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Turquoise Gold Bird Brooch

Turquoise Ruby Bird Brooch
Turquoise Ruby Bird Brooch

Turquoise Ruby Bird Brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite brooch presents a captivating tableau of four turquoise birds perched on a golden branch.

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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

English Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, 1971
English Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, 1971

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...

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20th Century English Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Paris 18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby and Turquoise
Cartier Paris 18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby and Turquoise

Cartier Paris 18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin Diamonds Ruby and Turquoise

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Vintage Bird Brooch Pin size: approx 60mm (2.25' inch) 18k Gold approx 12 grams Brilliant Diamonds Ruby and Turquoise Gemstones Makers mark can be seen in the images Preowne...

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Italian 18K Mid Century Turquoise Bird chick pin Brooch.
Italian 18K Mid Century Turquoise Bird chick pin Brooch.

Italian 18K Mid Century Turquoise Bird chick pin Brooch.

Located in Toronto, ON

Italian 18K Turquoise Bird chick pin Brooch. Solid 18K yellow gold, the textured body set with two oval cabochon turquoise, the chicks eye inset with small red ruby.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl & Turquoise Set Bird Swallow Brooch
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl & Turquoise Set Bird Swallow Brooch

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Pearl & Turquoise Set Bird Swallow Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Pearl & Turquoise Set Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A charming Victorian gold brooch formed as a slender naturalistic branch, set with a row of lustrous seed pearls...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Bird Nest Eggs 20ct Turquoise 18kt Brooch High Intricate*
Vintage Bird Nest Eggs 20ct Turquoise 18kt Brooch High Intricate*

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. ...

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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Mid-Century Natural Turquoise, Coral and Diamond Gold 18K-14K Bird Brooch
1950s Mid-Century Natural Turquoise, Coral and Diamond Gold 18K-14K Bird Brooch

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Bird of Fancy" Turquoise Accents Brooch
Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Bird of Fancy" Turquoise Accents Brooch

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.

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Vintage 1980s American Baroque Brooches

Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
Cartier Paris Bird Brooch

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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French Mid Century Diamond Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Gold Bird Brooch
French Mid Century Diamond Ruby Sapphire Turquoise Gold Bird Brooch

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.

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold

Boucheron Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Brooch
Boucheron Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Small Happy Bird Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise Belly
Small Happy Bird Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise Belly

Small Happy Bird Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Turquoise Belly

Located in Miami, FL

You'll fall in love with this piece. Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 18 Small Round Diamonds; 1 Large Cabochon Turquoise; 1 Small Cabochon Turquoise; 1 Small Cabochon ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Persian Turquoise Gold  Bird of Paradise Brooch
Persian Turquoise Gold  Bird of Paradise Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Bird Brooch
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Turquoise Bird Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow 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 diamond (3.5 carats) accents mounted in 14k yellow gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond and Gold Bird Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond and Gold Bird Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise and Ruby Love Birds Brooch
Vintage Yellow Gold Turquoise and Ruby Love Birds Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Turquoise and Diamond Bird Brooch, 1960s
Mauboussin Turquoise and Diamond Bird Brooch, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Love Bird Brooch
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Love Bird Brooch

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.

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

1960s Vintage Turquoise Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Singing Bird Brooch
1960s Vintage Turquoise Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Singing Bird Brooch

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Mauboussin Bird Brooch
Mauboussin Bird Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tipsy Bird Brooch
Tipsy Bird Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Peacock Bird Brooch
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Peacock Bird Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Peacock Bird Brooch
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Swirl Leaf Turquoise Navy Peacock Bird Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Jean Charles Mid 20th Century Multi-Gem Gold Platinum Bird Brooch
Jean Charles Mid 20th Century Multi-Gem Gold Platinum Bird Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Robin's Egg Turquoise Ruby Diamond Bird Pin c1940s
Robin's Egg Turquoise Ruby Diamond Bird Pin c1940s

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...

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Multi-Gemstone & 18k Yellow Gold 'Bird' Brooch - Vintage French Circa 1960
Multi-Gemstone & 18k Yellow Gold 'Bird' Brooch - Vintage French Circa 1960

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Paris Late 1950s 'Bird in a Nest' Brooch

Cartier Paris Late 1950s 'Bird in a Nest' Brooch

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W 1.38 in D 0.75 in L 1.5 in

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Pierre Sterlé Magnificent Phoenix Bird Pin, 1963c

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...

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum

Birds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Brooch
Birds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Brooch

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Detailed Swallow Bird Turquoise Eyes & Dangle Pearl Brooch
Vintage Yellow Gold Detailed Swallow Bird Turquoise Eyes & Dangle Pearl Brooch

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...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Paris 1960s Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Bird Brooch
Boucheron Paris 1960s Turquoise Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Bird Brooch

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...

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Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Bird Brooch Set with Turquoise, Ruby and Emeralds
18 Karat Bird Brooch Set with Turquoise, Ruby and Emeralds

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Italian 1960 Love Birds Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises And Rubies
Italian 1960 Love Birds Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Turquoises And Rubies

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Love Bird Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, Turquoise & Ruby
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Love Bird Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold, Turquoise & Ruby

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat Turquoise and Ruby Fancy Bird Brooch / Lapel Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
1.5 Carat Turquoise and Ruby Fancy Bird Brooch / Lapel Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris 1960's Turquoise, Ruby and Gold Singing Bird

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Bird Bar Pin of 15ct Gold
Antique Bird Bar Pin of 15ct Gold

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...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold

Peruvian 18k Gold & Sterling Sterling Bird Brooch w/ Turquoise Inlaid
Peruvian 18k Gold & Sterling Sterling Bird Brooch w/ Turquoise Inlaid

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...

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Vintage 1950s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Silver

1960s Turquoise Ruby Gold Love Birds Brooch
1960s Turquoise Ruby Gold Love Birds Brooch

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Gold Pearl Rubies and Turquoise French Bird Brooch
Gold Pearl Rubies and Turquoise French Bird Brooch

Gold Pearl Rubies and Turquoise French Bird Brooch

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The brooch is made of 18k gold, set with turquoise and rubies.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise

1950s Turquoise Diamond Gold Platinum Bird of Paradise Brooch
1950s Turquoise Diamond Gold Platinum Bird of Paradise Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gold and Gem-Set Singing Bird Brooch

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

An 18K and Gemstone Bird of Paradise Brooch
An 18K and Gemstone Bird of Paradise Brooch

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold

Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin
Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin

Turquoise Ruby Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin

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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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold Turquoise and Rubies French Bird Brooch
Vintage Gold Turquoise and Rubies French Bird Brooch

Vintage Gold Turquoise and Rubies French Bird Brooch

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful bird brooch in gold 18k, set with turquoises and rubies.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 8.13 CT Turquoise & Diamond Bird Brooch/Pendant
18K White Gold 8.13 CT Turquoise & Diamond Bird Brooch/Pendant

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Bird in Flight Brooch Turquoise Sapphire and Rubies, circa 1960
Vintage 18 Karat Bird in Flight Brooch Turquoise Sapphire and Rubies, circa 1960

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.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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Turquoise Gold Bird Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact turquoise gold bird brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 33 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a turquoise gold bird brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A turquoise gold bird brooch from Cartier, Georges Braque and Pauline Rader — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a turquoise gold bird brooch featuring turquoise from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a turquoise gold bird brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Turquoise Gold Bird Brooch?

Prices for a turquoise gold bird brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $276 and can go as high as $95,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,500.

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.

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.

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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 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.