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Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch in 18K Gold circa 1890 Enchanting antique pearl and
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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Basket Brooch with Multi Gem Flowers and Cultured Pearls
Located in London, GB
This 18ct Gold flower basket brooch is set with Diamonds,. Sapphires, ,Emeralds and Rubies and
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Buccellati Pearl Green Garnet Gold Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
Comprising three Baroque Pearl petals with a marvellous lustre, mounted in a Flower Cup set with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch circa 1905
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch, circa 1905 This elegant gold brooch is
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large White South Sea Pearls and Diamond Enhancers
Located in Johns Creek, GA
! You get two beautiful diamond clasps and the pearl strand. The flower clasp can be worn as a pin, or
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Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Contemporary 18 Karat Rose Gold, Pearl, Real Orchid and Diamond Brooch Pendant
By FANCS V by Simona Elia
Located in Palermo, Italy PA
flower, a tidy, easy to close safety-style pin permits the piece to be added to a wrap, coat, hat or
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

BUCCELLATI Pearl Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
in 18k white and yellow gold, (each with pin to also wear as brooches), in a Buccellati grey leather
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Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Ruby

Elegant Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Pearl French Brooch
Located in Lombard, IL
Lovely antique Art Nouveau French brooch with pearl flowers, applied gold leaves, pearl dangle
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian French Essex Crystal Flower circa 1900 Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
All set in 18ct Yellow Gold including the pin and safety catch and stamped with French hallmarks on
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
coexistence of diverse forms. The intertwining foliated scrolls and delicate flower patterns evoke the spirit
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Natural Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Flower Vintage Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in the magnificence of this vintage Natural GIA saltwater pearl and Diamond 18k white gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Modern Lapis Lazuli Cultured Pearl Rock Crystal 18 K Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
small cultured pearl. Two leaves accompany the flower, one in yellow gold and the other in polished and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Go...

South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This immaculately crafted dazzling brooch pin in opulent Retro style is crafted in solid 18K white
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 8.90cttw Color: F
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Double Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Adore this prominent and beautiful Estate Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Double Flower Pin Brooch! This
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Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Wander Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Yellow Sapphire Citrine Flower Pin
By Wander
Located in Dallas, TX
Wander 18K Yellow Gold Flower Pin Pendant with Golden Pearl, Diamonds, Yellow Sapphires and
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin or Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
. The rich 18 karat yellow gold compliments the creamy pearls and bright diamonds perfectly. The brooch
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Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kurt Wayne 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Pearl Flower Brooch
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Flower Brooch encapsulates the epitome of opulence and artistic craftsmanship. With a weight of
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Star Blue Enamel Pearl Brooch Pin - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this charming antique Victorian 18ct gold enamel star brooch made c.1880
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Krementz 1905 Art Nouveau Flower Enameled Pin Brooch in 18Kt Gold Natural Pearl
By Krementz Co
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enameled flower pin created by Krementz & Co. Beautiful piece, created in America during
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French, 1900s, Turquoise Enamelled Flower Natural Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This antique brooch of oval shape represents 4 flowers of pansies
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Cleef Arpels Clématite Flower Diamond Grey Mother of Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Clématite Flower Diamond Gray Mother Of Pearl Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. This
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful GIA certified Victorian Brooch pin crafted in platinum and 18 carat yellow gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1960 s Diamond Coral Pearl Carved Obsidian Elephant Pin Brooch Signed E. Pearl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
elephant is surrounded by grey pearls, coral carved flowers, and diamond accents. The 13 round briliant cut
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Mother of Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive diamond, mother of pearl and 18k white gold brooch pin. Features very high grade round
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

7.80 Carat Diamond Pearl Platinum Floral Bouquet Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
platinum It depicts a precious diamond pearl flower amidst several sparkling and romantically
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl

0.25 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Mabe Pearl White Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A simple and gorgeous flower brooch. The brooch has a center Mabe Pearl set with seven round
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.25 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Mabe Pearl Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A simple and gorgeous flower brooch. The brooch has a center Mabe Pearl set with seven round
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Amethyst Diamonds Onyx Mother-of-pearl Flower Brooch 18k Gold Box, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Diamonds Carved Amethyst Onyx Mother-of-pearl Flower Brooch 18K Gold. A Diamond and Gem-set brooch
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

0.93Ct Tourmaline and Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.93 carat natural green tourmaline and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow
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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Nouveau Pearl 18 Karat Gold Whiplash Flower Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized flower topped by three 2.0 mm pearls - very well matched With whiplashed
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lily Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
natural half-pearl set with claws. The clasp is a pin with a safety hook. Height : 2.5 cm, width : 2.5 cm
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Platinum Enamel Diamond Seed Pearl Violet Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
pearls. This detailing is the key to this pin pendant! The contrast of the white platinum and lovely
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platin...

