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48.24 Certified Natural Sapphire Brooch by Ruser
48.24 Certified Natural Sapphire Brooch by Ruser

48.24 Certified Natural Sapphire Brooch by Ruser

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

48.24 Certified Natural Sapphire Brooch by Ruser 1 cabochon sapphire weighing 48.24 carats certified as natural by AGL laboratories and of Ceylon origin, surrounded by 29 round cut...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser
Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser

Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser

$1,850

H 1.7 in W 0.62 in D 0.6 in

Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser

By William Ruser

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This brooch is a great example of Ruser's children of the week line.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ruser Monday's Child Holding a Mirror Gold Brooch
Ruser Monday's Child Holding a Mirror Gold Brooch

Ruser Monday's Child Holding a Mirror Gold Brooch

$3,500

H 1.7 in W 1.17 in D 0.72 in

Ruser Monday's Child Holding a Mirror Gold Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This brooch is a great example of Ruser's children of the week line.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold

William Ruser 14K Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch/Pin #24624
William Ruser 14K Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch/Pin #24624

William Ruser 14K Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch/Pin #24624

By William Ruser

Located in Washington Depot, CT

William Ruser 14K Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch/Pin- This stunning hummingbird brooch by William Ruser is crafted in beautifully detailed 14K yellow gold, showcasing the designer's...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950’s RUSER Platinum Leaf Vine Baguette Round Diamond Brooch 5.83cttw
Vintage 1950’s RUSER Platinum Leaf Vine Baguette Round Diamond Brooch 5.83cttw

Vintage 1950’s RUSER Platinum Leaf Vine Baguette Round Diamond Brooch 5.83cttw

By William Ruser

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An elegant, mid-century brooch by famed Beverly Hills jewelry designer, William RUSER.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

William Ruser 14k Gold Sapphire Ruby & Pearl Cherub Child Holding Heart Brooch
William Ruser 14k Gold Sapphire Ruby & Pearl Cherub Child Holding Heart Brooch

William Ruser 14k Gold Sapphire Ruby & Pearl Cherub Child Holding Heart Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine 2 Sapphires & 1 Ruby - Round Cut - Pave Set - Blue & Red Color - 0.12ctw (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Baroque Shape - White Color - 14...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Willliam Ruser Sapphire and Pearl Cherub 14K Yellow Gold Brooch and Pendant Set
Willliam Ruser Sapphire and Pearl Cherub 14K Yellow Gold Brooch and Pendant Set

Willliam Ruser Sapphire and Pearl Cherub 14K Yellow Gold Brooch and Pendant Set

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

This iconic William Ruser set consists of one pendant featuring a child with captivating sapphire eyes resting atop a Baroque pearl paired with a matching brooch which also features ...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Diamond Baroque Pearl Vintage Flower Brooch Gold 14k Plat 1.23ctw GIA Pin
Ruser Diamond Baroque Pearl Vintage Flower Brooch Gold 14k Plat 1.23ctw GIA Pin

Ruser Diamond Baroque Pearl Vintage Flower Brooch Gold 14k Plat 1.23ctw GIA Pin

By William Ruser

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Ruser Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 900 Platinum Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .75ct Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Fancy Intense Brownish Ye...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Mid-Century 14K Ruser Child Pin with Delta Pearls & Blue Sapphires
Mid-Century 14K Ruser Child Pin with Delta Pearls & Blue Sapphires

Mid-Century 14K Ruser Child Pin with Delta Pearls & Blue Sapphires

By William Ruser

Located in Lexington, KY

This is an amazing signed Ruser pin set in 14K yellow gold that features three Mississippi Delta Pearls and vivid blue sapphire eyes! This unique, clever, and whimsical piece depicts...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

William Ruser Cupid Harp 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
William Ruser Cupid Harp 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch

William Ruser Cupid Harp 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch

Located in Westport, CT

An original William Ruser 14K yellow gold diamond and enamel Cupid harp brooch.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 14k Gold Poodle Brooch with Diamonds by William Ruser
Contemporary 14k Gold Poodle Brooch with Diamonds by William Ruser

Contemporary 14k Gold Poodle Brooch with Diamonds by William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A contemporary brooch featuring a charming poodle design, adorned with a collar of round white diamonds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Crescent Brooch by RUSER
Diamond Crescent Brooch by RUSER

Diamond Crescent Brooch by RUSER

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

Designed as 2 crescents intertwined, set with round-cut diamonds for circa 8 carats, mounted in platinum and 18k textured gold, signed "RUSER", circa 1950.

