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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Sapphire
Gemstone: Ruby
Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Clips Brooch Retro 1940s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Important double clips in 18k yellow gold from the Retro period, ca. 1940s. These collectable clips were made by Boucheron Paris in a very dynamic design with sapphire baguettes and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

19th Century Renaissance Revival Natural Pearl Gold Rabbit Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Natural Pearl Renaissance Revival Enamel Gold Rabbit Pendant Brooch A very creative and unique natural baroque pearl set as the body of rabbit. Designed with multi color enamel and rubies. European Make. Circa 1850 Depicted in full page spread in the "The History of Jewelry: Joseph Saidian...
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1850s Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sputnik Pin Brooch Clip with Diamond Sapphire Ruby, French, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Inspired by the first sputnik launched in 1957, this colorful clip was created in France in the 1950s. Colorful and wearable, the pin gives a stylish accent to any outfit and is a gr...
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1950s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Giovani Gemstone and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone, Diamond, and 18k Yellow Gold Flower Pin. This pin has 11ct of diamonds, 3ct of rubies, and 25ct of emeralds all set in 18k yellow ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

18KT Vintage Natural Emeralds & White Sapphires Medallion Dangle Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Majestic Class. 4.00cts of emeralds & white sapphires brooch pin. Cabochons & Old miner cuts. 18kt yellow gold 22 grams. Overall: 2.42 X 2.09 inch Excellent made
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold, Carved Opal, Cabochon Ruby and 1.20 Carat Diamond Clip-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14 kt., one carved opal eagle ap. 50.0 x 53.2 mm., 12 round diamonds ap. 1.20 cts., 16 round cabochon rubies, ap. 24.8 dwts. 2 13/16 x 2 1/4 inches. Opal: milky blue background wit...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rose Gold Tobacco Contemporary Brooch with Sapphires and Paraiba Tourmalines
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, made of 14 karat rose gold, is encrusted with a selection of the artist's favorite gems including titan spinels, silky rutile bearing sapphires, and Paraiba tourmalines. Its unique shape makes it an art object and it is part of a limited edition collection. Despite its high jewelry style, this brooch is flexible and can be worn with any outfit, making it a versatile accessory for anyone. This piece was chosen by German actress Anne Ratte-Polle as a ring for her stage outfit when she received the Bavarian Film Award. The gems included in the brooch are an oval light green silky sapphire...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Paraiba, Garnet, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapp...

Birds Perched on a Branch Multi Gem Stones Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Birds on Branch bezel set with Peridot, Pink Tourmaline and Blue Topaz, Ruby set eyes; approx. 2.5” long. Finely hand crafted b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

1.00 Carat Total Weight Sapphire Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Length: 1.5 inches Metal Type: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 10.6 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Sapphire Shape: Natural Unheated Carat Weight: 1.00 carat, total...
Category

1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 1930 Cockatoo Bird Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The platinum and 14K yellow gold cockatoo is sitting on an engraved golden branch. The bird has a golden feather bonnet and golden beak, a ruby set in gold is the eye. The platinum b...
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Mid-20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rose Gold SSEF Certified Emerald Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Berlin, DE
This 6 cm long Juniper brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold and adorned with a 1.29 carat SSEF certified emerald, diamonds, and a sapphire. The green emerald is in octagonal cut, mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...

Platinum Circle with Bow Tie with Diamond and Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is finely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximaately total of 6.00 carat and sapphire weighing approximately total of 1.00 carat.
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1910s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made of 14k white gold, this pin is set with sparkling round cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.00ct. The diamonds are accentuated by round and oval cut yellow sapphires, blue sa...
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...

Platinum Estate Crown Flag Brooch Pin with Diamonds, Enamel and Synthetic Rubies
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum estate crown flag brooch pin with diamonds, enamel, and synthetic rubies. Featuring a blue enameled crown in the center and 12 carre cut synthetic fine quality rubies. Inter...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

South Sea Tahitian Pearl Diamond Family of Birds on a Branch Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully designed as a family of four Chickadees, mother, father and two babies featuring White, Gold and Tahitian South Sea Pearls; Diamond set wings and tails, further accented ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Midcentury Platinum Brooch with Opal, Diamonds, Emeralds, and Blue Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
A swirling array of gemstones are set in this elegant mid century brooch. The center features a 5.73 carat oval Opal. Two rows of graduating c...
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1960s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire and Ruby Gem Set Angel Fish Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
An exceptionally crafted angel fish brooch. The 18 karat brooch is set with square rubies and sapphires and diamonds. ♦ Metal: Platinum 18 karat ♦ 20...
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1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Dallas, TX
This beauty is composed of 18 karat yellow and white gold and is secured with a double pin clasp supporting European hallmarks. The stated weights are as follows: Diamonds: 6.94 ct...
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Early 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

