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18K White Gold 1.0ct Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Amethyst Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
sophistication meets whimsical allure. Each wing glimmers with a tapestry of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Sybarite Safety Pin All Seeing Eye Charm Necklace in Yellow Gold Sapphires
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
to perfectly match our Safety Pin ring, this necklace with a pendant can be worn as an addition to
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2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bee Brooch Pin Heart Shape Blue Sapphire Diamonds Pearl Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
shape blue Ceylon sapphire (0.70 carats) and 0.30 carats of round diamonds. The eyes are accented with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Trifari Alfred Philippe Gold and Sapphire Miniature Frog Pin
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
rhinestone baguettes and faux sapphires. Signed Trifari with Crown, Pat Pend. Designer A Philippe, dated
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

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

6.50 Carat Jade 1.38 Carat Sapphire 0.35 Carat Diamond Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
Title: 6.50 Carat Pear Shape Jade 1.38 Carat Round Brilliant Sapphire 0.35 Carat Round Brilliant H
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

2.3-3.6MM Pearl 1.10 Carat Ruby Sapphire 0.38 Carat Diamond 18K YG Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.00 Carat Pearl 0.60 Carat Ruby 0.50 Carat Round Brilliant Sapphire 0.38 Carat Old European
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Antique French 18k Gold Opal with GIA Ruby Sapphire VERY Long Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an antique French Masterpiece! This VERY long bar pin features unheated sapphires and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin
Located in New York, NY
estimated 1.50 carats, round-cut sapphires weighing an estimated 1.50 carats, and full-cut diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1970s British Brooches

Materials

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

Cascading Floral Bar Pin Brooch in 18K White Gold with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K white gold sapphire and diamond bar brooch with 58 pave set round
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1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Arts Crafts 12k Gold GIA Sapphire Ruby Emerald Swirl Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
set of natural sapphires, and the remaining two sections display sets of natural rubies and natural
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Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

18K Yellow Gold and Blue Enamel Diamond and Pink Sapphire Fish Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Fish Brooch Pin, crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and adorned with Blue Enamel, is a true symbol of elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA 14K Yellow and White Gold Natural Sapphire Yogo Gulch and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Metals and Materials: 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold Total Item
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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Circa 1920s Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Sapphire Details: 2.00ct, total weight Natural, Unheated Square Step Cut Pin Measurements: 3.6in/91.44mm
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Filigree, Diamond Synthetic Sapphire Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Brooch/Pin This elegant brooch
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Maria Brooch Pin 2.00 Carat Natural Sapphire Diamonds 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
"Maria" Name Plate Pin & Heart Love Handmade 1.25ct natural diamonds. Rounds, Single cut
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Earring and Stick Pin Set Estate
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Earring And Stick Pin Set Estate Each earring has
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Frog Pin w/Diamonds, Sapphires Emeralds by E. Wolfe
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
set with cabochon emerald eyes, six rich blue natural sapphires, and three brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century English Modern Brooches

Materials

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

14K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire Ruby USA American Flag Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This colorful pin is made in 14k white gold with diamond, sapphire and ruby, that come together to
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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Art Nouveau - Art Deco Dragonfly Insect Brooch Pin with an oval faceted natural
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.80 cttw Sapphire And Diamond Bee Pin In 18k Yellow Gold Enamel Wings
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of 18k yellow gold and weighs 3.10 DWT (approx. 4.82 grams). It contains 15 round
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Yellow Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Tie Brooch Pin Over 7 Carat
Located in Tustin, CA
Dazzling, stylized bow tie or bow is depicted in an 18 karat yellow gold, yellow sapphire and white
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

GIA Certified 18.41 Ct Sapphire 21 Ct Diamond VVS/E-F Color Pin Set 18 KWG
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified 18.41 Ct Sapphire & 21 Ct Diamond VVS/E-F Color Pin Set in 18 Karat white gold
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Love Birds w/ Nest on Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
. They face each other with a beautiful nest at the center that carries a gorgeous cluster of sapphires
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

18 kt. Bicolor Gold Horse Pin / Brooch With 1.6 ct. Diamond 2.78 ct. Sapphire
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 kt. White & Yellow Gold Brooch Depicting a Horse set with Diamonds & Sapphires. A fine and high
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Platinum 2 carat Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Pendant Pin Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
synthetic sapphires. Beautiful design with bows and a central rosette. There are about 117 round
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Arrow Pin/Jabot in 18K Yellow and White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yellow and White Gold, the design features a great Arrow Jabot Pin, highly detailed with Pave Set
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Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Eisenberg Ice 2000 Sapphire Aquamarine Crystal Flower Pin Brooch, Silver
By Eisenberg
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your ensemble with the timeless elegance of this vintage Eisenberg Ice pin! Crafted in a
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Early 2000s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond 5 4/5 Cttw Blue Sapphire Bumblebee Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold. This elegant pin is a treasure trove of natural beauty, featuring wings dusted with 3
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 2 1/3ct Diamond, Sapphire, and Emerald Sculpted Petal Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
of oiled emeralds and color-enhanced blue sapphires. The enchanting arrangement of G-H color, VS1-VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18 K Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow and white Gold bar pin brooch set with a heart shaped Sapphire Cabochon and and
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Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Eisenberg Ice 2000 Sapphire Aquamarine Crystal Flower Pin Brooch, Silver
By Eisenberg
Located in Milford, DE
Elevate your ensemble with the timeless elegance of this vintage Eisenberg Ice pin! Crafted in a
Category

