Turquoise and Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite brooch presents a captivating tableau of four turquoise birds perched on a golden branch.
20th Century Italian Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Turquoise and Ruby Bird Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite brooch presents a captivating tableau of four turquoise birds perched on a golden branch.
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Ruby Birds Brooch, 1960s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Roma, RM
This elegant brooch features three stylized birds delicately perched on a branch, masterfully crafted in yellow gold.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
English Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, 1971
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage English 0.04 carat ruby, 0.02 carat sapphire, 0.02 carat turquoise and 0.02 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold bird brooch; part of our diverse vintage...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bird Nest Eggs 20ct Turquoise 18kt Brooch High Intricate
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Nesting Birds Niche Statement Pin .50ct Natural Diamonds Rounds, full cut. G--color Vs-2 clarity. 20ct of natural turquoise 16 x 12mm 18kt yellow gold 38.6 grams. ...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Casa Prieto 5.25 Inch Bird of Paradise Brooch Turquoise Mid Century Mexico
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Casa Prieto Mexican Sterling Silver and natural Turquoise Brooch in the form of a magnificent Bird of Paradise with a Heart on a Flower Bouquet.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$4,006Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Mid-Century Natural Turquoise, Coral and Diamond Gold 18K-14K Bird Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A natural, untreated red Mediterranean coral branch completes the composition, acting as the perch for the bird. The vivid red of the coral, the luminous turquoise, and the warm glow...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$68,719
Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bird set with cabochon-cut turquoises and brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires ...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Bird of Fancy" Turquoise Accents Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Bird of Fancy" brooch accented with turquoise enamel bodice and feathers, with faux diamonds and lapis-blue eyes.
Heidi Daus "On a Lark" Bird's Nest Crystal Pin, Brass Tone, Turquoise Cabochons
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
You never have an empty nest, even when you're on your own. Celebrate life, love and family with this beautiful sparkling crystal bird's nest pin from Heidi Daus. Colorful crystals ...
Crystal
Boucheron Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Kerkrade, NL
Brooch in the form of a bird from the 1950s. The brooch is marked with the French hallmark for 18k gold.
Turquoise, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
French Mid Century Diamond Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Made in France, 18k gold bird's nest brooch, decorated with rubies, sapphires, turquoise and approx. 0.35cts in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold
Small Happy Bird Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise Belly
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 18 Small Round Diamonds; 1 Large Cabochon Turquoise; 1 Small Cabochon Turquoise; 1 Small Cabochon Sapphire Large Turquoise Diameter: 11....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Bird Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold and turquoise bird brooch. This brooch features a bird motif with an oval, cabochon turquoise body, a bezel set, round cut sapphire eye and a gold plume tail.
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Persian Turquoise Gold Bird of Paradise Brooch
Located in Cape May, NJ
18K Gold Persian Turquoise Bird of Paradise Brooch. The piece is in great antique estate condition and ready to wear.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mauboussin Turquoise and Diamond Bird Brooch, 1960s
By Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A turquoise and diamond bird brooch by Mauboussin, Paris, ca. 1960s.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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 diamond (3.5 carats) accents mounted in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond and Gold Bird Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat yellow gold, turquoise and diamond bird brooch. Circa 1964. Signed VCA © 1965 NY35778.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise and Ruby Love Birds Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The brooch is made out of 14 karat yellow gold, turquoise and detailed with ruby as birds eyes.
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Love Bird Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The two love birds on this brooch appear to be sweet swallows set with gorgeous seed pearls.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Mauboussin Bird Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold brooch in the shape of a bird with a turquoise body and a green agate eye, signed an numbered: Mauboussin, Paris, 3066, circa 1965.
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Tipsy Bird Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This fun loving bird will be difficult to part with. Puts a smile on your face every time you see him. Made of excellent coral and turquoise. With diamonds and in 18k gold.
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Turquoise Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Singing Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a songbird perched on a branch with a polished gold beak open in song Body is comprised of circles of twisted rope motif, each centering a prong set 2.5 mm rou...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
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W 0.2 in L 2.52 in
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Peacock Bird Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Blue Enamel Peacock Bird Style Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
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W 0.2 in L 2.52 in
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Peacock Bird Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Blue Enamel Peacock Bird Style Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition.
