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Victorian Ruby Diamond and Pearl Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique ruby, diamond and pearl crescent brooch. Crafted in 15ct yellow gold
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Pearl Ruby and Diamond and Yellow Gold Sword Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
platinum blade indicates the high quality of the piece. This impressive ruby and diamond vintage brooch
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1950s Pearl Ruby and Diamond and Yellow Gold Sword Brooch
Vintage 1950s Pearl Ruby and Diamond and Yellow Gold Sword Brooch
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Vintage Sapphire Ruby Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.09 carat ruby, 0.08 carat sapphire, 0.20 carat diamond
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire Ruby Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Vintage Sapphire Ruby Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.38 in W 1.38 in L 1.52 in
Vintage Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 0.56 carat diamond, 0.02 carat ruby and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Pearl Cat Pendant Brooch 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning vintage brooch/ pin is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold (carefully
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20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Givenchy
Located in Honolulu, HI
Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold. This beautiful brooch features 8
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950 Duck Novelty brooch Pearl Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A delightful 18 K yellow Vintage Duck brooch feauturing 1 cultured pearl, Rubies, Sapphires
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

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

Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Givenchy
Located in Honolulu, HI
Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold. This beautiful brooch features 8
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blister Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage blister pearl, 0.30 carat sapphire, 0.28 carat ruby and
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and 1.54 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.54 carat diamond, 1.09 carat ruby and natural pearl, 12 karat
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 12.39 Carat Amethyst Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 12.39 carat amethyst, pearl and 0.06 carat ruby, 14 karat yellow gold 'insect
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Thistle Brooch, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful brooch boasts a total of 10.00 carats of Burma rubies on the head of the Thistle
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mabe Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive mabe pearl, 0.12 carat fancy yellow diamond, 0.27 carat ruby, 0.13
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

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

Vintage Art Nouveau 1.20 Inch Brooch Diamond 0.30 Carat Platinum Gold Pearl Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Gold Gemstones: Old European Diamond, 2 Natural Pearl, and Ruby Key Features: Design Hallmarks: 585, Pt
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Sterling silver ruby emerald Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
. Real Natural diamonds are studded in prong setting. Pearl, ruby and emerald give it a vibrant look
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2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver

Antique Monkeys Diamond Natural Pearl Ruby Sapphire Brooch Silver Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Circus Monkeys Diamond, Natural Pearl, Burmese Ruby and Sapphire Brooch in Silver and Gold
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Old Cut Diamond Sword Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
features rubies, old cut diamonds and seed pearls. Weight: 2.22g Length: 7.5cm Width (at max): 1.5cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Ruby Pearl Old Cut Diamond Butterfly Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
. The brooch features 6 sapphires, 5 rubies, 3 seed pearls, 8 old cut diamonds. Has a C clasp
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Open Scroll Floral Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Brooch, a
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Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Brooches

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

18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Multi-Gemstone Clown Brooch and Pendant
Located in Banbury, GB
is wearing Cultured Pearl Pants and diamonds on the gold boots, hands; accented by twinkling sapphire
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Early 2000s Italian Brooches

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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bee Brooch in 14kt Yellow Gold by Frank J. Golden
Located in Freeport, FL
Company in the mid-1980s, this sweet little bee can be a worn as brooch or slipped onto a strand of small
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Pearl Enamel Platinum Vintage Top Hat Man Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
very dark blue enamel - minimal loss Head is a 3.0 x 3.5 mm near-round baroque pearl bead Translucent
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel

18K Gold Pearl Diamond Emerald Flamingo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 18K yellow gold figural pin brooch representing a flamingo. The piece is garnished with
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Swan Brooch Diamonds and Seed Pearls set in Silver and Gold
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Swan Brooch Gorgeous Diamonds & Seed Pearls set in Silver & Gold Check Out Her
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Vintage 5.47ct Zircon and Pearl Yellow and White Gold Spray Brooch, circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pin and catch. This impressive vintage ruby brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the setting with
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

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Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Butterfly Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
) - cultured pearl - two emeralds (0.02ct, vslgB 6/4, P1) - 43 rose cut diamonds (0.23ct, STW, SI) Weight
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Emerald, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

14k Gold Diamond & Gemstone Baroque Pearl Artist Painters Pallet Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent, handmade, vintage brooch or pendant is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. It
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, ...

Estate Enamel Pearl Diamond Twin Lady bug brooches 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
with Diamond accent and little Ruby Eyes eyes, truly gorgeous in the whole They are 37 x 26 mm. and 29
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Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Seed Pearl Garnet & Diamond Brooch 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
the embrace of warm memories. The Mary Brooch Gem Details The white seed pearls measure approximately
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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Bumble Bee Brooch Pins Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
/VS diamonds, enhancing the wings and body, a 14.2mm Gold South Sea Pearl and two Ruby eyes; 18 Karat
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1990s Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Mother of Pearl 1.50ct Diamond Swan Pin
Located in New York, NY
. The diamonds are accentuated by mother of pearl and round cut ruby accent. The pin measures 30mm by
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20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Multi Gem Gold Parrot Brooch Stick Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
with Chrysoprase, Coral, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Onyx and Malachite. Artistically Hand crafted in 18K
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

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Malachite, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

“Orient” Brooch, Ruby, Fancy Sapphires & Jade Set in 22 Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Fantastical one of a kind Bochic “Orient” Brooch, Ruby, Fancy Sapphires & Jade set in 22 Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

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Pink Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gree...

