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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Sapphire
Gemstone: Lapis Lazuli
Platinum Large American Flag Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphires
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Show off your patriotism with this platinum American flag brooch composed of square cut rubies and sapphires and princess cut and round brilliant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Saturdays Child Gold Brooch by William Ruser
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This brooch is a great example of Ruser's children of the week line. This brooch features a child kneeling on a freshwater pearl next to a pail with a towel in its hands. This is a smaller (1.65" tall) version of the "Saturdays child...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this superb floral brooch circa 1940's.
A true stunner this brooch is finely made of 14k yellow gold and features a domed center of sparkling gems altern...
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful multi gemstone brooch dating back to Victorian period. Crafted from old gold, this piece showcases a trio of rich navy blue sapphires amidst a swirling frame of graduating old and rose cut diamonds. A duo of matching round pearls complete the ensemble before the piece is made complete with a c clasp...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a vibrant gem set brooch from the 1970s. This vintage piece has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a butterfly with distinct channels milgrain set with...
Category
1970s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 18K white gold
Diamonds: round brilliant = 5.06cttw
Yellow Sapphires: round brilliant= 4.71cttw
Weight: 29.78 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18K White Gold Pearl & Sapphire Brooch 9.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Brooch with small pearls and blue sapphires.
Set in 18k white gold, stamped K18, and weighs 9.8 grams.
Measures 2 1/2 inches by 5/8 inches.
Nice scroll engraving between the ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Design Diamond and Sapphire Pendant/Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18 karat white gold Art Deco reproduction pendant/brooch set with one hundred forty-eight 148 round brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 2.00 carat total weight with matching I/...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Circa 1940 Vintage Sapphire and Pearl Convertible Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Circa 1940 Vintage Sapphire and Pearl Convertible 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch! This stunning piece is a true testament to the elegance and timeless ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, set with nine, oval and round faceted sapphires, graduating in size, with an estimated stone weight of 1.75ct, alternating with eight...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
2.91 Carats of Blue Sapphire flower brooch
Located in New York, NY
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our exquisite brooch, meticulously crafted from radiant 18k white gold, boasting a weight of 11.36 grams. Created from 2.91 carats of ethe...
Category
2010s Indian Artisan Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
RETRO Brooch with Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch set with ruby, sapphire and emerald – size 3.6 cm x 2.7 cm
detailed description
the size of the brooch is 3.6 cm long by 2.7 cm wide and 1.5 cm high
weight ...
Category
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Pearl Brooch, 1.20tcw, 4.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Blue sapphire and pearl brooch in 14k yellow gold setting.
Stamped 585 14k and weighs 4.2 grams.
The natural sapphires are round brilliant cuts and have a nice blue color, approxima...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Large 23 Carat Vining Flowers Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Tsavorite 18K Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
A resplendent, large and stately, 18 karat white and yellow gold three dimensional vining flowers motif estate brooch is comprised of vivid golden yellow sapphires, sparkling white d...
Category
20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k White gold Diamond & Pink Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolutely Stunning brooch! It is made in 18k White gold, measures 65 by 85 mm (3.5 inches by 2.5 inches) and weighs 31.84 grams. The wings of the dragonfly consist of 78 oval pink s...
Category
Late 20th Century Artisan Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Blister Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage blister pearl, 0.30 carat sapphire, 0.28 carat ruby and 1.28 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 9...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman Sapphire, Diamond And Platinum Flower Brooch, Circa 1964
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
A vintage Oscar Heyman sapphire, diamond and platinum flower brooch, in an abstract design of two flowers, one with a round faceted sapphire, in the centre of round brilliant cut dia...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby And Emerald Sapphire Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6.5 grams.
Totally is diamond 0.60 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is sapphire and emerald and ruby 0.50 ct.
A...
Category
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Square Step Cut Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Squirrel Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered squirrel with engraved fur texture
Curling around a square step-cut sapphire - bezel set
Weighing approximately 0.52 carat
Transparent dark blue in co...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.97 Carat Pink Sapphires & OMC Diamond Brooch Lapel Pin in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
With its exceptional design and a symphony of mesmerizing pink hues, this one-of-a-kind jewelry piece is destined to leave you spellbound.
The brooch features stunning 12.97-carat p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
White Gold Syn Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch 10k Vintage Filigree Pin Lab-Created
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco
Date: 1920s - 1930s
Metal Content: 10k White Gold
Stone Information
Synthetic Sapphire
Color: Blue
Style: Bar Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
F...
Category
1920s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
18k yellow gold, diamond, sapphire, topaz, emerald and ruby rainbow branch pin
Located in Seattle, WA
This gorgeous branch pin embodies the inclusivity, visibility, and fierce love that Glitter and Gold Studio promises to uphold always. The colors of the Progress Pride Flag (black an...
Category
2010s North American Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold
1960's Diamond & Blue Sapphire Platinum Circle Pin Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1960's diamond and sapphire brooch handcrafted in platinum. The pin features 12 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carat total weight and graded G-H color and V...
Category
1960s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Natural No Heat 3.82 Carat Sapphire Brooch in Silver and 9K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Silver & 9K Gold Brooch with No Heat 3.82 Carat Cushion Sapphire Brooch & Sapphire
Item Details:
- Type: Pin/Brooch
- Metal: Silver, 9K Gold
- Weight: 5.53 grams
- Sett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
NWT $38, 000 Rare 18KT Black Opal Fancy Parrot Diamond Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant Back Opal Sapphire and Diamond Parrot Brooch Pin Pendant. This Rare Piece Magnificent Rare Multi Colored Sapphires, Fan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Multi-gemst...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous sapphire and diamond set crescent moon brooch. It is crafted in 9ct yellow gold, featuring a single row of claw set old cut diamonds and natural blue sapphires. Th...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
AGL Yogo Montana Deco Kite Shaped Sapphire Natural Pearl Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural no heat Yogo Gulch Montana Sapphires, circa 1910. Four rare Art Deco kite shaped AGL certified natural, no heat Sapphires mounted on a platinum setting and accented with 4 na...