Gold Plate
Robin's Egg Turquoise Ruby Diamond Bird Pin c1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural gem quality genuine Robins egg blue Turquoise. Handmade 3-d 14k greenish yellow and white gold bird pin, circa 1940. Pave set with fine white full cut diamonds and a fine R...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Cartier Paris Late 1950s 'Bird in a Nest' Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold brooch with emerald, ruby, turquoise, pearl and sapphire by Cartier.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Jean Charles Mid 20th Century Multi-Gem Gold Platinum Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid 20th Century 18 karat gold and platinum bird brooch with diamonds, rubies, turquoise and emerald by Jean Charles.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 0.4 in W 1.96 in L 2.16 in
Multi-Gemstone & 18k Yellow Gold 'Bird' Brooch - Vintage French Circa 1960
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A large, fine and impressive vintage turquoise, 0.43 carat natural blue sapphire, 0.36 carat ruby and 0.08 carat diamond , 18 karat yellow gold 'bird' brooch; part of our diverse vin...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pierre Sterlé Magnificent Phoenix Bird Pin, 1963c
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-Century 18 karat gold, platinum, diamond, sapphire, coral and turquoise brooch by Pierre Sterlé, featuring a stylized depiction of a decorative bird with a cabochon cora...
Diamond, Sapphire, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Birds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Panetta Turquoise Glass Rhinestone Bird Brooch
By Panetta
Located in London, GB
Brushed gold tone bird brooch embellished with faceted turquoise glass stones and rhinestones set in silver tone, by Panetta.
18 Karat Bird Brooch Set with Turquoise, Ruby and Emeralds
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18k gold bird brooch set with turquoise with a ruby and emerald eye detail . circa 1960s
Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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H 1.11 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 in
Antique Sentimental Novelty Brooch Bird Forget Me Not Turquoise Pearl Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The brooch is set with round and oval cabochon turquoises two small pearls and a garnet cabochon.
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
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H 1.31 in W 1.89 in
Vintage Yellow Gold Detailed Swallow Bird Turquoise Eyes & Dangle Pearl Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon - Bezel Set - Greenish Blue Color - 1.5mm (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White Color - 3.2mm (appro...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.94 in L 1.75 in
Boucheron Paris 1960s Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Bird Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bird perched on a branch with a fanning twisted wire tail Accented by bead set round turquoise cabochons prong set across body Ranging from 3.5 to 4.0 mm round...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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W 0.91 in D 0.32 in L 1.81 in
Italian 1960 Love Birds Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Love birds brooch with gemstones. This is a very beautiful brooch, created in Italy during the mid-century modernist periods, back in the 1960.
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heidi Daus Marquise Madness Jeweled Perched Bird Pin Brooch, Turquoise
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Take fashionable flight with this glamorous bird, adorned with turquoise crystals & cabochons, and perched on a jewel-encrusted branch with olivine, peridot, and jade colored crystal...
Crystal
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W 1.75 in L 1 in
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Love Bird Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, Turquoise & Ruby
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful and whimsical 18k yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels Mid-20th Century love birds brooch is set with fine ruby cabochon eyes and cabochon turquoise tummies.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.43 in W 1.88 in L 3.25 in
1.5 Carat Turquoise and Ruby Fancy Bird Brooch / Lapel Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all bird lovers! This gorgeous turquoise embellished 18 karat yellow gold bird lapel pin is the perfect touch of pizzazz to add to your look.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.14 in L 1.85 in
Pauline Rader Gold Plated Amethyst Rhinestone and Turquoise Glass Bird Brooch
By Pauline Rader
Located in London, GB
Pauline Rader beautiful gold plated bird brooch, set with amethyst rhinestone and turquoise glass stones.
Pastel Bird of Paradise Brooch With Turquoise Accents By Nolan Miller, 1990s
By Nolan Miller
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 3.75" x 2.25" - Gold plated - Pastel periwinkle enamel - Faux pearl and faux Turquoise accents - By Nolan Miller (signed on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acqu...
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris 1960's Turquoise, Ruby and Gold Singing Bird
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold singing bird brooch with turquoise and ruby by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Heidi Daus "On a Lark" Bird's Nest Crystal Pin, Brass Tone, Turquoise Cabochons
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
You never have an empty nest, even when you're on your own. Celebrate life, love and family with this beautiful sparkling crystal bird's nest pin from Heidi Daus. Colorful crystals ...
Crystal
Antique Bird Bar Pin of 15ct Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Edwardian Bird on Branch Bar Pin in 15ct Gold with Turquoise & Pearls, Circa 1910–1920 A delicate expression of nature’s grace, this Edwardian bar pin captures a serene moment: a bi...
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Peruvian 18k Gold & Sterling Sterling Bird Brooch w/ Turquoise Inlaid
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Peruvian geometric design 18k gold and sterling silver bird openwork broch that exudes elegance with its finely detailed design. The bird's delicate form is accented by a vivid turqu...
