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Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Blue Sapphire
Gemstone: Opal
Art-Deco 42.77 Carat Carved Emerald, Coloured Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful, art-deco brooch with 42.77 carat carved, transparent, top quality Zambian Emeralds and pink and blue Sapphires, Diamonds set in solid 18K White Gold. The natural Emerald...
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

Jewelry Ray Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire 18kt Gold Brooch Pendant / Necklace
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Jewelry Ray Fish White Diamond Blue Sapphire 18kt Gold Brooch Pendant/Necklace The ray fish is an animal that moves sinuously in the sea. Its mantle is cover...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American Excellent Condition Original American Antique 130 Yrs old Victorian pendent-brooch circa 1890s 14 Karat gold, ...
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1880s American Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Rose Gold

Bitterman Bros, Edwardian Opal Platinum 14 Karat Gold Shield Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a shield shaped opal cabochon - translucent white in body color with spectral pay-of-color. Measuring 6.5 x 7.5 mm - bezel set in platinum with engraved scroll frame surrou...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Diamond, Pearl, and Color Stones Octopus Brooch
Located in Duesseldorf, DE
18 Karat Gold Diamond, pearl and color stonesOctopus Brooch 167 Diamonds 2.55 Carat 1 Pearl Soud See 15 mm 18 Sap./Emeralds/ Ruby 4.15Carat Founded in 1974, Gianni Lazzaro is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, G...

18k Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
18k gold, vibrant blue sapphire and diamond leaf brooch measuring 2.5" in length. Oxidized grayish 18k white gold mounting set with o...
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2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Brown Diamond Brioche in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.25 carats, Ruby 1.07 carats, Emerald 1.16 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.44 carat and Brown Diamond 0.73 carat Brooch set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 3.5 cm Length: 2...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Forget Me Knot Bow Brooch Pendant with Fire Opal and Yellow Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
One of a kind Forget Me Knot Bow brooch / pendant Unisex design 18ct yellow and white gold 31.30 x 39mm in dimension Twisting ribbons set with 120 yellow brilliant cut diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Comfort Tiffany Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Tiffany Arts and Crafts Era Black Opal and Plique a Jour Brooch circa 1910's by Louis Comfort Tiffany with Julia Munson in 18k gold. Large peacock...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Late 19th Century Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Late 19th Century butterfly brooch. Set with approximately 7 carats of cushion shape, old and brilliant-cut diamonds with sapphire and rubies mounted in silver on top of gold. Leng...
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19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Bracelet Brooch Earrings Set Gold 585 Opals Freshwater Pearls Rubies, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
High Victorian (= Viennese Historicism) Golden Jewellery Set, consisting of: -- 1 bracelet -- 1 brooch -- Pair of earrings The items of this set are made of 14 carat rose gold 585...
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1880s Austrian High Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted 6.30 Carat Oval Cut Opal Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Naples, IT
This Brooch is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Brooch has a 6.30 Carats Oval Cut Opal. This Brooch has Micro Pearls. This Brooch is inspired by Art Deco Style. We're a workshop so eve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s
Located in Chicago, IL
France, circa 1890s The brooch is finely modeled as a butterfly. It is handcrafted in silver-topped 18K gold and is encrusted with rose cut diamonds, sapphires and rubies. The principal velvety blue...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Jean Vitau 3 Brooch Pins Flower Humingbird Bird Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a trio of three signed Jean Vitau Brooch Pins with a Flower and two Birds, Hummingbird, set with Sapphires, Diamonds, Tsavorite Green Garnets, Yellow Sapphires, Rubies, and P...
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...

18K White Gold Turtle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Turtle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch 44 Blue Sapphires - 0.36 CT 10 Diamonds - 0.08 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K White Gold - 3.90 GM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

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

14K Gold & Australian Opal Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k gold and Australian opal doublet brooch or pin. With a round doublet opal bezel set in 14k gold inside inverted heart shape that i...
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20th Century Australian Retro Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Blue Sapphire with Diamond and Ruby Owl Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.25 carat and Ruby 0.04 carat Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 3.5 cm Total Weight: 9.86 grams "We first opened ...
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2010s Thai Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin. This gorgeous piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold and the...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Masriera, 18K Gold Plique-a-jour Enamel Diamond Nymph Brooch, Certificate
Located in New York, NY
18K Gold. 61 round diamonds total approx. 0.4ct, 2 round sapphire total approx. 0.3ct, 1 pear sapphire approx. 0.25ct. Measurement: 6 x 5 cm Weight: 23.9 grams Stamp: "G-7858-G", "...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