Category

American Brooches

Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Squirrel Brooch
Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Squirrel Brooch

Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Squirrel Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A very sweet squirrel brooch by William Ruser set with twenty-five diamonds and two pearls mounted on platinum and yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

RUSER Fresh Water Pearl  Diamond Flower Brooch
RUSER Fresh Water Pearl  Diamond Flower Brooch

RUSER Fresh Water Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

RUSER Fresh Water Pearl blossom set with diamond pistils attached to diamond set stem and leaves.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage William Ruser Angel Island Golfer Pearl Brooch
Vintage William Ruser Angel Island Golfer Pearl Brooch

Vintage William Ruser Angel Island Golfer Pearl Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage William Ruser “Angel Golfer” Pearl Cloud Brooch Circa 1970 A whimsical and collectible creation by celebrated Beverly Hills jeweler William Ruser, renowned for his enchanting...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch and Earring Set
Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch and Earring Set

Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch and Earring Set

By William Ruser

Located in Portland, ME

Stamped 14 and 18k gold, Ruser Circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

William Ruser Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
William Ruser Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Brooch

William Ruser Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14K yellow gold adorable cocker spaniel brooch designed and fabricated by William Ruser, circa 1960's.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

William Ruser Cultured Pearl and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
William Ruser Cultured Pearl and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

William Ruser Cultured Pearl and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14K yellow gold "Annie Oakley" brooch designed by William Ruser circa 1950's with 8mm cultured pearl.

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Ruser Vintage 18k White Gold Poodle Brooch Featuring Freshwater Pearl & Onyx
Ruser Vintage 18k White Gold Poodle Brooch Featuring Freshwater Pearl & Onyx

Ruser Vintage 18k White Gold Poodle Brooch Featuring Freshwater Pearl & Onyx

By William Ruser

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Ruser Vintage 18k White Gold Poodle Brooch Featuring Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Gorgeous Vintage Poodle Brooch by Ruser Features Baroque Freshwater Cultured Pearls and Onyx set in...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruser Equestrian Pin

Ruser Equestrian Pin

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 2.75 in

Ruser Equestrian Pin

By William Ruser

Located in Southampton, NY

A pin designed as a race horse and jockey in full sprint, with a ruby at the eye of the horse.

Category

American Brooches

Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Sapphire and 14k Gold Cherub Angel Brooch
Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Sapphire and 14k Gold Cherub Angel Brooch

Ruser Mississippi River Pearl Diamond Sapphire and 14k Gold Cherub Angel Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Baby Cherub Angel Brooch by Ruser Features Baroque Freshwater Cultured Pearl in 14k Yellow Gold 10% Iridium Platinum Accented by Diamonds Includes Blue Round Sapphire Eyes T...

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ruser 18k Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Owl Brooch with 0.60 Carat Diamonds
Ruser 18k Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Owl Brooch with 0.60 Carat Diamonds

Ruser 18k Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Owl Brooch with 0.60 Carat Diamonds

By William Ruser

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous owl brooch by William Ruser. Features baroque freshwater cultured pearl set in 18k yellow gold. 10% iridium platinum.

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

William Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire Robbie and Ruthie Brooch
William Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire Robbie and Ruthie Brooch

William Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Sapphire Robbie and Ruthie Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

1953 Robbie and Ruthie pin by William Ruser in 14-karat yellow gold with white cultured pearls and blue sapphires. Signed Ruser. Weight, 26.9 grams Length, 57mm Width, 33mm Depth, 15mm

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Pin
Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Pin

Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Pin

Unavailable

W 0.75 in L 1.13 in

Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Poodle Pin

By William Ruser

Located in Nashua, NH

Ruser 14K Yellow Gold Poodle Pin. The poodle is set with two round cut sapphire eyes, length 1 1/8", width 3/4".

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fourth of July RUSER Style in Platinum and Diamonds
Fourth of July RUSER Style in Platinum and Diamonds

Fourth of July RUSER Style in Platinum and Diamonds

By William Ruser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Celebrate the Birth of America with this Patriotic Platinum Pin by RUSER. Brilliant diamonds and colorful sapphires and rubies.

Category

American Brooches

Charming Ruser Cherub Brooch
Charming Ruser Cherub Brooch

Charming Ruser Cherub Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.3 in

Charming Ruser Cherub Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unusually large 14k yellow gold stamped Ruser tree brooch, depicting 3 cherubs sitting on branches holding Ruby hearts with Sapphire eyes.

