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Turquoise And Lapis Brooch

Lapis Lazuli Turquoise and Coral Pendant Brooch
Lapis Lazuli Turquoise and Coral Pendant Brooch

Lapis Lazuli Turquoise and Coral Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Lapis Lazuli Turquoise and Coral Pendant Brooch A floral motif brooch composed of carved lapis

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Flower Pendant Brooch
Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Flower Pendant Brooch

Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Flower Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Flower Pendant Brooch A brooch featuring one large cabochon center lapis

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Turquoise and Lapis Victorian  Revival Brooch
14 Karat Gold Turquoise and Lapis Victorian  Revival Brooch

14 Karat Gold Turquoise and Lapis Victorian Revival Brooch

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Gorgeous vintage Victorian revival 14kt solid gold pin/brooch with prong set lapis and Persian

Category

Mid-20th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold

Vintage Lapis Lazuli, 0.70 Carat Turquoise and 0.18 Carat Diamond Brooch
Vintage Lapis Lazuli, 0.70 Carat Turquoise and 0.18 Carat Diamond Brooch

Vintage Lapis Lazuli, 0.70 Carat Turquoise and 0.18 Carat Diamond Brooch

$5,387

H 0.59 in W 1.4 in D 0.59 in Dm 1.4 in L 1.02 in

Vintage Lapis Lazuli, 0.70 Carat Turquoise and 0.18 Carat Diamond Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive Italian 1950s 0.80ct lapis lazuli, 0.70ct turquoise and 0.18ct

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Modern Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Vintage Helios Brooch Pin
Mid Century Modern Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Vintage Helios Brooch Pin

Mid Century Modern Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Vintage Helios Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Helios Brooch Pin. Hand crafted in 18K

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Stunning Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Brooch
Stunning Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Brooch

Stunning Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Brooch

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H 2.75 in W 1.75 in

Stunning Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A stunning brooch of rich blue lapis lazuli is sensuously curved, and bordered by a conforming

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Swiss Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Set of Keppler Kern Turquoise, Onyx, and Lapis Jewelry
Set of Keppler Kern Turquoise, Onyx, and Lapis Jewelry

Set of Keppler Kern Turquoise, Onyx, and Lapis Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

, the lapel tins are set with onyx and lapis, and the brooch is set with onyx. They are beautifully hand

Category

1990s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

CARTIER Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Unicorn Brooch
CARTIER Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Unicorn Brooch

CARTIER Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Unicorn Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Houston, TX

This Cartier brooch features 4.7 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds to compliment the turquoise

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Large Lapis Turquoise Diamond and Gold Bird Brooch
Large Lapis Turquoise Diamond and Gold Bird Brooch

Large Lapis Turquoise Diamond and Gold Bird Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Impressive 3" long bird (humming bird ?) brooch featuring a lapis lazuli body with turquoise and

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef Lapis Lazuli & Turquoise Brooch Carved lapis lazuli and turquoise set with diamonds

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Yellow gold, Diamond, Lapis and Turquoise Brooch
Vintage Yellow gold, Diamond, Lapis and Turquoise Brooch

Vintage Yellow gold, Diamond, Lapis and Turquoise Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: Featuring: circa 1970, 18K yellow gold set with diamonds, turquoise and lapis

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond, Lapis, and Turquoise Brooch
LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond, Lapis, and Turquoise Brooch

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond, Lapis, and Turquoise Brooch

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

A beautiful brooch fashioned from 18K yellow gold and embellished with marquise-shaped turquoise

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

14K White and Yellow Gold 4.06ct Diamond, Lapis, and Turquoise Brooch
14K White and Yellow Gold 4.06ct Diamond, Lapis, and Turquoise Brooch

14K White and Yellow Gold 4.06ct Diamond, Lapis, and Turquoise Brooch

By LB Exclusive

Located in Southampton, PA

grams.This 14K White Gold and Yellow Gold 4.06ct Diamond, Lapis, and Turquoise Brooch is offered in estate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
1960s Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin

1960s Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Diamond, turquoise, and lapis lazuli vintage brooch fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The colorful

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Askew London Snake and Winged Scarab Egyptian Revival Statement Brooch Pin
Askew London Snake and Winged Scarab Egyptian Revival Statement Brooch Pin

Askew London Snake and Winged Scarab Egyptian Revival Statement Brooch Pin

By Askew London

Located in Montreal, QC

with large Turquoise matrix pear shaped drop; Antiqued Gold plate; Signed: ASKEW LONDON. Brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise Matrix, Gold Plate

1970s Colored Stone, Diamond and Gold Pendant or Brooch
1970s Colored Stone, Diamond and Gold Pendant or Brooch

1970s Colored Stone, Diamond and Gold Pendant or Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

18 karat yellow gold, emerald, coral, sapphire, pink sapphire, lapis lazuli, turquoise and diamond

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Blue Sap...

