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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Blue Sapphire
Gemstone: Natural Pearl
"Young Foal" 18ct Gold & Diamond Horse Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, RP
Designed by gemstone-carving-master Alfred Zimmermann, following his designs of his one of a kind gemstones carvings.
This unique brooch has been made in our own goldsmith workshop i...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
French 20th Century Fine Pearl Turquoise glass 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
Lovely antique gold barrette brooch featuring a gourmette link with 4 half-pearls in the center, each alternating with 3 turquois...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Leaf Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted blue sapphire square and white diamond round brooch in a shape of a leaf. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. A great piece for anyone who enjoys a frivolous touch to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow 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...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an impressive vintage inspired brooch set in 18k white gold featuring a gorgeous oval cut blue sapphire gemstone measuring 6 x 5 mm. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Diamond and Natural Pearl Bow Brooch - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Feminine and lovely, this enchanting Edwardian brooch centers on lustrous natural pearl, accompanied by a GIA certificate, elegantly wrapped like a bonbon in...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Big Blue Sapphire Bumble Bee Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Big Blue Sapphire Bumble Bee Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gargoyle Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.84 carat
Transparent vibrant medium blue - set with talon prongs
With a highly rendered surround of two gargoyle heads
Back ...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch #14776
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorgeous 14K gold crescent moon brooch with 10 blue sapphires and 13 pearls!
Pearls: 1.9-3.2mm
2.08cts in natural blue sapphires. Eye clean, medium light violet blue color, good cu...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.05 CTW Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clover Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a three-leaf clover comprised of round cut sapphires
Weighing approximately 1.05 carats total
Transparent medium blue in color
Prong set with gold stem
Completed by gol...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver 2.33ctw Old Cut Large Diamond Open Filigree Oval Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Synthetic Sapphire - Oval Cut - Bezel Set w/ Milgrain - Royal Blue Color - 10x7mm (approx.)
(1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - I Color - I...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Silver
Real Blue Sapphire Bow Brooch Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Real Blue Sapphire Bow Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 2.34 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Origami Bird Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized origami bird featuring baguette and calibré cut sapphires
Weighing approximately 2.16 carats total - medium transparent blue in color
Channel set on platinum w...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany Co. 1970 Modernist Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphires And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist brooch designed by Tiffany & Co.
Beautiful vintage piece, created in New York city at the Tiffany studios, back in the 1970. This retro-modernist brooch has been crafted w...
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1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Aquamarine & Garnet Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Aquamarine & Garnet Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural light blue aquamarine - 24 Carats
Pear Shaped red ruby - 6 Carats
Natural Garnets, Tsavorite and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gar...
Tiffany and Co Eighteen Karat Gold Sapphire and Diamond 1.75 Inch Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany & Co. Eighteen Karat Gold Sapphires Diamonds Brooch is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry. The brooch is designed to res...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold serpents and pharaoh in a platinum headdress
Centering a pentagon-shaped mixed-cut sapphire
Weighing approximately 0.50 carat total
Transparent light blue in co...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Natural Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Deco period natural pearl and rose cut diamond brooch in platinum. Centered by a beautiful 5mm diameter natural pearl showing an attractive iridescent milky nacre in excellent...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
925 Sterling Silver Natural Blue Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
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)
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...
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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
Handcraft Flower 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Precious Stones Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire...
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Poodle Brooch/Pin
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Poodle Motif Brooch, a delightful piece finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. This charming creation showcases a playful poodle motif adorned with a mix of single-cut diamo...
Category
20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
13.25 Carat Blue Sapphire Studded Large Oval Shape Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Studded Large Oval Shape Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cartier Poodle Pin
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful gold poodle brooch showcases the more whimsical side of the legendary French jeweler Cartier. The playful yet elegant brooch features an 18K gold poodle sitting at at...
