Ruby Brooches
1
734
to
29
552
173
2
98
472
162
31
8
11
23
44
44
63
27
31
38
1
30
29
27
19
16
416
314
4
671
401
313
133
104
2,542
734
645
515
454
269
100
54
49
43
to
108
70
50
34
30
30
29
16
8
7
6
1
Gemstone: Ruby
Recognized Seller Listings
Antique Austrian Burma Ruby, Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique, Austrian, Burma ruby and diamond chequerboard brooch, with French-cut rubies, in claw settings, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in silver cut down settings, mounted in go...
Category
1890s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Herbert Rosenthal .40 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical Herbert Rosenthal ruby diamond bee brooch. 4 round brilliant cut diamonds surrounded by 17 round red rubies. 18k yellow.
17 round re...
Category
Late 20th Century Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Vintage Stylised Bird Brooch in 18ct Yellow Gold with Burma Ruby Ca 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage stylised bird brooch by Cartier circa 1960s. The bird is designed in 18ct yellow gold with a textured feather pattern on the head, an open gold wire body with a rope twist on the tail. The bird has round brilliant cut diamond details set in platinum and a trapezoid diamond in the tail. The bird is modelled sitting on a branch which has a round brilliant cut diamond set into the end and the eye is a Burmese step cut ruby. The reverse of the brooch has a single pin fitting.
Maker
Cartier
Period
circa 1960
Origin
London
Gemstones
0.30ct Burma ruby, no heat - with certificate
12 x round brilliant cut
Setting
18ct yellow gold and platinum signed Cartier London and numbered
Weight
9.1 grams
Dimensions
Height: 4cm
Width: 1.5cm
Condition
Very fine
Directors Notes
Cartier is famous for their wide array of jewelled bird brooches from the 1920s onwards, aligned with the fashions, feminine suits were becoming increasingly in vogue and jewellery houses were making beautiful brooches and pins to adorn those lapels. Cartier and their birds have become so recognisable that a couple have even ended up in the jewellery history books, notably the beautifully flamboyant Flamingo brooch that was created for the Duchess of Windsor. Cartier bird brooches...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Ruby Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded by a cluster of eight, old mine-cut diamonds, wit...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 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 Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Jardiniére Brooch, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage Jardiniére multi-gem brooch, set with carved rubies, in claw settings and cabochon-cut sapphires, emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, depicting...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
See life in Vivid colors with these exquisite Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Onyx18K Gold Elegant Parrot Pin Brooch
with a...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian 1830 Convertible Pendant Brooch in 19Kt Gold 5.54 Ctw Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible pendant brooch from the Georgian period.
An antique pendant brooch, created in the United Kingdom between the periods of the kingdoms of George III (1760-1820) and George IV (1820-1830) circa 1830. This beautiful piece was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 19 Karats (.791/.999). Fitted at the reverse with a vertical hinged bar with a security hook to wear as a brooch and can be also wear in a chain as a pendant. Embellished with applications of blue hot enamel.
Diamonds: Mount with 69 old European rose cuts diamonds, with a combined weight of 5.54 carats.
Ruby: Mount with one rose cut vivid red ruby of .05 carats.
Weight: 15.75 Grams, (10.09 Dwt).
Measurements: 32 mm by 57 mm (1.26 x 2.25 Inches).
Hallmarks: Tested for gold assay of .791/.999 gold...
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Frascarolo Milano Enameled Panther Money Clip in 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Frascarolo
Located in Miami, FL
Panther money clip designed by Frascarolo.
A beautiful highly sculpted money clip from the bestiary collection of the famed Italian jeweler and designer, Pierino Frascarolo. This im...
Category
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Webb Turquoise, diamond and ruby swan brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Webb Turquoise, diamond and ruby swan brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum
The brooch features a swan set with cabochon cut turquoise body, and round brilliant cut diamonds. Accen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artist Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Herbert Rosenthal Vintage Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch pinThis charming Vintage 1
Located in Miami, FL
This charming Vintage 1970s bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal is set with some large genuine round diamonds weighing approx. 1.50 carats, G-H color, and VS Clarity, and two small rubies in the eyes approx. 0.02 carats.
Rosenthal bees are the culmination of a centuries-long fascination with insect jewelry...
Category
1960s American Retro Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby
French 1890 Art Nouveau Swan Arp Brooch 18Kt Gold With 5.05 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A French art nouveau swan brooch.
Gorgeous piece of jewelry, created in France in the late 19th century. Designed with allegorical patterns to the love, the music and the romanticis...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and diamond brooch, circa 1945.
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond brooch. Set to centre with thirty four square baguette cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 3.40 carats,...
Category
1940s Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape - 6 carat
Multi color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
3 carat
White South Sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Ruby Brooches
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst...
21.26 Carat Ruby and Diamonds Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Oval cut Rubies weighing 21.26 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 2.36 carats.
The brooch features a bail which transfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming and whimsical, this retro brooch by the French jeweler Cartier is known as the iconic Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench brooch. Crafted of 18K yellow gold, the brooch features a min...
