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Gemstone Diamond gold platinum Butterfly Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
carats of emeralds, .50 carats of rubies and .30 carats of sapphires. This gorgeous adornment will not go
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

CARTIER / CIPULLO Ruby, Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with sixteen round diamonds. Each fish has a different color eye - an emerald, a sapphire, a ruby and a
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

David Webb Rare Enameled Jeweled Gold Shell Brooch
By David Webb
Located in valatie, NY
Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Round-Cut Diamonds, Green Enamel, and 18kt Gold. The Wentletrap Shell
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Retro Romeo and Juliet Jeweled Brooches
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Retro 18 karat gold brooches with rubies, emeralds, sapphires and pearls by Van Cleef
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

circa 1960 s Vintage Handmade 14k Floral Brooch with Diamonds and Gemstones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 14 rubies, 14 sapphires and 14 emeralds 1.35cts. brand: custom metal: 14K YELLOW gold
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Butterfly and Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique butterfly and crescent brooch, set with old-cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds and a
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Edwardian Art Nouveau 1900 Scarab Brooch Gold Silver Diamonds And Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
mined natural gemstones such: blue sapphires, rubies, European rose cut diamonds and one green emerald
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Mid Century Gemstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clown Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
clown brooch sends a message of joy and gratitude. The exquisite details of sapphire, emerald and ruby
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

Spectacular Peacock Brooch by Meister in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
of gemstones: emeralds 1.35 ct, sapphires 2.90 ct, diamonds 1.50 ct Pin in 18 karat white gold with
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20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches

Materials

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

French Gold Spinning Cherub Brooch, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
other's tail, each set with a gemstone in it's head, one ruby, one emerald, one sapphire and one diamond
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using Indian techniques and set in
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Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Precious Gemstone Yellow Gold Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
with ~.50ct of diamonds, ~.45ct of emeralds, ~.35ct of rubies, and ~.35ct of sapphires.
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Gem Set Gold Humming Bird Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
, Rubies, Blue and Yellow Sapphires and Emeralds. Measuring 1 1/2 inch in Length and 1 inch wide. Signed
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gold and Gemstone Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Intertwining 18k yellow Gold brooch set with colorful gemstones, including 4 carats of Sapphires, 2
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American Brooches

French 1970s Flower Brooch 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
about 0.40 carats plus you have 3 sapphire, 2 rubies and 2 emeralds with a estimated total weight of
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold "Fruit Salad" Kutchinsky Signed Brooch
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in New York, NY
has Emeralds, Sapphires and Ruby.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Fish Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
of rubies, ~.35ct of sapphires, ~.30ct of emeralds, and beautiful blue turquoise beads.
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yello...

Lacloche Paris Multi-Gem Gold Scarecrow Brooch 1938
Located in London, GB
yellow gold brooch designed as a stylised Scarecrow with a carnelian bead head beneath a jaunty yellow
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Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby

Renaissance Revival Pearl and Enamel Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
, including Mexican fire opal, emeralds, rubies, pink sapphires and diamonds, carefully set in yellow gold and
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Antique 19th Century European Holbeinesque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Si...

Multi Gem White Gold Floral Double Clip Lapel Brooches
Located in Miami, FL
colorful flowers total, cumulatively 18 flowers, set with blue sapphires, and 5 with emeralds and rubies
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond and Multi Gemstone Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
ruby, 0.75ct round shape sapphire, 1ct pear shape citrine Measurements: 2.25″ x 0.31″ x 1.02″ Weight
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2010s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Handcraft Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold brooch.Handmade by our artisans assembled with emeralds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian convertible brooch and pendant. Magnificent antique piece, created in the United Kingdom
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Antique 1810s English Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Byzantine Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Medium Cross Pendant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
rubies, sapphires, and emerald. The Byzantine motif was designed by Louis Cartier during his trip to
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

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

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian period, circa 1820. This is a convertible pendant brooch carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of
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Antique 1820s English George IV Brooches

Materials

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

Cipullo Elephant Brooch
By Aldo Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, white gold, sapphire, diamond, emerald, ruby and carnelian elephant brooch
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold,...

