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Brooches — Jewellery - Bonhams
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| Bonhams | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 96 |
| Lots with images: | 96 |
| Prices available: | 96 |
Category:
Brooches
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| *** | A sapphire and diamond brooch, of floral and lattice work design, set with a cascade of oval-shaped sapphires and enhanced by single-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 0.90cts total, mounted in gold, length 58 mm. | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond and gold bee brooch, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60ct, mounted in 14ct gold, length 2.6 cm, width 3.7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian ruby, seed pearl and gold star and crescent brooch, by Johnson & Simonsen, Swanston Street, Melbourne, circa 1900 set with a cluster of a round ruby surrounded by seed pearls and eight points supporting crescent moons each centred by a ruby,… | *** |  |
| *** | A gold brooch, 1970s, of abstract design, the textured gold plaque composed of a cluster of geometric panels, maker's mark indistinct, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, weighing 22.1 grams, width 5.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond spray brooch, of scroll design, set throughout with fourteen baguette-cut diamonds, one hundred and twenty-five single-cut diamonds and two round brilliant-cut diamonds. 14ct white gold. Length 6.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Diamond and cultured pearl bow brooch, set throughout with round-brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds, suspending a detachable pearl pendant, pearl measuring approximately 11.0 x 10.0 mm, mounted in gold, weight 12.2gm, measuring 4.3 x 3.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An enamel and gold brooch, 19th century, the polychrome enamel panel depicting a lady and a child in regional Swiss dress, mounted within a repousse and cuir roule gold frame, the reverse of the panel signed 'Berne', mounted in gold, 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A gold brooch, of articulated design, the clip brooch modelled as an entwined gold tassel, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, French assay marks, weighing 18.3 grams, length 6.0 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century shell cameo brooch, length 7 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond brooch, the openwork plaque set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.80ct, mounted in 18ct gold, width 4.0 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A dioptase crystal, diamond and gold brooch, Cyril Jack Lewis 1973, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, weight approximately 1.00 carat total, mounted in 14 carat gold, London assay mark, length 12.0 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A turquoise and diamond brooch, circa 1960's, of circular design, set with cabochon turquoise and round brilliant-cut diamonds, textured gold finish. 18ct yellow gold. Diameter 4.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An opal bar brooch, the plain bar set with solid black Lightening Ridge opal cabochon measuring 10.7 x 5 x 2.1 mm. 18ct yellow gold. Length 5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Emerald and diamond spray brooch, with textured gold leaves accented with circular-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, stamped 18K, weight 18.8gm, length 4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Tony White, a cultured pearl, opal and diamond brooch, designed as a bee, set with opal, round brilliant-cut diamonds and an oval and drop-shaped cultured pearl, the latter measuring approximately 11.90 x 9.88 mm, signed white, estimated total diamond… | *** |  |
| *** | Large opal brooch, designed as a floral bouquet composed of seven oval opal doublet plaques, two with blue green play of colour, five displaying extensive multi-colour fire, mounted in gold, weight 42.9gm, length 11 cm, width 8 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A turquoise and coral rabbit brooch, whimsically designed as a rabbit rowing a boat, the eye set with a coral cabochon, the body and inside of the boat set with turquoise cabochons, gross weight approximately 8.10 grams, mounted in 14ct gold, length 5.00… | *** |  |
| *** | A ruby and diamond bird brooch, designed as a parrot resting on a perch, set with a ruby cabochon eye, measuring approximately 5.60 x 4.62 x 3.50 mm, and enhanced with single and round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, gross weight… | *** |  |
