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Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Victorian Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Victorian Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in sterling silver which is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Walser Wald 1950 Art Deco Retro Watch Brooch in 18Kt and Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
the war during the mid-century period, circa 1950's. This beautiful brooch-watch was designed with art
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

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
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20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Enamel, Ruby, and Diamond Ant Bug Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ruby Eyes are natural, Diamonds on the head are natural. Pin Measurements: 2.5 x 1 inches Condition
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

J.E. Caldwell 1940s Art Deco 14 Karat Gold Double Clip Lapel Pin or Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Birmingham, AL
diamonds and 6 round rubies! To learn more please read below from the Peter Suchy website; "The origins of
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Taper Baguette Ruby Diamond Contemporary Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
baguette ruby diamond contemporary brooch and pendant by Vaibhav Dhadda, where the sumptuous scarlet of
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2010s Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Horse Brooch Platinum 18K
Located in Montgomery, AL
Front & 18K Yellow Gold Back Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Width: 24.7mm Height: 16mm Weight: 4.4 Grams Some
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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Floral Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
1950. It features diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires. Can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. Has a
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Pearl Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Round Flower Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
with silver. The piece features rose cut diamonds and rubies. Weight: 9.63g Size: 4.5x3cm ——— If
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver Plate

Retro Machine Age 1940 Brooch in 14k with 6.02ctw in Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
transitional periods of the art deco and the retro, back in the 1940. It was designed with bold machine age
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Vintage 1940s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Colorful Opal Diamond Frog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Eyes are cabochon ruby. Estimated diamond weight is 1 carat Gold & Silver
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Gold Double Clip Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an antique double clip brooch pin, inspired by the art Deco era and meticulously crafted
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin. This beautiful
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Huge Insect Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
This beautifully enameled insect brooch is set with 1.0 carats of rose cut diamonds and .80 carats
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Ruby Equestrian Theme Trembling Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

Robin s Egg Turquoise Ruby Diamond Bird Pin c1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
gold bird pin, circa 1940. Pave set with fine white full cut diamonds and a fine Ruby eye. The bottom
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Raymond Yard Argyle Pink Diamond Rabbit Waiter Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
epitomizes the Art Deco jeweler's unparalleled creativity and craftsmanship. First created in 1929 as a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, En...

Ceylon Sapphire Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, ceylon sapphire, ruby, and diamond turtle brooch, c. 1925.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jade Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
diamond. 1 round fine red Ruby, approx. total weight .10ct 1 round diamond, approx. total weight .06ct
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Ruby Floral Design Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
It is a vintage floral design pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. It features 10 round rubies
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

2.20 Carat Diamond and Colombian Emerald Chaumet Brooch
By Chaumet
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A stunning, one of a kind 2.2 carat solitaire Diamond Chaumet brooch, with around 1.5 carat
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1950 s Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Circle Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
by vivid synthetic rubies, the design showcases the bold contrasts typical of Art Deco jewelry. This
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum and Diamond Swallow Antique Brooches, c. 1920
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum and diamond matching swallow brooches. Swooping in from stage left darts a mated pair of
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Rooster Jabot Pin
Located in Birmingham, AL
diamonds and rubies as eyes.
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier 1930 Art Deco Enameled Clip In 18Kt Gold Platinum With Gems And Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
the art deco period by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1930. This fabulous colorful clip
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold...

Raymond Yard Rabbit Waiter Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
epitomizes the Art Deco jeweler's unparalleled creativity and craftsmanship. First created in 1929 as a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Two Antique Tie Pins with Opal and Ruby and Diamond Fifteen Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
One antique tie pin brooch with opal and ruby and one set with old cut diamond Stamped 15CT
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Citrine Seed Pearl Ruby Crown Heart Arrow Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

15k Gold and Platinum Dearest Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold and platinum brooch with the acrostichon dearest, circa 1910, Engeland. dimensions
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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold, Platinum

3.94 Carat Tourmaline and 3.51 Carat Aquamarine Diamond and White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 18 karat white gold Art Deco brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pendant with Scarab Beetle Gold Mounted, Art Deco Period 1920-1930
Located in Paris, FR
pectoral found in Tutankhamen's tomb. Art deco period. Circa 1920-1930. Gold 14 carats.
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Gem-Set Stained Glass Pheasant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the Art Deco period, this exquisite brooch is set with almost nine carats of diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Yel...

Sophia D. En Tremblant Butterfly Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. This brooch can be split up into two pieces and worn
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Multi Gemstones Vintage Style Butterfly Brooch in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
treasured. Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 34 mm. Length: 49 mm. Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch Collection Set 6 Matching Box Unisex, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
. The set comprises: 1 Art Deco Rose cut Diamonds brooch. 2 Yellow Gold Rubies Horseshoe brooch. 3 Old
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Multi Gemstones Vintage Style Butterfly Brooch in 18K Oxidize Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
embellished with an asscher cut vibrant green emerald for the body. Decorated with diamonds, rubies and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstone Vintage Style Dragonfly Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
jewelry; it’s a work of art that embodies creativity and craftsmanship Brooch Information Style: Art Deco
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

18 Karat Gold Custom Cut Citrine Taper Baguette Diamond Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
baguette citrine and diamond brooch pendant by Vaibhav Dhadda, where dégradé (gradient) hues of citrine
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Eagle Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Victorian eagle pin with rose cut diamonds and a ruby as an eye. Item #P0088 Metal
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Antique Mid-19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
is because at the beginning of the art deco period, almost all these pieces were destroyed to remove
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Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Black Opal and Multi Gemstone Vintage Style Exotic Bird Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
one of nature’s creation. The body and tail of the parrot features diamonds, emeralds, rubies, blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Set
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A beautiful Art Deco ruby and diamond earring clips and brooch swirl set, consisting of natural
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.00ct Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Necklace, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
This stunning piece of art deco jewellery captures the style and grandeur of the era. Geometric
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Flower basket with Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby, circa 1925
Located in Aspen, CO
Art Deco pendant with a carved natural amethyst (probably Siberian because of the presences of
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Rose and White Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Movado Watch / Brooch
Located in Troy, MI
0.60 Cttw diamonds, 7.50 Cttw rubies & 13.50 Cttw sapphires is sure to turn heads. Cleverly designed
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

LINZELER MARCHAK Art Déco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum Art Déco ring with a cushion shaped diamond in its centre (colour G-H almost 1 carat
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Walser Wald Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Pendant
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Pendant Walser Wald From the prestigious
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Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Antique Platinum Ruby Diamond Pocket Watch Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique platinum Tiffany & Co pocket watch, suspended on a cord necklace. Case adorned with rubies
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20th Century Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Ruby and Diamond Bar Pin Necklace Conversion
Located in Montgomery, AL
originally an antique bar pin (brooch) handcrafted sometime during the Art Deco design period ( 1920-1940
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Engagement Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
: - diamond: 1pc., old cut, 0.08ct, RW, VS-SI - rubies: 2pcs., round cut, 0.02ct, stpR 5/5, VS-SI Weight
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Band Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
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20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

Georgian 14 Karat Gold Silver Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Claddagh Locket Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
beautiful ruby. The gem is surrounded by diamonds. This ring could be an extraordinary choice for your
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.80 Carat Ruby 0.55 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
: - 10 round cut rubies (TW 0.80ct, slpR 6/4, VS-SI) - 9 round brilliant cut diamonds (TW 0.55ct, RW-W
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20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.95 Carat Ruby 0.40 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Engagement Flip Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
square step cut rubies and sapphires. It is adorned with round cut diamonds. Weight: 6.51g Size: 17.5
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Mid-20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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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.