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Masriera 18 KT Yellow Gold Twin Snails Enamel Brooch with Sapphires & Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera, comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive wor...
Category
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Egyptian Revival Lapis Lazuli Pharoah King Tut Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The stunning brooch is centered by a magnificent hand carved Lapis Lazuli head of a Pharoah, or King Tut. The Lapis face refle...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Drop Contemporary Brooch with Diamond and Citrine
Located in Berlin, DE
This Contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural citrine (cabochon cut), prasiolite (oval cut) and round diamond. We work with german gems company, that is in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
Vintage Sapphire and Turquoise Insect Brooch
By JMP
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage 18ct yellow gold brooch crafted into the shape of a fly. This ornate piece possesses expertly engraved features including wings, head and legs whilst the body is se...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cheetah Brooch. Featuring 11 round brilliant cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 0.40 c...
Category
1980s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully crafted sapphire and diamond star brooch. This eight pointed star plays host to a vast array of single and round brilliant cut diamonds; all of which are perfec...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Cellini 18KT YG Pineapple Brooch with 21.75 Carat Orange Garnets and Tsavorites
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Created exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC , this pineapple brooch is a true work of art.
The brooch is set with vibrant round Spessartite stones ( Orange Garnets) along with round...
Category
Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold Large
By Picchiotti
Located in La Jolla, CA
Picchiotti Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Brooch by PICCHIOTTI features fine quality Oval Blue Sapphires and Round Diamonds set in 18k Y...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sputnik Style Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning vintage Sputnik-style brooch, exuding timeless elegance in 14k yellow gold. This exquisite brooch captures the essence of the iconic space-age design with spik...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Magnolia Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Tiffany & Co. Magnolia pin in 18k yellow gold and completely covered in gems. This pin is decorated with 80 yellow sapphires weighing 5.92 carats, 9 brilliant cut diamonds we...
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k 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
Fancy Cut Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Vintage Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones. The 34 diamonds weigh an estimated 3...
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
"Mouse" 18ct gold 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
Art Deco Platinum Pearl & Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Brooch Pin AGL Certified
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco Platinum Pearl & Ceylon Unheated Sapphire Brooch Pin
AGL Certified
Accompanied by AGL Report 1116818 - August 30th, 2021
The repo...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Natural Blue Sapphire Circle Brooch #16477
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Natural Blue Sapphire Circle Brooch
This beautiful circle brooch features 12 gorgeous round cut natural blue sapphires and 12 white off round pearls!...
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Butterfly Transforming Jewellery Object
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Summer, oh summer!
In a dress so light,
Almost bared, in its gentle flight.
With eyes of blue,
Radiant and true,
She smiles at me,
And my heart is warmed anew.
- Viktor Moiseikin –
...
Category
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
8.64 Carat AGL Certified Ceylon Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details:
Item Type: Brooch Pin
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 12.45 grams
Era: Art Deco
Center Stone Details:
Gemstone Type: Sapphire
Carat: 8.64 Carats
Cut: Cushion Cut
Color...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 14K Two Tone Gold Natural YOGO Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin GIA
Located in Addison, TX
14K White and Yellow gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring with 2 Old European Cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carats G in color, I1 in clarity. Brooch weighs 4.4 grams.
Dimens...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Victorian Circle Knot Stickpin - 18k Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1860s - 1870s
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Sapphires
Treatment: Heating
Cut: Round
Color: Blue
Natural Diamonds
Cut: Rose
Style: ...
Category
1860s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stunning Ruby or Sapphire Diamond Bumble Bee Brooch
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥
Main Stone: Diamonds & Sapphire
Approx. Total Carat Weight: .90cttw
Sapphire Carat Weight: .65ct
Diamond Carat Weight: .25ct
Number of Stones: 17 Sapphire & 4 Di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Brooch
Platinum
Circa 1910
Fabulous Bow Shaped Brooch, Set with Calibrated Sapphires & Old Cut Diamond
High Quality Safety Clasp, with Gold Pin
Measures Approx 81....
Category
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
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
Vintage Retro 18k Gold 1.50ctw Sapphire & 5mm Akoya Pearl Open Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(50) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Old Round Cut - Prong Set - Cornflower Velvety Blue Color - 1.50ctw (approx.)
(9) Genuine Cultured Akoya Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Se...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Wonderful French antique bar brooch - Victorian - rose cut diamonds & sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this Marvellous 18 K gold and silver Victorian brooch. This piece was crafted during the 19th century in France and is therefor also called a Napoleon III jewel. This stu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
"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
Vintage 18K Gold 12 Point Buck Deer Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Add a touch of the outdoors to your wardrobe with this 18K deer pin. This 12 point buck is an en-deer-ing pin that comes alive with 2 pink sapphire eyes and ...
Category
1960s Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire Long Flower Brooch Pin in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Blue Sapphire Long Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and ado...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Circa 1960s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Cabochon Sapphire Hand Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.9 grams.
Total weight is 5.9 grams.
Totally is diamond 1.25 ct.
The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity.
Totally is sapphire 0.30...
Category
1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 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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