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Victorian 2.92ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone in this Victorian sapphire brooch. Condition This impressive antique 1890's bar brooch is
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.62 Carat Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of this fine Victorian sapphire brooch with pearl. Sapphire Quality Cut Cabochon Content 0.62
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.62 Carat Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique 0.62 Carat Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.34 in W 1.38 in D 0.34 in Dm 1.38 in L 1.85 in
Antique 2.90Ct Sapphire and 0.92Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
actual colour and showcases each stone in this Victorian sapphire brooch. Condition This impressive
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Antique 1890s Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous sapphire and diamond set crescent moon brooch dating back to the Victorian
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1895 Makers Mark L & L Fabulous, Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Clover Brooch Circa 1890
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This stunning Victorian brooch features a long stemmed three leaf clover set with sapphires and
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Victorian 15K gold horse-shoe sapphire brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt yellow gold cushion-shaped horse-shoe sapphire and diamond brooch. Made in
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Star Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
14K gold. It is centered with a round midnight blue sapphire (approximately 2.64 ct). The rays of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Late Victorian crescent brooch (circa 1890), showcasing 15 vivid oval cut blue sapphires and 15
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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian 9 carat sapphire, and diamond crescent brooch, circa 1890s. As was common for the
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Gold

Victorian Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, set with seven, round faceted sapphires
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Victorian Sapphire Seed Pearl Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian blue sapphire seed pearl and yellow gold butterfly brooch pendant with watch hook circa
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.04 carat diamond and 0.05 carat natural blue sapphire
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond 3-Dimensnional Swan Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent sapphire and diamond swan pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in sterling
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k gold brooch, with three blue sapphires and one old mine diamond, as well as 5 pearls
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold

Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Darien, CT
Silver Gilt Victorian butterfly brooch. Crafted with beautiful gem-set wings and body. Colorful
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Love Heart Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming brooch taken from the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique fan motif brooch with 16 extraordinary pear shape cabochon cut Opals, 23
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Opal butterfly brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
brooch from the Victorian era. Creating the butterflies body an iridescent opal glimmers below a single
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Victorian 8.00ct Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Butterfly Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
brooch in place. This piece would make a stunning and truly unique gift. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Flower Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1880s, this brooch is beautifully handmade into the floral pattern. It is a mix of
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian Style 7.55ct Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald Brooch Silver & Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful victorian style tutti frutti brooch. Approximately 3.85ct round cut diamonds, J/K color
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Antique Salamander Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut sapphire bead set in the center of its head Weighing approximately 0.54 carats total - transparent
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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

Wonderful French antique bar brooch - Victorian - rose cut diamonds & sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this Marvellous 18 K gold and silver Victorian brooch. This piece was crafted during
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Victorian Style Sapphire and Pearl 9k Yellow Gold Star Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.79 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold star brooch
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Vintage 1960s British Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hunt & Roskell Sapphire Ruby Diamond Victorian Brooch Pendant Set Yellow Gold18k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Hunt & Roskell Era: Victorian Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Old mine cut diamonds, rubys, sapphires and pearls 18k yellow gold and platinum brooch. Probably
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Vintage 1930s French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 1880s Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.52 carat diamond, 0.24 carat ruby and sapphire, 9k yellow gold and silver set bar brooch
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Antique Tiffany & Co Sapphire Brooch/ Pendant in 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
sapphires and antique diamonds, circa 1860. Signed Tiffany & Co. 11 Cushion Cut Fine Unheated Sapphires
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Snake Sapphire 3.5 Carat Diamonds 3.2 Carat Pendant Pin Brooch, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Sapphires and Diamonds. Can be worn as a pin brooch or as a pendant, please take a look at all the pictures
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire

