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Oak Brooch

Antique Regency 15 Karat Gold Diamond Bog Oak Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is the most delicately decorated piece of bog oak in the shape of a tree studded with tiny
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Antique 1830s British Regency Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Regency 15 Karat Gold Diamond Bog Oak Brooch
Antique Regency 15 Karat Gold Diamond Bog Oak Brooch
$4,079
H 1.93 in W 1.34 in D 0.52 in
Tiffany & Co. Autumn Leaves 18K Yellow Gold Set of 3 Birch, Maple, Oak Brooches
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold set of three Autumn Leaves brooches 20th Century
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.70ct Diamond Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This delightfully whimsical Victorian Acorn Tree brooch is a true testament to the beauty of nature
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Michael Kneebone Golden Mother-of-Pearl Salamander Copper Oak Leaf Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Offered for sale is this whimsical Salamander on an Oak Leaf brooch. The amphibian is exquisitely
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Copper

18K Yellow Gold and Bog Oak Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Gondola Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Romantic and imaginative, this brooch celebrates a Venetian icon. Opulent 18K Yellow Gold contrasts
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Oak Diamond Brooch Mid-Victorian Gold Silver Old Mined Cut Diamonds Gift wedding
Located in Berlin, DE
A mid-Victorian diamond oak leaf brooch, circa 1860s. Set in yellow gold and silver, length 45 mm
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Oak Leaf Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Troy, MI
Exquisite double oak leaf brooch with beautifully placed round bezel set diamonds on linen like
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Carved Bog Oak Pin Brooch, Mourning Jewelry in Black, Brass-Tone
Located in Milford, DE
A Victorian pin brooch featuring a carved, wooden, bog-oak set on a brass-tone pin. Victorian
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Diamond Pearl and Ruby Oak Leaf and Trefoil Clover Brooch, Art Nouveau, ca 1910s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A large diamond, pearl and ruby Art Nouveau brooch in platinum and yellow gold, ca. 1910s. It has
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 6.38 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for 14k gold (oak leaf). This antique diamond brooch has been independently tested using state of the
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Tiffany & Co. Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bellevue, WA
This Tiffany & Co oak leaf brooch pin is crafted of solid 18k gold and has lifelike details.
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Oak Lapis Gold Brooch by Thomas Herman
Located in Spencer, MA
Thomas Herman Red Oak Lapis Brooch
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American Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Red Oak Lapis Gold  Brooch by Thomas Herman
Red Oak Lapis Gold  Brooch by Thomas Herman
H 2.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
14k Yellow Gold Victorian Oak Blossom Seed Pearl Brooch Gorgeous
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Seed Pearl Brooch Imitates Oak Leaves and Acorns Length of Brooch = 19 mm Width of Brooch
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Frederic Sage 35.05 Carat Unheated Yellow Beryl Pendant Necklace
By Frederic Sage
Located in New York, NY
18K YWG UNHEATED YELLOW BERYL DIAMOND AND YELLOW SAPPHIRE OAK BROOCH/PENDANT Yellow Beryl 35.05
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edward Oakes Art Nouveau Portrait of a Child Brooch in Gold
Located in Boston, MA
An edwardian period portrait brooch by the famed Edward Oakes. Renowned for his arts and crafts
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Bog Oak Gold Owl Brooch
Located in London, England
An exquisite antique Victorian hand carved owl brooch in bog oak, encircled by a gold hoop and atop
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Oak leaf Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
This 18 karat gold Oakleaf brooch by Tiffany conveys all the fine points of nature. The piece is
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier France Pair of Two Oak Leaf Intricate Brooches
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Two vintage fourteen karat yellow gold brooches Two Oak leaf pins brooches. designed as a pair Each
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier France Pair of Two Oak Leaf  Intricate Brooches
Cartier France Pair of Two Oak Leaf  Intricate Brooches
H 1 in W 1 in D 0.3 in Dm 1 in L 1 in
1960s French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. In the shape of an oak leaf, this retro gold
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Mario Buccellati Gold Oak Leaves Clip Pin Brooch
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic lovely Oak leaves clip created by Mario Buccellati in Italy in the 1950's. It makes a tasteful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANGELA CUMMINGS Fancy Colored Diamond Gold Stylized Oak Leaf Brooch
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
An Angela Cummings 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and fancy colored diamond stylized oak leaf brooch
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch, Circa 1960
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A vintage Buccellati 18 karat yellow gold oak leaf brooch, circa 1960 Designed as a single 18
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, Sterling Silver, Enamel and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique sterling silver oak leaf and acorn brooch. A heavy sterling
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Old oak leaves brooch-pendant with pearls and diamonds from around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Former pendant with the function of a brooch made of 14-carat gold (0.585 hallmark) in the shape of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Set of 3 Leaf Brooches in 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Vintage brooches by Tiffany & Co. finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold with a Florentine
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Mourning Bog Oak Pin in Gilt Brass, Antique, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An antique Victorian pin/brooch made of bog oak, featuring a carved hand & basket motif fastened
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian Hand Carved Irish Bog Oak Brooch of Ross Castle
Located in London, GB
Victorian hand carved Irish bog oak brooch featuring Ross Castle in bas relief encircled by
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Brooches