Early 2000s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Charming 14k Golden Chicken Pin
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your accessory game with our exquisite white rooster pin, a stunning brooch crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Antique Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The pin is made of 14K yellow gold and weighs 5.10 DWT (approx. 7.93 grams). It also has six round
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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Art Deco 14K Two Tone Gold Natural YOGO Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin GIA
Located in Addison, TX
14K White and Yellow gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring with 2 Old European Cut Diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carats G in color, I1 in clarity. Brooch weighs 4.4 grams. Dimens...
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Fan Brooch / Pin, Sapphires, Diamonds and Pearls, 14 Karat Yellow
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Art Deco Fan Brooch / Pin. Diamond and Pearl in 14K Yellow Gold. The center cluster of pearls
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Deco Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin 4.20cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
as calibrated sapphires. Large central stone weighs approximately .40ct. Dimensions/Weight: Brooch
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond GIA Natural Sapphire 18K Gold Flower Bouquet Clip Brooch-pin
Located in Miami, FL
Flower Bouquet Clip. This lovely RetroVintage retro Diamond and multi-color sapphire 18K Gold Flower
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin Mounted with approximately 2.32 Carats of near-colorless
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphire (1.15 carats) is a natural untreated stone of Cambodian origin. The brooch is marked on pin with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

J Lacloche, Retro Period, Scarecrow Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This whimsical brooch pin was made by Jacques Lacloche in France and is what we we define as a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Cellino 18K Yellow Gold Owl Brooch/Pin #23133
By Cellino
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Cellino 18K Yellow Gold Owl Brooch/Pin- This lovely owl brooch by Cellino is crafted in
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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 18K White Gold Octagonal Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
sapphire Octagonal Diamond Pin weighing 3.05 Grams is exquisite craftsmanship with sparkling diamonds set
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Stefan Hafner 18K White Gold Diamond Pin
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner Pin 18K White Gold Diamond: 0.34ctw Italian made Retail price: $4,250.00 SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro Era Enamel and Diamond Sailfish Pin
Located in New York, NY
of VS2 and an E-F color grade. Accentuated by blue sapphire eye, weighing 0.03 carats, the brooch is
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Boucheron 18k Gold Retro Clip Pin Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
features approximately 10 carats of invisibly set sapphire and 2.40 carats of Old European cut diamonds (G
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Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Pearl Gemstone Silver Gold Butterfly Pin Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
sapphires and rubies. 1.75 by 1.25 inches and fitted with a pin back, however this piece could easily be
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

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

1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
cabochons approx. 1.90cttw and 10 channel-set genuine French baguette sapphires approx. 1.50cttw. The
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...

Tiffany Co. Magnolia Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Tiffany & Co. Magnolia pin in 18k yellow gold and completely covered in gems. This pin is
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k 585 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bee Shape Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
: Primary Stone: Sapphire Primary Carat Weight: 1.2 Ct. (19 Pcs) Primary Stone Cut: Round Primary Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Tiffany Co. En Tremblant Gem Set Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
A Retro Tiffany & Co. En Tremblant Gem Set Gold Brooch Pin Highly desirable for it's En Tremblant
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Tremblant Coral and Diamond Brooch Pin Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
is 6.10 carats (F-G/VVS). The design is complete with faceted blue Ceylon sapphires (2.26 carats) and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...

Exceptional Art Nouveau Gold, Gem Set Jabot Pin
Located in London, GB
This Jabot has been inspired by the Lyre birds tail feathers creating this stunning jewel.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Opal, 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
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Peridot Slice Pins- Full Set of Three
By Marilyn Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
combinations of stones. This set of three brooches epitomizes her work at it's best. These "slice" pins were
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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Gold Silver Diamond Flying Large Peacock Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Pink Stone - Round Cut - Pave Set (6) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Cut - Pave Set - Medium Blue
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

LaCloche Art Deco Multi Gem Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
, extending a bouquet of carved ruby, citrine, sapphire, amethyst and pink sapphire flower blossoms, enhanced
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

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Sapphire Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of sapphire pins for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 873 vintage versions or 138 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of sapphire pins includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany Co., Cartier and Ella Gafter produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many round cut, oval cut and brilliant cut sapphire pins for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of sapphire pins for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Sapphire Pins?

Prices for sapphire pins can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $125 and can go as high as $238,000, while sapphire pins, on average, fetch $3,900.

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.