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Moira Enamel Jewelry

Moira Enamel, Ruby And Diamond Flower Bud Earrings
Moira Enamel, Ruby And Diamond Flower Bud Earrings

Moira Enamel, Ruby And Diamond Flower Bud Earrings

By Moira

Located in London, GB

Numbered. Moira’s eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery that just couldn’t be sourced anywhere.

Category

2010s British Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Moira Poppy Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Silver and Gold Brooch
Moira Poppy Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Silver and Gold Brooch

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, with a green enamelled pistil, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in go...

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch
Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch

Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch

By Moira Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

Moira’s eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery that just couldn’t be sourced anywhere.

Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Moira Sapphire Diamond Plique à Jour Enamel Silver and Gold Calla Lily Necklace
Moira Sapphire Diamond Plique à Jour Enamel Silver and Gold Calla Lily Necklace

Moira Sapphire Diamond Plique à Jour Enamel Silver and Gold Calla Lily Necklace

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A modern, sapphire and diamond calla lily floral wreath necklace, which is part of the MOIRA Collection, featuring calla lilies, in a graduating wreath, which are pavé set with sapph...

Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Moira Ruby, Diamond, Plique à Jour Enamel, Silver and Gold Calla Lily Necklace
Moira Ruby, Diamond, Plique à Jour Enamel, Silver and Gold Calla Lily Necklace

Moira Ruby, Diamond, Plique à Jour Enamel, Silver and Gold Calla Lily Necklace

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A modern, ruby and diamond calla lily floral wreath necklace, which is part of the MOIRA Collection, featuring calla lilies, in a graduating wreath, which are pavé set with rubies an...

Category

Early 2000s British More Necklaces

Materials

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

Moira Pink Plique à Jour Enamel, Diamond and Gold Butterfly Earrings
Moira Pink Plique à Jour Enamel, Diamond and Gold Butterfly Earrings

Moira Pink Plique à Jour Enamel, Diamond and Gold Butterfly Earrings

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A pair of Moira pink butterfly earrings, with red to colourless, plique à jour, enamel wings, with black veins, with round brilliant-cut diamonds, set in the thorax, abdomen and wing...

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern Mississippi Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch
Modern Mississippi Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch

Modern Mississippi Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A modern Moira Mississippi pearl, diamond and enamel floral brooch, with three rose-cut diamond set anthers, Mississippi pearl petals, shaded green enamel leaf and sepal with a round...

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Gold and Plique-à-Jour Enamel Calla Lily Brooch
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Gold and Plique-à-Jour Enamel Calla Lily Brooch

Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Gold and Plique-à-Jour Enamel 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, ruby set petal and a plique à jour enamel leaf with a diamond set midrib and diamond ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Modern Plique à Jour Enamel, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Modern Plique à Jour Enamel, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Modern Plique à Jour Enamel, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Dragonfly Brooch

By Moira Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with an oval faceted sapphire, set in the thorax and in each wing tip, with a total weight of 1.37 carats, with blue to green...

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel

Modern Blue Basse Taille Enamel, Diamond and Gold Butterfly Ring
Modern Blue Basse Taille Enamel, Diamond and Gold Butterfly Ring

Modern Blue Basse Taille Enamel, Diamond and Gold Butterfly Ring

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A Moira butterfly ring, with dark blue basse taille enamel wings, set with a total of 0.39 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds in the edges and centres of the wings, head and abdo...

Category

2010s British Modern More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Plique-à-jour Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Flower Necklace
Plique-à-jour Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Flower Necklace

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 flowers, and green plique-à-jour leaves, with old-cut and eight-cut diamonds and three la...

Category

Early 2000s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Wheat and Seed Heads Plique À Jour Enamel, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Wheat and Seed Heads Plique À Jour Enamel, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

Wheat and Seed Heads Plique À Jour Enamel, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet

By Moira

Located in London, GB

Signed and numbered 5504. Moira's eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery that just couldn't be sourced anywhere.

