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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Ruby
Gemstone: Natural Pearl
Ruby, Diamond, and Emerald Italian Flag Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A chic Italian flag brooch encrusted in rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. Made in Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Baroque Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower with Ruby and Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with rubies weighing approximately total of 0.65, diamonds weighing approximately total of 0.60 carat and the total weight of the broo...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1940's Cartier Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fanned Retro Unisex Clip Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clip style brooch is designed as a yellow gold form with fanned rose gold extensions Featuring a bezel set old mine cut diamond weighing approx...
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1940s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This stunning and handcrafted brooch is shaped in the design of a fly, featuring the wings as half moon, cabochon cut garnets. They have a total weight of 2.00 carat and are supporte...
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Gold Owl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Stunning artistic creation. A testament to the imagination,talents,and creativity of the jewelers of yesteryear. Combining precious gemstones; sapphires diamonds emeralds and pearls this remarkably alive looking owl is a charming find. A must add to any collection!! Viewings available in our NYC wholesale office by appointment. ISSAC NUSSBAUM NEW YORK
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1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Enchanting, 18 Karat Floral Gold Brooch with Movable Petals, Rubies and Enamel
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting, 18 Karat floral gold brooch with movable petals, rubies and enamel. Extremely high quality goldsmith work. Probably a single piece. T...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spritzer & Fuhrmann White Gold Hat Brooch with Gemstone Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A fun brooch by historic Caribbean jeweler Spritzer & Fuhrmann, featuring an 18 karat white gold hat decorated with en tremblant gemstone flowers. Circa 1950s.
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1950s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold

18 K Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow and white Gold bar pin brooch set with a heart shaped Sapphire Cabochon and and pear shaped Ruby. Both gems are connected by a b...
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1980s German Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 8.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cherry Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC .This lovely 18 karat white gold cherry brooch is meticulously set with round Rubies for the fruit & round Diamonds for the stem. The cherry...
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Brooch with Portrait & Transparent Enamel, Diamonds & Natural Pearls
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique portrait and transparent enamel brooch with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls. This charming antique piece is both gold and silver, it is 1.5 inches long and .5 inches hi...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ruby Scarab Beetle Brooch Pin
Located in Troy, MI
Scarab beetles have been regarded as very important in Egyptian jewelry for centuries! This fully articulated gorgeous beetle is adorned with approximately 6.00 cttw blue sapphires &...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Butterfly Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, Silver over gold. Set with vibrant sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and pearls, this charming antique butterfly brooch is very charming. The use of fine detail and texture, ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Floral Brooch with Rubies in 1960 Rose Gold
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage floral brooch embellished with 3 natural rubies of about 0.10 ct. Handcrafted in the 1960s in 18-karat rose gold. Questa raffinata spilla si fissa sul retro con un perno ince...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique French 18k Gold Opal with GIA Ruby & Sapphire VERY Long Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an antique French Masterpiece! This VERY long bar pin features unheated sapphires and rubies with an opal center. The come together in an alternating pattern to create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Sterling Silver Brooch Gift
Located in Houston, TX
This Unique Ruby and Sapphire Cat Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond and Ruby "Flower" Brooch Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior One-off "Flower" Brooch set in Yellow Gold with: - 26 Diamonds with 0,31 ct (G-VVS); - 43 Rubies with 0,72 ct. Unique piece. Stamped by the portuguese assay office as 19.2K go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum &18k Gold Black Striped Tiger with Emerald Ruby Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a tiger, the body decorated with textured gold fur, enhanced with black enamel stripes, with circular-cut diamonds, emerald eyes, cabochon ruby atop of the head. Tiger is...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bochic Dragon “Orient” Ruby & White Zircon Brooch In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic Dragon “Orient” Ruby & White Zircon Brooch In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 9.70 carat Natural White Zircon 3 carat The Brooch is from the "Orient" collection and is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Ruby Studded Bow Brooch Pin Handcrafted in 925 Sterling Silver Christmas Gifts
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing Ruby Studded Bow Brooch Brooch Made in Sterling Silver which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