Category

American Brooches

Ruser Baseball Brooch LA Dodgers Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Ruser Baseball Brooch LA Dodgers Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry

Ruser Baseball Brooch LA Dodgers Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry

By William Ruser

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed Ruser brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1950s).

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser 1950s Owls Gold Platinum Pearl Diamond Brooch
Ruser 1950s Owls Gold Platinum Pearl Diamond Brooch

Ruser 1950s Owls Gold Platinum Pearl Diamond Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Ruser 1950s family of owls gold platinum brooch with diamonds and pearls.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Ruser Opal Pear Brooch

Ruser Opal Pear Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

A platinum diamond and opal brooch. Signed Ruser. The brooch is designed as a stylized pear set with an opal as the body of the pear and topped with diamond set leaves.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Opal, Platinum

Ruser Tennis Angel Brooch
Ruser Tennis Angel Brooch

Ruser Tennis Angel Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

How can one not love Ruser. Whimsical, charming and always a conversation starter. Signed and in 14k gold

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ruser Large Yellow Gold Cherub Brooch
Ruser Large Yellow Gold Cherub Brooch

Ruser Large Yellow Gold Cherub Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1950s, 14K Yellow Gold Brooch by Ruser, designed in a famous Ruser theme of a Cherub firing an arrow in a Heart.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ruser A Child and Puppy Brooch
Ruser A Child and Puppy Brooch

Ruser A Child and Puppy Brooch

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W 1.38 in L 2.38 in

Ruser A Child and Puppy Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1950s Large14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch by Ruser in the form of a child standing on Pearl Clouds holding a Puppy, Sapphire Eyes.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ruser Diamond Gold Platinum Pinwheel Brooch
Ruser Diamond Gold Platinum Pinwheel Brooch

Ruser Diamond Gold Platinum Pinwheel Brooch

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H 1.25 in W 2.5 in Dm 2.5 in L 2.75 in

Ruser Diamond Gold Platinum Pinwheel Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Darnestown, MD

William Ruser was one of Rodeo Drive's most sought after jewelers during his tenure from 1947 through 1969.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruser Child Of The Week Brooch
Ruser Child Of The Week Brooch

Ruser Child Of The Week Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Circa 1960, Ruser's iconic child of the week series comprised of whimsical depictions of children's figures allegorical to the early 1830's English nursery rhyme Monday's Child, moun...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

RUSER Rare Pearl Diamond Gold Golfer Brooch
RUSER Rare Pearl Diamond Gold Golfer Brooch

RUSER Rare Pearl Diamond Gold Golfer Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Great RUSER piece featuring a golfer carrying their clubs. The unisex figure has a cultured pearl head and 2 diamonds in the clubs. Marked: Ruser 14k

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

Ruser Happy Elephant Angel Pearl Ruby Gold Brooch
Ruser Happy Elephant Angel Pearl Ruby Gold Brooch

Ruser Happy Elephant Angel Pearl Ruby Gold Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A classic Ruser creation. With an adorable angel elephant floating on a cloud of pearls and decorated with red ruby eyes. Crafted in textured 14k gold. Signed Ruser

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

William Ruser 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold & Diamond Brooch
William Ruser 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold & Diamond Brooch

William Ruser 18K Yellow Gold, White Gold & Diamond Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18K Yellow Gold, White Gold & Diamond Crescent Brooch by William Ruser - over 8.00 carats of Diamond F-G color & VS1 clarity, circa 1950, 2.5 inches tall by 1.7 inches wide

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruser Pearl Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Winged Fairy Brooch
Ruser Pearl Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Winged Fairy Brooch

Ruser Pearl Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Winged Fairy Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960s 18K yellow Gold Winged fairy Brooch by William Ruser, set with Mississippi fresh water pearls, Rubies, Sapphires and diamonds, this piece is all hand made, very detailed ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond

Ruser Cherub Pin
Ruser Cherub Pin

Ruser Cherub Pin

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Dm 2 in

Ruser Cherub Pin

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 14kt Yellow Gold Cherubs with Mississippi Mud Pearl Wings floating on a Pearl Cloud amongst white gold & Diamond Stars. Signed Ruser in script.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Diamond Cherub Harp Pin Brooch
Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Diamond Cherub Harp Pin Brooch

Ruser 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Diamond Cherub Harp Pin Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

Retro circa 1940s Ruser 14k gold brooch, depicting a Cherub playing harp, decorated with sapphire eyes and approx. 0.20ctw in diamonds.