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Red Enamel, Gold and Diamond Butterfly Earrings
Red Enamel, Gold and Diamond Butterfly Earrings

Red Enamel, Gold and Diamond Butterfly Earrings

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A pair of modern, red guilloche enamel butterfly earrings set with 0.50 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds with a pearl in each, mounted in yellow gold, with posts and butterfly ...

Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Moira of London Rare Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch in 18Kt with 1.51 Ctw Diamonds
Moira of London Rare Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch in 18Kt with 1.51 Ctw Diamonds

Moira of London Rare Art Nouveau Enameled Brooch in 18Kt with 1.51 Ctw Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Is stamped at the reverse with the serial numbers, the assay mark and signed, ".750 MOIRA 4006" Moira's eponymous collection, was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewelry t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

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Moira Blue Enamel Butterfly Earrings
Moira Blue Enamel Butterfly Earrings

Moira Blue Enamel Butterfly Earrings

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A pair of Moira blue butterfly earrings, with light blue, plique à jour, enamel wings, with black veins, with round brilliant-cut diamonds, set in the thorax, abdomen and wing edges,...

Category

2010s British Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Moira Red Enamel and Diamond Orchid Brooch
Moira Red Enamel and Diamond Orchid Brooch

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 petals, stem and pistil, with cabochon-cut rubies set in some of the petals, mounted in ...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel Poppy Brooch

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 diamonds set in the petal edges, leaves and stem, mounted in silver-upon-gold.

Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel Silver Gold Flower Brooch
Moira Plique à Jour Enamel Silver Gold Flower Brooch

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 diamonds, with swirling ribbon, pavé set with diamonds. Signed Moira, numbered 5102.

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Enamel

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel & Diamond Bee Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Moira Plique à Jour Enamel & Diamond Bee Brooch 18K Yellow Gold

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel & Diamond Bee Brooch 18K Yellow Gold

By Moira

Located in Dallas, TX

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel & Diamond Bee Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold. A Moira plique à jour enamel, ruby and diamond bee on a leaf brooch. The bee and leafs are accented by brillia...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Moira Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, Silver and Gold Flower and Leaf Necklace
Moira Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, Silver and Gold Flower and Leaf Necklace

Moira Sapphire, Diamond, Enamel, Silver and Gold Flower and Leaf Necklace

By Moira Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

A Moira sapphire, diamond, enamel, gold and silver flower necklace, with three, single rose flowers, at the front of the necklace, pavé set with sapphires and old-cut and eight-cut d...

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Moira Dragonfly Plique à Jour Enamel, Diamond, Pink Sapphire and Gold Brooch
Moira Dragonfly Plique à Jour Enamel, Diamond, Pink Sapphire and Gold Brooch

Moira Dragonfly Plique à Jour Enamel, Diamond, Pink Sapphire and Gold Brooch

By Moira Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

A Moira dragonfly brooch, with lilac to yellow plique à jour enamel wings, with pink sapphire eyes and thorax, with 1.18 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, in silver settings, i...

Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings
Moira Plique à Jour Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel and Diamond Flower Earrings

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A pair of flower earrings, each with four, five petalled, flower heads, with blue and pink plique à jour enamel and rose-cut and eight-cut diamonds, in millegrain edged, rub over and...

Category

Early 2000s British Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Bracelet
Moira Plique à Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Bracelet

Moira Plique à Jour Enamel Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Bracelet

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A Moira wheat and seed heads bracelet, with yellow to green plique à jour enamel, set with sapphires and eight-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, with silver settings.

Category

2010s British Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Moira Ruby Diamond Flower Earrings With Plique à Jour Enamel Leaves

Moira Ruby Diamond Flower Earrings With Plique à Jour Enamel Leaves

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A pair of Moira flower earrings, with pavé set ruby petals, with old-cut and eight-cut diamonds and green plique à jour enamel leaves. Signed Moira and numbered 5207

Category

Early 2000s British Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Yellow Gold

Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Ruby, Silver and Gold Frog on Leaf Brooch
Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Ruby, Silver and Gold Frog on Leaf Brooch

Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Ruby, Silver and Gold Frog on Leaf Brooch

By Moira

Located in London, GB

Signed Moira, numbered 5084. Moira's eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery that just couldnt be sourced anywhere.

