Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald, and Diamond Owl Brooch #17761
By Cartier
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Cartier 18K Turquoise, Emerald and Diamond Owl Brooch This exquisite brooch by Cartier
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Owl Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Tourmalines Sapphires Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Owl 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver brooch.Handmade by our artisans assembled with
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,121Sale Price|25% Off
H 0.8 in W 0.6 in Dm 0.6 in L 0.8 in
Rare 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch 0.80 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Rare 14 karat Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch, a stunning and
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Jay Strongwater Owl Brooch with Turquoise & Enamel in Gold-Tone, Amber Eyes
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Milford, DE
: Contemporary, from the exclusive HSN collection A whimsical and elegant owl brooch by Jay Strongwater, this
Crystal, Gold Plate
$2,400Sale Price|46% Off
W 1.5 in D 0.5 in L 2.75 in
Midcentury Modernist Freshwater Pearl Garnet Gold Owl
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling and whimsical owl brooch features a nacreous mollusk body adorned with six Campari
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Sold
H 0.8 in W 0.6 in Dm 0.6 in L 0.8 in
Vintage Rare Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch 0.80 Inch Long
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Rare Yellow Gold Ruby Turquoise Enamel Owl Brooch, a stunning and unique
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cadoro Signed Faux Jade Turquoise Owl on Coral Branch Brooch Pin
By Cadoro
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Cadoro Owl Brooch set with Faux Jade and Turquoise Beads on Coral Branch. Signed on back
Gold Plate
Vintage French Sapphire Diamond Turquoise 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Long-Eared Owl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as a long-eared owl, perched on a branch, with a pavè diamond crown and piercing
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold and Gem Set Owl Pin Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s 18K Yellow and White Gold, Gem set Owl Pin Pendant. Very Detailed with a Textured
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Fabulous Vntage Retro Mixed Metal Owl Pin/Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Amazing vintage retro owl pin/pendant. Beautifully worked mixed metals, comprising sterling silver
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris Diamond Ruby Turquoise Gold Platinum Vintage Owl Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Greenwich, CT
Be wise as an owl. Wear this Cartier Paris diamond, ruby, turquoise, gold, and platinum mid
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
Zuni Inlaid Turquoise Shell Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Owl Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
collection of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi and Southwestern Jewelry The brooch is Pawn, purchased out west in the
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Jay Strongwater "Delightful" Turquoise Owl Pin Brooch in Gold, Amber Crystals
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling, stylish, pin from Jay Strongwater. Features a centerpiece turquoise cabochon, as well
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Askew London 60'S Owl Brooch Pin
By Askew London
Located in Montreal, QC
Askew London signed 60's shaped owl brooch pin. Antiqued gold plated owl set with olivine glass
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
Gold Owl Figural Brooch With Turquoise Belly By Crown Trifari, 1960s
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
plated with brushed texture - Faux Turquoise cabochon - Blue glass eyes - By Crown Trifari (signed on
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Gold Agate Turquoise Owl Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical vintage 18k gold and white agate owl pin signed Cartier Paris, circa 1950. The owl has
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Coral Mother of Pearl Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Owl Pin / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k yellow and white gold owl pin/pendant. The pin is set with multi color
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century 14-Karat Gold Turquoise & Ruby Owl Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century 14-Karat Gold filigree and bezel set authentic turquoise and authentic ruby owl
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
French Gem-Set Gold Owl Pin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pin depicting an owl perched on a branch, the body decorated with oval-shaped cabochon turquoise
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Brooch Owl Motif 1960
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver brooch by Antonio Pineda, of Taxco, Mexico, in an
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$2,617Sale Price|27% Off
W 0.5 in L 1.62 in
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Ruby 9.80 Carat Diamond Circles White Gold Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Flexible Four Circle Diamond 14 Karat White Earrings, a true epitome of elegance and luxury. These stunning earrings feature a captivating design crafted wi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch - 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 3 carat Natural Tsavorite - 1 carat Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka - 12 carat ...
Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 2 in
.85 Carat Center Diamond Turquoise Platinum Brooch Flower Belle Époque Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular flower motif brooch in Turquoise with a total of 3.15 Carat of antique Diamonds set in Platinum atop Gold. The central diamond has been certified by EGL as .85...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Late Art Deco 79.00 Ct Untreated Large Madeira Citrine Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Tres Chic This amazingly large 79.00 CT natural untreated Madeira Citrine of the most wonderful colour, large oval faceted cut, very rare when untreated So chic and unique late Art D...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XX century Dimensions: 2.90 x 2.80 cm Carats: 4,50 total cts Weight: 5,75 gr This brooch dating back to the beginning of the 20th century stands out for the presence of bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
$14,578
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress and Shawl Ensemble ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Constructed from a deep purple hammered satin ▪ Scoop neckline design ▪...
Hermes Birkin 30 Vert Fonce Matte Porosus Crocodile Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite Hermes Birkin 30 bag is featured in in lush deep Vert Fonce Porosus Crocodile. This exotic Hermes Birkin bag in matte Porosus crocodile skin has magni...
Sold|$258 / set
W 0.7 in L 0.9 in
Vintage 1940's Insect Jewellery Set insect rhinestone clip on earrings brooch
Located in Nashville, TN
A sight to behold. This original 1930's set, comprised of clip on earrings and a matching brooch, are the perfect statement set to your vintage jewellery collection. The clip on ear...
Mixed Metal
Temple St Clair Cocktail Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold with 11.26 Cts Oval Moonstone
By Temple St. Clair
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Temple St. Claire. Gorgeous cocktail ring created by the jewelry designer Temple St. Claire. This cocktail ring was crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 kara...
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,500
H 0.91 in W 1.52 in
Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch, pin. This beautiful antique brooch is formed of a single barrette of gold, on whi...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Blanc Casse lizard. Exquisite pale buttery cream perfectly complimented by lush Gold hardware. This ...
18K Gold Ruby Hummingbird Pin / Brooch Enameled
Located in Wallkill, NY
Delicate hummingbird with spectacular enamel work on the Body and the head. Look at those Ruby Eyes. Measures 1.63"top to bottom x .60" at its widest. Hummingbird motif has been wi...
18k Gold, Enamel
Chanel Vanity Bag, 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -(Made in France) Vanity bag in black matte leather, handle with thick chain intertwined with leather. Interior in burgundy leather, pockets and mirror integrated. Card of aut...
SWAROVSKI signed gold crystal rose flower designer runway brooch
By Swarovski
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SWAROVSKI with swan logo • gold plated with crystal • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sign...
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Magnificent 5.03ct Royal Blue Sapphire Platinum Engagement Three Stone Ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents this magnificent 5.03-ca...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Chanel Vintage 1992 Gold Crystal Embellished CC Lambskin Bias Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing the champagne gold evening bag by Chanel, a timeless piece from 1992. This mini flap bag comes with a gold chain link shoulder strap and is meticulously crafted from meta...
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.
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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.