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Boy Fishing Pin
Ruser Boy Fishing Pin

Ruser Boy Fishing Pin

By William Ruser

Located in Miami, FL

Ruser jewelry pieces are highly sought after and were wildly famous in the 1950’s-1960’s especially among celebrities. This particular Ruser pin was crafted in the 1950’s in 14kt yel...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruser Jade Baroque Pearl Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch
Ruser Jade Baroque Pearl Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch

Ruser Jade Baroque Pearl Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch depicts a stylized bird with a baroque pearl head - white with strong iridescence Accented by a flush set sapphire eye weighing approximately 0.03 carat Body is an elongated...

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Ruser Jade Pearl Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch Circa 1960
Ruser Jade Pearl Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch Circa 1960

Ruser Jade Pearl Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bird Brooch Circa 1960

By William Ruser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch depicts a stylized bird with a 8.8 mm round pearl head - white with very good luster Accented by flush set sapphire eyes weighing approximately 0.06 carat Body is an elongat...

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...

William Ruser Pearl Diamond Squirrel Pin
William Ruser Pearl Diamond Squirrel Pin

William Ruser Pearl Diamond Squirrel Pin

By William Ruser

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Since each pearl was unique, each design was essentially one of a kind. The present brooch is a wonderful example of Ruser's creativity and imagination.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold

Ruser gold Lion and Star Pin
Ruser gold Lion and Star Pin

Ruser gold Lion and Star Pin

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W 1.63 in L 1.63 in

Ruser gold Lion and Star Pin

By William Ruser

Located in San Francisco, CA

This brooch measures approximately 1 5/8 inches by 1 5/8 inches and totals 26.3 grams.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Ruser Mother-of-Pearl Insect Double Clips
Ruser Mother-of-Pearl Insect Double Clips

Ruser Mother-of-Pearl Insect Double Clips

By William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iconic American jewelry famous for its use of Mississippi fresh water pearls in its decadent motifs. Ruser first started working for Trabert Hoeffer-Mauboussin before opening his own...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Mid-Century William Ruser Pearl Diamond Onyx Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Hummingbir
Mid-Century William Ruser Pearl Diamond Onyx Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Hummingbir

Mid-Century William Ruser Pearl Diamond Onyx Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Hummingbir

By William Ruser

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid-Century William Ruser Pearl Diamond Onyx Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Hummingbird Brooch.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

William Ruser Angel with Children and Dog Seated on a Wall of Pearl and Diamond
William Ruser Angel with Children and Dog Seated on a Wall of Pearl and Diamond

William Ruser Angel with Children and Dog Seated on a Wall of Pearl and Diamond

By William Ruser

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

An iconic design by William Ruser. Three children sitting with a dog and an angel on top of a wall made from Pearls and round brilliant Diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 14K Yellow Gold Ruser Cherub w/ Sapphire Eyes
1950s 14K Yellow Gold Ruser Cherub w/ Sapphire Eyes

1950s 14K Yellow Gold Ruser Cherub w/ Sapphire Eyes

Located in Lexington, KY

This is an amazing signed Ruser pin set in 14K yellow gold that features tvivid blue sapphire eyes! This unique, clever, and whimsical piece depicts a cute little blue-eyed child car...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Unusual Platinum Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Cockatoo Brooch

Unusual Platinum Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Cockatoo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An American Mid-Century platinum brooch with diamonds and freshwater pearls by William Ruser.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Bird Brooches
Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Bird Brooches

Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Bird Brooches

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H 1 in W 0.85 in D 0.2 in

Ruser Pearl Diamond Gold Bird Brooches

By William Ruser

Located in Miami Beach, FL

To me these to look like tiny lovebirds. These two signed Ruser brooches are a rare find that you do not usually see.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Ruser Angel Harp Diamond Enamel Brooch, circa 1950
Ruser Angel Harp Diamond Enamel Brooch, circa 1950

Ruser Angel Harp Diamond Enamel Brooch, circa 1950

By William Ruser

Located in Stamford, CT

Ruser angel with harp brooch. Diamond top and reddish brown enamel.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Ruser Hummingbird Brooch
Ruser Hummingbird Brooch

Ruser Hummingbird Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Bethesda, MD

Whimsical hummingbird brooch by William Ruser is truly an special piece.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Ruser Thursday's Child Gold Brooch
Ruser Thursday's Child Gold Brooch