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Moira 18 Karat Sapphire, Gem-Set, Diamond, Enamel and Plique-à-Jour Calla Lily B
Moira 18 Karat Sapphire, Gem-Set, Diamond, Enamel and Plique-à-Jour Calla Lily B

Moira 18 Karat Sapphire, Gem-Set, Diamond, Enamel and Plique-à-Jour Calla Lily B

By Moira

Located in New York, NY

Numerous round pink sapphires, yellow stones & round diamonds, signed Moira, no. 5204, ap. 56.8 dwts.. With original fitted box. Diamonds: F-G-H/VS-SI W 1.25 in. x D 7.13 in. ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch
Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

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W 1.97 in L 4.93 in

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 13mm, with turned back orange plique a jour enamel petals with diamond detail, and gr...

Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Modern Enamel, Diamond and Gold Cat Cufflinks
Modern Enamel, Diamond and Gold Cat Cufflinks

Modern Enamel, Diamond and Gold Cat Cufflinks

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H 0.06 in W 0.62 in D 0.04 in L 0.56 in

Modern Enamel, Diamond and Gold Cat Cufflinks

By Moira Fine Jewellery

Located in London, GB

A pair of modern, enamel, cat cufflinks, with brown, cream, black and pink enamel, representing tabby markings, with round brilliant-cut and old-cut diamond set eyes, mounted in 18ct...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel, Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
Enamel, Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch

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 and diamond stamen, with pink sapphire petals, with a spray of diamond buds and fo...

Category

1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Enamel and Diamond Pansy Flower Earrings
Enamel and Diamond Pansy Flower Earrings

Enamel and Diamond Pansy Flower Earrings

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A pair of Moira pansy earrings, with purple and yellow matt basse-taille enamel, and pavé set eight-cut diamonds, mounted in gold with silver settings, signed Moira and numbered.

Category

2010s British Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Enamel Butterfly Brooch

Enamel Butterfly Brooch

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H 0.79 in W 1.58 in

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 detail to the body and wings and a sapphire set to the centre. Mounted in 18ct yellow g...

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel Butterfly Brooch

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 a cultured pearl, mounted in gold.

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Silver and Plique à Jour Enamel Flower Broooch
Ruby Diamond Gold Silver and Plique à Jour Enamel Flower Broooch

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 and green plique à jour enamel leaves.

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Enamel Poppy Earrings

Enamel Poppy Earrings

By Moira

Located in London, GB

Moira enamel poppy earrings, with blue to yellow plique à jour enamel petals and yellow enamel stamens, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, with silver settings.

Category

2010s British More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Enamel Pearl Diamond Acorn Brooch

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, above two mabé pearls acorns with eight-cut diamonds set to the cupule, mounted in gol...

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch

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 old-cut diamond set leaves, mounted in silver upon gold

Category

1990s British Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Enamel Diamond Gold Koala Brooch
Enamel Diamond Gold Koala Brooch

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, with diamond detail and diamond collet set drops to umbrella and a 4mm pearl to the to...

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel pearl diamond gold butterfly brooch

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 a pearl, mounted in 18ct yellow gold.

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Red Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Orchid Brooch

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, mounted in gold, with silver settings, measures 12.5cm

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Enamel Sapphire Diamond Floral Necklace

Enamel Sapphire Diamond Floral Necklace

By Moira

Located in London, GB

Moira Sapphire, diamond and enamel flower necklace, with three flowers at the front of the necklace, pavé set with sapphires and old-cut and eight-cut diamonds, with green plique a j...

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Enamel Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch
Enamel Pearl Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch

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 enamel, four round cut sapphires and old cut diamonds, suspending an oval pearl, w...

Category

1990s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

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, mounted in gold

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Green Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

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 0.55ct of pear shape diamonds, mounted in gold. Dimensions: 3.5cm x 2cm

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Guilloche Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

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 to the wings, mounted in 18ct gold. Dimensions: 3.6 cm x 1.8 cm

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Ruby Diamond and Enamel Strawberry Bracelet

Ruby Diamond and Enamel Strawberry Bracelet

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A Moira strawberry bracelet, with alternating black enamel outlined plaques, with ruby and diamond set strawberries, with green plique à jour enamel leaves, mounted in gold, signed M...