18k Gold Opal Diamond Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
18k yellow gold , opal gemstone and 15 genuine diamond brooch. Unmarked, tested 18k, 40mm long x 33mm wide. Opal, measures about 18mm x 10mm. Ma...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire with Brown Sapphire Orchid Brooch/Pendant set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Blue Sapphire with Brown Sapphire Brooch/Pendant set in Silver Settings (chain not included) Width: 5.3 cm Length: 6.1 cm Total Weight: 27.82 grams *Please note that the silver s...
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Silver

1880's Victorian 2.75 Carats Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Antique Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized stag beetle with long and highly polished pinchers. Thorax is set with cushion cut sapphires weighing in total approximate...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

2 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic blue sapphire and diamond brooch in 14k white gold; designed as a geometrically structured. Center stone oval cut Blue sapph...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lady's Boulder Opal Broach in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's boulder black opal in a multi-color fire color. Vivid saturation scale with flash fire pattern. Brightness of fire it quite bright with c...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Romanov Crest Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910s, 14k, Russia. Decorated with the Romanov Imperial double eagle, brooches like this one could only be made for members of the Royal fami...
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1910s Russian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Marcus & Co. Sapphire Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a highly domed sapphire bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.70 carats. Eye clean and true blue in color with medium saturation. Bezel set with a twisted rope and a concentric halo surround of gold beading. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold. Signed Marcus for Marcus and Co...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Large Edwardian Multi Gem Harlequin Bar Brooch, Circa 1905
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous and playful Edwardian ‘harlequin’ bar brooch dating from circa 1905. The 11 rub over set gemstones include deep red garnets, a muted gre...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 9k Gold, Yel...

Victorian 14kt/Sterling Diamond, Opal, Emerald, + Ruby Fly Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous fly pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this incredible piece is glittering with 3ctw of Rose Cut diam...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Lady's Mintabie Boulder Opal and Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal in blue-green fire color. Vivid saturation scale with flash fire pattern. Brightness of fire is extremely bright with cabochon, oval shape. Measurements are 40....
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lady's Boulder Crystal Opal and Diamonds Broach in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's semi-crystal opal with multicolor fire color. Saturation scale is average with a flash fire pattern. Very bright, cabochon, oval shape. Measurements are 29.0 x 21.0. 6...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Lady's Black Opal and Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's boulder black opal in a blue-green fire color. Vivid saturation scale with flash fire pattern. Brightness of fire is brilliant with caboc...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Australian 47.28ct Boulder Opal and Diamond Pendant Brooch, 18K Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
Seductive and enchanting, "Forest Nymph" can be worn as a dazzling pendant or a dramatic brooch. Flowing gold and diamond serpentines clasp a sizeable 47....
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2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Brooch Made in Platinum with Diamonds & Blue Sapphires
Located in Webster, NY
Vintage Diamond & Blue Sapphire brooch made in intricate Platinum with an 18k yellow gold pin. Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 4.88CTW Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Diamonds C...
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Lady's Black Opal and Diamonds Pendant in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal in a green only fire color. Vivid saturation scale with a flash fire pattern. Brightness of fire is brilliant with cabochon, freeform shape. Measurements are 31...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lady's Boulder Opal, Diamonds and Sapphire "Fish" Broach in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's boulder black opal in multi-color fire color. Average saturation scale with flash fire pattern. Brightness of fire is quite bright with c...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Butterfly Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Victorian insect brooch depicting a butterfly. It is crafted in 14K gold and adorned with silver. The piece features: - opal...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

One Lady's Opal and Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One Lady's semi-black opal with blue/green fire color. Vivid saturation scaled with pinfire pattern. Measurements of opal are 32.5 x 19.5 and weight consists of 25.0 carats. Diamon...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

19th Century Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Transformation Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique jewelry in 18 karat yellow gold, and silver. Of shuttle shape, it is decorated in the center of a cushion- cut blue sapphire surrounded in radiation of antique- cut diamonds,...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18...

