Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian

A spectacular antique fan motif brooch with 16 extraordinary pear shape cabochon cut Opals, 23 stunning Pink Sapphires, and 88 sparkling Rose Cut Diamonds. The Opals are just out of this world. It is extremely rare to find antique jewels with opals of this quality and size and in such superb condition. The Opals are cut in stunning pear shape cabochons, which are masterpieces of gem cutting in themselves. The largest opal is 7/8 inch (21mm) long. These opals shimmer with blue, green, red, orange, and yellow luminescence. The wonderful antique Pink Sapphires...

This is an extraordinary Diamond Platinum Tiffany & Co. Edwardian - Art Deco Brooch Pin with approximately 2.5 Carats of magnificent Old Mine Cut Tiffany Diamonds set in Platinum in an open work scroll and leaf motif design of the highest quality. The antique Tiffany Diamonds are extraordinary. They are brilliantly white and clean. There are 30 Old Mine Cut Diamonds set throughout the brooch. In the center is a very rare pyramidal square fancy cut diamond of exceptional quality. The diamond is brilliantly white and very clean and the cut is absolutely magnificent. The diamonds are set in Platinum in a gorgeous open work design with knife edge designs leading to the two circular terminals. The terminals have elegant leaf and scroll form motifs set with diamonds in an arched design with milgrain beaded borders. The Tiffany Brooch is one of the most beautiful Edwardian jewels we have seen. The stunning design is timeless. The use of Platinum allowed the Tiffany jewelers...

This is a wonderful antique Turtle or Tortoise Clip Brooch Pin with Ruby eyes and a fabulous heart shape Pink Rhodochrosite body in 14 Karat Yellow Gold in a gorgeous three dimensional design from the estate of Hollywood Legend Mary Lou Daves. Ms. Daves' jewelry exemplified her exquisite taste. Her jewels were unique, dramatic and elegant. This is one of the most beautiful antique jeweled animal pins we have seen. The fabulous turtle has a fully modeled three dimensional design with gorgeous Ruby eyes, wonderful engraved patterns throughout its head and legs, and the exquisite pink banded Rhodochrosite heart shaped body. I just love this! This whimsical turtle or tortoise walks delightfully across the body and creates a conversation piece to be passed on for generations. Animal inspired jewels are all the rage today. These antique gem set animal jewels are among the most highly desired and collected today. Provenance: The turtle is from the Bel Air estate of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves where a who's who of Hollywood legends (Cole Porter entertained guests at the piano) were entertained. Their love story began on the set of the 1938 film, "Professor Beware." As a successful contract writer for Warner Bros., Delmer Daves wrote the screenplay and wanted to visit the set to see how things were going. 19-year-old, Mary Lawrence was cast as the Bride. He was instantly smitten. "So you're playing the bride? I wish you would marry me," he quipped. "I shall answer you with the same spirit you asked me. Of course I will be yours forever." The two were married for 39 years, had three children and a lifetime of adventures. His career spanned 40 years during which he wrote and/or directed 80 movies including: Love Affair (1939), Destination Tokyo (1943) , Hollywood Canteen (1944), Dark Passage (1947), Broken Arrow (1950), Birds of Paradise (1951), The Last Wagon (1956), An Affair to Remember...

This is an exquisite and rare antique FABERGÉ Rose Cut Diamond, Enamel and Red Cabochon Brooch modeled as a sprig of flowers with a translucent green enameled flower centered with a ...

A fine antique early 20th century paste lizard or salamander brooch, artfully and expertly handcrafted in silver, partly gilt, workmanship c. 1900, in a fitted case, with the cutest ...

Add a whimsical touch of charm to your jewelry collection with this exquisite vintage lizard brooch. Meticulously crafted in radiant 10 karat rose gold, this unique piece showcases a...

This striking antique lizard brooch is a true conversation piece, meticulously crafted in a rare combination of gold and silver. The lifelike d...

Charming early Art Deco Lizard Brooch with Rose-Cut Diamonds and Ruby , set in 14k gold and Silver . This lovely piece has approximately 6 carats Ros...