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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Diamond
Gemstone: Blue Sapphire
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Double Unicorn Brooch/Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Double Diamond Unicorn Brooch. Set in 18 karat yellow gold, weighing 47 grams. There are 64 round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of appro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ford Model T Classic Car Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a matte gold early 20th century Ford Model T classic car
With gypsy set old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.22 carat total, H color and SI clarity
Tested ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage GIA 0.81 Carat Center Diamond Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 14k white gold pin / pendant from the Art Deco era, is centered with a sparkling GIA certified round cut diamond that weighs 0.81ct. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Jadeite, Enamel and Diamond Figural Jabot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie motif, the top finial with a carved jadeite plaque depicting Confucius and the lower decorated with a leaf and fruit motif, accented by black enamel and tiny rose-cut dia...
Category
Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ambrosi Crystal Tourmaline Diamond Brooch
By Ambrosi
Located in New York, NY
When Ambrosi jewelry pieces move into the realm of the abstract and the avant garde, things start to get exciting. The compositions and materials invite us to look at the world in a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k 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...
Category
1980s German Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Edwardian Diamond Platinum Filigree Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This delicate Edwardian filigree brooch is made in fine platinum and beautifully set with old mine-cut diamonds: a center H-I SI diamond of 2 carats, a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Lady's Black Opal and Diamond Pendant in 14k Yellow and White Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal with multicolor fire color. Saturation scale is average with a pin fire pattern. Bright with cabochon, pear shape. 28 round brilliant-c...
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Black Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blackened White Gold Brown and White Diamond Tulip Brooch
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elegant Tulip brooch in blackened white gold 18 Karat – meaning the piece of jewellery is plated with a black rhodium finish to give it it’s dark ...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, White Gold
1910 Exquisite Arts and Crafts Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Arts & Crafts brooch, combining an early Art Deco geometrical shape with the typical Art Nouveau floral enamel decorations; high...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Pin 3.40 Carat Total Weight in Platinum, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Platinum Pin, convertible to pendant with rings on reverse. Contains 2 European cut diamonds for a total 2.20ct, they are K/L color VS2 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
18 Karat White Gold Big Rose Pin
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Big Rose Pin, features 8.00 carats of baguette and round diamonds. 3 1/2"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian 12 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Deer Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Georgian Deer pin with Rose Cut Diamonds.
Item #P0096
Metal: 12K Rose Gold
Weight: 14.6 Grams
Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 6.00 cts
Dia...
Category
Early 1700s Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Platinum Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Sapphire Bird Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum.
A curious bird posing in “contrapposto” – perched on top of a, idyllic branch. Feathers are comprised of round...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Rubellite 5.97 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crab Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Rubellite 5.97 Carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Crab Brooch
This brooch also can be wear as a pendant. Some fingers are movable, high detailing backside. More than two carats of dia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
8.36 Carat Diamonds, White and Yellow Gold, Tahity Pearl, Flower Brooch
Located in BARI, IT
This is a wonderful flower brooch, made in white gold with diamonds (8.36 carats) set all over the jewel. It is formed by a big corolla with a perfect tahity pearl in the center, the...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed "Putti" Platinum Black Onyx Brooch or Pendant, circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed "Putti" platinum Black Onyx, carved with figures of a man and a woman, Brooch / Pendant. Circled with round brilliant cut diamonds with a total diamond weight of 1.50 carats....
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Cellini Jewelers 18 Karat White Gold, 8.85 Carat Ruby and Diamond Cherry Brooch
By Cellini
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...
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage brooch made by Cartier in the 1930s.
The brooch is featuring old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 8 carats.
The metal i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pansy Brooch. Featuring three round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.20 carat, graded F color, V...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond double clip Brooch
Located in London, England
DIAMOND DOUBLE-CLIP BROOCH
Cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds
Cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 2.65cts total
French assay marks
Length 5.6cm
Weight approx. 18.5g
Footnotes:
French a...
Category
17th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Driver Horse and Sulky Moveable Diamond 0.10 Carat Wheel 2 Inch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Horse and Sulky Pin, a charming piece that exudes elegance and whimsy. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this delightful pin captures th...
Category
2010s American Post-War Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke Pearl & Diamond Brooch 0.45ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Pearl And Diamond Brooch, with two 10mm semi-baroque Akoya cultured pearls, 22 single cut diamonds and 4 baguette cut diamonds set in platinum.
Diamonds 26 = 0.45ct (estimated), G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Bespoke Opal And Diamond Round Cluster Bar Brooch 1.84ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Opal And Diamond Round Cluster Bar Brooch, with a round solid white crystal opal within a border of 14 old cut diamonds set in silver and 9ct rose gold.
Opal 1.00ct (estimated), ...