Victorian 0.34 Carat Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Clover Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This pretty Victorian brooch features diamonds, ruby and sapphire forming a three-leaf clover. The
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Sapphire & Diamond GIA Pin/ Brooch 3.14ct 14K Antique Original 1900s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Sapphire & Diamond Pin/Brooch of 3.14cttw. Experience authentic vintage elegance today! Victorian Sapphire
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver 9.5ct Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking antique brooch or pendant that was crafted from solid 18k
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 0.15 Carat Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming gem set fly brooch was created in the Victorian era. The thorax of the fly is made of
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Sapphire and Old-European Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Features one old-mine cushion-cut natural unheated sapphire, weighing 6.50 carats approximately
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch 18ct Rose Gold French Stamped Circa 1880 This exquisite Victorian-era
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Bar Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.18 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 0.08 carat diamond and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
Perched in the center of this 9k gold brooch is a beautiful jewel encrusted Victorian fly. The fly
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4.35 Carat Peridot 2.56 Carat Emerald Sapphire Seed Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphires and eight yellow sapphires, in a combination of pear, Old mine and Old European cuts. The brooch
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire and Pearl Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 0.95 carat sapphire and seed pearl, 0.82 carat diamond and 14 karat
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

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

Victorian 9 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Floral Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian floral bar brooch crafted in 9K gold and silver. Circa 1890. The piece
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Marcus & Co. Sapphire Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Stickpin
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a highly domed sapphire bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.70 carats. Eye clean and
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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

5.15 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Opal Gold Silver Victorian Moth Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 1880's Victorian moth Brooch. Set with rubies, diamonds, sapphires and opals in a 11-12 yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Era 3.82 Carat No Heat Sapphire and Diamond GRS Certified Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
1800's Victorian Era Silver & 9K Gold Brooch with No Heat 3.82 Carat Cushion Sapphire Brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Revivalist Enamel and Sapphire Swan Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century pendant brooch made in the Renaissance Revivalist Taste of enameled silver set
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Brooches

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Sapphire, Gold Plate

14 Karat Rose Gold Victorian Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This 14K Rose Gold Victorian Butterfly Brooch features rose cut diamonds, and blue sapphires
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Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Natural Unenhanced Star Sapphire Diamond Sapphire Silver Gold Pin
Located in London, GB
Star sapphire, sapphire and diamond pin. Set with an oval cabochon natural unenhanced star sapphire
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Silver Gilt Butterfly Brooch with Mixed Gemstones
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Gilt Butterfly Brooch with Mixed Gemstones Circa 1890's Specifications
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Antique Victorian Pear Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
A Victorian pear rose cut diamond with blue sapphire and red ruby set in 14k gold and silver , the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Brooches

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Diamond

Victorian 18k Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pin or Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous and unique chatelaine purse from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18k
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Pearl Floral Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold sapphire and pearl brooch (pin/pendant). The floral design is
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Late 19th Century Sapphire Diamond Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890 An antique 14K gold openwork brooch is designed in Neo-Gothic style. The brooch is set
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Double Pin, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous double pin was created in the Victorian era. Two circles are set with alternating
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive sapphire and diamond brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a platinum setting
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch
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H 0.18 in W 0.2 in L 2.44 in
Antique Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, set with nine, oval and round faceted sapphires
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Vermeil Silver Grasshopper Cricket Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Grasshopper or Cricket form brooch-pendant, set with rose cut diamonds and cabochon sapphires
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Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver

Victorian Sapphire Bar Pin, Pierced Floral Design
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian Sapphire Bar Pin. Pierced Floral Design. This fine custom designed bar pin is simply
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Vintage 1940s Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold

Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite gemstone pin from the Victorian (ca1847-1919) era! Crafted in vibrant 18kt
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Paste Cabochon Foil and 15K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian paste and 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our antique
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Paste Cabochon Foil and 15K Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Paste Cabochon Foil and 15K Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.59 in W 1.37 in L 1.57 in
14kt Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Brooch/Pendant CGL Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
14kt Yellow Gold & Silver Sapphire & Diamond Brooch / Pendant CGL Certified Sapphire: 2.2 carat
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Victorian Sapphire Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian sapphire brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 205 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a victorian sapphire 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing victorian sapphire brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fabergé, Giuliano and Carlo Giuliano each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a victorian sapphire brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Victorian Sapphire Brooch?

Prices for a victorian sapphire brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $275 and can go as high as $208,807, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,540.

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.

Questions About Victorian Sapphire Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.