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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Emerald
Gemstone: Agate
Vintage Platinum & Gold Diamond Emerald Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous piece of history. This stunning platinum and 14k gold antique pin circa early 1900's features approximately 1.28 carats of fine old cut diamonds accented with two arches o...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 3.50 Ct Colombian Emerald Diamond Arrow 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Art Deco period Arrow Brooch is 1930 ca. Hand crafted as unique of solid 18 KT, superlative workmanship Sophisticate classy arrow Design which is in the tradition of th...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Agate Tigers Eye Pearl Green Blue Enamel Large Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a unique, very well-made, vintage brooch crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. The design features a large fly set with a genuine banded agate, and tigers eye at its b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Maltese Diamond And Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of this David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Emerald Brooch, a magnificent piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with ut...
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20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gorgeous Dragonfly Brooch Sliver Gold, Ruby, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Absolutely stunning details on this large handmade Art Nouveau style dragonfly pin /brooch featuring hand painted enamel wings with rose cut diamond boarder . Eyes have two genuine ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver

14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch with Hinged Wings and Diamonds, Rubies, Emerald
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1990s Item Details: Metal Type: 14k yellow gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.2 grams Color Stone Details: Rubies, Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds. Natural Stones, 1.25ct...
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1990s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Vintage Pin Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond, sapphire, and emerald floral brooch handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The flower features a center round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately .15 carat and graded...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Mauboussin Dragonfly Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S
Located in Geneva, CH
Mauboussin Dragonfly Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Yellow Gold 18K Brooch. Circa 1940. Signed Mauboussin. Dimensions: Length: 5.10 centimeters. Height: 7.20 centimeters. Thickness: ...
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1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond and Emerald Double Wing Brooch with Enamel Accent
Located in New York, NY
An antique late Victorian diamond, emerald, and enamel brooch designed as a pair of outstretched rose-cut diamond-set wings with an auburn enamel border on the top edges and centerin...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Enamel

Belle Époque Platinum & Sardonyx Cameo Brooch/Pendant w/ Diamonds, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary Belle Époque custom made hand carved sardonyx cameo brooch or pendant with retractable bail - the deep relief three layer sardonyx...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Platinum

Exquisite FRED Paris Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch - 18kt Solid Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite FRED Paris Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch - 18kt Solid Gold, Estate. Indulge in the beauty of nature with the FRED Paris Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch. Crafted from 18kt solid yellow gold, this captivating piece boasts articulated wings that delicately move, adding a dynamic touch to its design. Adorned with 8 round emeralds and 8 round rubies, this brooch showcases nature's vibrant hues in a symphony of color. The signature FRED Paris engraving...
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1970s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Love for Ever Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love Georgian perio...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern plique à jour enamel gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with a cabochon-cut emerald set in the thorax, weighing 0.82 carats, with a surrounding cluster of eight...
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique Enamel Heart Shaped Locket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Heart Shaped Blue Enamel Locket Brooch An 18 karat and 14 karat gold brooch featuring a heart shaped locket. The brooch is set wi...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cat's face Diamond Emerald Brooch Early 20th Century
Located in Geneva, CH
Cat's face Brooch set with Diamond and Emerald on brass (not tested). Early 20th Century. Dimensions: Height: 3.70 centimeters. Width: 4.00 centimeters. Thickness: approx. 1.20 cen...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Brass

