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Nephrite Brooch

Jade Nephrite Brooch with approx. 0.50 ct Sapphire in 14K Yellow Gold
Jade Nephrite Brooch with approx. 0.50 ct Sapphire in 14K Yellow Gold

Jade Nephrite Brooch with approx. 0.50 ct Sapphire in 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Berlin, BE

Exquisitely crafted vintage brooch from the 1950s, designed in a floral calla-leaf motif and made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Jade, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch
Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch

Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.75 in W 1.62 in L 1.62 in

Nephrite, Coral and Diamond brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exquisite naturalistic hardstone brooch. An orange/red coral frog is shown perched upon an

Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Nephrite Jade and Coral 'Mistletoe' Brooch
Nephrite Jade and Coral 'Mistletoe' Brooch

Nephrite Jade and Coral 'Mistletoe' Brooch

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

brooch pin is an exception. Crafted from 14 karat white gold and set with coral, nephrite jade and a

Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Jade, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Carved Nephrite Jade Gold Brooch Pin
Carved Nephrite Jade Gold Brooch Pin

Carved Nephrite Jade Gold Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Oval 18k gold brooch with carved nephrite jade. Brooch is 53mm x 31mm. Marked 18k. Weight - 16.7

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold

Antique Carrington Diamond and Nephrite Jade Floral Brooch
Antique Carrington Diamond and Nephrite Jade Floral Brooch

Antique Carrington Diamond and Nephrite Jade Floral Brooch

Located in London, GB

nephrite jade leaves and a pave set diamond flower. The brooch has been exceptionally made in platinum and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nephrite Jade Leaves and Tiger's Eye Acorn Brooch
Nephrite Jade Leaves and Tiger's Eye Acorn Brooch

Nephrite Jade Leaves and Tiger's Eye Acorn Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

nephrite and tiger's eye acorn inlaid in a mantle of gold. This naturalistic brooch is made in the shape of

Category

Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Jade, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold

Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin

Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Adorable turtle brooch featuring a carved nephrite jade shell with textured 18k yellow gold head

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Nephrite and Pearl Shamrock Brooch
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Nephrite and Pearl Shamrock Brooch

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Nephrite and Pearl Shamrock Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique pearl, nephrite, and yellow gold brooch, comprising 3 nephrite cabochons, and a seed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Green Nephrite Halo Pearls Floral Brooch
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Green Nephrite Halo Pearls Floral Brooch

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Green Nephrite Halo Pearls Floral Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

pearl and nephrite vintage brooch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yellow gold. Engraved

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Evald Nielsen Skonevirke Danish Art Deco 830 Silver and Nephrite Jade Brooch
Evald Nielsen Skonevirke Danish Art Deco 830 Silver and Nephrite Jade Brooch

Evald Nielsen Skonevirke Danish Art Deco 830 Silver and Nephrite Jade Brooch

By Evald Nielsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Evald Nielsen Skonevirke chandelier style brooch. The semi-circular top has two

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Silver

Vintage Nephrite Jade Diamond and Ruby 14k Yellow and White Gold Birdie Brooch
Vintage Nephrite Jade Diamond and Ruby 14k Yellow and White Gold Birdie Brooch

Vintage Nephrite Jade Diamond and Ruby 14k Yellow and White Gold Birdie Brooch

Located in Towson, MD

This charming vintage birdie brooch is crafted in 14 karat yellow and white gold and features a

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Silver and Metal Stick Carved Nephrite Jade Bowtie Pin
Silver and Metal Stick Carved Nephrite Jade Bowtie Pin

Silver and Metal Stick Carved Nephrite Jade Bowtie Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This unique silver and metal bowtie pin features a central oval-shaped nephrite jade cabochon

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Jade, Silver, Base Metal, Mixed Metal

Art Deco 1920 Hat Dress Stick Pin in .800 Silver with Carved Nephrite Green Jade
Art Deco 1920 Hat Dress Stick Pin in .800 Silver with Carved Nephrite Green Jade

Art Deco 1920 Hat Dress Stick Pin in .800 Silver with Carved Nephrite Green Jade

Located in Miami, FL

.800/.999 silver and mounted on top with a decorative element carved from natural Nephrite jadeite jade

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver

Angela Cummings Studio 1983 Organic Lotus Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold with Nephrite
Angela Cummings Studio 1983 Organic Lotus Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold with Nephrite

