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Zorab Multi-Gemstone Multi Way Bee Motif Jewelry Piece
By Zorab Creation
Located in Mayfair, London, London
yellow sapphires, rubies and emeralds in a rubover setting evenly spread through the chain with a lobster
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sa...

AUGUSTIN JULIA PLANA 1960 Swiss Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
award a second time in 1967, for a bracelet of shell shaped links, set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier: 1899-1949, the Journey of a Style by Thierry Coudert Hardcover Book
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Cartier Jewelry Dish Trinket Trays Set of 3 French Luxury Porcelain in Box
By Limoges, Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Cartier Paris Panther Design Card and Envelope Set Luxury Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Tutti Frutti bracelet of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage
Category

20th Century French Anglo-Indian Desk Sets

Materials

Paper

Cartier Jewelry Dish Trinket Trays Set of 3 French Luxury Porcelain in Box
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires all nestled in a frieze of foliage), gold jewelry of the 1930s and
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Late 20th Century French Ashtrays

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold butterfly brooch, adorned with rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. Brooch is 39mm x
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold brooch/pendant, set with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and approx. 3.25ctw in
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire White Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Finely crafted tropical bird brooch set with brightly colored emeralds, rubies, sapphires and
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Lovebirds and House Nest Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
branches are set with facetted rubies and sapphires and emerald cabochons. All parts of the gold work are
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gemset Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Flower basket motif set with ruby, sapphire, and emerald flowers with diamond bezel centers
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

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

Buccellati Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold flower brooch pin, with rose cut diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

David Webb Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Platinum Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k gold and platinum brooch by David Webb, set with ruby, sapphire and emerald
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Diamond Peridot Emeralds Ruby Sapphire Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds in each wing and down the center part of body. Emeralds, rubies and sapphires are prong set in
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Peridot...

Emeralds Rubies Sapphires Black and White Diamonds Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
gold structure mounted with flower of emeralds and sapphires and, in the central part, a pearl. They
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires, 9k Gold and Silver, Butterfly Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
central ruby. The butterfly's wings are studded with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby with Diamond Elephant Brooch/Pendant in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.64 carat, Ruby 0.68 carat, Emerald 0.53 carat with Diamond 0.11 carat and Cabochon
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2010s Thai Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip with Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald, 1950s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold, set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The diamonds are single and Old European cuts
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18K yellow Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
color & vs clarity with a carat total weight of 3.0. There are 20 sapphires, 30 rubies and 22 emeralds.
Category

Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Lobster Brooch with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Sapphires in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
radiating brilliance. Its playful torso comes alive with a vibrant symphony of 13 rubies, 11 emeralds, and 5
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Rooster Brooch Natural Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Pin 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Rooster Brooch Natural Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Pin 14K Gold This stunning brooch / pin is
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, 14 Karat White Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
upper part is composed of leaves studded with diamonds, emeralds,rubies and sapphires. This brooch
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald Train Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Embark on a whimsical journey with our exquisite 18K yellow gold train brooch. This captivating
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful Bee Brooch Pin featuring an enchanting bee intricately crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Fluttering Butterfly Brooch Pendant
By MAYORS
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A rainbow of precious diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires dress the colorful wings of
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

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

Lapis, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Coral, Gold Flower Vase Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, rubies, blue sapphires and 3 leaves of coral. This brooch is totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

French Exotic Bird Brooch 18k Sapphires Emeralds Rubies
Located in MIAMI, FL
A fantastic brooch crafted in 18k yellow gold. Hallmarked with french export stamps as well as
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold Platinum Butterfly Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds, 18 round cut yellow diamonds, 10 round rubies, 8 round sapphires and 6 round emeralds. The
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...

10.55 Carat Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 10.55 cts 48 Diamonds: 1.33 cts 2 Emeralds: 2.42 cts 8 Rubies: 3.02 cts 5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art-Deco Tutti Frutti Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Brooch in 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Ruby, 5.49 carat natural Sapphire and 18.05 carat natural Emeralds with 4.3 carats of White Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Multi-Color Gemstone Ruby Sapphire Emerald Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gemstones including ruby, sapphire and emerald. Two fresh water pearls act as the body of the beautiful
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k G...

Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Ruby Emeralds Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
craftsmen assembled with old cut diamonds,blue and yellow sapphires,ruby,emeralds and green enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Gemstone Ribbon Brooch, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Florentine Finish Pin, 14k Gold
Located in Austin, TX
, round emerald, round ruby and round sapphire gypsy set in a star-like setting, this is a fabulous extra
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Australian Pearl, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Retro Butterfly Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
are created on a base of stones setted with decorations of emeralds, rubies, yellow and blue sapphires
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gol...

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

Materials

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

French Antique 18K Gold Silver Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Diamond Wing Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising ten cushion
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip Diamond Opal Sapphire Emerald Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds, faceted rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The brooch measures 2-1/8 x 2-1/8 inches (5.5 x 5.5
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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Opal, White Gold, Yellow Go...

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

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Brooch, Natural Ruby, Sapphire Emerald Set in 22 Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Green Emerald - 1 Carat Oval shape - Zambia Set in 22K Gold and Silver This Brooch is perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient Swan” Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Brooch in 22K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient Swan” Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Brooch In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient Swan” Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Brooch in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient Swan” Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby Brooch In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald Dragonfly Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 0.62 carat, Ruby 0.49 carat, Emerald 0.65 carat with Tsavorite 0.07 carat and Diamond
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl & Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Rooster Brooch Set in 18K
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 12.86 carats, Emerald 4.80 carats, Blue Sapphire 8.0 carats, Diamond 1.0 carat with Cabuchon
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2010s Thai Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 1.70 Carat Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Onyxplatinum White Gold Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
floral carved rubies and carved bead sapphire ‘berries’ Accented by round brilliant, single, old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Enamel Brooch or Pendant
Located in Cincinnati, OH
approximately 2.5mm each 6 round blue sapphires approximately 2mm each 6 round green emeralds approximately
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Pearls, Flower Basket Brooch or Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, with flowery decorations of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, colored sapphires and pearls. The origin of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

18k White Gold Mini Dachshund 3D Dog Brooch Pin Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond 8g
Located in Northbrook, IL
piece is adorned with vibrant rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds. The intricate design captures
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Handcraft Owl 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Ruby Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with diamonds,sapphires,ruby and emeralds Brooch total weight 18.10 grams Emeralds,sapphires and ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Pearl Carved Emerald Sapphire Ruby Baguette Diamond Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
flanked by carved emeralds for wings and sapphires, rubies and G-H Vs1-2 diamonds for the tail feathers
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Late 20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 16.10 Ct Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This pretty LB Exclusive diamond, pearl, ruby, emerald, and sapphire brooch is an eye-catching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Gold 18k Diamond and Gemstone Ruby Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A fine and rare Tiffany & Co. 18-karat yellow gold en tremblant brooch set with diamonds, sapphires
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20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Jack Gutschneider Brooch in 18Karat Gold W/Lapis, Diamonds, Emeralds Rubies
Located in New York, NY
stepped leaf shaped gold elements in which rubies and sapphires are set, with a series of 16 round cut
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Victorian En Tremblant Sapphire Diamond Emerald Ruby Gold Honey Bee Brooche
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian honey bee pin with en tremblant wings. Made in 14 Karat gold with stones set in silver
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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

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

Nardi Venice Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Nosegay- in- Hand Brooch
By Nardi
Located in New York, NY
adorned with a gold, ruby and diamond set lace cuff holds a sapphire, emerald, ruby, and diamond floral
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-War Brooches

Sapphire and Emerald Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany Co.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
emerald fish "scales" and 2 ruby fish "eyes" all set in 18kt yellow gold in this legendary fish themed
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold

1993 CARTIER Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gold Byzantine Cross Pendant Pin Clip
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pendant is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold and studded with rubies, sapphires, emerald and diamonds
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

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