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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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Handcraft Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Ruby Swan Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
pink opal,diamonds,emeralds,sapphires and ruby. Brooch total weight 57 grams Diamonds weight 1.51
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Handcraft Bird Opal 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Sapphires Emeralds Ruby Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
diamonds,ruby,emeralds,opal and sapphires. Bird total weight 23.70 grams Emeralds,rubies and sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Elegant Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Brooch Meister Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
jeweller Meister Zurich. The brooch festures 3 top quality colored stones like Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 4 cabochon emeralds throughout the wings
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond & Pearl 18 K Gold Flower Basket Brooch/ pin 18k Yellow gold
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2010s Brooches

Materials

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

Vase Diamonds Coral Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Crystal Rock 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
: brilliant-cut diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, each contributing to a rich and varied color effect
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...

18K Yellow Gold Parrot Brooch with Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Custom-made 18k yellow gold parrot brooch, with rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds! Test
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Arts Crafts 12k Gold GIA Sapphire Ruby Emerald Swirl Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
emeralds. One each of the sapphires and rubies have been certified by GIA and are guaranteed to be 100
Category

Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Modern Plique À Jour Enamel, Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A modern plique à jour enamel gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with a cabochon-cut
Category

2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

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

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Butterfly Pin/Pendant with Fine Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
Located in Aspen, CO
diamonds, 10 bright blue natural sapphires, 16 vivid red natural rubies and 10 natural green emeralds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

18k Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Pearl Bird Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
enchanting 65 x 45 mm pin is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and adorned with 11.79 cts of ruby, emerald, and
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Seaman Schepps Emerald Ruby Diamond Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
A Seaman Schepps floral brooch in 18kt yellow gold with cabochon emerald, sapphires and rubies
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

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

Invisible Setting Fancy Cut Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Parrot Bird Brooch Pin
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
sapphires, rubies, diamonds and emeralds. 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Large Vintage Gold Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Yellow and white gold large hand crafted butterfly brooch/pendant possessing approximately 57 fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Swordfish Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Ruby Dolphin Brooch Set in 18 Karat
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Cabuchon Ruby 0.15 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 4.0 cm Length: 7.0 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Large Vintage Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Yellow and white gold large hand crafted butterfly brooch/pendant possessing approximately 57 fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Chopard Happy Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Clown Pin Brooch 18K WG 90/2182
By Chopard
Located in Tokyo, JP
brooch, crafted in 18K white gold and set with a ruby, sapphire, emerald, and a floating diamond that
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Late 20th Century Swiss Brooches

Materials

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

Moira Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald and Silver Upon Gold Bird of Paradise Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A Moira, contemporary, bird of paradise brooch, with pavé set round faceted sapphires, emeralds and
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch with Diamonds, Sapphire Ruby
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold brooch with a total weight of 2.48 grams, silver with a total weight of 5.92 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Byzantine Style Emerald and Ruby Filagree Yellow Gold Bow Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Dramatic 18k yellow gold filagree bow brooch pendant featuring a leaf and scroll design accented
Category

20th Century Byzantine Brooches

Materials

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

Rooster Emeralds Rubies Diamonds Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
with a cultured sea pearl, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and diamonds is destined to become a treasured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

French 1960s Diamond Emerald Sapphire Flower Knot Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
. Adorned with sapphires, rubies, emeralds and approx. 0.50ctw H/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 2 7/8" x 1 1/4
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Butterfly Brooch
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Unique Butterfly Pendant - Brooch is handmade in 18 Karat Yellow Gold all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches

Materials

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

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Brown Diamond Brioche in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.25 carats, Ruby 1.07 carats, Emerald 1.16 carats, Cabochon Ruby 0.44 carat and
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2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Green Emerald Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
cabochon center stone, diamonds, rubies and pear cut sapphires. The brooch is about 2.5 inches long with a
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Massive Emerald Ruby Sapphire Cabochon Shield Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Massive Huge Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Blue Cabochon
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Crystals Sapphire Ruby Emerald Leaf Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Crystals Sapphire Ruby Emerald Blue Navy Red Green Shining
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Platinum 18kt Yellow Gold Flamingo Brooch / Pendant Diamonds, Emeralds, Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
Huge Dazzling Platinum & 18kt Yellow Gold Flamingo Brooch / Pendant With Diamonds, Emeralds, Ruby
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Multi Green Emerald Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Gold Dragonfly Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
deep blue of sapphires. Adding a touch of whimsy and elegance, the eyes are set with luscious rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Stunning Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires, Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold&Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Pl...

Meghna Jewels Butterfly Emerald Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Art Deco Style Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning brooch cast in 18 karat gold. It is hand set 5.84 carats emerald, ruby, sapphire and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Whimsical Dragon Lion Diamond Ruby Emerald Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Vintage Lion Dragon Pin Brooch by Cartier. A truly whimsical
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Emerald Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Lemon Topaz & Emerald Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Crystals Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Navy Blue Cabochon Shining
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1.60 Carat Ruby Emerald Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
round red purplish round sapphires intermixed with 6 round green emeralds and accented with 17 yellowish
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Elephant Brooch, Sapphire, Emerald Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Elephant Brooch, Sapphire, Emerald Set In 18K Gold and Silver Natural Blue Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Bird Brooc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in 18k yellow gold. The bird's wings and tail are adorned with squares shape ruby, emerald and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic "Orient" Ruby Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic "Orient" Ruby, & Multi Fancy Sapphires Brooch in 18K Gold & Silver Blue Natural Oval Shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Vintage Blue Opal, Sapphire Ruby Brooch Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Opal, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Blue Opal from
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Vintage 1980s Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Amber, Ruby Emerald Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Amber, Ruby & Emerald Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

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

Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
complete with 18.83 carats of faceted blue sapphire, 10.11 carats of ruby, 3.80 carats of emerald, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Christian Dior Vintage Huge Round Ruby Emerald Sapphire Sunburst Dome Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Huge Large Round Circle Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Green Red Blue
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Red Ruby Red Enamel Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Red Ruby & Red Enamel Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Fancy Multi color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Ruby and Detachable Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring
Category

2010s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...

Tremblant Basket Brooch Sapphire Ruby Diamond Jardinière Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
of ruby, 1.43 carats of emerald, and 5.66 carats of yellow sapphire). The brooch is set with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Heart Cut Sapphire and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary 18 karat yellow gold brooch is encrusted with 3 natural round diamonds, VS, F-G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

18K Yellow Gold Drummer Brooch with Gemstones and Pearls
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
with rubies, sapphires, and a round diamond, while a vivid 1.91-carat emerald anchors the torso. Two
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

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

Tremblant Basket Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
, Ella Gafter is known for bringing out the full beauty of pearls, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ye...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Transformer Drop Brooch with Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary transformer drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Ruby Orange Navy Emerald Sapphire Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Five Ruby Red Orange Yellow Navy Blue Enamel Emerald Sapphire Crystals
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Brooch with Red Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary drop brooch showcases the elegance of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Owl 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamonds Coral Sapphires Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
gold brooch.Handmade by our artisans assembled with coral,sapphires,emerald rubies and diamonds Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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