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Victorian garnet stone brooch
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old garnet brooch from the early Victorian era from Great Britain made of 0.375 gold Very good
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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Victorian garnet stone brooch
Victorian garnet stone brooch
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W 1.58 in
Old Victorian brooch with garnet stones
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old brooch with 4 faceted garnets Origin : Great Britain, early 20th century Brooch made of 0.375
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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold

Old Victorian brooch with garnet stones
Old Victorian brooch with garnet stones
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H 0.79 in W 0.99 in
Victorian garnets and pearl brooch
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old brooch with garnets and pearls Origin : United Kingdom Year: mid 19th century width 5cm x
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

Victorian garnets and pearl brooch
Victorian garnets and pearl brooch
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H 0.4 in W 1.97 in
Antique Garnet 14K Gold Cannetille Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century garnet brooch set in a 14 karat gold frame. The faceted garnet is
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet 14K Gold Cannetille Pin Brooch
Antique Garnet 14K Gold Cannetille Pin Brooch
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H 0.6 in W 1.03 in
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Angel Harp Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Butterfly Brooch, circa 1880 – 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
A pretty antique Victorian butterfly brooch encrusted with a gorgeous collection of Bohemian
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Gold

Mid-Century Garnet Silver Openwork Floral Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This lovely mid-century openwork oval-shaped brooch is set with a faceted garnet in the middle. The
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Mid-20th Century European Brooches

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Garnet, Silver

Mid-Century Garnet Silver Openwork Floral Brooch
Mid-Century Garnet Silver Openwork Floral Brooch
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W 0.87 in L 1.26 in
Antique Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold 4.35tgw Garnet, Diamond & Pearl Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian garnet, pearl, and diamond, platinum and white gold brooch, comprising eighteen old
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

American Antique Edwardian 14K Rose Yellow Gold Natural Pyrope Garnet Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Natural Pyrope Garnet Brooch Measurements; 1.25 inch by 1.75 inch Stones; Pyrope Garnet, Old European Cut
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum and Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Platinum and Diamond brooch, in a flower grouping form, measuring 1 5/8 inches in length
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Platinum

Antique Georgian Garnet and Pearl brooch, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very beautiful antique Georgian Garnet and Pearl brooch. This is an elongated oval shaped brooch
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

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Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique cabochon Garnet Mourning brooch, 15k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Mid Victorian Garnet Cabochon mourning brooch is sumptuously beautiful. Rich buttery
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet Shamrock Brooch, 9k Gold, Lovers Knot
Located in NEWARK, GB
has an old C type clasp and pin fastener. A well made brooch with lots detailing and symbolism. This
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Pearl Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little brooch dates back to the 1880s and is a fabulous piece of Victorian jewellery
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Frog Brooch/Pendant Ca.1890
Located in London, GB
Gemstones 30 x round, oval and cushion shape old cut demantoid garnets estimated to weigh a combined total
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Antique Late 19th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage brooch with garnet and pearls
Located in New York, NY
Vintage gold-tone brooch with garnet stone and pearls Period – 1950s Length – 5 cm Condition
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Brooches

Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch, Flat Cut Garnet, 9k Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Mourning pieces. This sweet antique Mourning brooch or lace pin is a typical design of the Georgian era
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Gold 2.53ct GIA Diamond & Demantoid Garnet Drop Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very fine antique diamond and demantoid garnet dangle pin brooch crafted in solid
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Citrine Tourmaline Garnet and 0.67 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat garnet and 0.67 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set floral brooch; part of our
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Citrine Tourmaline Garnet and 0.67 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch
Antique Citrine Tourmaline Garnet and 0.67 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch
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H 0.28 in W 0.98 in D 0.28 in Dm 0.98 in L 1.02 in
Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
alongside the safety-pin brooch that the fly sits on top of. For a tiny added detail, the fly’s garnet eyes
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.01 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Rose Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a fine and impressive feature claw set oval faceted cut demantoid garnet. The garnet bar brooch is
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning brooch, flat cut Garnet, Pearl, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
beautiful Mourning pieces. This sweet antique Mourning brooch is a typical design of the Georgian era that
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Beetle Brooch Citrine Garnet Seed Pearls Gilt Silver / 2.1gr
Located in SE
Antique ca. early XX cent. Beetle Brooch modeled as an Insect that looks like a beetle, skillfully
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Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver

Moira Green Garnet, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver and Gold, Dragonfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A large gem set dragonfly brooch, with three old-cut diamonds set in the head, with an oval
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1990s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Pearl, Diamond, Demantoid Garnet and Gold Wreath Brooch, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique pearl, diamond, demantoid garnet and gold wreath brooch, with six flower clusters, with
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Brooch Gold Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Pearl Teardrop Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
14K Gold Bohemian Garnet & Seed Pearl Brooch Pin. Offered for sale is this truly spectacular Pin
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very well made, antique, pin/brooch that was crafted in France from solid 18k gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1950s Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Frog Brooch with Emerald Ruby Garnet and Diamond
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set with garnets, rubies, an emerald and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gargoyle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With the face of a horned gargoyle With two small round cut demantoid garnet eyes Holding an old
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 0.40 Carat Demantoid Garnet Gold Stylized Whiplash Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering two bezel set round and old European cut demantoid garnets weighing approximately 0.40
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Jewelled Gold Trefoil Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908. The 14K gold trefoil brooch is set with a dark red garnet, a
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Antique 1890s Russian Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
body accented by ruby eyes Top wings are bead set with round cut demantoid garnet weighing
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lion Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional lion head with grooved snarling expression Holding an old European cut
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rococo Style 14K Yellow Gold Garnet And Pearl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Yellow Gold Rococo Style Brooch. It depicts an oval brooch decorated with twelve old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rococo Style 14K Yellow Gold Garnet And Pearl
Rococo Style 14K Yellow Gold Garnet And Pearl
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W 1.75 in D 1.3 in
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Demantoid Garnet Diamond and Pearl Pin Penda
Located in Great Neck, NY
beautiful pin and pendant is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pin has gorgeous green demantoid garnets, old
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Goose Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a flying goose with gold wings pave set throughout by demaintoid garnets - bright
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yell...