| *** | A ruby and diamond spray brooch, of foliate design, set with cabochon rubies and enhanced with round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 1.20 carats, mounted in white gold, length 4.30 cm, width 4.50 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Diamond bar brooch millegrain-set with old European-cut diamonds, mounted in 14ct gold, weight 7.2gm, length 7.0 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Diamond brooch, the openwork plaque set with old European, single and rose-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 2.75 carats, mounted in platinum and gold, weight 8.6gm, length 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A sapphire, ruby and diamond fish brooch, set with yellow sapphires weighing approximately 4.92ct and round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.88ct, length 4.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A gold bracelet and a gold brooch, the flexible bracelet designed as a series of textured chevron links, together with a brooch, composed of three interlocking polished and textured circular panels, both mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, bracelet weighs 41… | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond bar brooch, designed as a central flowerhead panel, composed of round brilliant-cut diamonds, to the knife-edge bar plaque, with diamond collet terminals, diamonds approximately 1.80 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white gold. Length 5.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A gold and pearl brooch, by Bjorn Weckstrom of abstract figurative design, the standing figure with textured finish and a pearl to represent a head, pearl untested, Finnish assay marks for gold, length 6.9 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A tourmaline and diamond novelty brooch, the carved watermelon tourmaline forming the snail shell, with diamond pave set body. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 18.6 grams. Length 4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An emerald and diamond brooch, of sculptural form, the textured gold frame set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut emeralds; diamonds approx. 0.30 carats total, mounted in 18ct gold, length 51 mm | *** |  |
| *** | A cultured pearl and tourmaline brooch, designed as a bee, the abdomen set with a golden, cultured pearl, measuring approximately 10.21 x 11.30 x 9.85 mm, with carved pink tourmaline wings, signed White, gross weight approximately 16.40 grams, mounted in… | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct gold and amethyst brooch collet-set with an oval shaped amethyst, estimated weight 200carats, between pierced foliate decorated shields, signed Jugl, 18ct gold, weight 23gm, length 5.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Sapphire and diamond flower brooch, the textured petals centred by a cluster of circular-cut sapphires and a brilliant-cut diamond, weight 16.7gm, length 4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A miniature, a gentleman by Gladys Laycock circa 1925 known as Colin Young Laird, signed, with dark hair, wearing a black velvet dress jacket, white shirt and bow tie, plaid attached at his shoulder with a large silver and cairn gorm plaid brooch, wearing… | *** |  |
| *** | A Colonial gold nugget bar brooch, circa 1890 set with a gold nugget on a flat bar engraved with scrolling floral sprays, marked 'J.BREMNER / 15C', 15 carat and pure gold. Reference: James Bremner is listed in the New Zealand Trade Directories as a… | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian opal and diamond brooch, by Henry Newman & Son, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne circa 1880, set with an oval solid white opal surrounded by ten rose-cut diamonds on a knife edge bar and diamond, set flowerhead terminals, marked 'H. Newman'… | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond brooch, of pierced bow design, set throughout with old brilliant and single-cut diamonds. Platinum. Length 5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Ruby and gold brooch, designed as a polished and textured gold feather set with circular-cut rubies, rubies not tested for origin or colour, signed Eld, UK import hallmarks, 18ct gold, weight 12.6gm, length 4.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Turquoise, ruby and enamel brooch, designed as a rooster set with turquoise, circular-cut cut ruby eye and red enamel comb and wattle, stamped 14k, weight 13gm, length 5.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Tony White, a cultured pearl, opal and cat's eye chrysoberyl brooch, designed as an insect, set with boulder opal, a cat's eye chrysoberyl and an oval-shaped cultured pearl, measuring approximately 10.36 x 8.59 mm, signed white, gross weight approximately… | *** |  |