Category
1910s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Silver
Austria 1930 Art Deco Fish Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 33.28 Ctw Diamonds & Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch made in Austria.
An amazing brooch in the shape of a stylized fish, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This brooch has been c...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch 0.95ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
An Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch, bezel set in platinum on 18ct white gold with 12 rose cut diamonds along the bar. Centre diamond 0.95ct (estimated), Graded in setting as Colour: J, Cl...
Category
1920s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
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...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique White Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch in 14K Rose Gold and Silver Overlay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite antique brooch, crafted in 14 karat rose gold and adorned with lustrous seed pearls and sparkling diamonds, is a charming piece that is perfect for any occasion. Each ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald and Diamond Bow Brooch, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Emerald and Diamond Bow Brooch made in Platinum. Set with a square emerald, weighing appx. 0.60 carats and round diamonds appx. 4 carats. The length is 1 3/4 inches. The brooch is...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Glittering 18k White Gold Diamond Encrusted Leaping Frog Brooch with 9.50cts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Crafted deftly from 18k white gold and high quality round brilliant cut diamonds, this outstanding brooch is beauty and drama personified. From front to rear it measures 2 1/4 inches...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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, ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring three pearls measuring approximately 3.50-6.05 millimeters. Accented by 26 old European, rose, and sen...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Lion Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Lion Brooch. Featuring two single cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.05 carat, graded H-I color, SI clarity. Crafted in 14 karat ...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco French Diamond 14k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco French Diamond 14k White Gold Convertible Brooch Pendant. Featuring 60 old European, single, and transitional cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 4.70 cara...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Flower Brooch. Featuring seven round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.50 carat, graded G-H color, VS–SI clarity. Crafted in ...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Meghna Jewels 2.94 carats emerald diamond 14K Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning brooch is set in 2.94 carats emerald and 1.31 carats of sparkling diamonds.
FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Meghna Jew...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Textured Detailed Puffer Fish Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Nice Blue Color - 2.7mm - 0.12ct (approx.)
(23) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold GIA Cabochon Green Tourmaline & Diamond Brooch Pin
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
Henry Dunay is known for quality gemstones, diamonds and Gold finishing. All that is on full display with this magnificent work of Art. The center Green Tourmaline is clean and vivid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large rock crystal flower brooch with a diamond pave stem. The flower resembles a single orchid with diamond and green gemstone pistols set in 18 karat white gold.
Adorn yourself wi...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 4.55ct Diamond and Pearl Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A stunning pearl is surrounded by a double diamond halo, with an elegant tied bow design in this Victorian brooch. The closest diamond halo features 18 old cut diamonds of 0.10 carat...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Moi Jonah Gold Dilver Diamond Pearl and Hessonite Brooch and Pendant
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 2.10g
Rose-cut Diamonds : 4.10ct
Uncut Diamonds/Vilandi/Polki : 1.43ct
Gemstone : Cultured Pearls : 5.90ct
Hessonite Garnet : 0.74ct
925 Silver
Other : Black Enamel
Diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Hessonite, 14k Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Fancy Yellow and White Diamond "CAMELLIA" Clip-Brooch.
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Fancy Yellow Diamond and Near Colorless White Diamond "CAMELLIA" brooch.
50 Yellow Diamonds and 138 White Diamonds set in Platinum, 14K Yellow Gold and White ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 3.75 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a yellow gold crescent moon-shaped form
Prong set throughout with old mine cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 3.75 carats total
H color with VS2 to SI2 clarity
Accent...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Belle Epoque Antique Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Bow Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional bow of tied ribbon comprised of platinum-topped gold
Bead set throughout with old European cut diamonds
Weighing approximately 1.12 carats total
G/H color ...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Le Pisson De La Mer Tropicale Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Masterstroke of Creativity with an Explosion of Color, this Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch Expresses its Design Through a Vibrant Oval Shaped Black Opal Reminiscent of the Caribbean Sea...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Flower Brooch with Sapphire & Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Gübelin
By Gubelin
Located in Lucerne, CH
An exquisite brooch with sapphire and diamonds by legendary Swiss Jewelry House Gübelin. The company is celebrated for its illustrious heritage in the world of gemstones and has a le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire and Pearl Target Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an antique sapphire and pearl ring which has been set with a central pearl and surrounded by multiple calibre cut sapphires in a target shape.
The ring was masterfully conver...
Category
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold
David Webb Maltese Cross Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
DAVID WEBB Maltese Cross Diamond Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum.
An exquisitely textured gold design emblematic to David Webb, the Ma...
Category
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1.57 Carat Sapphire and 1.89 Carat Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.57 carat sapphire and 1.89 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold and 14 karat white gold set spray brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This stunning, fine and impressive sapphire and diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold.