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

GRS Cert Vivid No Heat Blue Sapphire Brooch in Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
The Magnolia Flower contemporary brooch is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and features a GRS certified no-heat vivid blue sapphire cushi...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Bird Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little brooch is made in the shape of bird in a basket all in platinum. The bird and basket and grain set with rose cut diamonds totalling 0.50 carat. The eye is a smal...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

1950s Paltscho Vienna Gold Cherub Brooch in Box
Located in New York, NY
A charming and elegant figural brooch by the renown Viennese firm of Paltscho. A fine 18K gold representation of a cherub in flight, offering a ruby and diamond set flower in one hand, and a natural red coral heart in the other. Inspired by a Victorian Valentines card...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1950 Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Broach in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Moguldiam Inc Star Sapphire, Blue Sapphire And Diamond Broach In Platinum. Star Sapphire weight : 12 carat approx Metal : Platinum
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1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum

Bird Inside Circle with Sapphire and Diamonds Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is finely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing approximately total of 2.70 carat and sapphire weighing approximately total of 1.60 carat.
Category

1920s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Colored Sapphires Pansy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the famed French designer Jean Vitau for Gemveto. Jean Vitau was a pioneer jewelry designer . He was known for patenting the Gemlok setting ,a secure and snag proof way of setting diamonds and colored stones. This lovely pansy brooch is meticulously set with .67 carats of round brilliant diamonds, 2.09 carats of round brilliant yellow sapphires...
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1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Phoenix Bird Ruby and Sapphire Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: Platinum & Silver [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.1 grams Sapphire Details: Weight: 2.00 carat Cut: Old Portrait Cut Color: Blue, Natural, Unheated Clarity: Mixed ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Platinum

Opal and Sapphire "El Pescado" Broach by Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
This Andrew Glassford Brooch is from his Premier Collection in 2017 and was inspired by a family piece of Jewelry worn for many years. The 18k Yellow gold brooch is a fish whose scal...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1950s Retro Gold Brooch Pin CAT Natural Diamond Sapphire Enamel Kitten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 18k yellow gold cat weighing 23.92 grams. Contains 4 diamonds and 1 sapphire as well as red enamel on the right eye.
Category

1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

GRS Certified Pigeon's Blood Ruby Rose Gold Tobacco Brooch with Sapphires
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower brooch is crafted from 18 karat rose gold and adorned with author's selection of gems. It features an oval GRS Certified...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Ruby, Par...

Yellow Gold Heliotrope Brooch by the Artist with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
This 7 cm long brooch is an exquisite jewellery art object designed by Berlin-based oil painter and jewellery designer Polya Medvedeva. The brooch is made of 14 karat yellow gold and...
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2010s German Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Trembling 18 Karat White Gold Flower Sapphire and Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
The pin is finly crfted in 18k ehite gold with diamonds weighing approximately total of 4.30 carat and sapphire weighing approximately 70.14 carat. Beautiful and unique pin.
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1960s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Gold Goose Pin w Rubies & Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Very Playful 14kt Yellow Gold striding Goose in Rose and Yellow Gold with a white Gold & Sapphire hat and sporting a ruby collar. Such fun! Had to have been custom made with a spec...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Charming Gold and Enamel Owl
Located in New York, NY
Charming Gold and Enamel Owl in 14k gold with ruby eyes. Black enamel highlights throughout, with the owl perched on a branch. 1960's USA. 1.5" x 1" w...
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1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Bow Diamond Sapphire Pin
Located in New York, NY
Pin in a bow shape, finely crafted in platinum with a diamond center stone weighing a total of 1.50 carat, sapphires weighing a total of 2.50 carat and diamonds weighing a total of 1...
Category

1920s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum with Diamonds and a Hint of Synthetic Sapphire Brooche
Located in New York, NY
Brooche finely crafted in Platinum with three center diamonds totaling to an approximate of 4.50 carat and the surrounding diamonds totaling to an approximate of 1.10 carat. Around t...
Category

1920s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

LaCloche Emerald Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Pin
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco style emerald, ruby & diamond flower vase motif brooch by LaCloche. It is embellished with 7 cabochon emeralds, 7 cabochon rubies, 33 square and baquette diamonds & 1...
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20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Invisible Flower Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
We use the top quality sapphire which make in invisible setting.We set the stone in perfection as we are professional in this kind of setting more than 40 years.The invisible is a hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Deco Diamond and Ruby Flower Brooch, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
This original 1940s brooch, with box, is a beautifully made design with a collection of diamonds and rubies. The hand crafted brooch is a floral design made in both 18 carat yellow g...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Clover Diamond Ruby Antique Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Clover Diamond Ruby Antique Brooch Year of Manufacture: Circa 1800s Condition: Excellent Gemstone: Ruby, Diamond Ruby Details: Burmese, Very fine, 4 pear ...
Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Rainbow Sapphires and Diamonds Gold Leaf Pendant Made in Italy
Located in Valenza, AL
18Kt White Gold Leaf Pendant with Oval Shaped Natural Rainbow Sapphires, Round and Baguette Diamonds. One of a Kind Piece. Handmade in our Atelier in Valenza Italy. This Item can be ...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapp...

Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is finely crafted in platinum with diamonds weighing total of 3.25 carat and sapphire.
Category

1910s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Ruby Double Clip
Located in New York, NY
Double clip finely crafted in platinum with rubies and diamonds weighing approximately a total of 10.00 carat. Circa 1920's.
Category

1920s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Burmese Ruby Pink Sapphire and Diamond Pave Yellow Gold Butterfly Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wow! What a beautiful statement piece! This large butterfly pin is collection worthy, featuring Burmese rubies, pink sapphires, and over 300 brilliant cut diamonds. The rubies are ex...
Category

2010s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...

VCA Retro Ludo Clip, 1950s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A ruby and diamond 18k yellow gold clip by VCA from the retro period, 1950s. It has fine round brilliant solitaire diamonds, weighing approximately 3 carats, and ruby carrés. The cli...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1.64 Carat Round Yellow Blue Sapphire Gold 1940's Heart Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. 1940's Sapphire brooch. Set with 11 round yellow sapphires and 6 round blue sapphires in fan style heart shaped 14k yellow gold brooch. Classic early century Tiffany. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Oxidized Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Oxidized Gold Beautifully Made in Antique-Style Twenty Seven Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing .90 carats approximatel...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires , Engraved Face on Coral, Rose Gold/Silver Pendant/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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1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Pointy Diamond Turquoise Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brooch, finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with diamonds weighting approximately a total of 2.00 carats, sapphires and turquoise. Circa 1960's.
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage Gold Enamel Toucan Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Toucan brooch, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with ruby and diamonds eye, orange, green and blue enamel. Circa 1960's.
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique-Style Plique à Jour Dragonfly Brooch, 0.90 Carat Old Miner Diamond, Gems
Located in Houston, TX
Immaculate plique a jour dragonfly brooch in 22K yellow gold with one 0.90 carat fine cushion brilliant diamond, 2 fine emerald cut natu...
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

Art Deco Style Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
The white gold brooch is beautifully decorated with diamonds, the amount in carat is over 1.40 carat, at the center is a line of 13 natural sapphires weighing 0.50 carat. The design ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Pearl Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little brooch dates back to the 1880s and is a fabulous piece of Victorian jewellery. The handcrafted fly is a collection of gemstones including a total of 0.55 carat'...
Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Swan Brooch with a South Sea Pearl Belly
Located in New York, NY
Unique one of a kind brooch! A gorgeous enormous south sea pearl sits as the belly of this lovely Swan. Diamonds rubies emeralds and sapphires complete the design. Diamond Color: E-...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cameo, Peridot, Diamonds, Rubies, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant/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 TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Beautiful pendand/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver structure, mounted with a central finely carved cameo, surrounded by a crown of peridot stones and a flowery crown in silver structure studded with little diamonds and rubies. This pendand/brooch is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Diamonds 0.3 ct...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

French 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The brooch is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with diamonds weighing approximately total of 1.30 carat and rubies weighing approximately total of 2.00 carat.
Category

1960s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cat with Geode Amethyst, Sapphire and Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18K Yellow Gold Brooch Features a gold cat leaning on geode amethyst Cat's collar consists of 9 round sapphires Cat's eyes consist of 2 oval emeralds Size: approx. 6mm wide x 4.5mm t...
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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Brooch 14k Gold Peacock Bird Antique Ruby and Diamond 1960
Located in Berkeley, CA
Long, luxurious and vintage, this ruby, diamond, and gold brooch pin has diamond eyes and ruby feathers. Sparkles galore with woven feathers incredible detail work. In the trend of ...
Category

1960s American Romantic Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Length: 2 inches Metal Type: 18 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 13.1 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Round Brilliant Carat Weight: .05 carat, total weight Color: F C...
Category

1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

1940s 18k Gold Retro Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very sleek and elegant Sapphire and Diamond Clip Brooch made in the 1940s, depicting the typical Retro design. The diamonds weigh circa 1 carats and the sapphires weigh circa 1.5 ...
Category

1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue 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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