| *** | Georg Jensen, a gold brooch designed by Vivianna Torun, of abstract design, signed Georg Jensen Torun, numbered 934, mounted in 18ct gold, gross weight approximately 12.90 grams, measuring 4.60 x 2.90 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Diamond and pearl spray brooch, 19th century, set throughout with rose and old-cut diamonds and pearls, mounted in gold, measuring 4.5 x 5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Citrine and seed pearl brooch designed as a floral motif, each oval shaped citrine weighing approximately between 50 - 60 carats, centred by a clustre of seed pearls, weight 8gm, length 3.4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A shell cameo brooch, late 19th century, designed as an oval-shaped shell cameo depicting an angel in prayer in high relief, mounted within a polished gold frame of engraved cuir roule and bead decoration, with pendant fittings, mounted in gold, 6.5 cm x… | *** |  |
| *** | A gem-set and ivory brooch/pendant, modelled as a textured gold elephant head, decorated by a cabochon emerald and diamond head-dress suspending an articulated turquoise drop, to the ruby eyes and ivory tusks, with diamond-set suspension hoop, mounted in… | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian cameo brooch by Louis Suhard & Co, Gawler Place, Adelaide, circa 1895, set with an oval shell cameo of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture within a gold ring, marked 'Suhard & Co/9c', 9 carat yellow gold. illustrated Australian Jewellers… | *** |  |
| *** | A French gold and ruby bird brooch, gross weight 7.8gm, dimensions 3.2 x 2.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An opal brooch of simple bar design, set with a solid semi-black opal weighing approximately 9.00 carats, width 6.5 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An opal and pearl brooch, the oval opal doublet surrounded by seed peals. 9ct yellow gold. Weight 10 grams. Length 3.5 cm. Width 2.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond and sapphire brooch, the circular wreath set with forty-nine old cut diamonds, with a sapphire and diamond cluster to one side. 18ct white gold. Weight 12.2 grams. Diameter 3.1 cm. Nb. One stone replaced with diamond simulant. | *** |  |
| *** | Two gem-set brooches, comprising: a 14ct gold brooch designed as a wreath set with seed pearls and old mine-cut diamonds; a platinum brooch of star-burst design, set with old mine-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.60 carats in total, lengths… | *** |  |
| *** | Georg Jensen, a silver gem-set flower brooch, set with cabochon-cut amethysts, sapphires, chalcedony, amber and moonstones, signed Georg Jensen, numbered 67, mounted in silver, gross weight approximately 20.70 grams, measuring 4.30 x 5.50 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian gold vine leaf brooch by Henry Steiner, Rundle Street, Adelaide, circa 1880, the chased leaf within a oval branch, marked 'H. Steiner/15' 15 carat yellow gold | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of gem-set brooches, each brooch modelled as a lady bug, the pave-set diamond body decorated with circular-cut yellow sapphires and tsavorite garnets, to the cabochon ruby eyes, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, diamonds approximately 0.32 carat… | *** |  |
| *** | A ruby and diamond brooch, modelled as a turtle, the body set throughout with a series of oval-shaped rubies, interspersed by micro pave-set diamonds, to the articulated diamond-set head and feet, with cabochon ruby eyes, rubies approximately 3.00 carats… | *** |  |
| *** | A gold and diamond horse brooch, the galloping horse with diamond-set detail to flowing mane, tail and eye. 18ct yellow and white gold. Length 5.7 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A gold and diamond brooch pendant 1960's, the circular brooch of floral design, with diamond-set pistil and further diamonds to petals, textured finish. 9ct yellow gold. Width 3.3 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Capello, a snowflake Obsidian, green onyx, Hematite and citrine brooch, Italy designed as a flower, set with tiers of carved snowflake obsidian, green onyx and hematite petals, centring on a heart-shaped citrine, signed Capello with Italian registry marks… | *** |  |
