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Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby with Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch with Diamonds in 18k White Gold is an exquisite piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Cameo brooch with onyx, 18k yellow gold, with sapphire, ruby, and emerald
Located in Berlin, DE
. The artistically set rubies, sapphires, and emeralds create a vivid ensemble that shimmers beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Brooch with ruby, sapphire, emerald and single cut diamonds gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Gold and silver brooch with sapphire, ruby, emerald and single cut diamonds. 1.00 ct – G/H – SI
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2010s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Foliate Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A richly textured vintage brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed in an ornate foliate motif
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

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

RETRO brooch with emerald, ruby and sapphire 18k pink gold 12.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
RETRO 18k pink gold brooch set with emerald, ruby, and sapphire Detailed description: The brooch
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
4.00ct. The diamonds are accentuated by round and oval cut yellow sapphires, blue sapphires, emeralds and
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White ...

Vintage 18ct Gold and Enamel Brooch with Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby Circa 1960
Located in Brighton, GB
blue tip enamel with a claw-set ruby; and the third in rich gold enamel with a deep blue sapphire. The
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Mid-20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Impressive Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, rubies and emeralds. Circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Bird Brooch with Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Peacock Emerald, Sapphire Ruby Diamond Brooch A dazzling creation by the legendary
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby and 18 karat gold spray brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Floral Brooch in Yellow and White Gold with Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, and Dia
Located in Bergamo, BG
, 2.02 carats of sapphires, and 1.05 carats of emeralds, this brooch is an exceptional work of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Bouquet of Flowers Brooch with Rubies, Sapphires, Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
five exceptional lively pink and blue sapphires and one emerald as well. The five colored stones add up
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Wh...

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire And White Diamond Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Journey back in time to the opulent 20th century with this exquisite Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, and
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20th Century Indian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

18kt Gold Tutti Frutti Brooch with Carved Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
A vibrant and luxurious Tutti Frutti-style brooch crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring a lavish
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Vintage 1950s European Brooches

Materials

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

Coral, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Brooch/Pendant.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, with a carved coral representing an angel surrounded by diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. As
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, the emeralds, rubies and sapphires in 18k yellow gold. The brooch secures to the reverse with a
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Bulgari Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Earrings and Brooch Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Earrings and Brooch Set Description: This vibrant and
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

2.35 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby and Emerald Yellow Gold Boat Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch is exceptional quality set with emeralds, rubies, sapphires displaying fine color and brilliance
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Elephant Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
the rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, giving the brooch both depth and a sense of dynamic energy. This
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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

1980s Large Mauboussin Ruby Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Large Mauboussin brooch set with 13 emeralds weighing approximately 1 carat, 18 sapphires weighing
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

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

Charming Platinum Seahorse Brooch with Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds a Ruby.
Located in Aspen, CO
Well executed seahorse motif brooch in platinum and set with buff topped sapphires, buff topped
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

French Made Ruby Emerald Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
for the round Rubies, leading into a star pattern of oval, round and cabochon Emeralds, oval Sapphires
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Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and 18k Gold Window Brooch Circa 1950
By Gubelin
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, impressive and unusual vintage 2.80 carat emerald, 1.75 carat ruby, 2.10 carat sapphire
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Silver Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
x 5.4mm), sapphire eyes, rubies and emeralds. Brooch measures 80mm x 90mm. Weight - 22.1 grams.
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Parrot Brooch 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 47.05 carats, Ruby 8.88 carats, Blue Sapphire 9.11 carats, Tsavorite 7.80 carats, Diamond
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White ...

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby And Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. Adding to the charm, cabochon-cut rubies and sapphires are artfully set on the surface, creating
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Mabe Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat sapphire and 0.12 carat emerald and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

14K White Gold Multi-Gem Basket Brooch with Carved Emerald, Sapphires, Rubies, D
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
of carved emerald and sapphire elements, ruby accents, and diamond-set leaves. A large faceted quartz
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

David Webb 26ct Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable 18k gold brooch by David Webb, featuring center emerald cabochon (stone measures
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Floral Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning floral brooch is encrusted with sparkling diamonds, vibrant emeralds, sapphires and
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald and White Gold Jardiniére Brooch c. 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage Jardiniére multi-gem brooch, set with carved rubies, in claw settings and cabochon-cut
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Butterfly Sapphires Ruby Emeralds Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
14-karat yellow gold and 800 silver, adorned with a selection of rose-cut diamonds, rubies, sapphires
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

