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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Ruby
Gemstone: Tourmaline
18K Mic Neugel Hyper Realistic Tourmaline and Emerald Cabochon Statement Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely Mic Neugel hyper realistic tourmaline and emerald cabochon statement pin. The pin is handmade and features incredible detail making the lea...
Category
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Tourmaline
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Circle Brooch in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Diamond Ruby Circle Brooch in Platinum. The sophisticated brooch has 16 round, bead set, brilliant cut diamonds and 16 square, step cut, cha...
Category
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Onyx18K Gold Elegant Parrot Pin Brooch
with a...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Art Deco Stylised Diamond And Carved Ruby Bird Brooch Circa 1925 London
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco stylised bird brooch by Cartier London circa 1925. The brooch is designed as a standing bird in profile, it is set with old European cut diamonds, a carved ruby as a wing, accents of onyx, buff top rubies and a cabochon ruby eye, the beak is red and black enamel, the legs onyx and a baguette diamond for feet, all set in platinum.
Maker
Cartier London
Period
circa 1925
Origin
London
Gemstones
Carved ruby estimated approx 2cts
42 x old European cut diamonds estimated total 0.84cts
1 x round cabochon ruby
4 x buff top rubies
1 x baguette diamond
Setting
Platinum, signed Cartier London and numbered
Weight
4.89ct
Dimensions
Length: 3.8cm/1.5 inches
Height: 2cm/0.8 inches
Condition
Very good, some signs of wear consistent with age
Directors Notes
Cartier are famous for their wide array of jewelled bird brooches from the 1920s onwards, aligned with the fashions, feminine suits were becoming increasingly in vogue and jewellery houses were making beautiful brooches and pins to adorn those lapels. Cartier bird...
Category
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Ruby & Diamond Gold Floral Bow Brooch Circa 1950
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One Retro floral ruby and diamond set bow brooch with safety chain and pin. Featuring three diamond set classic flower clusters, a pave set curved leaf with rubies set vines flowing ...
Category
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Gold, Pearl and Ruby Frog Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl frog brooch, set with natural seed pearls and cushion-cut ruby eyes, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, with an 18ct stamp, English, circa ...
Category
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Rubelite and Green Garnet Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Rubelite and Green Garnet Brooch
7 Mixed Diamonds - 0.07 CT
48 Green Garnets - 0.73 CT
1 Rubelite - 1.44 CT
2 Rubies - 0.02 CT
12 Yellow Sapphires - 0.13 CT...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Rubelite, Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A colorful butterfly pin brooch made of 18k gold, featuring various gemstones, and accented with colored enamel.
The gems are mount-flush set in the gold “wings” and bezel set in the butterfly’s “body”. The “head” and “wings” feature rose cut diamonds. The butterfly’s body is made of fancy colored diamonds, orange brown, and brownish orange.
This vibrant butterfly pin brooch is very cheerful and optimistic. Butterfly jewelry is often associated with freedom and joy. This delicate and whimsical jewel fully fits the description.
Lovely colorful pin is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold, set with white diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The diamonds are rose cut, pear and round brilliant cut, H-I color VS clarity. The emeralds are pear, oval and round faceted cut. The rubies and sapphires are round faceted cut.
The Victorian brooch measures 2 ¼” x 1 ¾” (5.7 x 4.2 cm) and weighs 18.6 grams.
The butterfly brooch was created in the 1900s and stamped with a hallmark for 18 karat gold and unidentified maker's mark.
History of Insect Jewelry:
Insect jewelry carries a diverse symbolism and has deep historic roots. To us, these pieces serve as a reminder of the delicate beauty that designers found in nature.
Scarab Beetles
In ancient Egypt, scarab beetles were associated with the Sun God Ra. They symbolized regeneration and protection. Scarabs were often used in amulets, and seals to bring good luck and ward off evil.
Bees and Butterflies
Bees were revered in ancient Greece and Rome and seen as symbols of diligence and cooperation. Honey, a product of bees, was also associated with sweetness and fertility. Butterflies, with their transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, were seen as symbols of metamorphosis and the soul's journey.
Insect Jewelry Resurgence
In the 19th century, during the Victorian era, there was a resurgence of interest in nature-inspired jewelry. It often incorporated real insect specimens preserved in resin. This trend was influenced by the Victorian fascination with the natural world and scientific discoveries of the time.
The Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th - early 20th centuries embraced organic forms and drew inspiration from nature. Insect motifs, such as dragonflies, butterflies, and beetles, were prominent in Art Nouveau jewelry. These pieces featured flowing lines and delicate designs.
Today, insect jewelry continues to be equally loved by designers and jewelry buyers. For example, dragonflies are often associated with change and self-realization, while butterfly brooches symbolize transformation and beauty. Bees are still seen as symbols of hard work, community, and productivity.
About Victorian Jewelry:
Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria who reigned during that time. Her significant input shaped the jewelry style of that time.
To navigate in such a vast period, historians divide it into following parts:
• The Early Victorian or Romantic
• The Middle of Grand Victorian
• The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Era
Different materials, gemstones and techniques were popular specifically for each era. Some styles though remained in favor longer than during just one period. For instance, hair jewelry made its way from the Romantic to the Grand period. Snake and animal motifs were also in demand throughout the era.
Early Victorian Jewelry
As to the Queen influence, Romantic Period jewelry had well pronounced sentimental vibes. It was the time when young Queen Victoria was in love with her husband, Prince Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the Early Victorian Period ended, and The Grand era began.
Grand Victorian Jewelry
After the incandescent bulb invention in 1870s, diamond jewelry started thriving like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and looked truly fascinating.
Besides Victorian diamond jewelry...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Charles Krypell 18KT Gold 3.2 Ct Ruby 2.67 Ct Diamond Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Addison, TX
A stunning piece of fine jewelry, this Charles Krypell brooch pin is crafted from 18KT yellow gold and features a heart-shaped natural ruby ston...
Category
1990s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Tourmaline Coral Diamond Kitty Cat Brooch Yellow Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century tourmaline, coral and diamond kitty cat brooch in 18kt yellow gold, circa 1960. Modelled as a sitting kitten with a raised tail, the feline is beautifully c...
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Dark Green Tourmaline Drop
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is a copy of very top of dragon flower (Antirrhinum). It is made in 18 karat yellow gold with natural green tourmaline, weighing around 8.2 carats. This is a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Hummingbird Brooch Pendant #14605
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Brooch/Pendant JAGi Certified-
This lovely hummingbird brooch features seven round brilliant cut diamonds and 13 round rubies set in be...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flag of the United States Brooch Rubies Sapphires Diamonds 14K Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Rubies = 1 Carats
Sapphires = 0.50 Carats
Diamonds = 0.60 Carats
( Color: F, Clarity: VS )
Metal: 14K Gold
Dimensions: 27 x 43 mm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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 has ruby eyes, a Rose Cut diamond as its thorax, and e...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Jardiniére Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage Jardiniére multi-gem brooch, set with carved rubies, in claw settings and cabochon-cut sapphires, emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, depicting...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique (Edwardian) 9K 375 Yellow Gold Shield Australian Bar Brooch by Willis
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully crafted in 9K Yellow Gold,
this stunning Bar Brooch
is Edwardian, i.e. dating from the turn of XX century
Of elegant elongated design,
it features 2 horizontal bars w...
Category
Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Irish Tara Brooch in 18K yellow Gold set with Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires
Located in Dublin, IE
This unique Tara Brooch is set with 3 square Emeralds (.30ct.) cabochon and marquise cut Rubies (.90ct) and three cabochon Sapphires (.60ct.). This 18K yellow gold brooch has a self ...
Category
Early 2000s Irish Modern Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgian Filigree Gold, Piqué and Ruby Butterfly Brooch Circa 1830
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous Georgian gold filigree and cannetille detailed pique butterfly brooch adorned with ruby eyes dating from circa 1830. The wonderful early 19th century brooch has a highly detailed and hand formed gold body a top two round, faceted ruby eyes sit from which masterfully crafted proboscis protrude. The wings are further adorned with inlaid gold leaf shaped pieces and centrally set highly ornate gold cannetille work relate from the body of the butterfly. A fabulous piece of antique jewellery history...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 14K Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Crescent Floral Brooch with Fleur-de-Lis In
Located in London, GB
Elegant 14K Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Crescent Floral Brooch with Fleur-de-Lis Inlaid Design
This exquisite brooch probably dates back to circa 1900 or later and is a testament to cr...
