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Jewel of Ocean 18K Diamond, Ruby Estate Flower Brooch Convertible to Pendent
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond, Ruby Estate Flower Brooch convertible to Pendent 1.5 Carts Diamonds 3
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pendant Brooch 14K Gold & Silver
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pendant Brooch 14K Gold & Silver This highly collectible and one
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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage This exceptional whimsical Lapis Lazuli
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Pearl Cat Pendant Brooch 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning vintage brooch/ pin is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold (carefully
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Mushroom Estate Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
must-have in the H&H Estate & Vintage Collection. Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Mushroom Estate Brooch 18kt
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Flowers Brooch, 22k Yellow Gold, 2 Carat Natural Ruby Estate Ruby Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Flowers Brooch- 22K Yellow gold, 2CT Natural Ruby, Vintage Brooch, Estate Brooch, Vintage
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Flowers Brooch, 22k Yellow Gold, 2 Carat Natural Ruby Estate Ruby Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Flowers Brooch- 22K Yellow gold, 2CT Natural Ruby, Vintage Brooch, Estate Brooch, Vintage
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Moonstone Ruby Flower Estate Brooch
By Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Ruby Flower Estate Brooch is truly a masterpiece. Yellow Gold Diamond Moonstone Ruby Flower Estate
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Platinum 8.74 Carat Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
rubies on a curved double row of diamond baguettes; can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. set in
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ribbon Bow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Ribbon Bow Multi-Gem Gold Brooch. Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold and Hand set with 3
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Ruby and Diamond Fox Gold Bar Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Edwardian Bar Pin centered by a Fox and a Circle set with Rubies 0.15tcw and Diamonds
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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond and Ruby Retro Floral Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Baguette-Cut Diamond weighing approx.0.47tcw, 38 Pear modified Brilliant-Cut Rubies weighing approx
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Diamond and Ruby Platinum and Gold Ribbon Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Retro Diamond and Rubies Platinum and Gold Ribbon Brooch Estate Fine Jewelry Simply Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Estate 18K Two Tone Green Enamel Ruby Carriage Stagecoach Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A whimsical brooch done in 18K yellow and white gold set with approximately .60cttw in square cut
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Enamel

Estate 18K Gold Red Guilloche Enamel Cabochon Ruby Spider Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Naturalistically modeled spider brooch in 18k gold with rich red guilloche enameled body and
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20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Retro Ruby Brooch in Yellow Gold 18k, Black Enamel, Estate Jewelry
Located in PARIS, FR
Retro ruby brooch in yellow gold 18 karats. Brooch composed of a bar decorated with three half
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Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Platinum Estate Crown Flag Brooch Pin with Diamonds, Enamel and Synthetic Rubies
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum estate crown flag brooch pin with diamonds, enamel, and synthetic rubies. Featuring a blue
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Heirloom Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking 1950s Retro signed Ruby and Diamond Stylized Furled Leaf Runway Brooch with cinched center
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Estate 18k Rose Invisible Set Ruby Diamond Floral Brooch Pin Pendant 20.30cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
bright, natural red rubies. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Dimensions/Weight: Pin measures 2.50
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate Eva Legoura Articulated Ceramic and Ruby Centipede Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold ceramic and ruby novelty brooch, by Eva Legoura, French, circa 1990. Designed as a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Estate 18k Gold Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Hippo Hippopotamus Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This super adorable hippopotamus brooch is crafted in solid 18k white gold with black rhodium
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Ruby and Diamond Platinum Tie Tac Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Platinum Ruby and Diamond Tie Tac Brooch, center securely nestled with an oval Ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Blue Topaz, Ruby, Diamond Estate 18k Yellow Gold Brooch, Earring, and Ring Set
Located in Miami, FL
Stones: 6 Diamonds, 4 Rubies, 1 Blue Topaz ​​​​​​​ Brooch Dimensions: 5 cm x 3.6 mm (approximately
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Signed Designer Cooper Gold Frog Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Designer Signed Awesome Frog with Ruby Eyes Brooch. Hand crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robin Bird Ruby Eye Perched on Gold Branch Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisitely carved Adorable Robin with cabochon Ruby eye perched on a branch; textured 18k yellow
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Estate Ruby, Diamond, and Black Onyx in Yellow Gold Large Fish Brooch / Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Style: Brooch / Pin Metal Type
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Phoenix Bird Platinum Brooch Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Ruby eye Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Diamonds, approx. 1.50 total carat weight. Hand crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