Gold, Silver
1960s Turquoise Ruby Gold Love Birds Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat yellow gold, turquoise and ruby bird brooch, designed as two love birds sitting upon a branch, the bodies composed of oval cabochon turquoise, the eyes set with round rub...
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Gold Pearl Rubies and Turquoise French Bird Brooch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very charming Bird brooch. The head is made with a beautiful akoya pearl.
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise
1950s Turquoise Diamond Gold Platinum Bird of Paradise Brooch
Located in Paris, IDF
A 750%o rose gold and 950%o platinum "Bird of Paradise" brooch. The body is set with an important turquoise, the feathers and the eye with diamonds.
Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Gold and Gem-Set Singing Bird Brooch
Located in Vail, CO
Bird brooch, designed as a joyful singing bird set with cabochon turquoise accents in textured 18k yellow gold, with a ruby eye accented by 3 diamonds mounted in 18k white gold. 1.77...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
An 18K and Gemstone Bird of Paradise Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful stylish pin in the form of a bird of paradise. The brooch features approx. .75 cts of Diamonds along with a Ruby eye and Turquoise body.
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold
Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Just a sweet, colorful bird brooch. Crafted in 18K yellow and white gold, the body is made of individually set round turquoise cabochons, the eye is set with diamonds and one round r...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Gold Turquoise and Rubies French Bird Brooch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful bird brooch in gold 18k, set with turquoises and rubies.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 8.13 CT Turquoise & Diamond Bird Brooch/Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
18K White Gold 8.13 CT Turquoise & Diamond Bird Brooch/Pendant Natural Turquoise - 8.13 CT Diamonds & Rubies Total Weight - 8.38 GM
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
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W 1.3 in L 1.82 in
Vintage 18 Karat Bird in Flight Brooch Turquoise Sapphire and Rubies, circa 1960
Located in Preston, Lancashire
1960s Vintage bird brooch with Turquoise, Sapphire, and Rubies, 18 karat yellow gold.
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Navajo Pawn Sterling Silver Bird Pin
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Navajo Pawn pin features turquoise, onyx, carnelian and mother of pearl stones in a sterling silver setting. The pin measures 1-7/8” x 1-1/4”. This rare pin is in excell...
Carnelian, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$15,720Sale Price|20% Off
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
$22,250
W 0.44 in D 0.25 in L 19 in
Vintage Etruscan Revival Portuguese Cannetille 19.2K Gold & Turquoise Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
A superb Portuguese necklace with incredible cannetille gold work in 19.2 karats. The necklace has a luxurious design of heavy woven gold that glows from its high karat. It contains ...
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
$520Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.56 in L 0.99 in
Blue Sapphire Cabs 14kt Solid Gold Blue Chalcedony Cushion Shape Stud Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
These simple but elegant and handmade earrings have 2 Oval Blue Sapphire cabs measuring 8 x 10 mm set in a 14 Kt yellow gold bezel at the top to which are suspended 2 Cushion Shap...
Chalcedony, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Onyx18K Gold Elegant Parrot Pin Brooch with a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920s Emerald Cut Aquamarine & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s Step back in time with this fabulous 1920s cocktail ring, a true testament to the elegance of the era. At the heart...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold French circa 1870 Bracelet with Enamel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wide, 18-carat yellow gold bracelet with three large, oval medaillons; the middle one is somewhat larger and features a muse in colourful champlevé and painted enamel, flanked by t...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Chanel New Shearling Brown Backpack
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel new with plastic beige shearling backpack with cognac brushed leather and ruthenium hardware. Includes original box and card. Collection 21.
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Ring Watch 18 Karat Diamonds Circa early 1900's working watch ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estimate from the Georgian era over 100 years old ! real 18k gold and real rose cut diamonds Natural Diamonds. Working Watch. the movement was replaced for a new and working (swiss m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Beaded Coral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bag hand beaded of genuine coral beads from the early 20th Century. Extraordinary care has been made to match the color and size of these beads. Deceptively chic and timeless...
$11,181Sale Price|20% Off
Limited Edition Christian Dior by John Galliano Victim Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring 2003 "Victim" Saddle bag. Condition: Good / Really good. Signs of use on the leather edges, please check the photos. Measurements: 24cm ...
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.05 in L 7 in
ROMAN REVIVAL 1880 Micro Mosaic Bangle Bracelet In Solid 19Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Roman revival grand tour bangle bracelet. This is a beautiful historical bangle bracelet, created during the Victorian-Grand Tour era, in Rome Italy between the 1870 and 1880. The r...
Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
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.
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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.