Category
Early 1900s European Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 10.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.90 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity.
Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct.
...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sea Urchin Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Tiffany & Co.
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold
Diameter: 1.00 inches
Weight: 17.02 grams
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and ruby vintage brooch. The metal was tested a...
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spiky Round Hedgehog Brooch with Ruby Eyes Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This delightful little hedgehog brooch, set in 14 karat yellow gold, is a charming and whimsical piece of jewelry. The round shape of the hedgehog is adorned with an array of gold sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold GIA Ruby Diamond & Carved Emerald 3D Bird on Branch Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(7) Lab Rubies - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Red Color - 3.7-4.2mm (approx.)
(3) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cabochon Cut- Burma - No Heat - Prong Set - 2.50c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Gold Pendant Watch Brooch with Rubies
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Adorable and an unusual example right out of the 1950's, this 14 Karat Rose and Yellow Gold Pendant Watch Brooch with Ruby Accents is in mint condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Orange Garnet Dachshund Dog Brooch Yellow Gold 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Garnet Dachshund Dog Brooch in Yellow Gold, circa 1960. Modelled as a sitting dachshund dog with a raised tail, the canine is beautifully crafted in yellow ...
Category
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Palladium Gold GIA 7.60ct Burma Ruby Diamond Enamel Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(41) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Shared Prong Set - Purplish Red Colors - 5-7ctw (approx. based on GIA measurements)** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info **
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set - 0.60ctw (approx.)
Total Carat Weight: 7.60 (approx.)
Material: Solid Palladium...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Palladium, Enamel
Vintage Flowers Brooch, 22k Yellow Gold, 2 Carat Natural Ruby Estate Ruby Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Flowers Brooch- 22K Yellow gold, 2CT Natural Ruby, Vintage Brooch, Estate Brooch, Vintage Ruby Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, Free Shipping
...
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century 18k Gold, Diamond, Emerald, & Ruby Figural Cat Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern figural cat brooch.
In 18k yellow gold.
Pave set with diamonds, and with a ruby nose and emerald eyes.
The cat's body with a Florentine finish.
Simply a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g
Located in Chicago, IL
Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g
American Flag Pin/brooch featuring 134 Round brilliant cut natural diamonds we estimate 1.34CT total weight (G-H in ...
Category
2010s Unknown Federal Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Extraordinary 30.00 Ct Blue Moonstone Gemset Fancy Cat Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary Fancy cat brooch pre 1970 circa- Italian origin
Hand crafted as unique piece of jewelry – no other one like this – solid 18 KT white gold
Marvelous Cut face created wit...
Category
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Insect Brooch
18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Victorian diamond encrusted insect brooch. A pretty little fly-lo...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Art Deco Solitaire Brooch - 14k Sq .40ct Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 1930s
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Synthetic Ruby
Carats: .40ct
Cut: Square
Color: Red
Total Carats: .40ct
Style: Solitaire Brooch...
Category
1920s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Etruscan Brooch Star Set Ruby Centre
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous Victorian Brooch with the Most Beautiful Etruscan Detailing.
Measures Approx Length 40.5mm & Width 9.6mm with a Little...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco parrot brooch in 18k white and yellow gold.
Composed of round brilliant diamonds, green Colombian emerald, blue sapphire and ruby gemstones all mounted in 18k white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro 14k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Ruby & Diamond Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(20) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Clear Purplish Red Color - 2.50ctw (approx.)
** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info *...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Ruby Road Runner Tie Tack Lapel Pin
Located in beverly hills, CA
Gorgeous vintage 14K yellow gold roadrunner bird brooch with a natural ruby eye. Handmade and one-of-a-kind, stamped 14K on the back. Measures approximately 1/2 x 1 inches.
A lovely...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Diamond and Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This captivating brooch by Herbert Rosenthal is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and refined design. Crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, the brooch takes the form of a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faraone Rubies Brooch 60's
Located in Milano, MI
As we would expect from Faraone this brooch boasts the highest quality rubies and diamonds together with an elaborate design typical of the goldsmiths from the era. A real gem that c...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Watermelon Tourmaline Brooch And Clip On Earrings
Located in Cape Town, ZA
9CT YELLOW GOLD WATERMELON TOURMALINE CLIP ON EARRINGS
Stunning
Item Attributes
Weight: 3.5 gram
Metal Colour: Yellow Gold
Met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Vintage Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch pinThis charming Vintage 1
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Vintage 1970s bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set with some large genuine round diamonds weighing approx. 1.50 carats, G-H color, and VS Clarity, and two small rubies in the eyes approx. 0.02 carats.
