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Moira Brooch

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
Category

1990s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Moira Design Pink and Blue Sapphire Silver and Gold Bow Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira design bow brooch, set with round blue and pink sapphires, in silver micro-claw pavé
Category

1990s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Moira of London, Plique-à-Jour Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pins/ Brooches
By Moira
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful pair of sapphire and diamond flower Plique-à-jour pins/ brooches by Moira. The pins are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Ruby, Silver and Gold Frog on Leaf Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A frog on a leaf brooch designed by MOIRA, with a pavé diamond set frog, with cabochon cut ruby
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Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Moira Poppy Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Silver and Gold Brooch
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Moira design poppy brooch, with blue to green plique a jour enamel petals, black enamel stamens
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Moira flower head brooch with blue, pink, green and white plique à jour enamel and diamonds, with
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Ruby and Diamond Calla Lily Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira Collection ruby, diamond and enamel calla lily brooch, with a yellow diamond set spadix
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold

Ruby and Diamond Calla Lily Brooch
Ruby and Diamond Calla Lily Brooch
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W 1.38 in L 2.76 in
Cream and Blue Enamel Diamond Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A cream and dark blue guilloche enamel butterfly brooch, set with a single brilliant-cut diamond to
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cream and Blue Enamel Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Cream and Blue Enamel Diamond Butterfly Brooch
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W 1.93 in L 1.46 in
Orange-Yellow Sapphire 26.97 Carat Rose Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
An orange to yellow shaded sapphire rose brooch, set with 26.97ct of pavé set orange and yellow
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Orange-Yellow Sapphire 26.97 Carat Rose Brooch
Orange-Yellow Sapphire 26.97 Carat Rose Brooch
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W 2.29 in L 2.24 in
Moira of London Rare Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch in 18Kt with 1.51 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional brooch designed by Moira of London. A very rare and important piece created by the
Category

Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Plique a Jour Enamel, Ruby, Diamond, Gold and Silver Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Moira design orange to yellow plique-a-jour enamel flower brooch, with a pavé set ruby centre
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plique-à-jour Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Flower Necklace
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira Collection, plique-à-jour enamel flower necklace, with sky blue plique-à-jour enamel
Category

Early 2000s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel

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Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural 2.00 Carat Deep Blue Diamond
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Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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1980's Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby 18K Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This textured 1980's frog motif brooch pin is excellent for nature lovers, Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold by Hammerman Brothers, topped by (11) round cut diamonds, pave set, wei...
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Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Intense 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, Please inquire for more images, certificates, details, and any question...
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Brooch with Amethyst, Jade and diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 carat bicolor gold brooch in the shape of a bunch of flowers, set with amethyst flowers, jade leaves and brilliant cut diamonds, 0.20ct in total - F/G - VS/SI detailed descriptio...
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2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Brooch with Amethyst, Jade and diamonds 18k gold
Brooch with Amethyst, Jade and diamonds 18k gold
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W 2.56 in L 1.97 in
Diamond with Yellow Sapphire Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.28 carats with Yellow Sapphire 1.78 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 3.2 cm Length: 6.0 cm Total Weight: 9.59 grams ...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 13.4ct Rose Diamond Chandelier Drop Statement Earrings
By RAREVER
Located in London, GB
These chandelier drop statement earrings from Rarever are crafted with Rose Cut diamonds and Briolette diamond surrounding a round brilliant cut diamonds. Handcrafted from lightly ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique Russian emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body a square-cut emerald with estimated weight 0.6 carats, the tail set with twelve emeralds and four diamonds, the wing...
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

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Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphires Diamonds Amber Rose Gold and Silver Bee Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

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Amber, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Belle Epoque Diamond-Set Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque diamond-set dragonfly brooch, the body and the head set with fourteen old European-cut diamonds, the wings set with fifty-two rose-cut diamonds, the diamonds estimated...
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Antique 1890s British Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch, the brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount, set to the centre with a pearl within a graduating old-cut diamond-set heart-shape cluster, ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14 Karat Gold Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized dragonfly with a stepped body and textured engraving throughout. Featuring wings with guilloche enamel - transparent medium to light blue ombrè over ...
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

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

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Moira Red Enamel and Diamond Orchid Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira orchid brooch, with red enamel petals, with black dots, eight-cut diamonds set in the
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel Poppy Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira plique à jour enamel poppy brooch, with blue to green plique a jour enamel, with eight-cut
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Moira Purple Sapphire and Diamond Rose Flower Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira purple sapphire and diamond, single rose, flower head brooch, with green to white plique à
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Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel Silver Gold Flower Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira flower head brooch with pink and white plique à jour enamel and round brilliant-cut
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A light pink guilloche enamel butterfly brooch, with a 0.81ct pink sapphire, 0.95ct of diamonds and
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2010s British Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Enamel and diamond butterfly brooch, blue to green plique a jour enamel set wings, diamond set
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Butterfly Brooch
H 0.79 in W 1.58 in
Shaded Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Moira ivy leaves brooch, pavé set with blue and pink shaded sapphires and old-cut diamonds
Category