Category
20th Century French Retro Ruby Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
Presenting a collectible Butterfly brooch by Buccellati with a Natural elongated Pear Diamond and Ruby Eyes Created by Mario Bucce...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A Victorian lobster tie pin, hat pin or stick pin, with the body of the lobster carved from a single piece of garnet, with rose-cut diamonds set in the claws head and tail fins, with...
Category
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Carlo & Arthur Giuliano Brooch, Circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Moonstone, diamond and ruby cabochon brooch by Carlo & Arthur Giuliano, circa 1890. Four large drop shaped moonstone cabochons with an approximate...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Flower 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Precious Stones Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire...
Antique Ruby and Emerald Rose Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Fit for a queen, this timelessly elegant late 19th century rose is designed with delicately curled petals filled with vibrant raspberry red rubies complimented by bright green emerald leaves...
Category
1880s Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Tiffany & Co 1968 Mythological Fish Brooch in 18kt Gold with 60.05 Ctw Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Mythological fish brooch designed by Tiffany & Co.
Fabulous iconic piece, created at the Tiffany Studios during the modernist period, back in the 1...
Category
1960s American Modernist Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Modernist Diamond Ruby Garnet Gold Hummingbird Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Birds of a feather flock together. Find the perfect match with this Oscar Heyman modernist yellow and white diamond, tsavorite garnet, ruby, 18 karat yellow gold hummingbird brooch....
Category
Early 1900s American Modern Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Cartier Poodle Pin
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful gold poodle brooch showcases the more whimsical side of the legendary French jeweler Cartier. The playful yet elegant brooch features an 18K gold poodle sitting at at...
Category
20th Century French Retro Ruby Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1880s, this diamond, pearl, and gem-set butterfly brooch is set in silver-topped 18K gold. The old mine-cut diamond and pearl body, with emerald eyes and ruby-tipped antennae, has curving rose-cut diamond wings edged with rubies and highlighted by round-cut sapphires, in a patinated silver-topped 18K gold mount. Beautifully modeled, with intense sparkle and colors, this small jewel conveys the preciousness and rarity of the graceful favorite of the insect world.
Product details:
Item #: BO-21096
Circa: 1880
Dimensions: 1.00" length x 1.50" width
Materials: 1 old mine and 58 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.94 carat); 1 natural freshwater pearl; 4 old round cut sapphires (approximate total weight 0.35 carat); 28 mixed old cut rubies (approximate total weight 0.60 carat); 2 old round-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 0.01 carat); Silver-topped 18K Gold
Signed: 18
Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes:
Fashionable women of the late 19th century wore insect brooches in multiples. Multiple butterflies might adorn a dress or alternately secure an opulent veil in place. Although seen since the Renaissance in Western jewelry...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Dog's Head Yellow Gold 18K Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
A lovely dog's head Brooch in yellow gold 18K set by round diamonds, cabochon ruby eyes and sapphire on the nose.
Italian work.
Circa 1960.
Total length: 2.60 centimeters.
Total widt...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gingerbread Men Brooch 18k c1960s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, American. This utterly charming 1960s gingerbread men brooch is as rare as it is fun! Beautifully made in 18k yellow gold and set with s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pearl, Diamond, & Ruby Bird Brooch
An 18-karat gold bird motif brooch set with round cut diamonds, oval cut rubies, and a large mabe pearl
Measurements: 2.75" x 1.25"
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Gem Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Floral Brooch
An 18-karat yellow gold brooch set with 33 round cut diamonds, 9 round cut rubies, and 2 round cut sapphires
Stamped 18K
Measurements: 1.88" x 1.38"
Category
1960s Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch
A 14-karat gold brooch set with 21 round cut diamonds, 4 round cut rubies, and 4 square cut rubies
Circa 1940's
Measurements: 2.25" x 2"
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby & Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Brooch
An 18-karat two tone gold brooch set with marquise cut rubies and round cut diamonds
Stamped Italy and 18K
Measurements: 1.75" x 1.63"
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel bug brooch. Set to centre with five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.05 carats,...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Cat's Eye Ruby Gold Cat Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chrysoberyl cat’s eye ruby and gold cat brooch pendant circa 1950. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ115B. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A cat lover will immediately notice that the artist of this whimsical cat brooch captured a feline pose and attitude with great skill. It features a pair of fine quality chrysoberyl cat’s eyes set in the eyes. They mimic the appearance of a cat’s eye to perfection. The mouth is kissed by a small ruby. Examine the back of the piece and notice that there is an attachment on the back that facilitates wearing it as a pendant, the tip of the pin stem is neatly tucked into the latch. Treat yourself or someone special to this outstanding vintage cat brooch...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Silver Insect Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver bee brooch, adorned with ruby eyes, blue sapphires and rose cut diamonds. The brooch measures 1 3/8" x 2 3/8". Weighs 21....
Category
19th Century Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Opal, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Opal, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Blue Opal from Australia - 11 Carat
Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 15 Carat
Red Ruby from Burma - 9 Carat
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s Large Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This attractive 40s Retro pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. It presents a lovely open design adorned by a combination of different sized diamonds, sizes from 1.15 cts H,VS1 to...