Angela Cummings Studio 1983 Organic Lotus Pendant Brooch 18kt Gold with Nephrite

By Angela Cummings

Located in Miami, FL

Lotus pendant-brooch designed by Angela Cummings. Extremely rare sculptural piece created in New

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist More Jewelry

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Berberian brooch with nephrite
Berberian brooch with nephrite

Berberian brooch with nephrite

Unavailable

Dm 0.36 in

Berberian brooch with nephrite

By Kamena Jewellery

Located in Gdynia, PL

wow effect is guaranteed. The stone that adorns the brooch is nephrite jade, a mineral favourable to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Set Of 14K Gold, Nephrite & Amethyst Earrings & Brooch
Set Of 14K Gold, Nephrite & Amethyst Earrings & Brooch

Set Of 14K Gold, Nephrite & Amethyst Earrings & Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.25 in D 0.5 in L 2 in

Set Of 14K Gold, Nephrite & Amethyst Earrings & Brooch

Located in Pasadena, CA

Set Of 14K Gold, Nephrite, Amethyst & Diamond Earrings & Brooch. The earrings and brooch

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Brooch with green stone nephrite and chain gold
Brooch with green stone nephrite and chain gold

Brooch with green stone nephrite and chain gold

By Kamena Jewellery

Located in Gdynia, PL

treasures from grandma's casket. The stone that adorns the brooch is nephrite jade, a mineral favourable to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Silver Gold Brooch
Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Silver Gold Brooch

Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Silver Gold Brooch

Unavailable

H 1.23 in W 1.66 in D 0.67 in

Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Silver Gold Brooch

By Naomi Sarna

Located in New York, NY

A hand-carved nephrite jade brooch accentuated with 18K yellow gold and 42 VS-F-G white diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Nephrite Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14K Yellow Gold Brooch
Nephrite Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14K Yellow Gold Brooch

Nephrite Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14K Yellow Gold Brooch

Unavailable

H 0.19 in W 1.22 in L 1.96 in

Nephrite Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14K Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Featuring (1) carved nephrite leaf, 49.7 X 30.3 X 4.7 mm, accented by a textured 14k yellow gold

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Jade, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Naomi Sarna Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Brooch
Naomi Sarna Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Brooch

Naomi Sarna Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Brooch

Unavailable

H 2.25 in W 1.03 in D 0.6 in

Naomi Sarna Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Brooch

By Naomi Sarna

Located in New York, NY

A hand-carved nephrite jade brooch accentuated with 18K yellow gold and 44 VS-F-G white diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Naomi Sarna Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Brooch
Naomi Sarna Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Brooch

Naomi Sarna Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Brooch

Unavailable

W 0.83 in D 0.63 in L 2.64 in

Naomi Sarna Hand-Carved Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Brooch

By Naomi Sarna

Located in New York, NY

A hand-carved nephrite jade brooch accentuated with 18K yellow gold and 67 VS-FG white diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Vienna Carved Amethyst Nephrite Diamond Bunch Violet Brooch Earrings Suite
Vienna Carved Amethyst Nephrite Diamond Bunch Violet Brooch Earrings Suite

Vienna Carved Amethyst Nephrite Diamond Bunch Violet Brooch Earrings Suite

Located in Napoli, IT

Nature Inspired An Amethyst Nephrite and Diamond brooch and clip earrings suite in 18 KT yellow

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Rare Art Deco Cartier Diamond Nephrite Colored Stone Enamel Clip Brooch
Rare Art Deco Cartier Diamond Nephrite Colored Stone Enamel Clip Brooch

Rare Art Deco Cartier Diamond Nephrite Colored Stone Enamel Clip Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Art Deco 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, diamond, ruby, citrine, nephrite, amazonite and enamel

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amazonite, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Stylized Leaf Coral Fruit Brooch
1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Stylized Leaf Coral Fruit Brooch

1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Stylized Leaf Coral Fruit Brooch

Located in Pamplona, Navarra

Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1950s. The brooch is finely modeled as a beautiful leaf. The green

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Diamonds Pearls Lily of the Valley Brooch
1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Diamonds Pearls Lily of the Valley Brooch

1950s Austrian Nephrite jade 14K Gold Diamonds Pearls Lily of the Valley Brooch

Located in Pamplona, Navarra

This amazing brooch is finely modeled as a beautiful Lily of the Valley. The green leaf is

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lapel pin with green nephrite jade stone gold
Lapel pin with green nephrite jade stone gold