Vintage Buccellati Yellow Diamond Emerald Gold Flower Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
A charming Vintage piece from Buccellati, Crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold With its famous Rigato
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Gold

French Art Nouveau Fine Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch Gaston Laffite
Located in Poitiers, FR
Nouveau period represents 2 flowers whose stems are interlaced and strewn with 4 buttons pearls, supposed
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Diamond Silver over 18k Antique Ring/Pendant/Pin Combo
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Very fine French Victorian inter-changable pin/ring or pendant. The centerpiece is a large cluster
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

French Art Nouveau Sapphire and Fine Pearl Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
gold flowers and rose gold leaves. The openwork bed of this sapphire brooch features a pin clasp
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl, Shell and Diamond Convertible Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Mikimoto Akoya pearl, shell and diamond floral convertible brooch set in 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Split Pearl Floral Bar Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
A Victorian 18 karat yellow gold and split pearl floral bar brooch. Of a linear design with a
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef Arpels Mother of Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl and diamond floral brooch set in 18k yellow
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Fine Pearl Diamond Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. In the form of a 3 petalled flower, each
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

French Art Nouveau Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Satin Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
pearls. The heart of the large flower is adorned with a natural gold pearl. The clasp is a pin with
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Napoleon 3 Turquoise Natural Pearl Rose Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
chiseled and perforated with a floral motif whose heart of flowers are represented by natural pearls. The
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

French Napoleon III Rose Gold Turquoise Natural Pearl Pendant, Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
chiseled and perforated with a floral motif whose heart of flowers are represented by natural pearls. The
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

French 20th Century Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
-pearl. The fastening system is a pin with safety pump. Pearl diameter : 2/2.5 mm approximately. Brooch
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20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 1970 Pearl 18 Karat Gold Floral Heart Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Heart shaped brooch comprised of overlapping matte gold flowers with raised edges featuring a
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
grace is crafted in a combination of 18k yellow gold with solid platinum top. It incorporates a garland
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Russell Trusso Enamel Tahitian Pearl Sapphire Fine Silver Gold Brooch/Pendant
By Russell Trusso
Located in Dallas, TX
Tahitian pearl surrounded by 3.80 carats of white sapphire set in 18k white gold branches. Enamel has
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, White Gold

Krementz 1900 Art Nouveau Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 18kt Gold
By Krementz Co
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful pin brooch has been carefully crafted in in the shape of an orchid in solid yellow gold of 18 and
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Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1900s 18 Karat Gold Natural Pearl Brooch Lever-Back Earrings Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
and separated by a small flower. It is decorated in the center of a half fine pearl in a star setting
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Belle Epoque Pearl Gemstone Bouquet Brooch Circa 1900 - French Hallmarked
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
oxidized gold flower and a scalloped undercarriage with a gold pin. Showcased in its original box
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Elizabeth Locke Moonstone Venetian Glass Mother-of-pearl 18 Karat Gold Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18k for 18 karat gold. With maker's mark for Elizabeth Locke. Circa: 1980's. Measures: 1 15/16 x 2 1/8
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mario Buccellati 1960 Milan Profumo Brooch in 18kt Yellow with Pearls Sapphire
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
by the iconic house of Buccellati, back in the late 1960. This flowers brooch is one of the most
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

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

Elizabeth Locke Moonstone Glass Pearl 18 Karat Gold Goddess Pendant Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout Completed with hinged double pin stem with closure and optional enhancer bale Stamped 18k for 18
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Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Moonstone Glass Pearl 18 Karat Gold Goddess Pendant Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout Completed with hinged double pin stem with closure and optional enhancer bale Stamped 18k for 18
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Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Erwin Pearl 1970 s Lapis Lazuli Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
VS2 clarity. Completed by a hinged pin stem with locking closure and a looped bale Stamped 18k for 18
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Pansy Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
pendant-brooch has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with satin frosted finish and
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Flower And Pearl Pin 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact flower and pearl pin 18k you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 64 vintage or 18 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect flower and pearl pin 18k 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. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing flower and pearl pin 18k — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ella Gafter, Baume and Ciner each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any flower and pearl pin 18k from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a pearl version from the 50 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a flower and pearl pin 18k, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Flower And Pearl Pin 18k?

Prices for a flower and pearl pin 18k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $180 and can go as high as $219,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,765.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold 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.