1990s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Sapphire Diamond Gold Rose Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Moira design, A large gem-set rose brooch, pavé set with pink sapphires and rose-cut diamonds
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Ruby Diamond Bee Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Moira large bee brooch, with black enamel stripes, set with rose-cut round, brilliant-cut and old
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Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Enamel Pearl Diamond Acorn Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Moira acorn brooch, three yellow to orange enamel leaves set with round brilliant cut diamonds
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Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Gold

Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira design articulated flower brooch, set with a pearl bud at the top measuring an estimated
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Early 2000s Modern Brooches

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Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold

Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Moira Sapphire and enamel carnation flower brooch, set with blue and pink shaded sapphires and with
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1990s British Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Enamel, Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira Design enamel, sapphire and diamond pansy brooch, flower set with a central old-cut diamond
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1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, Silver

Enamel Diamond Gold Koala Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Enamel and diamond brooch, two enamel koalas, holding on under a plique a jour enamel umbrella
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Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Orchid Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Moira orchid brooch, with red and black enamel petals, set with rose-cut diamonds and rubies
Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold

Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A dark blue guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with 1.19ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Green Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A green guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with 0.28ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds and
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Guilloche Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A light blue guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with a diamond encrusted body and diamond detail
Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Opal Chalcedony Diamond Platinum Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
An opal and chalcedony butterfly brooch, set with black opals weighing an estimated total of
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Shaded Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Pink, blue and purple shaded sapphire orchid brooch, set with diamonds. petals set with sapphires
Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Enamel Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
An enamel, sapphire, diamond and pearl pendant brooch, central floral motif set with pink and green
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1990s British Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Red Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A red guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with 0.95ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds with a
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pink Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pink guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with 1.41ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds and a
Category

2010s British Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Enamel Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A cream and dark blue guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with 0.34ct of round brilliant-cut
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mississippi Pearl Enamel Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Mississippi pearl, diamond and enamel floral brooch, three rose cut diamond set anthers
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Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Enamel Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A cream guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with a ruby and cultured pearl body, diamond detail
Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Guilloche Enamel Sapphire Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A lime green guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with a pink sapphire and pearl body and diamond
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2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Blue Enamel Diamond Pearl and Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
An enamel butterfly brooch, with dark blue basse-taille enamel wings, set with 0.48ct of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Two Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Gentian Flower Brooches
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Two sapphire, tsavorite garnet and diamond gentian brooches, mounted in silver-upon-gold, sapphire
Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Tsavorite, Garnet, Diamond, Gold, Silver

Plique à Jour, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A gem set dragonfly brooch, with a Ceylon sapphire set in the centre, weighing an estimated 1.50ct
Category

2010s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Enamel oval-cut citrine yellow topaz diamonds silver on gold Poppy Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira poppy flower brooch, with yellow to green plique à jour enamel petals, set with a large
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Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pink and Blue Enamel Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A pink and blue guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with 0.34ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Crane Bird Brooch
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Moira crane brooch, with basse taille enamel, pavé set with eight-cut and round brilliant-cut
Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Enamel pearl diamond gold butterfly brooch
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A light blue guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with 1.41ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds with
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Silver and Plique à Jour Enamel Flower Broooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira single rose flower brooch, with pavé set ruby petals, with old-cut and eight-cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Enamel and diamond butterfly brooch, the plique a jour enamel set wings ranging from red-orange to
Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Poppy Head Flower Brooch
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Moira Design enamel and diamond poppy flower brooch, with blue to green to yellow plique à jour
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent Butterfly on a Branch Vintage Art Nouveau Style Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly magnificent "Art-Nouveau" tribute brooch is deftly and artfully crafted in the style of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Moira Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact moira brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and silver. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect moira brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A moira brooch from Moira and Moira Fine Jewellery — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A moira brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and briolette cut alternatives. When shopping for a moira brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Moira Brooch?

Prices for a moira brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $8,209 and can go as high as $95,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $15,154.

Moira for sale on 1stDibs

Established in 1970 by Moira Cohen, Moira is a family-run business based in London, England. It specializes in buying and selling the finest antique, vintage and signed jewelry — priceless relics from the past — which are prized by discerning connoisseurs of fine jewelry.

Cohen grew up in Glasgow, Scotland, surrounded by gems as her father was a jeweler. She helped in his store for over a decade and developed an affinity for antique jewelry. After moving to London in her early 30s and working for a few high-end jewelers, she was asked to manage the Harrods fine art and antique jewelry department.

Cohen wanted to travel the world to seek out the rarest and most exquisite vintage and antique treasures. In 1970, she rented a small storefront on London’s New Bond Street — best known for top-end art dealers and antique shops. Her brand became popular among a long client list that included Madonna, Adele, Rod Stewart, Goldie Hawn, Sylvester Stallone, Danielle Steel, Dustin Hoffman, Daniel Craig, Sir Paul McCartney and many royal family members across the globe.

In 1982, Cohen opened a second store with the help of her daughter, Suzanne Lauder. Her son, Simon, joined them in 1994. Lauder took over the company in 2020 when Cohen passed. Its luxurious pieces remain in demand with collectors today.

On 1stDibs, find brooches, earrings, necklaces and more.

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.