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Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Slider Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features rubies, old mine and rose cut diamonds. Weight: 10.87g Pendant length: 4cm Chain length
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 26.00 Carat Ruby 0.16 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features: - 4 rubies, cabochon/pear mix cut, TW 26.00ct, slpR 7/4-7/3, P3 - 24 diamonds, RBC - 17
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Twin Crowned Hearts Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
huge collection of vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Mauboussin Trabert Hoeffer Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, circa 1940s
By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Retro Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, ca. 1940s An iconic gold bangle
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.50 Carat Ruby 1.10 Carat Diamond Heart Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 22 rubies, round cut, TW 1.50ct, slpR 6/4, VS-SI - 22 diamonds, brilliant cut, TW 1.10ct, EW-RW
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Late 20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.20 Carat Ruby 0.70 Carat Diamond Floral Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features two oval rubies: 1.20ct, stpR 6/4, SI, H. The gems are surrounded by 44 brilliant cut diamonds
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.50 Carat Ruby 0.45 Carat Diamond Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 oval ruby: 0.50ct, R 6/5, SI, H - 8 round brilliant cut diamonds: TW 0.45ct, RW, VS Weight
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Garnet 0.10 Carat Ruby 0.24 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 garnet, pear cut - 3 rubies, round cut, TW 0.10ct, slpR 5/4, SI - 12 diamonds, RBC -17/57, TW
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Diamond Ruby Cocktail Snake Ring
By David Webb
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
black enamel and cabochon cut ruby eyes is accented with a total of ~0.30ct of round diamonds set in 18K
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
: - diamonds: 40pcs., brilliant cut, 0.18ct, RW-STW, VS-SI - rubies: 12pcs., square cut, 0.55ct, slpR 5/4, VS
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 2.14 Carat Ruby 0.27 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
accompanied with 18 rose cut diamonds (~0.27ct, W-Tinted W, SI-P2). Ruby is the traditional July birthstone
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold Marquise Cut Ruby 0.31 Carat Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
shape rubies. The piece is adorned with 21 brilliant cut diamonds (0.31ct, RW-W, VS-SI). It is a
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Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1 Carat Pear Cut Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.00 Carat Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Pearl Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
pearl - 16 marquise cut rubies, TW 1.00ct, slpR 6/4, VS-SI - 7 brilliant cut diamonds, TW 0.25ct, RW+/RW
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco platinum bar brooch with diamonds and rubies by Cartier. The brooch centers on an old
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ruby Pearl 14 Karat Gold Brooch Clip
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch clip is a triangular form that centers an old European cut diamond Weighing approximately
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k ...

1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 7.2 grams Diamond Details: Shape: Old European Cut
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Ruby Clip Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Art Deco Ruby Clip Brooch An Art Deco brooch by Cartier, adorned with round-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1930s Art Deco Flower Diamond Ruby Pearl Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant antique floral diamond, ruby and pearl brooch is crafted in solid platinum, weighing
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1.00 Carat Diamond and Ruby Wreath Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This lovely art deco brooch features a ring of french cut rubies adorned with a diamond bow. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1925 Art Deco Tutti Frutti Carved Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This absolutely breathtaking platinum brooch is a tour de force Art Deco piece, dating back to 1925
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Deco 18K Ruby Diamond Double Clip Brooch Convertible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous Ruby and Diamond Clip Brooch can be worn as is or you can remove the clip in back to
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Charlton Art Deco Calibré Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Brooch of Geometric Motif
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond and calibré-cut ruby brooch of opposed chevron motifs, in platinum with 14k
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1.70 Carat Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Onyxplatinum White Gold Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
floral carved rubies and carved bead sapphire ‘berries’ Accented by round brilliant, single, old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 1930 British Schnauzer Dog Brooch with Enamel 18Kt Gold Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco enameled Schnauzer dog brooch by Ramsden & Roed Beautiful brooch of a miniature Schnauzer
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Rose Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Arrow Pin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Jabot pin with rose diamonds and calibre cut rubies, silver topped gold backed with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Cartier Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
This Art Deco small jewel is signed and numbered by the famous house of Cartier. The piece
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Explorer Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Adorable Art Deco Platinum brooch of an explorer looking through a telescope with old cut diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Burma Ruby Diamond and Platinum Brooch
Located in New Hope, PA
brooch. It is surrounded by old mine diamonds. This stunning piece is in excellent condition Stones Ruby
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Tutti Frutti Style Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco Tutti Frutti style brooch with carved Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Diamond made in 18
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Raspberry Branch Pin in Rubies, Diamonds, and Gold
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 18k, Swiss. This Art Deco spray of raspberries and leaves has transcendent pared-down
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art-Deco Tutti Frutti Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Brooch in 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful art-deco inspired tutti frutti brooch depicting a flower vase, with 10.70 carat natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

