The festive shimmer of fireworks exploding midair is captured in this starburst ruby and diamond brooch. 18k yellow gold cascades from all directions in this starburst style brooch. Radiantly accenting the golden streams are seven strategically placed round brilliant and round single cut diamonds. These diamonds total 0.24 carats. A collection of nine rubies lends a pop of color to this brooch display. The rubies total 0.50 carats of gemstone weight. Circa 1960
Purple and yellow create a colorful impact in this amethyst and diamond pin. The oval 14k yellow gold base of this pin is open in the center, creating a delicate effect. Hovering inside the oval lie a pair of milgrain-edged lozenges. The larger lozenge is bezel set with a 2.8-carat square amethyst. The smaller lozenge holds a 0.06-carat square cut diamond. This pin secures with a fold-over hinge and clasp. Circa 1960
In this antique 1920s brooch, coral and pearl come together in a simple but stunning design. Milky droplets of pearl glisten from crevices within white and yellow gold that flows around a coral sphere of magnificent color. The central coral shimmers like a misty sunset. In the realm of brooches, this a true treasure.
Details: Antique, Circa 1920. 14k white and yellow gold. Round cabochon cut coral; 4 carats. 4 round half pearls.
This Edwardian amethyst and pearl antique brooch casts the golden and violet hues of a stunning sunset. The circular 14k yellow gold base of this antique brooch is open in the center like a wreath. Nine square faceted mixed cut amethysts encircle this Edwardian brooch. Triangular wedges alternate between the amethysts for a unique collection of geometric elements. Each wedge is studded with a duo of cream and silvery white half pearls. A total of eighteen pearls accentuate this Edwardian amethyst antique brooch. Circa 1910.
Long and slender in design, this 18k yellow gold and platinum antique bar pin is simply spectacular. A collection of five old European cut diamonds centerpiece this antique sapphire and diamond bar pin for a total diamond weight of 0.43 carats. The diamonds are flanked by ten rectangular faceted mixed cut blue sapphires, five on each side. The combined gemstone weight of all the sapphires in this antique bar pin is 1.25 carats. Circa 1890.
The starfish design of this Victorian starburst antique pin shines softly thanks to the eighteen pearls and single cut diamond that adorn it. The six arms of this Victorian starburst pin are accented with a trio of dark creamy white half round natural pearls with silver overtones. These pearls are set in a 14k gold antique starburst base, at the center of which lies a 0.01-carat old style single cut diamond. Circa 1870.
This antique Art Deco filigree brooch will remind you of those romantic, lacy tablecloths that adorned Grandmother's dinner table. Made of 14k white gold, the delicate filigree work of this antique brooch lends a dainty touch to your outfit. Four square set old style full cut diamonds accent the filigreeing for a total diamond weight of 0.28 carats. Four triangular step cut blue sapphires pinpoint the corners of this rectangular Art Deco brooch, lending a gemstone weight of 0.16 carats. Circa 1920
The golden splendor of autumn maple leaves shines bright in this Tiffany leaf brooch. Constructed of 14k yellow gold, this Tiffany leaf brooch has a lightly etched texture to its surface. A Tiffany &Co. trademark engraved on the back attest to this brooches authenticity. Circa 1974
Intricate filigree work in 14k white gold lends appeal to this antique Edwardian diamond filigree brooch. An old style round brilliant cut diamond is set in the center, while four old European cut diamonds serve as shimmering accents down the middle of the brooch. The total diamond weight of the five diamonds that accentuate antique Edwardian brooches like this one is 0.54 carats. Circa 1920
All the world is your stage in this globe-inspired Etruscan Revival turquoise antique brooch. The greenish-blue hue of this antique broochs five oval cabochon turquoise stones lends contrasting appeal to the 18k yellow gold setting. A twisted rope design, and a unique top set with golden beads, adds textural flavor to Etruscan Revival Victorian brooches like this one. This antique brooch would make a one-of-a-kind gift for the world traveler. Circa 1860
Early Art Deco jewelry, like this platinum and diamond antique brooch, was designed to compliment a lady's elegant handmade gown of silk and lace. This glorious brooch sparkles with 101 diamonds totalling 4.77 carats Three European cut diamonds run down the center of this brooch and total 1.62 carats. Ninety-eight old style round full cut and old style round single cut diamonds are set in the floral jewelry lacework and total approximately 3.15 carats. This elegant antique brooch also converts to a pendant. Antique brooches like this one are dazzling on the sash of your wedding dress! Circa 1915.