Category
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1880s, this diamond, pearl, and gem-set butterfly brooch is set in silver-topped 18K gold. The old mine-cut diamond and pearl body, with emerald eyes and ruby-tipped antennae, has curving rose-cut diamond wings edged with rubies and highlighted by round-cut sapphires, in a patinated silver-topped 18K gold mount. Beautifully modeled, with intense sparkle and colors, this small jewel conveys the preciousness and rarity of the graceful favorite of the insect world.
Product details:
Item #: BO-21096
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 1.00" length x 1.50" width
Materials: 1 old mine and 58 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.94 carat); 1 natural freshwater pearl; 4 old round cut sapphires (approximate total weight 0.35 carat); 28 mixed old cut rubies (approximate total weight 0.60 carat); 2 old round-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 0.01 carat); Silver-topped 18K Gold
Signed: 18
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Fashionable women of the late 19th century wore insect brooches in multiples. Multiple butterflies might adorn a dress or alternately secure an opulent veil in place. Although seen since the Renaissance in Western jewelry...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
White Stones Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch
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
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pearl, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diam...
Gingerbread Men Brooch 18k c1960s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. This utterly charming 1960s gingerbread men brooch is as rare as it is fun! Beautifully made in 18k yellow gold and set with s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sapphire brooch bee 14KT yellow gold beautiful
Located in Jupiter, FL
Sapphire bee brooch, beautifully made in 14KT yellow gold.
METAL: 14KT yellow gold
Grams:2,82
Item2500004 ik
WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS:
Stampar Jewelers, located in the hear...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire Diamond Convertible Brooch Pendant 1910s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 This antique convertible brooch / pendant is finely crafted in yellow 14K gold and platinum. It features an excellent royal blue sapphire framed with rose cut diamonds wi...
Category
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, ...
Vintage Natural No Heat Blue Yellow Sapphire Platinum Floral Bouquet Lapel Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Depicting a vividly colored floral bouquet with diamond-swathed, romantically scrolled stems and precious blue and yellow color flowers attached with a free flowing diamond ribbon.
This 1960s Retro vintage flower...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch Crafted in .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
"Giardinetto" Brooch 18kt Gold and Precious Stones
Located in Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU
The "Giardinetto" Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted from 18kt gold and adorned with an exquisite array of precious stones, including diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emer...
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20th Century Dutch Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Lobster Brooch with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds & Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
What a catch! Elevate your fashion game with our extraordinary lobster brooch—an embodiment of sheer artistry and luxury that is bound to enchant you!
This statement-sized brooch i...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
5.00 Carat Natural Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Tie Pin 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Natural Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Tie Pin, a distinguished accessory that seamlessly blends vintage charm with contemporary elegance. This exquisite piece fe...
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Moonstone Natural Pearl Enamel And Gold Lucky Clover Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique lucky clover brooch, with a gold circle, edged with rope wirework, with white enamelled clover leaves, with a clover leaf in the centre, with a central natural pearl and t...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Brooch/Pendant Platinum Filigree Setting Set With Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in valatie, NY
Art Deco 3.75 Carat Diamond and Sapphire, Brooch/Pendant, in a Platinum Filigree Setting. The brooch has 16 diamonds, total weight approximately 3.75 ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
9.70 Carat Blue Sapphire Sunflower Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Sunflower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold, circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum and 18K Gold, circa 1920
Decorative bar brooch set with three oval natural pearls in a fine entourage of rose cut diamonds set in p...
Category
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel bug brooch. Set to centre with five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.05 carats,...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unisex Designer Sterling Silver Blue Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This Unisex Designer Blue Sapphire Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 23.1 gram.
Totally is diamond 3.05 ct.
Totally is sapphire emerald and sapphire 1.80 ct.
Acid tested to be 8k real gold.
Please contact for any q...
