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Birds of Paradise Brooches

Antique Brooches — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:56:33 +0000

Birds of Paradise Brooches. Birds of Paradise are some of the world’s most dramatic and attractive birds so they are ideal subjects for brooches.

Below are some examples and price guides of Birds of Paradise brooches including a turquoise, ruby and diamond brooch and a Cleef & Arpels ruby and diamond brooch.

TURQUOISE, RUBY AND DIAMOND ‘BIRD-OF-PARADISE’ BROOCH, CIRCA 1960
The perched exotic bird flaunting baguette-cut ruby and old European-, single- and round brilliant-cut diamond feathers, accented by circular-cut ruby eyes and fruits, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.30 carats; pendant fittings; with French assay mark; mounted in 18 karat white gold; dimensions 7.1 x 3.4cm

Sold for HK$38,400 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2023

A CLEEF & ARPELS RUBY AND DIAMOND BIRD OF PARADISE BROOCH
Round rubies, old and single-cut diamonds, 18k yellow gold (French marks) and platinum, 1960s, signed Van Cleef & Arpels, numbered, blue Van Cleef & Arpels case

Sold for CHF 453,600 at Christie’s in 2023

DIAMOND BIRD BROOCH, in 18 ct. gold. depicting a bird of paradise in flight, with diamond set eye. L. 8 cm. 10.3 grams.

Sold for £360 at Etrusca Auctions in 2023

Brooch, BIRD OF PARADISE, silver 925/000, signed GEORG JENSEN DENMARK 925S N° 328 (Arno Malinowski 1933-1944 for G. Jensen), c. 44.3 x 31.2 mm

Sold for €150 at Lopodunum Schmuckauktion UG in 2023

HANDMADE 18K GOLD BIRD OF PARADISE BROOCH WITH RUBY EYE

9.8 dwt. 2 1/8″ high x 2″ wide. Stamped Italy F.J.G.

Sold for US$600 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries in 2023

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Flies and Bees Brooches Price Guide

Antique Brooches — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:25:27 +0000

Price guide to antique and vintage brooches designed as flies or bees. Bees and flies can be very similar so this section has combined the two. Bees and flies were popular brooch designs during the Victorian era.

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Cartier Elephant Brooches Price Guide

Antique Brooches — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 07:47:34 +0000

Price guide to Cartier elephant brooches. Cartier’s animal brooches are not only excellent fashion accessories, but also highly collectible. The elephant has always been a popular animal and these brooches are extremely popular.

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Cartier “Panthere” Brooches Price Guide

Antique Brooches — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 16:05:06 +0000

Price guide to Cartier “Panthere” brooches. Ever since the exotic spots of a panther appeared on a Cartier watch in 1914, the famed jewelry house has forever embraced the power and elegance of the iconic jungle cat. The addition of Jeanne Toussaint, a fearless woman in her own right, solidified the panther as Cartier’s when she introduced the full cat in 1919. Reference: Jewels du Jour.

Among the Duchess of Windsor Collection of jewelry gifts, Edward lavished on Wallis Simpson was the signature ‘Great Cats’ commissioned from the House of Cartier. It was the famous Panther Bracelet that enjoyed pride of place among Wallis Simpson’s Big Cat Jewelry Collection. Reference: Antique Jewelry Investor

Below are examples of Cartier Panthere brooches including a multi-gem brooch and an 18 karat gold emerald and diamond brooch.

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Victorian Turtle Brooches

Antique Brooches — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 12:04:50 +0000

Victorian Turtle Brooches. Price guide to Victorian turtle brooches. Turtles are a popular animal brooch and are ideal for showing off exquisite gemstones such diamonds, emeralds and rubies as well as many other gemstones.

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Victorian Butterfly Brooches

Antique Brooches — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 08:46:16 +0000

Price guide to Victorian butterfly brooches. Butterfly brooches have never lost their popularity since they became fashionable during the Georgian era. Victorian butterfly brooches can be purely ornamental but they can also be symbolic as the butterfly signifies the soul. It also has religious a meaning as the butterfly signifies the resurrection or rebirth. The caterpillar signifies life while the chrysalis signifies death.

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Opal Dragonfly Brooches

Antique Brooches — Mon, 14 May 2018 08:11:27 +0000

Price guide to antique and vintage opal dragonfly brooches. Dragonflies are beautiful insects which have inspired many jewelry makers for centuries. Opals, with their beautiful play of colors, make excellent gemstones for dragonfly brooches.

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Jadeite Bird Brooches

Antique Brooches — Sat, 12 May 2018 17:22:18 +0000

Price guide to antique and vintage jadeite bird brooches. Jadeite is a pyroxene mineral and one of the two types of pure jade. The other is known as nephrite jade. Jadeite is the rarer of the two jades, and as a result, it is considered to be more precious and valuable. The most valuable form of jadeite is a striking and even emerald green known as “imperial jadeite”. Reference: Gem Select

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Ruby Butterfly Brooches

Antique Brooches — Wed, 09 May 2018 08:41:42 +0000

Price guide to antique / vintage ruby butterfly brooches. The beautiful pink to blood-red color of rubies make them exceptional gemstones for adding a touch of color to butterfly brooches.

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Tiffany Animal Brooches

Antique Brooches — Tue, 08 May 2018 14:51:00 +0000

Price guide to Tiffany animal brooches. Animal brooches and pins have always been very popular. Many designers have used animals in their designs and Tiffany is no exception.

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