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14 Karat Antique Ruby Hat Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Antique Ruby Hat Pin. A single round 5mm Ruby is bezel-set in the center of this triangle
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

English Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Stagecoach Hat or Lapel Pin, London
Located in St. Catharines, ON
diamonds. Fitted with a double pin to clip on a hat ribbon. London, 1994, fully hallmarked 1 ½ in. (3.8
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20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes
By Sloan & Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 14k gold & ruby hatpin. By Sloan & Co. With a figural bulldog top set tiny ruby
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Wreath Pin
Located in New York, NY
Circular three Dimensional chased 18kt Yellow Gold Pin set with vivid faceted Rubies and centered
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Wreath Pin
Ruby and Diamond Wreath Pin
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Dm 1.5 in
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin. Lovely detailed enamel work on the wings with ruby glass eyes
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Steel, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
Art Nouveau Enamel Dragonfly Hat Pin
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H 5 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
hat and sporting a ruby collar. Such fun! Had to have been custom made with a special background
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies & Sapphires
Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies & Sapphires
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H 2.5 in W 2.25 in
Andre Col Ruby Turquoise Pearl Gold Brooch Pin Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fun and chic pin depicting a woman wearing a necklace and a chic tablet hat - definitely a
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

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

Andre Col Ruby Turquoise Pearl Gold Brooch Pin Clip
Andre Col Ruby Turquoise Pearl Gold Brooch Pin Clip
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H 1.38 in W 0.63 in D 0.5 in
Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A Victorian lobster tie pin, hat pin or stick pin, with the body of the lobster carved from a
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Vintage Martin 18K Gold 0.32ctw Ruby Detailed Enamel Girl Clown Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set & Bezel Set - Vibrant Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ludwig Muller La Commedia dell'arte Brooch 18k Gold Pearl Diamond Ruby Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
Commedia dell'arte. This statement pin is a collectible Ludwig Muller piece adorned with a pearl face
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

18k yellow gold, diamond, sapphire, topaz, emerald and ruby rainbow branch pin
By Glitter and Gold Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
accessory, hat pin, or exactly how it makes you feel beautiful. Watch the fabrication videos and the
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2010s North American Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Ruby Studded Bow Brooch Pin Handcrafted in 925 Sterling Silver Christmas Gifts
Located in Houston, TX
Jackets and equally beautiful pinned to any bag, hat or back-pack. PRODUCT DETAILS: Metal - 925 Solid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Diamond Ruby Brooch Pin 18k Solid White Gold, Unisex Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
spark to any outfit, including Coats and Jackets and equally beautiful pinned to any bag, hat or back
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Enticing Ruby and Sapphire Brooch Pin with Diamonds in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
add a spark to any outfit, including Coats and Jackets and equally beautiful pinned to any bag, hat or
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18K Gold Diamond Horse Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
piece on a scarf or hat, the 18K Gold Diamond Horse Pin is sure to turn heads and spark conversation
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO., 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
diamond and ruby flowers, accented with elegantly sculpted golden leaves. Can be pinned as brooch or worn
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Antique 17th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Matador Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds. The matador's 18k white gold 'Montera' (hat) is ornamented with one round cut ruby and two eight
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

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

Mabe Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphires and four rubies; each stone is a round cut and bezel set. The exceptional 18k yellow gold hat is
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
, swim wear to evening wear. Multi function - can pin to clothing, hats and bags, can be worn as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
, swim wear to evening wear. Multi function - can pin to clothing, hats and bags, can be worn as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

“Orient” Brooch, Ruby, Fancy Sapphires & Jade Set in 22 Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
, swim wear or evening wear. Multi function - can pin to clothing, hats and bags, can be worn as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Pink Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gree...

19th Century French Natural Pearl Sapphire Diamond Ruby Insect Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
with rose cut diamonds and the eyes are two rubies set in a closed setting. The clasp is a pin with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Squirrel Brooch 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunningly detailed, top hat wearing squirrel brooch accented with glittering diamonds, rubies and
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Knoll and Pregizer Early 20th Century Tortoise and Hare Antique Collar Pins
By Knoll and Pregizer
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
interest to plain materials. Pin this piece onto a hat, lapel, collar, cuff, scarf, sleeve, waistline or
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Bochic “Orient” Opal, Ruby & Multi Color Sapphires Set Brooch 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
effortlessly transition between different occasions and outfits. Multi function - can pin to clothing, hats and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Silv...

Bochic “Orient” Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire Iconic Brooch Set in 18k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
occasions, adding a touch of glamour to any ensemble. Whether you choose to pin it to your clothing, hat, or
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Open Scroll Floral Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
versatile accessory for different occasions. It can be pinned to a lapel, added to a hat, or used to adorn a
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Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Koala Brooch Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gold Koala Pin - 14 karat Yellow Gold, Rubies, Diamond Features: Adorable Koala Bear hugging a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Koala Brooch Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Koala Brooch Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 0.67 in L 0.91 in
“Orient” Pink Sapphire & Pearl Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
pin to clothing, hats and bags, can be worn as a pendent
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
karats. Fitted at the reverse with a hinged double stick pins to wear as a brooch in a dress or hat
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Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Andre Col vintage 18kt. yellow gold Chalcedony brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Andre Col vintage 18kt. yellow gold Chalcedony Turquoise ruby and pearl brooch pin clip. Made in
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Gold Plated Silver Antique Insect Pendant/Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Amethyst. Its eyes are detailed with small, round, ruby red paste stones. The body of the insect is
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Demantoid and Diamond Salamander Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
natural Burma ruby as eyes, and the pin stem is removable - this was done so that a different pin assemble
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Fancy Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
. Multi function - can pin to clothing, hats and bags, can be worn as a pendent We made a this special
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver

Beautiful Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
cross between -Day to night, swim wear to evening wear. Multi function - can pin to clothing, hats and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

12Beautiful Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
cross between -Day to night, swim wear to evening wear. Multi function - can pin to clothing, hats and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Prehnite, Rose & White Topaz Brooch Set in 22k Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
kind the perfect cross between -Day to night, swim wear to evening wear. Multi function - can pin to
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Peridot, Topaz, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient ” Necklace, Green Jade, Coral & Lapis Set In 22K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
function - can pin to clothing, hats and bags, can be worn as a pendent You will steal the show with this
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Jade, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Super Cute Brooch Rear of a carriage and coachman MELLERIO dits MELLER Gold 18k
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in FR
Adorable MELLERIO Brooch Pattern: Rear of a carriage and his coachman with top hat. The coachman
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bow and Arrows Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
This charming diamond and rubies pin brooch signed Cartier, one of the most esteemed jewellery
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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Red Ruby 14 Carat Gold Coat and Hat Pin with Box
Located in Hamilton, AU
rose gold pin to thread through winter coats, blazers, and gorgeous hats. We have named this gorgeous
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20th Century British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Ruby and Emerald Elephant Pin Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A lovely 1990's ruby and emerald Cartier elephant pin set in 18k yellow gold. The pin depicts an
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1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Antique Edwardian Pin Brooch E Woodman Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow and white gold diamond and ruby horse stick pin The body of the horse pave
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Antique Edwardian Pin Brooch E Woodman Jewelry
18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Antique Edwardian Pin Brooch E Woodman Jewelry
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H 2.5 in W 0.45 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.65 in L 0.65 in
Retro Lucky Duck Gold, Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
is full of personality, with a ruby eye and ruby collar. He is wearing a jaunty hat, set with a ruby
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Lucky Duck Gold, Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Retro Lucky Duck Gold, Ruby and Diamond Brooch
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W 2.25 in L 2.25 in
3.85 Carat Diamond and Ruby Set Figural Golfer Brooch
Located in London, GB
channel set rows of rubies add detail to his traditional knickerbockers as he tees off using his
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1970 Enamel and Ruby Yellow Gold Circus Clown Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
shoes pointed out, dressed with a top hat, green and white enamel poke a dot bow tie, with a ruby center
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Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Egyptian Revival Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Brooch, 1990
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Egyptian Revival Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Pin Brooch. As if a secret message was hidden
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Sapphire Ruby Multi-Gem 14 Karat Gold Scarecrow Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
textured gold clothing, hat, and scarf Set throughout by round cabochon cut emerald, sapphire, ruby, and
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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

French Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Scarecrow Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a texturous scarecrow with a windswept scarf and whimsical hat Its head is
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Scarecrow Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a texturous scarecrow with a windswept scarf and whimsical hat Its head is
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1940s 1.04 carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1.04 carat diamond, 0.40 carat sapphire, 0.31 carat ruby, 18 carat yellow and
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k white and yellow gold Art-Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl brooch Brooch of openwork
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Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
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H 1.5 in W 1.35 in D 0.035 in Dm 1.35 in L 1.5 in
Teddy Bears Picnic Fancy Yellow White Diamond Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This charming estate diamond and ruby brooch pin depicting two dancing bears is crafted in solid
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Walser Wald 1950 Art Deco Retro Watch Brooch in 18Kt and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
-deco and retro patterns, representing the figure of a man with oriental clothing and hat, walking and
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Handmade Ruby Peacock Brooch Pin 925 Solid Sterling Silver Unisex Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
any outfit, including Coats and Jackets and equally beautiful pinned to any bag, hat or back-pack
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Ruby and Diamond, Enamel and White Gold Mr Punch Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bezel set calibré cut ruby. Mr Punch's sugar loaf hat is embellished with a further five channel set
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Chinese Water Boy Figural Carrier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin with Ruby
Located in Fairfield, CT
This meticulously handcrafted pin showcases a water carrier boy, crafted from 18 karat yellow gold
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Whimsical Talking Walking Duck Bird Diamond Ruby Pearl Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
brooch features a walking duck wearing a hat. He has a gray pearl body, a ruby eye and diamonds
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Candy Butterfly” Blue Fire Opal, Ruby & Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
evening wear. Multi function - can pin to clothing, hats and bags, can be worn as a pendent Comes with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Fire Opal, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...

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Ruby Hat Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ruby hat pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 23 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect ruby hat pin among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ruby hat pin over the years, but those made by VR Jewels, Mellerio dits Meller and Raymond C. Yard are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A ruby hat pin of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring ruby, from our inventory of 18, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes baguette cut and oval cut alternatives. Most of our ruby hat pin for sale are for women, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ruby Hat Pin?

On average, a ruby hat pin at 1stDibs sells for $3,147, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $189,000 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.

Questions About Ruby Hat Pin
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hat pin is a pin that can be used to secure your hat to your head. It is usually done so through the hair. They are often 6 to 8 inches long and have a decorative head.