Ruser Thursday's Child Gold Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Ruser's Thursday's Child Brooch Thursday's child has far to go, goes the rhyme...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Ruser Large Thursday's Child Brooch Pin
Ruser Large Thursday's Child Brooch Pin

Ruser Large Thursday's Child Brooch Pin

By William Ruser

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This brooch is a great example of Ruser's children of the week line.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Ruser 18 Karat Gold Jumping Gazelles Brooch
Ruser 18 Karat Gold Jumping Gazelles Brooch

Ruser 18 Karat Gold Jumping Gazelles Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in South Pasadena, CA

The sculpted design depicting a trio of gazelles with diamond-set eyes, the six diamonds totaling approximately 0.06 carat.

Category

American Brooches

WILLIAM RUSER Gold, Pearl and Sapphire "Tuesday's Child" Brooch
WILLIAM RUSER Gold, Pearl and Sapphire "Tuesday's Child" Brooch

WILLIAM RUSER Gold, Pearl and Sapphire "Tuesday's Child" Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

A 14 karat yellow gold, pearl and sapphire, William Ruser. The “Tuesday’s Child” brooch depicting a child frolicking with a butterfly atop a Mississippi River pearl, the child has t...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruser Platinum and Diamond Exquisite 1940s Dalmatian Dog Brooch
Ruser Platinum and Diamond Exquisite 1940s Dalmatian Dog Brooch

Ruser Platinum and Diamond Exquisite 1940s Dalmatian Dog Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1940s Ruser Custom Ordered Dalmatian Platinum Diamond and Enamel Brooch, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches in height.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruser / VCA Wednesday's Child Sitting with Puppy Dog on Pearl Gold Brooch
Ruser / VCA Wednesday's Child Sitting with Puppy Dog on Pearl Gold Brooch

Ruser / VCA Wednesday's Child Sitting with Puppy Dog on Pearl Gold Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This brooch is a great example of Ruser's children of the week line.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

WILLIAM RUSER Brooch

WILLIAM RUSER Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The renowned Beverly Hills jeweler, William Ruser, got his start in the jewelry industry by working for Trabert and Hoeffer-Mauboussin in Atlantic City. He was a much sought after je...

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl

Ruser Brooch Given to Barbara Stanwyck by Robert Wagner
Ruser Brooch Given to Barbara Stanwyck by Robert Wagner

Ruser Brooch Given to Barbara Stanwyck by Robert Wagner

By William Ruser

Located in San Francisco, CA

“Missy darling Love you always ‘R J’ 12-25-52” Signed Ruser.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

RUSER Gold Monday's Child Pearl Sapphire Brooch
RUSER Gold Monday's Child Pearl Sapphire Brooch

RUSER Gold Monday's Child Pearl Sapphire Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sitting on a cloud of natural fresh water pearls. Signed " Ruser" 14K Monday's Child is fair of face. Accompanied with Original Ruser Brooch Box.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

RUSER Freshwater Pearl Brooch
RUSER Freshwater Pearl Brooch

RUSER Freshwater Pearl Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The total diamond weight is approximately 4.25 cts. Such a beautiful brooch, And signed Ruser !

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

William Ruser Pearl Gold Brooch
William Ruser Pearl Gold Brooch

William Ruser Pearl Gold Brooch

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H 2.75 in W 2.38 in

William Ruser Pearl Gold Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Impressive & large William Ruser gold & pearl 'tree with birds' brooch. Signed gold item with mounted varying size (7-9mm) sea & freshwater pearls & sapphire mounted 'eyes'.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH by RUSER
DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH by RUSER

DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH by RUSER

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H 1.97 in W 1.97 in

DIAMOND FLOWER BROOCH by RUSER

By William Ruser

Located in New York, NY

Designed as a flowerhead of textured gold, the centers set with clusters of round diamonds for circa 4 carats, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed "Ruser".

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American Brooches

Ruser Gold Sapphire Cupid Heart Brooch
Ruser Gold Sapphire Cupid Heart Brooch

Ruser Gold Sapphire Cupid Heart Brooch

By William Ruser

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Ruser 14k yellow gold sapphire brooch . Brooch is 48mm x 45mm.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

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Ruser Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ruser brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a ruser brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ruser brooch over the years, but those made by William Ruser are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any ruser brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a sapphire version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our ruser brooch for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ruser Brooch?

The price for a ruser brooch starts at $495 and tops out at $75,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,750.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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

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