Lapel pin with green nephrite jade stone gold

Unavailable

Dm 0.36 in L 1.97 in

Lapel pin with green nephrite jade stone gold

By Kamena Jewellery

Located in Gdynia, PL

that adorns the pin is nephrite jade, a mineral favourable to good fortune. The pin is made of 925

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass

Austrian 1930's Carved Hardstone Diamond Daisy Brooch
Austrian 1930's Carved Hardstone Diamond Daisy Brooch

Austrian 1930's Carved Hardstone Diamond Daisy Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Austrian Carved White Chalcedony & Nephrite Daisy Brooch set with Diamonds & mounted in 18kt White

Category

Austrian Brooches

Coral Nephrite Gold Strawberry Brooch
Coral Nephrite Gold Strawberry Brooch

Coral Nephrite Gold Strawberry Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

As cute as can be… This lifelike brooch depicting fresh strawberries is made of 3 pieces of natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nephrite Amethyst 14k Brooch, Austria, C 1950
Nephrite Amethyst 14k Brooch, Austria, C 1950

Nephrite Amethyst 14k Brooch, Austria, C 1950

Located in Toronto, ON

Nephrite, Amethyst 14K Brooch, probably Austria C.1950. The brooch with three foliate amethyst

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Vintage Coral Nephrite Jade Gold Flower Brooch
Vintage Coral Nephrite Jade Gold Flower Brooch

Vintage Coral Nephrite Jade Gold Flower Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

naturalistically hand carved from natural salmon pink coral, the leaves – from nephrite jade. The brooch was made

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral

Gold-Mounted Nephrite Lily of the Valley Brooch
Gold-Mounted Nephrite Lily of the Valley Brooch

Gold-Mounted Nephrite Lily of the Valley Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

The translucent carved nephrite leaf mounted with three gold stems set with old cut european

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Gold-Mounted Nephrite Lily of the Valley Brooch
Gold-Mounted Nephrite Lily of the Valley Brooch

Gold-Mounted Nephrite Lily of the Valley Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

The translucent carved nephrite leaf mounted with three gold stems set with old cut european

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Nephrite Jade Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch
Rock Crystal Nephrite Jade Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch

Rock Crystal Nephrite Jade Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

nephrite jade leaf is mounted on a textured 14K gold stem. The flowerhead is embellished with three rubies

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Jade, Rock Crystal

Nephrite Amethyst 14k Brooch Franz Breuning Germany, C.1950
Nephrite Amethyst 14k Brooch Franz Breuning Germany, C.1950

Nephrite Amethyst 14k Brooch Franz Breuning Germany, C.1950

Located in Toronto, ON

Nephrite, Amethyst 14K Brooch, Franz Breuning Germany C.1950. The brooch with two foliate amethyst

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Nephrite Cherry Brooch
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Nephrite Cherry Brooch

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Nephrite Cherry Brooch

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

Intricate design work and vibrant colors come together to create this eye-catching vintage brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Nephrite Jade and Red Coral Yellow Gold 'Strawberry' Brooch
1950s Nephrite Jade and Red Coral Yellow Gold 'Strawberry' Brooch

1950s Nephrite Jade and Red Coral Yellow Gold 'Strawberry' Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive vintage nephrite jade and red coral, 18 carat yellow gold 'strawberry' brooch; part

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old gold nephrite jade brooch, Great Britain, early 20th century.
Old gold nephrite jade brooch, Great Britain, early 20th century.

Old gold nephrite jade brooch, Great Britain, early 20th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Old gold brooch with nephrites weighing about 3.5g Classic needle closure + safety chain with

Category

Vintage 1920s British Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 9k Gold

Carved Rock Crystal, Nephrite &Diamond Lily-Of-The-Valley Brooch
Carved Rock Crystal, Nephrite &Diamond Lily-Of-The-Valley Brooch

Carved Rock Crystal, Nephrite &Diamond Lily-Of-The-Valley Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

carved nephrite, the stems bound by a double rope of round diamonds, mounted in gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Jade, 18k Gold

1940s Austrian Gold and Carved Nephrite Jade Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
1940s Austrian Gold and Carved Nephrite Jade Four-Leaf Clover Brooch

1940s Austrian Gold and Carved Nephrite Jade Four-Leaf Clover Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Retro period gold and carved nephrite jade brooch in the form of a four leaf clover with a

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Lily of the Valley Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Brooch
Lily of the Valley Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Brooch

Lily of the Valley Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This large realistically modelled 3 – dimensional white 14K gold, hand carved nephrite jade and

