Vintage Whimsical Gold and Gem set lady Golfer brooch

Circa 1970s Very Whimsical 18K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 3/8 inch wide. This detailed piece is completely fini...

Circa 1970s 18K Yellow Gold Owl Brooch, measuring 2 1/2 inches from wing end to end, 2 inches tall and weighing 33.2 grams. Finely detailed with Hand Chased Gold work, Enamel Feather...

Circa 1920 18K yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches across X 1 5/8 Inch. Set with 4 large rose cut Diamonds totaling approximately 3 carats and further set with small...

Circa 1970 18K Yellow and White Gold Giardinetto Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches wide. The Rock Crystal vase portion is set in White Gold and has diamond mo...

This exquisite Italian brooch is a masterpiece of vintage jewelry design, crafted from luxurious 18-karat yellow gold. The brooch features an enchanting 'Horse and Carriage' motif, b...

A truly unique set these Oro Griego brooches are in the shape of lady birds. Crafted from 18 carat yellow gold, each lady bird has been enamelled in a different colour, one green, on...

An exceptional 18K yellow gold creation by renowned Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis, this vintage piece embodies timeless elegance and Hellenic artistry. Weighing 21.9 grams, it featur...

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...