‘Fly and Spider’ Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This unique brooch dates back to the 1950s and is a collection of rose cut diamonds, deep red rubies and sparkling blue sapphires. The diamonds total 0.22 carat and are grain set wit...
Category

1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Gold Ruby Hedgehog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k yellow gold hedgehog brooch , designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Set with tiny ruby eyes. The brooch measures 1.25" x 7/8". Hallmarked on the back : Tiffany...
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Cartier Paisley Moonstone Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cat Brooch 1.25 Inch Wide
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Cartier Paisley Moonstone Emerald 18k Gold Cat Brooch, a stunning piece of fine jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous att...
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20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement Emerald Ruby Cluster Brooch Pin in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Statement Emerald Ruby Cluster Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorne...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Ruby Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Fashionable vintage 18K yellow gold, ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch. Colourful, embellished with 6 natural, non-treated bright violet red rubies, this brooch is very well made, la...
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1980s European Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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 - 15 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka 2 carat Natural Tourma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate

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...
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Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Antique 14k Gold, Ruby, & White Sapphire Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin. In 14 karat gold. Bezel set with a synthetic ruby and a smaller round cut white sapphire. Simply a wonderful stickpin! Date: 20th Century Overall Condi...
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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Mid Century Ruby Starburst Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Ruby Starburst Brooch/Pendant from the 1960's set in 14k gold. Knife edge gold wire set in a pyramid shape with genuine rubies scattered along the top. Pendant fitting hi...
Category

1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Dan Frere 14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Onyx and Emerald Cat Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
An intricately fashioned brooch to bring a touch of whimsy and a hint of class to an outfit. Designed by Dan Frere, this brooch takes the form of a cat in solid 14K yellow gold detai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Ruby Flying Goose Brooch - 14k Baroque Bird Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearl Cut: Baroque Color: White Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Stone Note: (one small acce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Original Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Pearl And Onyx Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Please contact for any questions.
Category

Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Kurt Gutmann 18K Yellow Gold Green Ruby Eyes Enamel Frog Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Kurt Gutmann Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 30.50 mm Height: 14.75 mm Weight: 9.51 grams Lady's designer made 18K yellow gold ani...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch with pearl, ruby and diamond 18k gold with platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with platina brooch set with pearl, ruby ​​and old mine cut diamonds. 1.20ct - F/G - SI/P detailed description the size of the brooch is 7.7 mm high by 5.6 cm wide total...
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1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

SAMUEL BENHAM BJC 14K White Gold Diamond Sapphire American Flag Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A patriotic bow pin by Samuel Benham (BJC) done in 14K white gold and set with approximately 1.60cttw in natural sapphires, 1.70cttw in natural rubies and .41cttw in H-J color Si1-2 ...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Toliro 18K Yellow Gold Rough Mabe Pearl Belly Ruby Eye Ostrich Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.00 inches Width: 25.50 mm Weight: 11.56 grams 18K yellow gold animal pearl vintage brooch. The metal was tested and determined to be 18K yel...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