Castellani Agate Cameo 15kt Gold Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan style gold granulation frame in 15kt yellow gold stick pin that is centered by a contemporary round black and white agate (hardstone) cameo. The subject is an Ancient woman’...
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1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage 18k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Emerald & Diamond Strawberry Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This truly magnificent vintage brooch that is very well crafted in solid yellow gold and platinum, features a truly jaw dropping strawberry design that is completely covered with top...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Agate cross brooch, Sterling silver, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unusual antique, Victorian era Scottish agate and silver cross brooch. It has such a design made up of smooth polished sections of various different agates including ba...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Diamond Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Emerald Fly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Tahitian Pearl Tanzanite Emerald Fly Brooch Pins by Tiffany & Co. With 62 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximately .75ct 2 Cabochon emeralds Tahitian pearl 13mm...
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1980s North American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Diamond, Green Agate, Ruby And Platinum Brooch, 1.95 Carats
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco style diamond, green agate and ruby brooch, set with a central marquise diamond, with three baguette-cut diamonds either side, in rub over settings and trefoils of old-c...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal floral brooch is in 18 karat yellow gold with 31 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural octagon cut emerald. The sculptural design adds the extra ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A marvelous design of symmetry along with accents of vibrant color make this Art Deco inspired brooch, masterfully hand in 14k white gold. Frosted with shimmering diamonds, on each s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Monkey On A Pearl And Emerald Eyes Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the whimsical charm of this delightful David Webb monkey brooch, a true testament to the brand's artistic brilliance. Crafted with met...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Green Emerald, Rubies, And Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Green Emerald, Rubies, and Diamonds Pendant Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and de...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

1840s Large Jeweled Gold Enamel Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1840s, most likely French. This ornate 18K gold antique brooch is centered with a black onyx plaque depicting, a scene of a bird chasing a butterfly. The bird is superbly mode...
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1840s Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silv...

1950s Floral Brooch Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this magnificent floral brooch from the '50s, a true vintage treasure. Crafted from mother-of-pearl and shell, this brooch captures the essence of retro elegance. At the cen...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Diamonds, 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 ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Coral, Emeralds, Diamonds, Turquoise, Enamel, 18Kt Gold and Platinum 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 Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Kappa Delta Beta Chi Chapter Sorority Pin Emerald and Pearl Estate Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
This pin is an estate piece with a beautiful history. The pin represents the Kappa Delta (KD) sorority, originally founded in 1897. The Alpha Phi sorority pa...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Paris Two Birds Yellow Gold Brooch, French Two birds on a branch, round-cut emerald and round-cut ruby, set on 18 karat yellow gold; marked Paris Size: width 3.5 cm; length...
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Musical Mandolin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish brooch of a diamond and gemstone set golden mandolin! It features 0.97 carats of bright white round brilliant-cut diamonds along with 1.19 carats of vivid red rubie...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb One of A Kind Coral Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb One of A Kind Coral Emerald 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch Cabochon and uncarved coral, cabochon emeralds of approximately 3.5 carats, round-cut diamonds of approximately...
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold & Platinum Emerald Art Deco Pin, .60ct, 6.2gr, with Original Box
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Art Deco brooch with natural emerald. The top of the brooch tests platinum and the back and pin tests 14k. Total weight is 6.2 grams. Round brilliant cut Colombian emerald,...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Nature's Elegance 18K Yellow Gold Brooch with emeralds and diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Nature's Elegance 18K Yellow Gold Brooch with emeralds and diamonds Embrace the beauty of the natural world with our "Nature's Elegance" 18K yellow gold brooch. Crafted in the form ...
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1990s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magnificent French Invisible Set Emerald Diamond Gold Rose Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French made exquisite rose flower brooch, in 18k gold, featuring vibrant invisible set emeralds and approx. 1.00ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch is 3.5" x 1.25". Marked with gold assay mark...
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold

Leopard Diamond Emerald White & Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Leopard Diamond Emerald White & Yellow Gold Brooch Two hundred twenty-six round brilliant-cut diamonds of approximately 15.82 carats total, with SI1 c...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

0.96 Carat Emerald Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold RAF Sweetheart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.96 carat emerald, 0.07 carat ruby and 0.78 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold RAF brooch; part of our collection of sweethe...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Brooch Large cabochon emerald (13.5 x 20 mm) of approximately 22- 25 carats, round-cut diamonds of approximately 8 carats, oval-shaped r...
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Stick Pin by the Sculptor Jean Auguste Dampt, circa 1898
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Nouveau Stick pin by the sculptor Jean Auguste Dampt for Charles Rivaud lustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Brooche Emerald Diamond 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold broche set with emerald and baguette and brilliant cut diamonds 2.00ct - F/G - VS/SI Detailed description: The brooche is 4.7 cm long by ...
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2010s European Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Pin
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with this stunning 14k yellow gold ruby and emerald pin. The pin features an oval crown design with an intricate rope motif dividing the ova...
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1990s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal floral brooch is in 18 karat white gold with 31 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural octagon cut emerald. The sculptural design adds the extra h...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