| *** | A jadeite and diamond brooch, designed as a school of fish, set with single-cut diamonds, the jadeite fish measuring 2.80 x 1.10 cm, gross weight approximately 10.90 grams, length 3.80 cm, width 5.40 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond and natural pearl brooch, circa 1900, designed as a four leaf clover, set with old-cut diamonds and centred with a button-shaped natural pearl, measuring approximately 5.00 mm, mounted in platinum, length 2.50 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A keshi pearl and tanzanite brooch, Tony White, mounted in 18ct gold, diameter 3.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian cameo brooch by August L Brunkhorst, Rundle Street, Adelaide, circa 1875, set with two shell cameos of Roman centurions on a bar engraved with scrip initials, marked 'Alb/18.C', 18 carat yellow gold | *** |  |
| *** | A gem-set and diamond insect brooch, set with a pear shaped cabochon ruby and carved emerald body, sapphire eyes and brilliant-cut diamond set wings, mounted in 18ct gold, length 3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A glass cameo and cultured pearl brooch, by Tony White, signed White, mounted in 18ct gold, length 5.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian locket brooch, of oval design, the hinged front section of leaf motif and set with an oval garnet, opening to reveal a locket insert in a foliate decorated mount, locket insert to reverse, mounted in yellow gold, length 4 cm, fitted case | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian micro mosaic demi-parure, comprising brooch and earrings, each of oval design and depicting St.Peter's square, the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Base metal. Original box. | *** |  |
| *** | A moonstone and tourmaline brooch, centring a oval-shaped cabochon moonstone, measuring approximately 35.85 x 19.45 x 12.70 mm, accented by two carved tourmalines leaves, signed White, gross weight approximately 27.00 grams, mounted in 18ct gold, length 4… | *** |  |
| *** | A sapphire and diamond brooch, centring an oval pink sapphire within a single-cut diamond-set foliate surround, gross weight approximately 6.20 grams, mounted in 14ct gold, length 5.00 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A retro amethyst and diamond brooch, 1940s, the polished gold bow centring a rectangular-shaped amethyst flanked by a line of seven rose-cut diamonds, amethyst weighs approximately 28.00 carats, mounted in 18 carat yellow gold, gross weight 30.2 grams,… | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian pearl brooch by James C. Taylor, Hay Street, Perth, circa 1910, with a natural blister pearl and scroll carved section of the shell, marked 'Jc Taylor/9 Ct', 9 carat pink gold. illustrated Australian Jewellers Gold & Silversmiths Makers &… | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond bow brooch, set with single cut diamonds in 18ct yellow gold and platinum. Weight 5.6 grams. Length 3.9 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Two diamond brooches, the first, of openwork ribbon design, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, issuing a spray of graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, the second, composed of a circle of millegrain-set old brilliant-cut diamonds, ribbon… | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond and turquoise brooch, designed as the initials HR and mounted with turquoise and single-cut diamonds, estimated diamond weight 0.75carats, signed Gf&Co, mounted in gold, gross weight 15.7gm, length 2.80 cm, width 4.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Citrine brooch, 19th century, centrally collet-set with an oval citrine measuring approximately 31 x 25 x 15 mm, with bead and wirework decoration, mounted in gold, measuring 4.0 x 5.0 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A gold brooch, sculpted as a grape vine, decorated by engraved and wirework foliate detail, applied beaded 'grapes' and sculpted 'bee', suspending a pair of articulated beaded 'grape' pendants, mounted in 22 carat yellow gold, weighing 22.9 grams, width 4… | *** |  |
| *** | An Art Nouveau gem-set brooch, circa 1905, designed as a green plique a jour enamel panel of foliate motif, depicting a sculpted gold female face, accented by an old brilliant-cut diamond collet, suspending an articulated pearl pendant, mounted in 14… | *** |  |