French Retro Carved Ruby Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. This chic and charming French retro brooch from ca 1940 in the shape of Alpha-Omega is set with beautiful fo...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Fred Elephant Brooch in 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby Enamel
Located in Paris, FR
FRED Brooch in 18 kt 750/000 yellow gold representing an elephant in profile with its trunk raised. The legs are highlighted with black enamel and the eye ...
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1980s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Iconic Vintage Gold Rams Head Brooch by Lalaounis with Unbranded Gold Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This rich 18k yellow gold vintage Lalaounis rams head brooch is a deft offering of this venerated maker's iconic genre. The very dramatic head with soaring horns and ruby eyes is lif...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Turquoise And Ruby Bird Brooch Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite brooch by Cartier, one of the world's preeminent jewelers, presents a captivating tableau of four turquoise birds perched on a golden branch. The birds are adorned in ...
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage South Sea Pearl & Diamond Turtle Brooch GIA
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving the artistic use of a beautiful saltwater pearl to fabricate this lovely piece! Item Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Back; White Gold Front 45 - 1.4mm Round Brillian...
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Vintage 23K Yellow Gold Ruby Eyed Lizard Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Metal Type: 23K Yellow Gold Length: 2.50 inches Width: 26.00 mm Weight: 16.19 grams Ruby eyed Lizard vintage brooch. The metal was tested and determined to be 23K yellow gold. En...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau brooch that can also be worn a choker pendant. 18ct gold with French hallmarks with Plique-a-jour enamelling. Old cut diamonds with natural pearl. Central diamon...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Jeweled 14 Karat Gold Bee Pin Duo
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Create "buzz" with this adorable complementing pair of colorful jeweled bee pins. A perfect accessory to brighten your look for spring and summer, this set of two petite winged insec...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

18k Gold Swan Brooch with Ruby, Chalcedony and Onyx - Vintage Animal Pin Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An onyx, white chalcedony, ruby and 18k gold swan clip brooch. Stamped 750. Very good condition. Dimensions 3x3 cm (approx.) Weight 12.5 grams
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18Kt Yellow Gold Giraffe Brooches
Located in Milano, IT
Captivating Italian Craftsmanship: 18kt Yellow Gold Giraffe Twin Brooches Add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your collection with these delightful twin giraffe brooches...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 2.50ct Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
This dynamic 18K yellow gold brooch is a celebration of color, texture, and design. A series of diamonds totaling 2.50 carats are elevated by ruby gemstones totaling 3.10 carats and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 19th-century Stag-beetle Brooch with Diamonds and Gem stones
Located in Stockholm, SE
Step into the enchanting world of vintage elegance with this exquisite Stag-beetle Brooch, a true masterpiece from the 19th century. Crafted between 1800-1850, this stunning piece sh...
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Early 18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Antique Brooch with Diamonds and Gemstones
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique brooch with diamonds and colored gemstones. The setting is 18k yellow gold, tests 18k and weighs 19.1 grams. The diamonds are old-mine cuts, 1.00 total carats, H to i color, ...
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Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian snake bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features ruby and rose cut diamonds. Eyes are encrusted with 2 round cut diamonds. Has a C clasp. ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Diamond Pearl Sapphire Ruby Emerald Silver and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, sapphire, ruby, emerald, silver and gold butterfly brooch, with wings pavé set with old mine-cut diamonds; with brown rose-cut diamonds, where they join th...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Invisible-Set Ruby Diamond 18K White & Yellow Gold Feather Pin Brooch, Unisex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and stylish unisex brooch featuring vivid red rubies and bright brilliant diamonds. The rubies, weighing 13.25 carats, are expertly invisible-set which Van Cleef originally ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

Assil 18k TT Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire & Ruby Set of 3 Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (99) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - 0.50-0.60ctw (approx.) Numerous Natural Genuine Emeralds, Sapphires & Rubies - Oval Cut - Bezel Set - Gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires, & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold&Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 2.50 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Pl...

27.16 Carat Green Tourmaline 18k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Inspired Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this brooch inspired by the Art Nouveau era is suitable for a glamorous outfit or for casual daily wear. It features an incredible green tourmaline of 27....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin. This beautiful Fleur De Lis stick pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The top of the pin ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold branch brooch set with ruby ​​and diamonds. 0.50ct - G/H - SI - dim. 5.5 cm x 3.0 cm detailed description: the size of the brooch is 5.5 cm by 3.0 cm wide weight 1...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960's Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Whimsical Fox Vintage Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized, whimsical fox depicted laughing and walking With poofy tail and pointed ears - engraved fur texture throughout Accented by platinum eyes bead set with round...
Category

1960s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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