This Edwardian pearl and diamond bar pin has the fresh appeal of a lilypad path leading across a sparkling pond. The platinum bar pin has a contrasting 14k yellow gold pinstem, hinge and clasp. A quintet of old style full cut diamond-centered circles run down this bar pin for a total diamond weight of 0.37 carats. Natural Oriental pearls are interspersed between the diamond rings and caged in triplets at the tails of this Edwardian pin. Circa 1910
Old European cut diamonds strip this antique bar pin, lending maximum shimmer and shine. Constructed of platinum on 18k white gold, this bar pin can be worn either vertically or horizontally. Nineteen old European cut diamonds accent this antique pin for a total diamond weight of 0.86 carats. Circa 1900
Opposites definitely attract in this Edwardian antique brooch. Youll love the mirror-image effect of this unusual antique piece. A collection of twenty-one old style round brilliant, full and single cut diamonds combine for a total diamond weight of 0.82 carats. The diamonds range in color from F to H and in clarity from VS1 to SI1. Four synthetic blue sapphires, one square step cut the others rectangular mixed cut, lend contrasting color to this Edwardian brooch. The sapphires total 1.65 carats. Circa 1915
When a delicate finishing touch is what your outfit needs, this Victorian ruby and diamond antique bar pin will never disappoint. The 14k yellow gold setting is texturally enhanced with ribbing and a twisted rope design. The center third of this Victorian bar pin is accented with a collection of rubies and diamonds for contrasting gemstone appeal. Three emerald cut rubies alternate with four old European cut diamonds in this exquisite antique bar pin. The diamonds total 0.16 carats while the rubies lend 0.23 carats of gemstone weight. Circa 1900
With its lovely wreath design, this Etruscan Revival antique sapphire brooch is sure to draw attention. The 14k yellow gold setting is exquisitely carved with a stem-and-leaf design that adds an elegant textural backdrop to the four round faceted mixed cut blue sapphires that are set around the circle. The total gemstone weight of the sapphires is 0.61 carats. Day, Clark and Co. trademark. Circa 1890
Fall over the moon in love with this Victorian antique crescent brooch. Set in 18k yellow gold and topped with platinum, this crescent brooch is set with twenty-one old European cut diamonds. Ranging in color from H to J and in clarity from VVS2 to SI2, the diamonds accentuating this antique crescent brooch total 1.22 carats. The arcing shape of Victorian antique crescent brooches mesmerize the eye. Circa 1895.
Sapphire and diamond Edwardian brooches add a touch of femininity and a splash of color to your favorite little black dress. This sapphire and diamond Edwardian broochs diamond-accented floral motif is particularly soft and romantic. The forty-four old style full and single cut diamonds that accentuate this Edwardian brooch total 0.86 carats of diamond weight. Thirty triangular and rectangular calibre cut blue sapphires vividly edge this platinum Edwardian brooch. The sapphires add 1.00 carat of gemstone weight to the brooch. Circa 1920.
The Edwardian periods signature lacy cutwork is showcased in this antique filigree brooch. A diagonal streak of blue sapphires offers an intriguing accent. Set in platinum, the eyelet edging and spring-curled spirals of this Edwardian filigree brooch soften its rectangular angularity. Provenance reigns supreme in the Tushnett and Strauss trademark. Thirty full cut and one rose cut diamond totaling 0.27 carats lend nonstop shimmer to Edwardian antique filigree brooches like this one. Circa 1900.
Antique Victorian Onyx Mourning Brooch with Pearls
Cattails bursting with fluffy down give Victorian antique mourning brooches a pastoral flavor. The base of this Victorian mourning brooch is fabricated of cylindrical black onyx that contrasts the 14k yellow gold and pearl fronds overlaying it. Forty-four cream and silver white half seed pearls lend a lustrous will-o-the-wisp effect to this antique mourning brooch. Circa 1880.