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Place of Origin: Italian
Love Bird Brooch Pin with Coral and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The love bird brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with diamond leaves entwined around the branch. The body and head of the bird consists of custom cut paua shell (abal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artist Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Owl 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Agate Onyx Coral Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
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 Artisan Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Owl 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Coral Sapphires Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Orange Corals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Blue sapphires, Gold/Silver Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing pendant/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver structure. This very particular pendant consists of a finely engraved elatius coral representing a sweet laying angel, surrounded by...
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1950s Retro Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Sapphire, Diamonds, Spinel, Rose Gold and Silver Butterfly Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Retrò butterfly brooch/pendant in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a sapphire and a diamond on the body, a diamond on the head. The wings are studded with hydrotherma...
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1960s Retro Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Roberto Casarin 18kt Yg Flower Brooch Amethyst, Tourmaline, Diamond, Peridot
By Roberto Casarin
Located in New York, NY
This intricate 18 karat yellow gold flower brooch was made exclusively for Cellini in Italy by Roberto Casarin. The petals are beautifully set with pave diamonds and hand carved and ...
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1990s Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch with Pink Tourmaline, Onyx and Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in New York, NY
Started in the 1940's Sabbadini of Italy is known throughout the world for their artisinal excellence and creative design. Their creativity shines in this 18 karat yellow gold lady bug brooch. The wings art...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Buccellati bee brooch is an exquisite example of the brand's signature craftsmanship and attention to detail. The body of the bee is hand-engraved with a delicate textured finish...
Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aig Vintage Flower Brooch 4.80 ct White Diamonds Mixed Cut 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Bergamo, BG
Aig Vintage Flower Brooch 4.80 ct White Diamonds Mixed Cut 18 Kt White Gold -------------- Welcome to our jewelry collection, where every piece tells a story of timeless elegance a...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Coral Button, Diamonds, Emerald, 14K White and Rose Gold Bird Shape Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Lovely brooch in 14k rose and white gold, realized with a central red rubrum coral , enriched all around by diamonds and an emerald as eye. This brooch is totally handmade by Italia...
Category

1960s Retro Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Malachite Owl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
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 seller with a private message to solve the problem. Owl 18 karat yellow gold mounted with malachite heart...
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Madonna and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare early antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with an exquisite museum ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold & Turquoise Mouse Brooch with Pink Sapphire Accents, 10.9g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Including a brooch set with an oval-shaped cabochon-cut turquoise body and round pink sapphire details Includes Italian assay marks, together with a brooch detailed with enamel in h...
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20th Century Modern Italian Brooches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 1960s Gold Jade Sapphire Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cute Italian made, circa 1960s 18k gold dog brooch. Set with jade, sapphires, rubies and diamonds. Brooch measures 17/8" x 1 1/8"/ Marked 750 and with an Italian mark. Weight 18.7 g...
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Cellini 18 Karat Gold, 7.55 Carat Invisibly Set Pink Sapphire Apple Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Cellini 18 karat yellow gold apple brooch has been invisibly set with vibrant square cut pink sapphires. The stem is set with square diamonds and the leaf with round bril...
Category

1990s Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cazzaniga Scarecrow Brooch
By Cazzaniga
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Cazzaniga, Italy. This delightful scarecrow brooch by Cazzaniga is a sublime one-of-a-kind jewel. Every detail is perfectly executed. He is adorned with wide rub...
Category

1960s Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Vase 18 Karat White Gold Coral Rock Crystal Pearls Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
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 Artisan Italian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Coral, Blue Sapphire, Rock Crystal, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, Ci...

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Aventurine Insect Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold brooch, featuring a flying insect motif with hand carved aventurine quartz body, rope design bezel, wings and antenn...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tremblant Gold Natural Pearl And Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as an en tremblant violet flower with rose diamond and centering a natural pearl, length 7,5cm
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Oval Shape Pink Corals, Lapis Lazuli, 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing flowers brooch in 18kt yellow gold composed of light pink coral petals with blue lapis in the centres. coral 2.60gr lapis 0.70gr tot weight 13.1gr r.f. uuch For any inquiri...
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tremblant Coral and Diamond Brooch Pin Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The tremblant coral and diamond brooch features stems and flowers entwined around a coral branch. Two flowers are set with custom cut paua shell (abalone shell) topped with bombe tra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

Love Bird Brooch Pin Diamonds and Yellow Sapphire Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The love bird brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with yellow sapphire flowers hanging from diamond stems curling around the branch. The body of the bird consists of c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, ...

CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Light Gold Tone Quilted CC Brooch, 2017
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD light gold tone CC logo brooch featuring a quilted design and embellished with clear crystals. From the CHANEL Cruise 2016/2017 Co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sabbadini Diamond & Emerald 18k Gold Bee Pin Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This eye-catching authentic bee brooch is by Italian designer Sabbadini, it is crafted from 18k white gold with yellow gold accent. The body and wings of the bee is fully decorated with diamonds, the eyes are two small cabochon emeralds. On the back of the bee are 3 flowers with emeralds in yellow gold...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Handcraft Butterfly 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
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 Artisan Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Italy 1950 Mid Century Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold With A Carved Rose In Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Italian 1950 Rose brooch. Beautiful piece, crafted with very realistic organic details in solid 14 kt of textured yellow gold. It is suited at the reverse, with a vertical h...
Category

1950s Revival Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Berca One-of-a-kind 43.25 Carat Lemon Quartz White Diamond Angelfish Brooch
By Berca Atelier
Located in Valenza, IT
Extraordinary, unique yet timeless 43.25 Carat hand inlaid, hand carved natural lemon quartz, 0.81 Carat top quality white diamond(D-E, IF), 0.05Carat natural Ruby, 18k white gold ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold

S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Brooch
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver-tone Gianni Versace Medusa safety pin brooch, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1994 collection, this oversized safety pin brooch is covered in Versace Medusa logos and is made complete with five additional safety pins that dangle off the brooch. One of Gianni Versace's most iconic house codes, popularized by Liz Hurley...
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1990s Italian Brooches

Micro-mosaic King Charles Spaniel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique micro-mosaic brooch depicting a King Charles spaniel set in silver gilt. Micro-mosaic jewelry and objects originated in Rome and became fa...
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Italian Brooches

Carlo Giuliano Renaissance Revival 18K Gold and Emerald Brooch
By Carlo Giuliano
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1880s, this emerald, seed peal and 18K gold brooch is signed by Carlo Giuliano, London. The brooch is designed as an 18K gold bombé boss of interlinked circles set wi...
Category

Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Italian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Painted Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Summerland, CA
Lovely 18k gold frame around intricately painted portrait of a beautiful lady adorned with five diamonds. Wonderful example of renaissance revival. Hallmarked 750 on the back. Ca...
Category

1920s Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Handcraft Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Necklace and 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

1950s Artisan Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Fendi Vintage Gripoix Logo F Crown Crest Maltese Cross Cabochon Chunky Brooch
By Fendi
Located in Wokingham, England
Fendi Vintage 1980s Gripoix Logo F Fendista Crown Crest Maltese Cross Cabochon Ruby Emerald Lapis Onyx Red Green Blue Black Chunky Modernist Brooch, Gol...
Category

1980s Art Deco Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Italian Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k white gold Italian made flower brooch, can also be worn as a pendant. Measures 2 1/8" x 2 1/4". Set with vivid pink sapphires and approx. 1.60ctw G/VS diamonds. Hallmarked ...
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Handcraft Lobster 18 Karat White Gold Coral Branch Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
The Scala Gioielli & Figli is pleased to announce to all its customers who purchase outside the European Community an additional 10% discount from the list price on all its items. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Multicolor Enamel, & Ruby 18 Karat Gold "Elephant Herd" Luxury Brooch
Located in New York, NY
For all safari, animal, and nature lovers, here's our charming & unique elephant herd brooch. This brooch features 3 elephants, a mother elephant and her two children. For the eyes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Handcraft Turtle 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Australian Baroque Pearl Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
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 Artisan Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dolphin Brooch Pin Diamonds Pink Sapphire South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The dolphin brooch features the dolphin as it springs up from the sea and creates a diamond wave and mist with 9.68 carats of pink sapphire. The gems are of fiery color and crystalli...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold...

Handcraft Rock Crystal Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
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 Artisan Italian Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, 14k Gold, Silver, Ye...