Rosenthal bees are the culmination of a centuries-long fascination with insect jewelry...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
Nubian Prince Ruby Pearl Diamante Vintage Designer Gilt 925 Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed 3-dimensional Vintage Designer Ruby, Pearl and Amethyst Nubian Prince Brooch. Securely Hand set with Rubies, Pearls, Caboch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Amethyst, Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 6 carat
Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
3 carat
White South Sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst...
Webb Turquoise, diamond and ruby swan brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Webb Turquoise, diamond and ruby swan brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum
The brooch features a swan set with cabochon cut turquoise body, and round brilliant cut diamonds. Accen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin
Located in New York, NY
This rare hand-crafted enhancer brooch features a natural red coral cameo of a Lu, Chinese God of Wealth . The brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and...
Category
1970s British Vintage Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold 1920’s Cat Brooch Ruby eyes Diamond drop collar cultured pearl at paws
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1920’s
A fabulous, antique, yellow gold kitty. Sitting pretty with little natural ruby eyes, diamond ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Ruby Studded Big Oval Shape Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This Emerald Ruby Studded Big Oval Shape Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby and diamond brooch, circa 1945.
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond brooch. Set to centre with thirty four square baguette cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 3.40 carats,...
Category
1940s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Frascarolo Milano Enameled Panther Money Clip in 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Frascarolo
Located in Miami, FL
Panther money clip designed by Frascarolo.
A beautiful highly sculpted money clip from the bestiary collection of the famed Italian jeweler and designer, Pierino Frascarolo. This im...
Category
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s 18k Yellow & White Gold, Pavé Setting Diamond Ruby Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Amazing and original 18 Kt yellow gold bee brooch with pavé setting white diamonds and rubies eyes.
Looks perfect on a Business Jacket or on a Cocktail Dress.
18 Kt White and Yellow ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
No heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby Brooch with Natural Diamonds in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
This Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby brooch is more than just an accessory; it's a versatile piece that effortlessly adds a touch of elegance and personality...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
French 1890 Art Nouveau Swan Arp Brooch 18Kt Gold With 5.05 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A French art nouveau swan brooch.
Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in France in the late 19th century. Designed with allegorical patterns to the love, the music and the romanticis...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond & Ruby Turtle Brooch Pin in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Diamond & Ruby Turtle Brooch Pin in 14K Yellow Gold
Specifications:
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold (Au 54 - 58.3%)
Weight: 11.1 Gr
Main Stone: Diamonds ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
Presenting a collectible Butterfly brooch by Buccellati with a Natural elongated Pear Diamond and Ruby Eyes Created by Mario Bucce...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21.26 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Oval cut Rubies weighing 21.26 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 2.36 carats.
The brooch features a bail which transfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Belle Epoque Pearl & Gemstone Bouquet Brooch Circa 1900 - French Hallmarked
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
French Belle Epoque ‘Bouquet’ brooch featuring rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and rose-cut diamonds on a background of pave-set natural half pearls. Belle Epoch style with stones bead ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming and whimsical, this retro brooch by the French jeweler Cartier is known as the iconic Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench brooch. Crafted of 18K yellow gold, the brooch features a min...
Category
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flag of the United States Brooch Rubies Sapphires Diamonds 14K Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Ruby = 1 Carats
(Cut: Round, Color: Red, Origin: Natural)
Sapphire = 0.80 Carats
(Cut: Round, Color: Blue, Origin: Natural)
Diamond = 1.50 Carats
(Cut: Round, Color: F, Clarity: VS)
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...
Vintage 1930’s 18ct Gold, Emerald & Ruby Lizard Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Lizard Brooch
18ct Gold & Tested
Circa 1930’s
Cute, vintage gold brooch. A wonderful lizard shaped piece, set with alternating natural emeralds & rubies all along his back...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique and Vintage Brooches
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.
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