Lady's Black Opal Madonna and Child Carving Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's gray opal with a blue-green fire color. Saturation scale is average with a flash fire pattern. Bright with cabochon, freeform carving shape. Measurements are 41.5 mm x ...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Enticing Ruby and Sapphire Brooch Pin with Diamonds in 18k Solid White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Enticing Ruby and Sapphire Flower Brooch Made in 18K Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to detail, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Sailboat Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Opal diamonds and yellow gold sailboat brooch pendant circa 1990. SPECIFICATIONS: GEMSTONE: one free-form opal weighing approximately 2.22 carats....
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eostre Fire Opal, South Sea Pearl and Yellow Diamond Pendant Brooch in 18K Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
This design is inspired by Shawn Mendes Lyrics " Tequila Sunrise". In Our collection there is also another Pendant inspired by " Sapphire Moonlight". The Fiery Fire opal really matches the Golden South Sea Pearl and Yellow diamond at representing a Sunrise. This is a statement piece as the pearl itself is over 17mm in diameter. A 17.8 mm Light Golden Colour South Sea Pearl and Yellow Diamond Brooch...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold

Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold, Gem Set Jabot Pin
Located in London, GB
This Jabot has been inspired by the Lyre birds tail feathers creating this stunning jewel.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Opal, Gold

Lady's Black Opal and Diamonds "Fish" Broach in 14k Yellow and White Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal in a multi-color fire color. Vivid saturation scale with flash fire pattern. Brightness of fire is brilliant with cabochon, freeform shape. Measurements are 25....
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

One Lady's Antique Black Opal Broach
Located in New York, NY
One Lady's five black opal with blue enamel, and diamonds broach in 15k yellow gold. Bright, cabochon shape with fire pattern. Brightness of fire and saturation with blue only. Me...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal

One Lady's Opal and Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's black opal in multi-color fire color. Saturation is vivid with flash fire pattern. Opal is cabochon, pear shape. Diamonds are 26 mm round brilliant and measure 1.7-2.7 ...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

Mineable Boulder Opal, Diamonds, and Black Opal Broach in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's semi-black peacock opal with multicolor fire pattern. Saturation scale is vivid with a large flash fire pattern. Extremely bright with cabochon, oval shape. Measurement...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Lady's Opal and Pendant in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's semi-black opal that is multicolor. Vivid saturation scale with a flash fire pattern. Brightness of fire is very bright with cabochon, oval shape. Weight is 6 carats. Two ...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

One Lady's Opal, Diamonds and Rubies Pendant
Located in New York, NY
One lady's opal, diamonds, and rubies pendant. Opal is semi-crystal and multicolor with dull saturation scale. Includes pinfire pattern and din brightness of fire. Cut into cabocho...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold

Premium Quality Australian Four Opal Doublet Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Sydney, AU
The ephemeral beauty of the butterfly is captured in this exquisite opal doublet masterfully set in polished sterling silver. The "Mariposa’" brooch wit...
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2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sterling Silver

1.87 Carat Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Platinum Stick Pin. Center securely nestled with a Hand set Oval Blue Sapphire weighing approx. 1.87 Carat. Surrou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Seven Diamonds Sapphire Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Hortensia brooch is in 18 karat rose gold with 7 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural dark blue sapphire. The sculptural design adds the extra highlights to...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

Diamonds and Sapphire Eighteen Karat White Gold Contemporary Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Hortensia brooch is in 18 karat white gold with 7 round natural diamonds, VS, F-G, and natural dark blue sapphire. The sculptural design adds the extra highlights t...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...

One Lady's Black Opal and Diamonds Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One lady's white opal, multicolor, with average saturation scale. Bright pinfire pattern with oval, cabochon shape. 110 round brilliant cut diamonds with measurements of 3.5-2.85 m...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Moira Design Pink and Blue Sapphire Silver and Gold Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Moira design bow brooch, set with round blue and pink sapphires, in silver micro-claw pavé settings, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, with a pin and tube catch. Signed and numbered Moi...
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1990s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin brooches were produced by the brand in a broad spectrum of shapes. There were plaques, rounded disks, arch and shield-shaped brooches. ...
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1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 5.96 CTW Diamond and 3.9 CTW Sapphire Brooch 18k Solid White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Brooch Made in 18k Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop-art, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this feat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Suzanne Belperron Art Moderne Gold and Multi Gemstone "Tonneau" Clip Brooches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Moderne gold "Tonneau" clip brooches of bombé, barrel-shaped design set with rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, in sterling silver and 18k. Suzanne Belperron, France. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity by Olivier Baroin. Maker's poinçon for Grœné et Darde...
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1930s French Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling S...

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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