Category

2010s British Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Mississippi Pearl Enamel Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

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, Mississippi pearl petals, green enamel leaf and sepal with a diamond set stem, measures 12cm,...

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Red Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

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 pearl, mounted in gold.

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Pink Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

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 pearl, mounted in gold. Dimesnions: 4.5cm x 2.9cm

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Enamel Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

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 diamonds and 0.34ct of emeralds, with a pearl, mounted in gold. Dimensions 4.3cm x ...

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Enamel Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

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 to the edge of the wings and diamond set eyes with two rubies set to each wing, moun...

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

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

Cream and Blue Enamel Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Cream and Blue Enamel Diamond Butterfly Brooch

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 the thorax, and further diamonds set to the wing edges, weighing approximately 0.7...

Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Blue Enamel Diamond Pearl and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Blue Enamel Diamond Pearl and Gold Butterfly Brooch

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 brilliant-cut diamonds, in the wings, eyes and thorax, with a pearl for the abdomen, mo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Guilloche Enamel Sapphire Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

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 detail to the wings, mounted in 18ct gold. Dimensions: 2.6 cm x 1.6 cm

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Red Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring

Red Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A red guilloche enamel butterfly ring, with red enamel wings, diamond set body and diamond detail to the outer wings, mounted in gold.

Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring
Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring

Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Ring

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A dark blue guilloché enamel butterfly ring set with 0.39ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold. Dimensions 3.7cm x 1.7cm

Category

2010s British More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Red Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant
Red Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant

Red Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A red guilloche enamel butterfly pendant, set with 0.28ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, on a gold trace chain.

Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Red Enamel and Diamond Ladybird Pendant
Red Enamel and Diamond Ladybird Pendant

Red Enamel and Diamond Ladybird Pendant

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A ladybird pendant, with red guilloche enamel, with black dots and head, set with 0.94ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in gold, with a diamond set loop. Dimensions 2.2cm ...

Category

2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Enamel oval-cut citrine yellow topaz diamonds silver on gold Poppy Brooch

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 oval-cut citrine in the centre of the poppy weighing an estimated 38.00ct and a yellow...

Category

Early 2000s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Mabe Pearl Plique-à-Jour Enamel Bud Flower Earrings
Mabe Pearl Plique-à-Jour Enamel Bud Flower Earrings

Mabe Pearl Plique-à-Jour Enamel Bud Flower Earrings

By Moira

Located in London, GB

Signed and numbered. Moira's eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery.

Category

2010s British Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Plique Á Jour Enamel Flower Earrings
Ruby and Diamond Plique Á Jour Enamel Flower Earrings

Ruby and Diamond Plique Á Jour Enamel Flower Earrings

By Moira

Located in London, GB

Signed and numbered 5511. Moira’s eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery that just couldn’t be sourced anywhere.

Category

2010s British More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Pink and Blue Enamel Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Pink and Blue Enamel Pearl Emerald Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch

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 and 0.34ct of emeralds, with a pearl, mounted in gold

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant

Blue Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A dark blue guilloche enamel butterfly pendant, set with 0.14ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds and a pearl, mounted in gold, on a gold trace chain.

Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Light and Dark Blue Enamel Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant

Light and Dark Blue Enamel Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant

By Moira

Located in London, GB

A light and dark blue guilloche enamel butterfly pendant, set with 0.34ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds, 0.36ct of sapphires and a pearl, mounted in gold, on a gold trace chain

Category

2010s British Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold

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Moira Enamel Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of moira enamel jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Our collection of these items for sale includes 7 vintage editions and 51 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of moira enamel jewelry 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. 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 old european cut alternatives. When shopping for a choice in our collection of moira enamel jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Moira Enamel Jewelry?

The price for a piece of moira enamel jewelry starts at $2,145 and tops out at $88,317 with these brooches, on average, selling for $7,570.

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.

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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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