Rose Cut Diamond Mouse Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage Early Victorian Rose-cut Diamond Mouse with Neckless Pearl , Blue Sapphire and Ruby set in
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Mouse Brooch
Rose Cut Diamond Mouse Brooch
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Giuliano Mini Brooch Set
By Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful pair of antique brooches from Carlo Giuliano. The first showcases a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 18k Gold Butterfly Brooch with Gemstones: Sapphire Diamonds Emerald
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Secondary Stone: Amethyst, Chrysoprase, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire Main Stone: Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches

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Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
the pearl and rubies are finished with filigree and to ensure the diamonds to sparkle more, they are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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

Napoleon III 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Ruby Pearl Floral Chain Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, LT
adorned with black enamel. It features rubies and a pearl. Has a safety chain. Weight: 21.27g Length
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Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Chain Bracelets

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

Mughal Empire Vintage Enameled Bracelet 22Kt Gold 8.93 Ctw in Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set decorated lions bangle from the Mughal Empire. Magnificent and colorful vintage bracelet
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Fly Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold diamond, pearl and ruby fly ring. The ring consists of natural black
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Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 0.38 Carat Ruby 0.55 Carat Spinel Pearl Link Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, LT
diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, David Webb and etc
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Early 20th Century Victorian Link Bracelets

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Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Grasshopper Brooch
Located in London, GB
A vintage gold mounted grasshopper brooch, the body set with a mabe pearl and the head set with
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Bejeweled Colorful Butterfly Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies and Opal
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 18K red and yellow gold Vintage brooch from 1930 depicts a colourful butterfly with silver
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Retro Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...

Vintage 20th Butterfly Old Mine cut Diamond 2.02 Ctw Cultured Pearl Platinum 18K
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
. In the center set in illusion a beautiful Old Mine cut Diamond measures 8.30x 7.50x 5.60 millimeters
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sword Burma Sapphire Diamonds Pearls 18k
Located in Naples, FL
Vintage Antique Ancient sword pin with fine blue sapphires, ruby, pearls and old cut diamonds in
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Vintage 1920s American Romantic Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Ruby, Diamond and Pearl Brooch in 18ct Yellow & White Gold
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
This stunning vintage brooch features beautiful Pigeon Blood Rubies and Old Cut Diamonds centre
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20th Century British Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Mother of Pearl, Diamond, and Ruby Swan Brooch
Located in Webster, NY
Vintage Mother of Pearl, Diamond, and Ruby swam brooch made in 14k white gold. Diamond Carat
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20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby

Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Absolutely adorable, this vintage turtle brooch is hand crafted using diamonds, gemstones, and a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

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

0.14Ct Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire & Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.14 carat diamond, pearl, sapphire and ruby, 18 karat yellow gold
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1990s Unknown Brooches

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

Red, White and Blue Brooch with, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamonds and Pearls, circa 1950
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our vintage 18k yellow gold brooch is set with one ruby, two old cut diamonds, two sapphires and
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k white and yellow gold Art-Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl brooch Brooch of openwork
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Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Brooches

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

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby and Pearl 18 Karat Gold Brooch
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18k Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond and Pearl Koi Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An embellished koi fish pin brooch features a cultured pearl, accented with round diamonds, a ruby
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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Pearl 1.76 Carat Ruby 1.30 Carat Emerald & 1.15 Carat Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Austrian baroque pearl, 1.76 carat ruby, 1.30 carat emerald, 1.15 carat diamond and
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby, Pearl and Diamond Equestrian Pin
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A beautiful piece from a bygone era, this equestrian brooch is pure vintage. The rose cut diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Cat Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
, featuring cats on a bar with diamond and ruby eyes playing with a ‘pearl’ ball. A sitting cat and a
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Round Flower Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
piece features 40 rose cut diamonds (0.75ct, W-STW, VS-SI) and 34 rubies. There is a cultured pearl in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Citrine Seed Pearl Ruby Crown Heart Arrow Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
features beautiful heart cut Madeira citrine. The crown is adorned with two seed pearls and a ruby
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage Intertwined Chimeras Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
Unique features: Ilias Lalaounis Vintage Intertwined Chimeras Brooch, designed as two intertwined
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Whimsical Gold and Gem set lady Golfer brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Very Whimsical Lady Golfer brooch, 18K Yellow Gold, Cabachon Emerald Body, Pearl head, Sapphire
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Garden Party Hat Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
details on top of the hat are made of rubies, sapphires, diamonds and seed pearls set in silver. One of a
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

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Vintage Ruby Diamond And Pearl Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage ruby diamond and pearl brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 91 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage ruby diamond and pearl 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. Creating a vintage ruby diamond and pearl brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Givenchy, Chanel and Estate Jewelry are consistently popular. While most can agree that any vintage ruby diamond and pearl brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 62 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our vintage ruby diamond and pearl brooch for sale are for women, but there are 42 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Ruby Diamond And Pearl Brooch?

The price for a vintage ruby diamond and pearl brooch starts at $295 and tops out at $27,520 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,540.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.