C. 1850 Carved Bog Oak Brooch Depicting a Wreath of Flowers and a Hand
Located in Baltimore, MD
Intricately carved, our hand- carved hand brooch is made up of a material called Bog Oak. Bog Oak
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Antique 1850s Irish Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian Large Hand Carved Irish Bog Oak Castle Brooch
Located in London, GB
Victorian hand carved Irish bog oak brooch featuring a castle in bas relief encircled by a garland
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Brooches

Arts & Crafts Period Edward Oaks Diamond Floral Spray Gold Brooch
By Edward Everett Oakes
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An Edward Oaks Arts and Crafts diamond floral spray brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. The brooch
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian bog oak flower brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian bog oak floral brooch. It is crafted from bog oak which is a type of
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Oak leaf Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co an oak leak brooch pin. ♦ Designer: Tiffany ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦ 14.5 grams ♦
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Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Oak Leaf Diamond Sapphire Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate 1960s cultured pearl diamond and sapphire oak leaf gold brooch. Designed as an oak leaf
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique clasped hands brooch, Bog oak, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting and scarce Victorian clasped or shaking hands brooch. It is crafted from bog oak
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Verdura Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Oak Leaf Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond, platinum and 18K yellow gold brooch by Verdura, circa 1970s. It resembles an oak
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Engraved Silver Acorn and Oak Leaves Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian silver engraved brooch with a lovely acorn and oak leaves design. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Antique Bog Oak Irish Harp Pin Brooch "Ireland Forever"
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Bog oak Irish harp pin brooch, Ireland Forever motto, Erin Go Bragh. With a carved design
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Brooches

Verdura Tiger Eye Diamond Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
By Verdura
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verdura tiger eye and yellow gold oak leaf brooch circa 1980. Contact us right away if you have
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 12.67 grams
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stephen Dweck One-of-a-Kind OAK Blue Calcedony Mabe Pearl Druzy Silver Brooch
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver statement brooch 2001 Size: 58mm by 58mm Mabe pearl: 19mm Condition : Very Good, light
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Quartz, Druzy, Silver, Sterling Silver

Fabrice Multi Toned Leaf Brooch
By Fabrice
Located in New York, NY
Oak leaf brooch by Fabrice, Paris in silvered and brass toned metal. Leaves are hand raised and
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Brushed Gold Oak Leaf and Acorn Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A brooch designed as a series of brushed 18 karat yellow gold oak leaves with three acorns hanging
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edward Oakes sapphire diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
An American Arts & Crafts Period Gold Brooch with Diamonds & Sapphires by the Oakes Studio. This
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

VERDURA Tiger's Eye Oak Leaf Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
The matte-finish yellow gold leaf with curling diamond accents set with four tiger's eye acorns, single pin back and safety catch, signed VERDURA, stamped 18K and PLAT, ca. 1987, in ...
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Varicoloured Gold 'Oak Leaf and Acorn' Brooch by Buccellati
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A varicoloured gold ‘oak leaf and acorn’ brooch by Buccellati showcasing the house’s most refined
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Black Enamel Gold Pearl Acorns Oak Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
Black Enamel Oak Leaves with scattered Natural Pearl Acorns, to a yellow Gold reverse, marked 14K
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Antique 1890s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Oak Branch diamond and pearl Brooch, silver and gold 18k
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian Oak Branch diamond and pearl Brooch crafted in 18 karat gold and silver, depicting an oak
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

M. BUCCELLATI Triple Oak Leaf & Acorn Gold Spray Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful M. Buccellati naturalistic, hand-engraved gold oak leaf and acorn spray.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Buccellati 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 18k yellow and white gold oak leaf brooch and fur pin by Italian design house, Buccellati
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century Modern Tiffany & Co. 14K Gold Figural Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century gold brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold. By Tiffany & Co. In the form of a leaf with engraved line or Florentine decoration throughout. Fully marked to the revers...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Amethysts, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing brooch in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with leaves studded with diamonds and spheres of amethysts. The pendant will come with a rubber chain with steel closure...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Michael Kneebone Merelani Mint Garnet White Sapphire Three Stone Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Merelani mint garnet is featured in this classic three stone ring. Merelani garnet is named after its mining location, the Merelani Hils of Tanzania. Like Tsavorite Garnets, they a...
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Elegant Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Floral Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Floral Flower Pin Brooch captures the timeless elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with the brand. Meticulously crafted in luxurious 14k yellow gold, t...
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch
By Weiss
Located in New York, NY
Charming Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch from the 1950's. A large pate de verre "pear" is set within crystal leaves in vari toned yellow and peridot crystals. 1950's USA. 2.5" x 2".
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Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Ruby Huggie Drop Earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Ruby Huggie Drop Earrings
Michael Kneebone Lapis Lazuli Ruby Huggie Drop Earrings
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Modern Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Ginkgo Leaf Brooch or Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold, Diamond, and Citrine Flower Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant vintage brooch by Tiffany & Co., beautifully modeled as a stylized flower. Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, the piece is set with five richly faceted citrine p...
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Carnelian Diamond Archaic Style Ring
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Carved carnelian is featured in this archaic style ring. The carnelian (origin: Brazil) is a brilliant "jelly candy orange" color and is expertly carved. The gem is flacked by a pa...
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2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold

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Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Located in London, GB
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Vanity Items

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

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20th Century American Band Rings

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Oak Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact oak brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect oak 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. Creating an oak brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Buccellati, Mario Buccellati and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. An oak brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 7 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our oak brooch for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Oak Brooch?

On average, an oak brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,000, while they’re typically $108 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.