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French 1925s Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Barrette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow and white gold, eagle head hallmark. Barrette brooch, it is formed of an
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

Art Deco Brooch/Pendant Platinum Filigree Setting Set With Diamonds Sapphires
Located in valatie, NY
Art Deco 3.75 Carat Diamond and Sapphire, Brooch/Pendant, in a Platinum Filigree Setting. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum

Eighteen Karat Gold Sculptural Brooch with Sapphires and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
An unusual form makes this 18 karat yellow gold contemporary cluster Sculptural brooch an art
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire...

Vintage Las Vegas Showgirl Gemstone Pendant 10k Yellow Gold Brooch Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
to 1980s). Amethyst, citrine, and blue topaz measure approx. 2mm. One small approx. 0.01 carat
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Late 20th Century Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Insect Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with deep blue
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Butterfly Sapphires Ruby Peridot Citrine Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This butterfly-shaped brooch is a true masterpiece of jewelry, beautifully crafted in 14-karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Peridot, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

Tremblant Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This tremblant basket brooch features at the base an untreated South Sea pearl of splendid luster
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Emerald,...

Cabochon Cut Ruby, Sapphire, Jade, and Diamond 18K/Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Brooch Pin Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Weight: 35.70 grams
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Late 20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Sapphire And Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian 14k gold brooch centered with blue sapphire cobouchon cut stone flanked with 4 rose
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Antique 1890s Brooches

Victorian Diamond Seed Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, blue enamel and pearl brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The oval shaped brooch is ornamented
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

19th Century Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Transformation Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
center of a cushion- cut blue sapphire surrounded in radiation of antique- cut diamonds, the top and the
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Antique Art Deco Platinum Tutti Frutti Moonstone Diamond Flower Pot Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
“tutti frutti” flower pot brooch is hand crafted in platinum and set with marquise and old mine cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Duck Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.21 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold stick pin brooch in the
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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Opal Multi Gemstone Antique Style Angel Wings 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An exceptional well crafted Art Deco inspired white gold brooch. Centered with an approx. 4.51
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Bochic “Orient” Elephant Brooch, Sapphire, Emerald Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Elephant Brooch, Sapphire, Emerald Set In 18K Gold and Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate,...

1920 Art Deco 18k Gold Bow Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphires Natural Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
This captivating circa 1910-1920s Art Deco bow brooch exemplifies the sophisticated charm of the
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

Kalinger Paris Gilded Cornucopia Resin Brooch with Rhinestone Charms
By Kalinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Kalinger Paris romantic brooch features a massive, dimensional nautical horn of
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Brooches

Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Emerald Onyx Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver brooch. Butterfly Handmade
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver, Ye...

Octopus Brooch Pin Diamonds Coral South Sea Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The octopus brooch features an Australian South Sea Pearl of 18mm diameter. The pearl is untreated
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as
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Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Sapphire Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby & Sapphire Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage brooch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, designed in an elegant radial floral
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Custom Cut Taper Baguette Rainbow Diamond Earring Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14k gold. A striking jewelry ensemble featuring a sickle-shaped pendant-brooch and matching earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14...

Playful 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cricket Brooch with Sapphire and Ruby Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: Blue Ruby Count: 6 Ruby Cut: Round Ruby Total Carat Weight: 0.24 carats Ruby Color: Red Brooch Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold 2.4ct Aquamarine Bumblebee Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This vintage bumblebee brooch pendant is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a striking 2.4
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Humming Bird Brooch with Invisibly Set Diamonds and Gem Stones
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 18 karat yellow gold , this humming bird brooch is beautifully depicted with gem stones
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1990s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Articulated Mother Goose Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
0.93mm Blue Sapphire Total Carat Weight: 0.06 CTW Imitation Turquoise Cut: Cabochon Brooch Weight: 13.3
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Natural Citrin Topaz Brooch/ Pendent or Ring Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Citirine & Fancy Topaz Brooch/ Pendent or Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin brooches were produced by the brand in a broad spectrum of shapes. There were plaques
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Opal Sapphire Brooch/Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A stunning example of Art Nouveau style craftsmanship, this vintage convertible brooch and pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Opal, Multi Sapphires Ruby Brooch Set 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Pink Opal, Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
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Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...

5.15 Carat Ruby Sapphire Diamond Opal Gold Silver Victorian Moth Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid 1880's Victorian moth Brooch. Set with rubies, diamonds, sapphires and opals in a 11-12 yellow
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold

French Victorian Style Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in Silver
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Style Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in sterling silver which is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Meghna Jewels Tutti Fruti Carved Emerald Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning brooch cast in 18 karat gold. It is hand set 4.84 carats emerald and 9.6 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphires & Amethyst Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

GRS Certified Pigeon s Blood Ruby Rose Gold Tobacco Brooch with Sapphires
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower brooch is crafted from 18 karat rose gold and adorned with author's selection
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Ruby, Par...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Multi Sapphires Spinal Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brooch and a pendant Natural Red Ruby - 4.60 carat Multi color Natural Sapphires and Blue sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Ruby Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Garant - 1 carat Natural Blue Topaz - 1 carat Can be worn as a pendent as well. The Brooch is
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...

Vintage White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite brooch, intricately carved with a classical profile. The female figure wears a
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

ITALIAN 1970 Modernist Doggy Clip-Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian clip-brooch of a doggy. This is a super cute lovely clip type brooch, created in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold,...

Retro 18K Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch, c.1950s – Elegant Ribbon Motif i
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Retro 18K yellow and white gold bow brooch set with 176 diamonds and step-cut blue sapphires
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

YVEL Pearl and Multi gemstone Clown Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your collection with this stunning clown brooch by YVEL
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 14
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Garnet Multi Sapphire Brooch / Pendant Set In 18K Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brooch and a pendant Natural Blue Sapphire - 1 carat Natural Pink Sapphire - 1 carat Natural Red
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire...

Francoise Montague Resin Pin Brooch Orange Poppy Flower
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cilea Paris designed this charming dimensional pin brooch for French Jewelry designer Francoise
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Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bumblebee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold bumblebee brooch is a whimsical and elegant piece, set with deep blue
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bumblebee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 14k yellow gold bumblebee brooch is a whimsical and elegant piece, set with deep blue
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Regal 5.96 CTW Diamond 3.9 CTW Sapphire Brooch in 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 5.96 CTW Diamond 3.9 CTW Sapphire Brooch in 18K Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Black Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Black Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire Center Ruby Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold &
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphire & Center Ruby Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Pendant - Brooch is all handmade from solid 18 Karat White Gold and custom-made
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Aquamarine Garnet Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Aquamarine & Garnet Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural light blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Suzanne Belperron Art Moderne Gold and Multi Gemstone "Tonneau" Clip Brooches
By Suzanne Belperron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Moderne gold "Tonneau" clip brooches of bombé, barrel-shaped design set with rubies
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Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling S...

Massive Mexican Sterling Parrot Brooch c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
emulate feathers. The birds eye is embellished with a greenish blue turquoise stone The huge brooch
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

14k Gold GIA 7.5ctw Vivid Multicolor Gemstones Open Wreath Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Wreath Pin Brooch Pendant. Vivid Colors Natural Gemstones. -- Sapphire Certification Details
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Ye...

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Blue Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact blue brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect blue brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic blue brooch over the years, but those made by Tiffany Co., Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any blue brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Sapphire version from the 1121 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. Finding a blue brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 670 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Blue Brooch?

On average, a blue brooch at 1stDibs sells for $4,864, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $485,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.