Bulgari Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Diamond Swan Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Swan Brooch A Bulgari brooch from 1988, crafted
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Emerald Sapphire and Ruby Bug Brooch
Located in London, GB
are embellished with vibrant emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, creating a colourful contrasted display
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Wolfers Freres Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Brooch, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
and a single 0.02ct ruby, emerald and sapphire at the bottom. This is a uniquely designed brooch from
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Diamonds
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
cut Diamonds, set in 14K white gold, with cabochon cut Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubies set in 14K
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Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Musical Mandolin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mandolin strings. Adding to that are 0.32 carats and 0.11 carats of cabochon emeralds and sapphire. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

18K Two Tone Oversized Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage estate 18 karat yellow gold and white gold leaf pin/brooch. The brooch's design
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold. This magnificent peacock
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Style 7.55ct Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Brooch Silver Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
, and SI clarity. Approximately 2.28 carats of cabochon ruby heat and sapphires heat. Approximately 1.42
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Certified 12.00 Carat Zambian Emerald Rubies Sapphires Diamonds 18k Gold Brooch
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
carat Natural Zambian Emerald, surrounded by exquisite dazzling Diamonds, radiant blue sapphires, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cornucopia Brooch 1940s period Italy rubies sapphires emeralds tremblant
Located in Milano, MI
Cornucopia brooch set in 18ct gold, finely decorated with flowers set with rubies, sapphires and
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Vintage 1940s European Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Open Mouth Fish Brooch / Pendant Set with Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
Open Mouth Fish Brooch / Pendant Set With Diamonds, Ruby , Sapphire, Emerald Attached to the
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20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby and Pearl Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
rubies ignite passion, emeralds bring renewal, and sapphires inspire truth. Pin this brooch to a blazer
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Peacock Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 3.79 carats, Cabochon Ruby 8.62 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.97 carats and Diamond 4.51 carats
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

French 1960s Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bouquet Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work of the years 1960. Our opinion : Sober and easy to wear, this retro gold sapphire brooch will
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

14ct White Gold, Victorian Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Rose Diamond Cockrel Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Cockrel Brooch Tests 14ct Gold Circa 1900 This antique cockerel brooch, crafted circa
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch with Hinged Wings and Diamonds, Rubies, Emerald
Located in Hicksville, NY
Color Stone Details: Rubies, Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds. Natural Stones, 1.25ct total weight. Pin
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1990s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tutti Frutti Carved Sapphire Emerald Ruby Diamond Basket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite "Tutti Frutti" 18k Yellow Gold Flower Basket Brooch with diamonds, rubies, carved
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Warrior Coral Diamonds Emerald Sapphire Rubies 9 And 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This unique brooch, expertly crafted in a blend of 18 and 9-karat yellow gold and sterling silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow ...

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Paraiba Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch featuring 2.88 carats of fine round-cut gemstone, sapphire, ruby, emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Peacock Bird 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin White Diamonds Rubies Emerald Sapphires
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
rubies, green emeralds, and blue sapphires, each set in intricate patterns. The peacock's feathers are
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage 14K Lion Brooch in Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Diamond 1.34ctw
Located in Miami, FL
fine round gemstones — emerald, ruby, sapphire and an additional colored gem — accented by brilliant
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
total weight of 0.18 Carat, Center Oval Shape Ruby, 2 Oval Cut Sapphires, and 4 Brilliant Cut Emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

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

Finest 18k Gold GIA Aquamarine Sapphire Ruby Diamond Emerald Fancy Floral Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
deep blue sapphires, rich wine red rubies, fine and vibrant green emeralds, and finally the brilliance
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Early 2000s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Orange Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Rose Gold/Silver Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
of ct 0.33, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds of ct 1.85 complete this wonderful basket surrounded with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

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Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Bird Brooch Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 4.24 carats, Ruby 15.01 carats, Blue Sapphire 10.3 carats, Diamond 1.39 carats with
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

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Gold Brooch With Emeralds Sapphires And Rubies For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies to choose from, but Contemporary and Retro gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies are of considerable interest. Cellini, Oscar Heyman and Sabbadini each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, cabochon and mixed cut gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies for sale. Most of our gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Gold Brooch With Emeralds Sapphires And Rubies?

Prices for gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,450 and can go as high as $38,000, while gold brooch with emeralds sapphires and rubies, on average, fetch $4,975.

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.