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal

Tiffany & Co. Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Snowman Brooch Pin
Tiffany & Co. Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Snowman Brooch Pin

Tiffany & Co. Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Snowman Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautifully crafted jade snowman brooch circa 1960's. The pin features a carved nephrite jade

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved White Nephrite Jade Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Vintage  Brooch
Carved White Nephrite Jade Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Vintage  Brooch

Carved White Nephrite Jade Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Vintage Brooch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

timeless elegance. This exquisite brooch features a beautifully hand-carved white nephrite jade flower

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1960's Vintage Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Gold Snowman Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1960's Vintage Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Gold Snowman Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1960's Vintage Nephrite Jade 14 Karat Gold Snowman Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch is comprised of beautifully carved nephrite jade Translucent green mottled with black in

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Nephrite and Coral Leaf and Berries Brooch Set in 14k Yellow Gold
Retro Nephrite and Coral Leaf and Berries Brooch Set in 14k Yellow Gold

Retro Nephrite and Coral Leaf and Berries Brooch Set in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in London, England

- May require a CITES upon importation. Please inquire to 1st dibs - A highly unique nephrite and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Quartz, Nephrite, Ruby and Diamond Floral Spray Brooch Set in 14k Gold
Rose Quartz, Nephrite, Ruby and Diamond Floral Spray Brooch Set in 14k Gold

Rose Quartz, Nephrite, Ruby and Diamond Floral Spray Brooch Set in 14k Gold

Located in London, England

A highly unique rose quartz, nephrite, ruby and diamond floral spray brooch set in 14k white gold

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Anton Janda Austrian 1950 Brooch Earring Set in 18kt Gold with Diamonds Nephrite
Anton Janda Austrian 1950 Brooch Earring Set in 18kt Gold with Diamonds Nephrite

Anton Janda Austrian 1950 Brooch Earring Set in 18kt Gold with Diamonds Nephrite

Located in Miami, FL

Brooch and earrings parure designed by Anton Janda. Magnificent set composed by a brooch and a

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Red Enamel 18 Karat Rose Yellow White Gold Rose Brooch
Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Red Enamel 18 Karat Rose Yellow White Gold Rose Brooch

Fei Liu Russian Nephrite Red Enamel 18 Karat Rose Yellow White Gold Rose Brooch

By Fei Liu

Located in Birmingham, GB

brooch set with two hand cut white nephrite roses and a luscious red enamel rose. A little bit more

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cellino Italy 1960 Frog Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Nephrite Jade
Cellino Italy 1960 Frog Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Nephrite Jade

Cellino Italy 1960 Frog Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies And Nephrite Jade

By Cellino

Located in Miami, FL

Frog pin brooch designed by Cellino. Beautiful little brooch, created in Italy during the mid

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps 1950 Brooch in 14Kt with Nephrite and 4.20 Ctw in Diamonds Rubies
Seaman Schepps 1950 Brooch in 14Kt with Nephrite and 4.20 Ctw in Diamonds Rubies

Seaman Schepps 1950 Brooch in 14Kt with Nephrite and 4.20 Ctw in Diamonds Rubies

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Miami, FL

Rare vintage brooch designed by Seaman Schepps. An unusual piece of jewelry created by the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Post-War Brooches

Materials

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

Carved Coral Jade Nephrite Leaves Gold Flower Pin
Carved Coral Jade Nephrite Leaves Gold Flower Pin

Carved Coral Jade Nephrite Leaves Gold Flower Pin

Located in Toronto, ON

18K Coral and Jade Nephrite Flower Pin, 20th century. Set with natural orange red coral petal

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Hammerman Brothers Nephrite And Diamond Turtle 18k Gold PT950 Pendant
Hammerman Brothers Nephrite And Diamond Turtle 18k Gold PT950 Pendant

Hammerman Brothers Nephrite And Diamond Turtle 18k Gold PT950 Pendant

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hammerman Brothers Nephrite and Diamond Turtle 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum PT950 Pendant Brooch

Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Midcentury Vintage Set of Pin and Earrings Features Carved Amethyst and Nephrite
Midcentury Vintage Set of Pin and Earrings Features Carved Amethyst and Nephrite

Midcentury Vintage Set of Pin and Earrings Features Carved Amethyst and Nephrite

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous set of 3, Mid Century vintage brooch, features carved amethyst and nephrite set in a