The pierced decorated setting displays a central floral motif, set in relief and ornamented with a central claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamond.
The central diamond is encircled by six impressive round faceted cut sapphires, in addition to twenty-four further transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, forming the flower's curvilinear petals.
The foliage and multi-stranded asymmetric designs are embellished with a further fifty-one pavé transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, incorporated into the leaves and stems of the floral spray.
The stunning vintage brooch is ornamented with a floral bud and linear arrangement, composed of fourteen impressive round faceted cut sapphires.
The asymmetric design is completed with two scrolling white gold wirework motifs.
This vintage sapphire spray brooch...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 18K White Gold 1ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage diamond, and white gold brooch, comprising seventeen round brilliant cut diamonds, set in 18 karat white gold, with 18 karat white gold pin and fittings.
This celestial ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rene Boivin 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Brooch Pin
By René Boivin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This diamond brooch pin has been crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with fancy coloured diamonds, manufactured by Rene Boivin. The piece which dates to the 1950s takes the form ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
DAVID WEBB Platinum, 18k, Rock Crystal, Emerald & Diamond Frog Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rock Crystal, Diamond & Cabochon Emerald Frog Pendant / Brooch Vintage Circa 1980s
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly coll...
Category
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Large Vintage 1950s Palladium 2.9ctw Diamond Stylised Ear of Wheat Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A vintage diamond, and palladium brooch, comprising eighty-one round brilliant and single cut diamonds, and seven baguette cut diamonds, set in palladium, with palladium pin and fitt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Palladium
Art Deco 1930s Platinum 2.27tgw Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, sapphire, and platinum brooch, comprising seventeen old European cut diamonds, and eleven French cut sapphires, set in platinum, with platinum pin and fittings. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and rose gold pendant or brooch, comprising sixty old mine and rose cut diamonds, set in silver, and backed in 15 karat rose gold, with 15 karat rose gold...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamond Vintage Style Butterfly Brooch in 18K Two Tone Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This sweet butterfly brooch features a 18k two tone gold. The butterfly features 44 round cut diamonds all bead set throughout the wings and body. Butterflies were hugely important a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum ‘Un Cercle’ Clip Brooch Circa 1931
Located in London, GB
A fabulous Art Deco ‘Un Cercle’ clip brooch by Van Cleef and Arpels c.1931, the brooch of open circular form set throughout with brilliant cut diamonds, embellished to each side with baguette diamonds and to the centre front with an angular geometric motif channel set with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds, the lower half with cut out details adding to the contrast between the curved and straight edges, all in platinum with a hinged opening, the top right quarter folding forwards to allow the brooch to be clipped in place. This is an iconic VCA design that has featured in books and exhibitions on the jewellery of this prestigious Maison. An archival advert for ‘Un Cercle’ shows how versatile the clip is, the clever mechanism allowing it to be pinned easily to hats, clothing and even an evening bag. Anywhere you need a touch of pure glamour, pin the ‘Circle’ and it is instantly elevated.
Maker
Van Cleef & Arpels
Period
Circa 1931
Origin
French
Gemstones
14 x baguette diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 1.2cts
81 x brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of approximately 6.4cts
Setting
Platinum signed Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Bte SGDC numbered and with workshop mark for Rubel Freres and French assay mark
Weight
23 grams
Dimensions
4.9cm / 1.9” in diameter
0.5cm / 0.2” wide at narrowest point tapering to 1.1cm / 0.43” at widest point
Condition
Very fine
Literature & Exhibitions
See ‘Set in Style – The Jewellery of Van Cleef & Arpels’, Sarah D. Coffin p.225 for an image of this brooch design alongside an archival advert for it.
Directors Notes
The names of Jean and Robert Rubel are relatively unknown today but during the 1920s and 30s they ran one of the most important jewellery workshops in Paris. Responsible for creating many beautiful and iconic jewels of the period, predominantly for Van Cleef & Arpels, the firm was one of the ‘unsung heroes’ of French haute joaillerie in the first half of the 20th Century. Before emigrating from Hungary to France, the brothers had run a successful jewellery shop in their native Budapest. They settled in Paris and opened a workshop at 22 rue Vivienne, not far from the Place Vendôme, in 1915. They gradually built their business and reputation for fine quality craftsmanship and within ten years they were working for some of the most prestigious Parisian jewellers. One such client was Van Cleef & Arpels who began working with Rubel Frères sometime around 1923 and the two firms would go on to form a close working relationship that would last for twenty years. They remained in Paris, quietly creating their masterpieces for sale in the Place Vendome boutiques, until 1939. It was then that they were offered the opportunity to move to America where Van Cleef & Arpels had recently opened offices. The two brothers were asked to set up and supervise a workshop in New York which would make the Van Cleef jewellery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 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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