Category
1970s Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Midcentury Platinum Diamond Ruby Bird Brooch Set
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous large platinum brooch, convertible into two separate brooches, depicting two birds and flowers. Adorned with a total of approximately 12 carats in round and baguette H/SI1 d...
Category
20th Century Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin
Located in New York, NY
This rare hand-crafted enhancer brooch features a natural red coral cameo of a Lu, Chinese God of Wealth . The brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and...
Category
1970s British Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Cameo Coral 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamonds Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Pink Sapphire, Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Red Ruby, Oval shape, Cabochon, Pear Shape 16 carat
Pink color Natural Sapphires from Sri Lanka
2 carat
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Ruby Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
White Ethiopian Opal - 17 Carat
Blue Australian Opal - 2 Cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Brooches
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphir...
Cartier Diamond Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stately and sophisticated diamond elephant brooch gold puts the spotlight on the more whimsical side of creations made by the legendary French je...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Luckenbooth Heart Crown Circle Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century, Luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a coronet, set with three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold, with the grain set diamonds in silver-upon-gold. American, circa 1910.
Luckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19th century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones.
The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817.
The brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil.
By the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Introducing our Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Arrow Brooch—a symbol of striking elegance and precision. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this brooch features a vibrant 1.26-carat rub...
Category
Late 20th Century European Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Squirrel Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and ruby yellow gold squirrel clip brooch circa 1970. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ310J. Scroll down for detailed specifications. The movements and...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co .1 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold Unicorn Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1970's Tiffany & Co. rare unicorn brooch. Crafted in solid textured 18k yellow gold this beautiful design is accented with one round cut ruby. Highly detailed with the excell...
Category
Late 20th Century Ruby Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman 1880 Etruscan Revival Mechanical Scarab Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Opals
Located in Miami, FL
Etruscan revival mechanical beetle brooch.
Fabulous antique piece, created in Rome Italy in the 19th century, circa 1870-1880. This magnificent brooch has been made in the shape of a scarab, with patterns of Etruscan and renaissance revival. Carefully crafted with multiples parts, made-ups in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats which are finished with textured and incised designs. The wings of the scarab can be opened and close by a mechanical push button in the shape of a pistil to discover an arrangement of gemstones. It is embellished with a great assortment of natural earth mined opals...
Category
1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Teddy Bear Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and ruby gold Italian teddy bear brooch circa 1970. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ29A. Scroll down for detailed specifications. Take a glance at this adorable teddy bear, it's ...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th C Ruby and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This rare and exquisite 18th C jewel is designed as a flowing ribbon set with 24 gemmy raspberry red table-cut rubies, draped with 16 shimmering peruzzi and rose cut diamonds and accented with 4 deep red garnets. This brooch has been beautifully hand-fabricated in silver and rose gold...
Category
1790s Rococo Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
Antique Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver And Gold Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique butterfly brooch, with old-cut diamond pavé set thorax and wings, with a faceted emerald in each top wing, with a total weight of approximately 1.30 carats and a cabochon-...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a ferocious dragon with a round ruby cabochon eye and mouth agape bearing sharp teeth and a reptilian tongue
Bead set throughout by rose cut diamonds within ridged channel...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
.7 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Giraffe Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage large Giraffe ruby and diamond textured brooch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the brooch is accented with two ruby eyes and a diamond and ruby on the back each hoofs. Highly d...
Category
Late 20th Century Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Small Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
A small textured bird on a single branch with a round-cut ruby for the eye; marked Tiff...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ruby Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Antique Salamander Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized salamander with a wavy tail and curling forked tongue
Featuring a cushion cut sapphire bead set in the center of its head
Weighing approximately 0.54 carats t...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Pins Clips Ear Studs Baby Ducks Emerald Sapphire Ruby
Located in Geneva, CH
Lovely pair of baby Ducks Pins, could be worn as Clips Ear studs on yellow gold. Emerald cabochon, Sapphire and Ruby beads and Diamond rose-cut.
Size: 0.5...
Category
1960s Retro Vintage Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon White Gold Diamond Ruby White Gold Pin Clip
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Ruby Pin Clip by Cartier.
With 52 Round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity E color total weight approx. .90ct and 1 ruby in the eye
Detail...
Category
1990s French Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Calla Lily Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira Collection ruby, diamond and enamel calla lily brooch, with a yellow diamond set spadix, ruby set petal and a plique à jour enamel leaf with ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Ruby Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
.10 Carat Ruby Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cat Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's handmade mid-century cat brooch. Oval Persian turquoise with 2 oval onyx and one ruby key set in 18k yellow gold. 18 White gold whiskers.
2 oval cabochon onyx 6mm x 4mm
1 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ruby Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Jade Pin
Large Chanel Brooch
Mechanical Brooch
Owls Brooch
Sapphire Flower Pin
Stock Pin Vintage
18k Yellow Gold Diamond 1950s Brooches
Angels Brooch
Bow Silver Brooch
Brooch Angel
Guilloche Brooch
Guilloche Brooches
Initial Pins
Platinum Diamond And Pearl Pin
Tiffany Platinum Brooch
Tourmaline Brooch Blue
Vintage Opal Brooch
Antique Bird Brooch