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANTON JANDA Austria 1950 Parure Set In 14Kt Gold Diamonds. Nephrite & Amethysts
ANTON JANDA Austria 1950 Parure Set In 14Kt Gold Diamonds. Nephrite & Amethysts

ANTON JANDA Austria 1950 Parure Set In 14Kt Gold Diamonds. Nephrite & Amethysts

Located in Miami, FL

Brooch and earrings parure designed by Anton Janda. This is a magnificent set composed by a brooch

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Austrian Violet Flower Brooch

Austrian Violet Flower Brooch

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W 1.38 in L 2.68 in

Austrian Violet Flower Brooch

Located in London, GB

An Austrian amethyst and nephrite violet flower brooch, four carved amethyst flowers, each

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gump’s Mid-Century Carved Gemstone Diamond Gold Earring and Brooch Set
Gump’s Mid-Century Carved Gemstone Diamond Gold Earring and Brooch Set

Gump’s Mid-Century Carved Gemstone Diamond Gold Earring and Brooch Set

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli and Nephrite Jade Brooch and Ear Clip Set in 14Kt Yellow Gold with 4

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

1940 Cartier Yellow Gold Leaf Clip
1940 Cartier Yellow Gold Leaf Clip

1940 Cartier Yellow Gold Leaf Clip

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H 1.11 in W 0.87 in D 0.16 in Dm 0.87 in L 1.11 in

1940 Cartier Yellow Gold Leaf Clip

By Cartier

Located in Rome, IT

18 kt. yellow and white gold clip with 2 old-cut diamonds, carved nephrite and black enamel. This

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Midcentury Set of Pin and Earrings Carved Nephrite and Pearls in a 14 Karat
Midcentury Set of Pin and Earrings Carved Nephrite and Pearls in a 14 Karat

Midcentury Set of Pin and Earrings Carved Nephrite and Pearls in a 14 Karat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous, Mid Century vintage brooch, features carved nephrite and pearls in a 14 karat gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Rare Vintage Nephrite Jade Brooch
Cartier Rare Vintage Nephrite Jade Brooch

Cartier Rare Vintage Nephrite Jade Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1263 Age: 1900'S Size: Brooch Length - 6.5cm, Brooch Width - 6cm Box & Papers: Xupes

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Coral Nephrite Jade Gold Brooch
Carved Coral Nephrite Jade Gold Brooch

Carved Coral Nephrite Jade Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1940s / 1950s The brooch is realistically modelled as a stalk of

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade

Tigers Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Berry Brooch
Tigers Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Berry Brooch

Tigers Eye Nephrite Jade Gold Berry Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This finely carved brooch with tiger’s eye quartz berries and nephrite jade leaves was made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Jade, Tiger's Eye

Carved Agate Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Rose Brooch
Carved Agate Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Rose Brooch

Carved Agate Nephrite Jade Diamond Gold Rose Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This very large rose brooch was made in Vienna, Austria, in the 1950s by a prominent gem carver of

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Jade

Gold-Mounted Nephrite Lily of the Valley Brooch
Gold-Mounted Nephrite Lily of the Valley Brooch

Gold-Mounted Nephrite Lily of the Valley Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

The translucent carved nephrite leaf mounted with three gold stems set with old cut european

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Quartz and Nephrite Flower Diamond Brooch
Vintage 14K Gold Quartz and Nephrite Flower Diamond Brooch

Vintage 14K Gold Quartz and Nephrite Flower Diamond Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage floral brooch in 14k gold Circa 1960's Details: 0.18 carat round brilliant

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Vintage Brooch Carved Amethyst and Nephrite 18 Karat Gold
Midcentury Vintage Brooch Carved Amethyst and Nephrite 18 Karat Gold

Midcentury Vintage Brooch Carved Amethyst and Nephrite 18 Karat Gold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Amethyst, Diamond, Nephrite Jade and Gold Large Brooch, circa 1960
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Located in Aspen, CO

green nephrite jade leaves sit atop three long gold stems. In all, the bouquet weighs 13.93 grams, 2.5

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Located in Boca Raton, FL

craftsmanship, featuring nephrite jade, rubies, pearls, and 14 karat yellow gold. The brooch showcases a

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Nephrite Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact nephrite 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 Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 49 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect nephrite brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic nephrite brooch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Buccellati and Evald Nielsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A nephrite brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 29 Jade versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a nephrite brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Nephrite Brooch?

The price for a nephrite brooch starts at $975 and tops out at $22,030 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,650.

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.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.