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Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Rare PLATINUM ORIG TIFFANY & CO Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch approx 7CTS
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Original Tiffany & Company Platinum Glistening Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Prince...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1.08 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Flower Pin Antique Inspired 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Blue Sapphire and Diamond Flower Pin, a finely crafted piece of jewelry that marries the timeless elegance of blue sapphires with the brilliance of diamonds...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Opal, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Opal, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Blue Opal from Australia - 11 Carat
Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 15 Carat
Red Ruby from Burma - 9 Carat
T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Playful Pirate Brooch with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This whimsical brooch is a true embodiment of artistic imagination and craftsmanship, fashioned in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. Taking the form of an animated pirate, this piece is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Vintage 14kt Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, White Natural Pearls 12.7 gr
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 14kt Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, 3.5mm Small White Natural Pearls, 37mm X 31mm Diameter, 12.7 Grams, Heavy.
The pin is not marked, however, we're professional jewel...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Sterling Silver Emerald Ruby Sapphire Multi Gemstone Bicycle Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This Emerald Ruby Sapphire Multi Gemstone Bicycle Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling...
14KYellowGold Enamel, Pearl, Lab Created Sapphire Brooch #15248
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel, Pearl and Lab Created Blue Sapphire Brooch-
This elegant brooch features one round lab created sapphire (3.2 mm) an...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K White Gold Gecko Brooch with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires & Green Garnets
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Gecko Brooch with
Diamonds & Blue Sapphires
& Green Garnets
43 Diamonds - 0.39 CT
28 Blue Sapphires - 13.67 CT
232 Green Garnets - 3....
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Genuine Blue Sapphire Tulip Flower Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Genuine Blue Sapphire Tulip Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and ad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Sapphire Brooch, circa 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
The brooch is 24mm wide, 2.25 inches in length, made of 18K yellow gold, and weighs 6.40 DWT (approx. 9.95 grams). It also has seven round sapphires.
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Gold Envelope Shaped Mourning Locket. Brooch with Arrow
Located in Venice, CA
A love letter to a departed soul, this tender piece manifests as an envelope that folds over a pearl studded arrow and is sealed with a forget-me-not flower. Circa 1870, this early Victorian brooch is cast in 14k gold with a beautiful acid wash matte finish. The forget-me-not, a sentimental image often seen in mourning jewelry, consists of a chrysoberyl cat’s eye surrounded by six old cut diamonds bead set into its petals. The whimsical arrow is encrusted with eight pearls that look beautiful against the matte gold. On the back of the brooch, a portrait of a woman is held in an oval frame. She has braided hair, wears beautiful jewelry, and was clearly very loved by the brooch’s original owner.
The blue-grey cat’s eye has lovely chatoyancy that shimmers as it moves, making the piece even more magical. Chatoyancy is an optical phenomenon seen in certain stones, caused by light reflecting off of parallel needle-like elements within the stone, this is the cat’s eye effect. In addition, the chrysoberyl has a trait known as adularesence—a milky sheen or glowing light that seems to come from below the surface of the stone. The effect is caused by layers of orthoclase and albite that reflect and scatter light.
The brooch measures 2” x 3/4” and weighs 10 grams. The chrysoberyl measures 3.25 mm. The six natural old cut diamonds measure 2.25 and equal .15 of a carat...
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tulips Brooch in White, Rose and Yellow Gold
Located in BILBAO, ES
Tulips Brooch
Three Tulips with Diamonds in brilliant-cut, one Tulip in White Gold with Pink Sapphires other Tulip in Rose Gold with Tsavorites and the last Tulip in Yellow Gold with...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k G...
Oscar Heyman Panther Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Purring with pride, this beautiful jewel-encrusted brooch by celebrated jeweler Oscar Heyman takes the form of a languid panther in repose. Composed of sparkling white diamonds total...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Blackened and Rose Gold Plated Silver Snail Brooch/Pendant
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
A Blackened and Rose Gold Plated, Silver Snail Brooch/Pendant set with Sapphire, Ruby, Zircon and South Sea Pearl. This brooch is also a pendant with a fold down loop bail. Plated in...
Category
2010s Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
Victorian Floral Brooch with Pearls and Diamonds in Silver and Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Victorian floral brooch in silver on 18K rose gold. The lovely brooch is set with three small natural pearls of mm in size and 33 rose cut di...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
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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