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Century, this ‘ key to my heart’ brooch prizes the majestic Georgian workmanship – tests 18 KT solid gold
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
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H 1.58 in W 1.3 in
Victorian Garnet Diamond Pin Pendant with Original Box
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Old European and rose cut diamonds decorate this Victorian adornment from top to bottom, their
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 2.13 Carat Garnet Diamond and Emerald Yellow Gold Insect Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
shaped clasp fastening. This versatile antique garnet insect brooch may also be worn as a pendant
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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
crafted in 18kt yellow gold and silver and displays luscious demantoid garnets, sparkling Rose Cut
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Pin
Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Pin
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H 1.38 in W 1.25 in D 0.25 in
Art Nouveau Antique Demantoid Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The 14K gold brooch is designed in Art Nouveau taste as a lizard crawling on a branch
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Frog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cute and stylized frog Set throughout by round cut demantoid garnets and old
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
of old cut stones which include green garnets, diamonds, pink sapphires and champagne diamonds, all
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
domed shell bead set with demantoid garnets and pearls Demantoid garnets are round cut and weigh
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Regard Georgian Turtle Dove Pair Brooches, ca 1820s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Rare Pair of Georgian REGARD Turtle Dove Brooches, ca. 1820s A symbolic and museum-collectable
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

14k Gold Diamond & Gemstone Baroque Pearl Artist Painters Pallet Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
, Aquamarine, Moonstone, Emerald, Citrine, Amethyst, & Garnet - Old Marquise Cut - Prong/Bezel Set (1) Natural
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, ...

Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Transformer with Diamond Demantoid Tanzanite Bird Brooch
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds, 2pieces of 1ct Demantoid Garnet, 3.9ct Tanzanite, South Sea Pearl, and Amethyst carved flower
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2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold

Victorian Antique Diamond Dragonfly Brooch circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
set throughout with old cut diamonds and the eyes set with garnet cabochons to a single curved pin
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Antique Late 19th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908 The 14K gold brooch is designed as a stylized branch with a
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst

Ciner Horse Head Pin Brooch Swarovski Crystals New, Never Worn 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Gorgeous Horse Head Pin with Swarovski Crystals pave set. Garnet colored eyes. Hallmarked Ciner
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Victorian Convertible Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Certified 9.12 Ctw Zircon Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry, created in England during the late Victorian Period (1837-1901), circa 1880's. This brooch
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian convertible brooch and pendant. Great antique piece, created in England during the
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Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches

Materials

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

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian convertible brooch and pendant. Magnificent antique piece, created in the United Kingdom
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Antique 1810s English Brooches

Materials

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

Georgian 1830 Convertible Pendant Brooch in 19Kt Gold 5.54 Ctw Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible pendant brooch from the Georgian period. An antique pendant brooch, created in the
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Antique 1820s British George IV Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold, Gem Set Jabot Pin
Located in London, GB
This Jabot has been inspired by the Lyre birds tail feathers creating this stunning jewel.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Opal, Gold

Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold, Gem Set Jabot Pin
Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold, Gem Set Jabot Pin
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W 1.03 in L 4.34 in
Chi Phi Badge, 14k Gold Turquoise Brown University Secret Order Fraternity Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
tested Stones: Seed Pearls, Turquoise, Garnets, Mine Cut Diamond Measurements: 21/32" (16.8mm) x 5/8
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Dragon Fly Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
weighing about 2.20cts and 33 rose cut and old mine cut diamonds weighing about 2.80cts, with two cabochon
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver

Emerald and Diamond Dragon Fly Pin
Emerald and Diamond Dragon Fly Pin
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W 2.13 in L 2.25 in
French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure
Located in New York, NY
consists of a day/night girandole pendant earrings and a brooch, both composed of garnets, emeralds
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Holbeinesque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Renaissance Revival 1880 Sword Jabot In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance Revival sword jabot-brooch. An exceptional and very rare jabot type brooch, created in
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Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Old Garnet Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of old garnet brooches. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and silver — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 147 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian and Art Nouveau are consistently popular styles when it comes to old garnet brooches. Tiffany & Co., A. J. Hedges & Co. and BOLIN each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but garnet versions, from our inventory of 99, are particularly popular. There are many old european cut, round cut and rose cut old garnet brooches for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of old garnet brooches, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Old Garnet Brooches?

Prices for old garnet brooches start at $129 and top out at $87,056 with these brooches, on average, selling for $4,800.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Old Garnet Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.