20.38Ct Multi-Gemstone Tutti-Frutti , 14k Yellow Gold Ukulele Brooch - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style, 14 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This
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1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Yellow Gold Large Cabochon Gem Combination Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
emerald, and four each of smaller cabochon blue sapphires and cabochon rubies. Brilliant round diamond
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold

E. Serafin Retro Multi-Gem Tricolor Gold Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
; 1.90cts of graduated rubies adorning the bird’s head and upper feathers; 1.50 cts of blue sapphires and
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Alluring Large Multi-Gem Diamond Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
opal eyes Pierced gold wings accented with round cut rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds, total
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch 7.45 Carat Natural Gemstones Diamonds IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A one of a kind peacock brooch with a dazzling 2.16 carat pear mixed cut sapphire. It has 5.29
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2010s Israeli Brooches

Materials

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

Magnificent 2.87 Carat Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This magnificent brooch is a testament to elegance and sophistication, boasting a captivating array
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2010s Israeli Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Colored Bow Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A cute 18 carat gold bow brooch set with small brilliant cut diamonds, rubies and emeralds and
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
colourful gemstones of different shapes and sizes including diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. The
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

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

Gem Set Sword Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold sword brooch bejeweled to the hilt with rose cut diamonds, emeralds, sapphires
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

1989 Cartier Gems Diamond Yellow Gold Tutti Frutti Motif Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
make a tasteful accent to your outfit. Made of 18k yellow gold, black onyx, carved emerald and rubies
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

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

J. Lacloche Épouvantail Scarecrow Jeweled Clip Brooch
By LaCloche
Located in Bethesda, MD
his salon in Pairs. The registered design is crafted in 18 karat gold with rubies diamond sapphire
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Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Multi Gemstone Vintage Style Dragonfly Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
deep blue of sapphires. Adding a touch of whimsy and elegance, the eyes are set with luscious rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The diamonds are rose cut, pear
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Kutchinsky 18 Karat Gold 0.75 Carat Diamond, Peridot, Turquoise, Ruby, Sapphire
By Kutchinsky
Located in Southampton, PA
and weighs 18.1 grams. It is embellished with peridot, turquoise, ruby, sapphire and emerald stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

Handcraft Flower 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Precious Stones Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
assembled with rock crystal,pearl,lapis lazuli,sapphires,ruby emeralds and diamonds Brooch total weight 34
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl...

Austrian Art Nouveau Jeweled Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Austrian Art Nouveau 18 karat gold brooch with diamond, sapphires, rubies, emerald, garnet and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Paris Late 1950s Bird in a Nest Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat gold brooch with emerald, ruby, turquoise, pearl and sapphire by Cartier. The
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Exceptional Large Cartier "Tutti Frutti" Flower Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. Mounted on 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Gem-Set Stained Glass Pheasant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and onyx, a testament to the 1920s art of stylized imagery created in carved
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Diamond and Colored Stone Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Delray Beach, FL
An impressive hand-made Victorian insect brooch in 14K rose gold, embellished with (39) thirty-nine
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Raymond Yard Rabbit Waiter Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New Orleans, LA
sports a dazzling magenta jacket crafted of 29 calibre cut rubies and 13 calibre cut sapphires, with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
world diamonds, a large natural ruby, sapphires, and emerald eyes. A fantastic historical jewel for a
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Pair of 19th Century Oversized Gemset Birds of Paradise Brooches
Located in New York, NY
A superb antique brooch in the form of a pair of birds of paradise with diamond bodies and emerald
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Large Mid-Century Gem Set Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Materials: 18k White Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Platinum, Rubies, Sapphires Total diamond weight
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20th Century Post-War Brooches

Materials

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

French, 19th Century, Twisted Gemstone Barrette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
, sapphires, rubies and emeralds. The fastening system is a pin. Length : 3,7 cm approximately, height : 5,5
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

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

Jeweled Rajah Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
sapphire face; emerald eyes; diamond mustache and ruby clothing adornments. It measures a substantial 3
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

.50 Carat Diamonds Royal Lion Monarch Brooch Pin 18 Karat 3D Best
Located in New York, NY
. Additional .50ct Natural Ruby, sapphire and emeralds. 18kt yellow gold 61.5 grams. Overall: 2.9 X 1.45 inch
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

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

Plique à Jour Huge Diamond Gemstone Dragonfly Brooch 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and Yellow colors with 2 full cut Ruby Cabochons and two 1/2 Cabochons and 4 full Cabochon Sapphires
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Belle Epoque Pearl Gemstone Bouquet Brooch Circa 1900 - French Hallmarked
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
French Belle Epoque ‘Bouquet’ brooch featuring rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and rose-cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

14K Gold Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch / Pendant
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow and white gold multi gem-set butterfly brooch. This brooch features a
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.