10.55 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 10.55 cts 48 Diamonds: 1.33 cts 2 Emeralds: 2.42 cts 8 Rubies: 3.02 cts 5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco ruby and diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tutti Frutti Platinum Brooch Diamonds Ruby Emerald Sapphire
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Diamonds = 1.40 Carats Other Gemstones: Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Metal: Platinum Dimensions: 18 x 29
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco White Gold Brooch Cultured Pearls and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Art Deco 14 karat white gold brooch Brooch measuring 1.65"x1.1" Brooch is set with 9
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sword Brooch Pin Diamond Sword Pin Mens Unisex Pin Ruby Diamond Brooch PT 18kt
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare sword made in platinum and 18KT gold with synthetic rubies and natural old diamonds. An
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Antique Mid-18th Century North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Tutti Frutti Flower Vase Brooch, circa 1930s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Cartier Art Deco Tutti Frutti Flower Vase Brooch, ca. 1930s A beautiful and rare Cartier Tutti
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Important Ruby Brooch 12.5 Carat with Diamonds 4 Carat
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rubies = 12.50 carats Diamonds = 4 carats Circa 1940's Metal = 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Jewelry
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald Train Brooch
Located in New York, NY
with diamonds. Weighting 31.8 gram this brooch is a testament to fine artistry and impeccable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Pendant / Brooch Dragonfly Diamonds Rubies Sapphires 18K Gold animal motif
Located in München, DE
cut natural diamonds total approx. 1.25 carat, color: Wesselton, clarity: SI-P1. Brooch pin with
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21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

1920s 2.33 Carat Ruby and 2.95 Carat Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond and ruby double clip brooch has been crafted in
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Majestic 14K Gold Horse Brooch with Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
A regal gold horse brooch, rearing proudly, adorned with dazzling diamond accents and striking ruby
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Antique 16th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

8.5 Carat Ruby 1.45 Carat Diamond Antique Platinum Rose Gold Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A very special Brooch with an Art Deco 1.45 Carat Diamond Platinum center surrounded by a swirling
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique French Diamond and Ruby Bird Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique French 18K gold stickpin featuring channel-set synthetic ruby tail and diamond body mounted
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.90 Carat Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Swirl Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco diamond and ruby gold brooch. Set with round rubies and diamonds in 14k rose gold. A
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Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Old European Cut Diamond Bar Line Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby & Old European Cut Diamond Bar Line Pin Brooch Metal: 14k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Gold Diamond Burma Rubies Pearl Circle 1.25 Inch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
vintage platinum and 14k gold brooch, featuring diamonds, rubies, and cultured pearls. Its superior
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz, Emerald & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

No heat Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby Brooch with Natural Diamonds in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
This Pigeon Blood Burma Ruby brooch is more than just an accessory; it's a versatile piece that
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

18 Karat Gold Vintage Edwardian Diamond 0.45 Carat Ruby Horse 0.65 Inch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Ruby Horse Stick Pin Brooch is a unique and beautiful piece
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz, Emerald & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Blue Topaz, Emerald & Diamond Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian snake bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features ruby and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Art Deco 1930 British Flag Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold with 4.74 Ctw Caliber Gems
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco British flag convertible pendant brooch. Magnificent piece created in London England
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Le Vian Ruby and Diamond Bumble Bee Collar Pin/ Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Addison, TX
versatility allows you to wear it however you'd like. The bright diamonds on the rings and rubies on the body
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Clip
Located in New York, NY
-cut rubies ap. 2.85 cts., set with 2 old European and 2 square step-cut diamonds ap. .90 ct., set
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

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Art Deco Diamond Ruby Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the art deco diamond ruby brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 295 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect art deco diamond ruby brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. An art deco diamond ruby brooch from Cartier, Erté and LaCloche — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for an art deco diamond ruby brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Art Deco Diamond Ruby Brooch?

On average, an art deco diamond ruby brooch at 1stDibs sells for $7,984, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $183,325 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.