brooch has an optional fold down bail top with hinged, double

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2010s Italian Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Ru...

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Flared Brooch Pendant Necklace
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Flared Brooch Pendant Necklace

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Flared Brooch Pendant Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Chain Clasp: Lobster Claw Brooch Backing: Pin w/ Swivel Latch Pendant Height: 30.9mm (1.2") (approx

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zorab Multi-Gemstone Multi Way Bee Motif Jewelry Piece
Zorab Multi-Gemstone Multi Way Bee Motif Jewelry Piece

Zorab Multi-Gemstone Multi Way Bee Motif Jewelry Piece

By Zorab Creation

Located in Mayfair, London, London

necklace, brooch and ring all interchangeable. The bee motif is set with round brilliant cut rubies and

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sa...

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lobster Brooch Pin
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lobster Brooch Pin

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lobster Brooch Pin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This 18K gold lobster brooch is a dazzling fusion of artistry, luxury, and whimsical charm. Crafted

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Enamelled Lobster Brooch 1980s
Vintage Enamelled Lobster Brooch 1980s

Vintage Enamelled Lobster Brooch 1980s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage Lobster Brooch. A fabulous figural that adds an edge, even more so with the renaissance

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Lobster Brooch with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds & Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Lobster Brooch with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds & Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Lobster Brooch with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds & Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Lucerne, CH

What a catch! Elevate your fashion game with our extraordinary lobster brooch—an embodiment of

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Shakudo Lobster Shrimp Brooch Pin Japan Antique Victorian, 1870
Shakudo Lobster Shrimp Brooch Pin Japan Antique Victorian, 1870

Shakudo Lobster Shrimp Brooch Pin Japan Antique Victorian, 1870

Located in New York, NY

Here we have a very rare Japanese Shakudo brooch pin with an image of a lobster or shrimp with a

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lobster Claw Lapel Pin, Circa 1950
Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lobster Claw Lapel Pin, Circa 1950

Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lobster Claw Lapel Pin, Circa 1950

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A Tiffany & Co 14 karat yellow gold lobster caw lapel pin, circa 1950. This sweet lapel pin

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Lobster Brooch

Retro Gold Lobster Brooch

Located in London, GB

Which can be worn as a lapel pin, on a scarf or as a tie tack. Lobsters are rarely seen in

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Francisco Rebajes Articulated Lobster Brooch
Francisco Rebajes Articulated Lobster Brooch

Francisco Rebajes Articulated Lobster Brooch

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H 0.75 in W 1.75 in D 4.25 in

Francisco Rebajes Articulated Lobster Brooch

By Francisco Rebajes

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming, articulated lobster pin was very cleverly designed by Greenwich Village jeweler

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Large 6” Lobster Red Rhinestone Broo
Large 6” Lobster Red Rhinestone Broo

Large 6” Lobster Red Rhinestone Broo

Located in New York, NY

I love lobster pins and this is no exception. It is designed with red square inset rhinestones on

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1990s Unknown Brooches

Deliciously Wearable Ruby Diamond Gold Lobster Pin
Deliciously Wearable Ruby Diamond Gold Lobster Pin

Deliciously Wearable Ruby Diamond Gold Lobster Pin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This luscious lobster is thrilled to be spared from your plate and is all about showing off your

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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JJ signed gold rhinestone stars designer brooch
JJ signed gold rhinestone stars designer brooch

JJ signed gold rhinestone stars designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed JJ • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3" by 1 1/4" CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny

1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny

By Moschino

Located in Concord, NC

Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...

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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold
Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold

Art Nouveau Butterfly Pendant Brooch OMC Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful and rare early Art Nouveau Brooch Pendant in the form of a Butterfly. The magnificent Butterfly is 14 Karat Gold. It is set with a central gorgeous Old Mine Cut Diamond...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

$17,999

H 6 in W 1.5 in L 9 in

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat
Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat

Finest North American White Lynx Belly Full Length Hood Fur Coat

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Wrap yourself in luxury with this stunning finest North American white lynx belly fur coat. Crafted from the purest white lynx fur, sourced from North America and expertly handcrafte...

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2010s American Coats and Outerwear

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick

$2,770Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick

Located in GB

Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...

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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Engagement Ring – Emerald Cut with Bullet Diamonds

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline and Bullet Diamonds Platinum Engagement Ring. Luxury Three-Stone Ring – Emerald Cut Tourmaline – Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. A Unique Platinum Engagem...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage 18K Gold Cartier Seahorse Brooch
Vintage 18K Gold Cartier Seahorse Brooch

Vintage 18K Gold Cartier Seahorse Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Venice, CA

In the 1970’s, several design houses were flirting with their versions of a seahorse brooch. This version is done by Cartier, though you can find versions done by Tiffany & Co. and D...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W 1988 Time Machine Champagne Gold Corset
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W 1988 Time Machine Champagne Gold Corset

Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W 1988 Time Machine Champagne Gold Corset

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Jersey City, NJ

An exceptionally rare and early Vivienne Westwood corset from the Time Machine collection, Autumn/Winter 1988–89. This piece represents a milestone in fashion history — 1988 was the ...

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1980s British Bustiers

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2003 Roberto Cavalli Embroidered Denim Jacket
2003 Roberto Cavalli Embroidered Denim Jacket

2003 Roberto Cavalli Embroidered Denim Jacket

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2003 Roberto Cavalli Fitted denim jacket embroidered in floral motif. color : pink, yellow , green and white long sleeve, buttons, nehru collar, and faux pockets Size Small fit US 2/4

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Early 2000s Italian Dinner Jackets

Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold, Silver & Enamel Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch
Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold, Silver & Enamel Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch

Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold, Silver & Enamel Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horse Racing Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver Circa 1900 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian brooch, crafted from luxurious 18ct gold and Silver. Featuri...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

GIA Certified 15.87 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring

Located in Zurich, CH

Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold

GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum
GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum

GIA 17.91 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum

Located in La Jolla, CA

GIA certified 17.91 carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in Platinum Old Cushion Diamond Ring features a Center Cushion Brilliant Cut Diamond with beautiful vintage carving ...

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20th Century North American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

Vintage CHANEL gold pearl Gripoix jewel long designer runway necklace 1992
Vintage CHANEL gold pearl Gripoix jewel long designer runway necklace 1992

Vintage CHANEL gold pearl Gripoix jewel long designer runway necklace 1992

By Chanel

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed CHANEL Made in France • gold plated, gripoix • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 72” long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal...

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

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Lobster Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lobster brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a lobster 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. A lobster brooch from Francisco Rebajes, Tiffany & Co. and Trifari — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a lobster brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a lobster 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 Lobster Brooch?

The price for a lobster brooch starts at $140 and tops out at $16,541 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,125.

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.