White Gold, Emerald & Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold emerald and diamond bow brooch. Pavé set with diamonds and a rim of calibre-cut emeralds.
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1910s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

David Webb Ram 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Brooch
Located in Holmdel, NJ
David Webb Coral, Diamond and Emerald Ram Brooch 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. This exquisite brooch features carved coral ram's head, with marquise-cut diamond eyes. Adorned with r...
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1980s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Onyx Emerald Gold Leopard Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold leopard brooch, set with approx. 1.20ctw H/VS-Si diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx. The brooch measures 3.75" x 2", with slightly movable hanging paw and the tail. Hal...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold

Robert Wander 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Hand Textured Leopard Cat Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an Incredible French brooch pin by Robert Wander crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and features leopard cat design. The cat's eyes are set with 2 green emerald marquise c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Silver Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver top butterfly brooch, adorned with 6.8mm x 8mm pearl, pear shaped emerald, ruby eyes and approx. 2.20ctw in old mine cut diamonds. The brooch measures 2" ...
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19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gold

Rose Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peony Petal floral brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 31 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural octagon cut emerald. The sculptural design adds the extra hi...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...

Midcentury Retro Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Platinum Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Retro style platinum brooch, featuring vibrant rubies, sapphires, emeralds and a combination of tapered baguette & round diamonds - total ...
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Enamel Gold Crouching Tiger Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and enamel crouching tiger brooch, adorned with emerald eyes and approx. 0.45ctw diamonds on the collar. Brooch measures 2 1/8" x 1 1/4". Not hallmarked. Weight of the piec...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel

French 1960s Diamond Emerald Sapphire Flower Knot Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French made, circa 1960s 18k gold flower brooch, featuring knot design and movable flower heads. Adorned with sapphires, rubies, emeralds and approx. 0.50ctw H/VS diamonds. Brooch me...
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1960s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Emerald Pearl and Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Emerald Pearl and enamel Brooch Made Circa 1907. An antique enamel brooch consisting of pearls & emeralds Measurements: 2.5" long Metal Type: 18K and 14k Yellow Gold
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Enamel, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

A Pearl, Diamond And Emerald Duck Head Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
An Early 20th century pearl, diamond and emerald duck head stick-pin, the head of the duck formed of a baroque pearl, with a diamond inlayed eye, the beak made of yellow gold, the collar set with five old-cut diamonds and four calibre-cut emeralds, mounted in yellow gold and platinum, bearing Austro-Hungarian gold hallmarks for 14ct gold, circa 1910, measuring 1.2 x 1.2cm, the pin measuring 6.1cm long, gross weight 2.4 grams. This antique pin is in very good condition for its age. Marked and tested as 14ct gold and platinum, with 14ct gold pin. A lustrous pearl duck...
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20th Century Hungarian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Kurt Wayne Emerald 18karat Yellow Gold Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This frog-inspired brooch is from the Famous American designer Kurt Wyne is for nature lovers. A vintage piece from 1969, crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold with a textured finish. T...
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Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Phoenix Bird Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro emerald ruby and sapphire platinum and gold Phoenix bird clip brooch circa 1935. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ27A. Scroll down for detailed specifications. This early Retro broo...
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1930s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Jacques Lacloche 18ct Gold, Diamond, Emerald and Coral Chick Brooch circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
A charming gold and gem-set chick brooch by Jacques Lacloche c. 1950s, the chick depicted standing on a branch, the body in heavily textured 18ct yell...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Amazing Thai Classical Dancer Brooch w/Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely vintage brooch was fabricated from 18k yellow gold and platinum and is lavishly set with fine quality brilliant cut diamonds, vivid emeralds and blue sapphires. The eyes ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique and Vintage Brooches

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

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