| *** | A cultured pearl and diamond brooch, designed as a central cluster of nine cultured pearls, surrounded by a border of brilliant-cut diamonds interspersed by marquise-cut diamond accents, diamonds appoximately 1.50 carats total, width 3.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Opal, ruby and diamond bar brooch, set with circular-cut rubies and old-cut diamonds, mounted in 15ct gold, length 5.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Georg Jensen, a silver and coral tulip brooch, designed as stylised tulips and berries, set with a cabochon-cut coral, signed Georg Jensen, numbered 100 C, mounted silver, gross weight approximately 13.80 grams, measuring 4.00 x 4.50 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A enamel and gold sovereign brooch, dated 1820, weight 9.8gms, width 5.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A Baroque pearl, diamond, emerald and ruby brooch, width 4 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Shell portrait cameo, depicting the portrait of a woman with Medici ruff collar facing right, within a gold beadwork and rope twist frame, glazed panel verso, accompanied by fitted box, measuring 5.8 x 4.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A shell cameo brooch, 'Germanicus and Agrippina', depicting a classical couple in profile, length 3.0 cm, width 2.6 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A sapphire and diamond brooch, designed as an openwork polished gold leaf, mounted with a central oval-cut sapphire, flanked by round brilliant-cut diamond trefoil accents, sapphire weighs approximately 2.60 carats, diamonds approximately 0.60 carat total… | *** |  |
| *** | A coral brooch, designed as a floral and foliate cluster, mounted in gold, width 6.5 cm, length 4.3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A ruby, diamond and cultured pearl seashell brooch, the undulating gold shell decorated with circular-shaped rubies and single-cut diamonds, accented by a single cultured pearl, measuring approximately 5.3 mm, rubies approximately 0.90 carat total,… | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond spray brooch, the foliate spray with ribbon tie set with round brilliant and single cut diamonds. Stamped 'Hc Ltd'.18ct white gold. Weight 11.1 grams. Length 5.2 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond brooch, the rectangular pierced plaque set with a central old brilliant cut diamond within a frame of old brilliant and single cut diamonds. Platinum. Weight 8 grams. Length 3.4 cm. Width 1.0 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Damiani, 18ct gold and diamond brooch, designed as a gold mesh fan with the silhouette of a woman embellished with brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated total diamond weight 0.10 carats, signed Damiani, Italian registry marks, 18ct gold, weight 6.7gm,… | *** |  |
| *** | A diamond-set brooch, modelled as a safety pin, set throughout with round brilliant-cut diamonds, maker's mark, diamonds approximately 0.40 carat total, mounted in 18 carat white gold, gross weight 4.2 grams, width 5.0 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Diamond brooch, of abstract design, set with fancy and single-cut diamonds, estimated diamond weight 0.40 carats, mounted in 14ct gold, weight 9.8gm, length 3.0 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Amethyst and gold brooch, the oval shaped amethyst, estimated weight 34.00 carats, framed within an embossed and engraved frame with c-scroll decoration, weight 22.2gm, measuring 4.5 x 3.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | Egyptian revival plique-a-jour and amazonite brooch, centring a carved amazonite scarab flanked to either side with stylized peacocks and outstretched wings, signed Gk, silver gilt, accompanied by original box 'Antiquities Blanchard Cairo Egypt', width 7… | *** |  |
| *** | Beryl and diamond brooch, 19th century, of quatrefoil design set with square step-cut green beryl and accented with old-mine and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, weight 11.7gm, length 3.5 cm. Provenance: Lady Mount Stephen (1864-1933).… | *** |  |
| *** | An Art Nouveau diamond-set brooch, circa 1905, the sculpted gold leaf brooch modelled as the face of a woman, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, maker's mark indistinct, numbered A4886, mounted in 14 carat yellow gold, gross weight 5.1 grams, width 2.8 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century coral brooch, finely carved as a puto, width 6.2 cm, length 3 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large cameo brooch, the carved helmet shell depicting a classical scene. 9ct rose gold. Length 9.5 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A ruby and diamond brooch / pendant, of openwork design, the oval-shaped plaque mounted with alternating brilliant-cut diamonds and circular-cut rubies, with pendant fittings, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, diamonds approximately 0.50 carat… | *** |  |
| *** | A retro diamond-set brooch, 1940s, designed as a bow, the pierced gold ribbons gathered to the centre by a line of graduated old-cut diamonds, diamonds approximately 1.00 carat total, mounted in 14 carat rose gold, gross weight 20.6 grams, width 6.0 cm | *** |  |