South Sea Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
body, a 15mm White South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18k white gold; pin measures approx. 40.5mm x
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Colorful Green Enamel Frog in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby Eyes Brooch /Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Style: Brooch / Pin Theme
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Captivating Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies, Hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Galloping Equestrian Horse Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
weight and a Ruby eye. Beautifully hand crafted in 18 Karat yellow and white gold. The brooch is in
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Pearl and Ruby Vintage HONORA Circle Gold Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Pearl and Ruby Brooch Pin. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, centering a 6.2mm
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Vintage 18K Malachite Ruby Turtle Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A sweet little turtle pin done in 18K yellow gold with Ruby eyes and an etched malachite shell
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond, ruby, and yellow gold turtle brooch circa 1960. Clear and concise information you want to
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Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer J Cooper Gold Frog Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Finely detailed Frog Brooch with Ruby Eyes. Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Signed
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nubian Prince Ruby Pearl Diamante Vintage Designer Gilt 925 Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Prince Brooch. Securely Hand set with Rubies, Pearls, Cabochon Amethyst in the Headdress and enhanced
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Amethyst, Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 14.2mm Gold South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18 Karat
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1990s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Enamel Yellow Gold Elephant Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby enamel ruby and yellow gold figural elephant clip brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P
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Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1980s Ruby and Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 1980s 0.03 carat ruby and 14 karat yellow gold 'pelican' brooch by Dankner
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Ruby and Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
1980s Ruby and Yellow Gold Pelican Brooch
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H 0.39 in W 0.71 in L 1.34 in
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Teddy Bear Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and ruby gold Italian teddy bear brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ29A. Scroll
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Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Squirrel Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and ruby yellow gold squirrel clip brooch circa 1970. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ310J
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Dog Pin Gold Gemstones 14k Brooch Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
fabulous version of a vintage brooch here. About Estate Jewelry Estate jewelry is an excellent way to
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby Platinum Regimental Brooch Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Platinum Regimental Brooch Circa 1960
Diamond and Ruby Platinum Regimental Brooch Circa 1960
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H 0.2 in W 0.94 in L 1.06 in
Vintage Ruby and 18ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An fine and impressive vintage 0.02 carat ruby and 18 carat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our
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20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and 18ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Vintage Ruby and 18ct Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.54 in W 1.5 in L 2.01 in
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Phoenix Bird Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro emerald ruby and sapphire platinum and gold Phoenix bird clip brooch circa 1935. * ABOUT
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Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cat's Eye Ruby Gold Cat Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chrysoberyl cat’s eye ruby and gold cat brooch pendant circa 1950. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold

2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 9k yellow gold, silver set crescent, bar style brooch; part of the antique jewelry / estate jewelry
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
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H 0.28 in Dm 1.18 in L 2.36 in
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphires. The eye of the peacock is represented by an impressive 0.28ct marquise cut ruby. The brooch
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Early 2000s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
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H 0.48 in W 1.02 in L 4.02 in
Victorian Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Falcon Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, silver set brooch with 15k gold pins; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' brooch; part of our diverse ruby jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
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W 0.98 in L 3.19 in
1960s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Ruby Quality Colour Red Cut Old
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

1960s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
1960s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Poodle Brooch
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H 0.17 in W 0.51 in L 1.26 in
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold English Lamp Post Ruby Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold English Lamp Post Ruby Pin. This amazing pin is crafted in
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Estate Vintage 18k Green Enamel Coral Ruby Diamond Frog Pendant
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A whimsical designer inspired pendant converted from what was once a brooch. It has been crafted in
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Opal Ruby Sapphire and 3.50ct Diamond Butterfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impressive vintage
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger Thistle Clip Brooch Peridot Ruby Yellow Gold
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany Schlumberger peridot and ruby gold thistle clip brooch circa 1960. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P
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Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby and 18 karat gold spray brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...

Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Spray Brooch
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Spray Brooch
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H 0.24 in W 1.18 in L 0.87 in
Vintage 1990s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.43 carat ruby and 0.04 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold 'insect' brooch
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1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage 0.02 carat ruby and blue enamel, 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Ruby and Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1960
Vintage Ruby and Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1960
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H 0.37 in W 0.91 in L 2.28 in
1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and 18k white gold set flag brooch; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch
1.65 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Flag Brooch
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H 0.14 in W 1.34 in L 1.18 in
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Ruby Brooch Estate For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact ruby brooch estate you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. Find an antique version now, or shop for 50 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect ruby brooch estate among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A ruby brooch estate from Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Peter Linderman — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. When shopping for a ruby brooch estate, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Ruby Brooch Estate?

On average, a ruby brooch estate at 1stDibs sells for $3,300, while they’re typically $628 on the low end and $84,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.