Italian Vintage Enamel Diamond Squirrel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical vintage Italian made 18k gold brooch, depicting a squirrel. Brooch is decorated with enamel and approx. 0.20ctw in H/Si1 diamonds. Measures 2 5/8" x 1 5/8". Hallmarked on...
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Brooch, Circa 1960
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A vintage Buccellati 18 karat yellow gold oak leaf brooch, circa 1960 Designed as a single 18 karat yellow gold oak leaf. Buccellati's signature gold detail engraving contrasts to t...
Category

1960s Retro Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Extraordinary 30.00 Ct Blue Moonstone Gemset Fancy Cat Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Extraordinary Fancy cat brooch pre 1970 circa- Italian origin Hand crafted as unique piece of jewelry – no other one like this – solid 18 KT white gold Marvelous Cut face created wit...
Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold

Crystal Rock Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
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 Artisan Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby White Gold Handcrafted in Italy Papillon Bow Chocker Brooch
By Margherita Burgener
Located in Valenza , IT
Stunning piece of high jewelry handcrafted and designed in Italy in Margherita Burgener family workshop. The beautiful Bow Papillon brooch can be worn also as a choker with the prov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Corletto Blue Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Beetle Bug Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautifully constructed brooch by Corletto This beetle bug is gorgeous, but looks like he has a strong bite. His body is blue enamel with white spots. The...
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Coral Yellow Gold 9 Karat Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
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

Early 1900s Artisan Antique Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Frascarolo & Co. 18k Gold Detailed Enamel 3D Horse Head Pin Brooch w/ Diamonds
By FRASCOROLO
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible and very well made Italian pin/brooch by Frascarolo & Co. is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. It features a perfectly structured 3D horse...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18k Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Schnauzer Dog Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A delightful and finely executed 18k/14K gold brooch of a Schnauzer dog with a diamond nose and collar, sweet sapphire cabochon eyes and a ruby tongue. The pin and collar are in whit...
Category

1960s Modern Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby, Diamond, & Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladybug Luxury Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
For all animal, insect, and nature lovers, here's our charming & unique Enamel, Diamond, & Ruby ladybug brooch/pendant! This brooch features the ladybug's body adorned with green & ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sicilian Cart Vintage Brooch
Located in Milano, MI
Unusual Vintage brooch set in 18ct gold depicting a Sicilian cart, symbol of Sicilian folklore. Finely decorated with polychrome enamels (defects) and synthetic rubies. Made in Italy...
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Diamond Enamel Birds Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This beautiful two bird brooch is sure to be a conversation starter! 18 karat yellow gold birds on branch perch with lots of detail One eye per bird w...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Spider Brooch Pin 19mm South Sea Pearl and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The spider brooch features a golden pearl of the very rare size of 19mm diameter. The pearl is untreated. It displays fine quality nacre and its natural color and luster have not bee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Italian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold,...

Roberto Casarin 18k Gold Tourmaline Amethyst Period Flower & Diamond Brooch Pin
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking, all original, statement brooch crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and designed by Roberto Casarin. The gorgeous rose flower is structured from ...
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1980s Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo, Blue and Yellow Topazes, Diamonds, 9 Karat Gold and Silver Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Marvelous pendant/brooch in 9k rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central finely carved cameo surrounded by a crown of blue topazes and a round frame or silver leaves studded with diamonds and yellow topazes. This pendant/brooch is totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths Cameo 2.7 g 29 mm Blue and Yellow Topazes...
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1950s Retro Vintage Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Ruby & Diamond Multi-Color Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Colorful Owl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
For all bird, animal, and nature lovers, here's our charming & unique Enamel, Diamond, & Ruby Owl brooch. This brooch features the owl's body adorned with colorful enamel fully han...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Celluloid Parrot Brooch with Rhinestone Eye - Unsigned - Italy - C. 1950
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage celluloid coral parrot brooch or pin with a rhinestone eye - unsigned - made in Italy - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Italian Brooches

Love Bird Brooch Pin with Coral and Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The love bird brooch features a bird perched upon a coral branch with diamond leaves entwined around the branch. The body and head of the bird consists of custom cut paua shell (abal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

19thc Etruscan Revival 14k Gold Brooch Set with Carved Red Coral & Seed Pearls
Located in valatie, NY
19thc Etruscan Revival 14k Gold Brooch Set With Carved Coral and Silver Colored Seed Pearls. The pillow shaped concave sided brooch has an open-work gold wire border, the top with granulation and gold wire with filigree engraving on the gold wire in a scrolling design. The border is set with four, floral carved coral blossoms and the four corners are mounted with silver colored natural seed pearls and the sides with tapered free moving bullet shaped gold drops. Centering the brooch is a carved coral, sleeping putti. The warm burnished glow in the deep yellow gold was the result of a technique called bloomed gold. A high carat gold wash (22-24 kt), in this case over 14 kt gold. Bloomed gold is alloy deletion leaving a pure gold surface on a piece. This is a different look than gold plating as it leaves a nice frosted effect. These techniques were developed by the Etruscan's. They were master metal smiths and mined various ores including iron, tin, copper, silver, and gold and became famous for their metalworking. Italians have harvested coral...
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Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

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