18k Yellow Gold Necklace/Brooch with Lapis, Turquoise & Round Diamonds
18k Yellow Gold Necklace/Brooch with Lapis, Turquoise & Round Diamonds

18k Yellow Gold Necklace/Brooch with Lapis, Turquoise & Round Diamonds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

features 11 perfectly set Lapis stones. Also it has 10 Turquoise Stones with a total carat weight of 43.08

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Floral Brooch
Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Floral Brooch

Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Floral Brooch

Located in Webster, NY

Vintage Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise and Diamond brooch that can be worn as a pendant crafted in 18k

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Brutalist Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Brooch
Brutalist Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Brooch

Brutalist Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Brooch

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H 0.75 in W 1.75 in L 2.25 in

Brutalist Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Brooch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Brutalist Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Brooch in heavy 18k gold setting. Oval and pear shaped

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Floral Brooch
Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Floral Brooch

Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Floral Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Lapis, Turquoise, and Diamond Floral Brooch Description: This vibrant mid-century

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Vintage Brooch/Pendant, circa 1960
Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Vintage Brooch/Pendant, circa 1960

Turquoise, Lapis and Diamond Vintage Brooch/Pendant, circa 1960

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Turquoise, lapis and diamond brooch/pendant, circa 1960. A 18 K yellow gold brooch/pendant set

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Gold Bug Brooch
1970s Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Gold Bug Brooch

1970s Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Gold Bug Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Wonderful 1970's bug brooch featuring a 14k gold body with sapphire eyes, lapis lazuli body

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Guanyin Coral Turquoise Lapis Diamond Brooch

Guanyin Coral Turquoise Lapis Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

1960's Guanyin Angelskin Coral, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Brooch. American, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Outstanding Iradj Moini Floral Brooch with Turquoise and Lapis
Outstanding Iradj Moini Floral Brooch with Turquoise and Lapis

Outstanding Iradj Moini Floral Brooch with Turquoise and Lapis

By Iradj Moini

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a large, beautiful and sculptural brooch with glass and semi precious stones of rose

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Turquoise

Iradj Moini Lapis Turquoise and Topaz Buddha Brooch
Iradj Moini Lapis Turquoise and Topaz Buddha Brooch

Iradj Moini Lapis Turquoise and Topaz Buddha Brooch

By Iradj Moini

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Iradj Moini Lapis Turquoise and Topaz Buddha Brooch

Category

1990s American Brooches

A lapis lazuli, turquoise and diamond brooch/pendant, David Webb

A lapis lazuli, turquoise and diamond brooch/pendant, David Webb

By David Webb

Located in Greenwich, CT

A lapis lazuli, turquoise and diamond cluster pendant/brooch, the central oval lapis lazuli with a

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American Brooches

18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Pin
18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Pin

18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Pin

Located in Dallas, TX

This infinity design pin is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and spotlights Turquoise and Lapis

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Turquoise and Lapis Bushel of Grapes Pin

Signed Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Turquoise and Lapis Bushel of Grapes Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

2.25 carats of round brilliant cut white diamonds, approximately 1.85 carats of cabochon cut turquoise

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Diamond Turquoise and Lapis Brooch
Large Diamond Turquoise and Lapis Brooch

Large Diamond Turquoise and Lapis Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Divine 1960's cocktail brooch. Three carats of diamonds, turquoise and lapis all make this

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Turquoise

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A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace

Located in London, GB

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By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in Delhi, DL

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Located in London, GB

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Located in London, GB

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Turquoise And Lapis Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the turquoise and lapis brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 24 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a turquoise and lapis brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a turquoise and lapis brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Boucheron, Cartier and David Webb are consistently popular. Take a look at a turquoise and lapis brooch featuring Lapis Lazuli from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. 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 oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our turquoise and lapis brooch for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Turquoise And Lapis Brooch?

On average, a turquoise and lapis brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,900, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $68,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design

The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?

It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.

Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.

In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.

Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories 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.