{"title":"Diamond Brooches","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond brooches are a timeless addition to any fine jewellery collection. From Victorian diamond brooches to daring Art Deco diamond brooches, there is something for every aesthetic and personal style. Choose from antique and period brooches or more contemporary designs from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-deco-sapphire-diamond-and-platinum-bow-brooch-circa-1930","title":"Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch, Circa 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco sapphire and diamond brooch, designed as a stylised bow, set with old-cut and eight-cut diamonds, in grain settings and calibre cut sapphires, in rub over settings, with millegrain edges, mounted in platinum, with white gold fittings, with later French import marks for platinum and 18ct gold, circa 1930. The estimated total diamond weight is 2.50 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797242265930,"sku":"51093B2","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/art-deco-sapphire-diamond-and-platinum-bow-brooch-circa-1930_95737591-2534-406b-9c71-0a01b5ad956a.jpg?v=1791140455"},{"product_id":"moira-green-garnet-diamond-sapphire-silver-and-gold-dragonfly-brooch","title":"Moira Green Garnet, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver and Gold Dragonfly Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large gem set dragonfly brooch, with three old-cut diamonds set in the head, with an oval, cabochon-cut sapphire, weighing an estimated 7.50 carats and two further old-cut diamonds in the body, with a segmented abdomen, set with calibré-cut sapphires and terminated with a marquise-cut diamond. The wings are pavé set with round faceted tsavorite garnets, weighing an estimated total of 15.00ct and ten, round faceted sapphires, mounted in silver-upon-gold. The estimated total diamond weight is 3.60ct. The estimated total sapphire weight is 2.35 carats. Signed Moira, numbered 6185.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eMoira's eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery that just couldn't be sourced anywhere. Influenced by nature itself, Moira put together a collection representing the forms of flora and fauna, employing what are now rare traditional setting techniques, old-cut stones and enamel in its various styles. The plique à jour method resembles rich stained glass. These romantic pieces are set to become the heirlooms of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eIn the symbolism of many cultures dragonflies can represent change, especially new beginnings that come from experience and maturity, happiness and love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797246722378,"sku":"291199B0","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/moira-green-garnet-diamond-sapphire-silver-and-gold-dragonfly-brooch_79b0c323-ffa8-4f12-a571-5d3d109d2cf4.jpg?v=1791140516"},{"product_id":"modern-mississippi-pearl-diamond-enamel-gold-and-silver-flower-brooch","title":"Modern Mississippi Pearl Diamond Enamel Gold and Silver Flower Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modern Moira Mississippi pearl, diamond and enamel floral brooch, with three rose-cut diamond set anthers, Mississippi pearl petals, shaded green enamel leaf and sepal with a round brilliant-cut diamond set stem, mounted in gold, with silver settings, signed MOIRA and numbered 5129, with an estimated total diamond weight of 0.80ct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797247312202,"sku":"211101B6","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/modern-mississippi-pearl-diamond-enamel-gold-and-silver-flower-brooch_c9a8a5f6-a3fc-42f3-aa58-2914247f19f9.jpg?v=1791140525"},{"product_id":"moira-sapphire-diamond-emerald-and-silver-upon-gold-bird-of-paradise-brooch-circa-2002","title":"Moira Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald and Silver Upon Gold Bird of Paradise Brooch, Circa 2002","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Moira, contemporary, bird of paradise brooch, with pavé set round faceted sapphires, emeralds and eight-cut diamonds, with marquise-cut ruby eyes, mounted in silver upon gold, the back of the body is engraved with a floral pattern, with a pin and trombone catch fitting. Signed Moira and numbered 6000. With estimated stone weights of 3.00 carats of sapphires, 4.00 carats of emeralds and 2.50 carats of diamonds, made circa 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eMoira’s eponymous collection was inspired by clients searching for unusual jewellery that just couldn’t be sourced anywhere. Influenced by nature itself, Moira put together a collection representing the forms of flora and fauna, employing what are now rare traditional setting techniques, old-cut stones and enamel in its various styles. The plique à jour method resembles rich stained glass. These romantic pieces are set to become the heirlooms of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797248491850,"sku":"17502B","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/moira-sapphire-diamond-emerald-and-silver-upon-gold-bird-of-paradise-brooch-circa-2002_46437d27-784b-4b78-9dec-484647dd2726.jpg?v=1791140533"},{"product_id":"modern-scarlet-mormon-enamel-silver-and-gold-butterfly-brooch","title":"Modern Scarlet Mormon Enamel Silver and Gold Butterfly Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarlet mormon butterfly brooch, with round brilliant-cut diamond set eyes and antennae, with a yellow and brown diamond pavé set body and silver, black and red enamel wings, mounted in silver-upon-gold. The total diamond weight is approximately 1.85ct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797255930186,"sku":"91106B1","price":11250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/modern-scarlet-mormon-enamel-silver-and-gold-butterfly-brooch.jpg?v=1791140639"},{"product_id":"modern-diamond-platinum-and-gold-duck-brooch-circa-2000","title":"Modern Diamond, Platinum and Gold Duck Brooch, Circa 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eA diamond set duck brooch, with round brilliant-cut diamonds, with pinky-brown tint to represent feathers, pavé set in platinum, with an 18ct yellow gold wing and oxidised gold detail to the head, neck and wing, and green garnet eye. The estimated total diamond weight is 6.50ct, Circa 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797256257866,"sku":"91106B5","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/modern-diamond-platinum-and-gold-duck-brooch-circa-2000_56fccb50-e921-495a-a552-a6f796811f26.jpg?v=1791140653"},{"product_id":"vintage-diamond-ruby-sapphire-emerald-and-white-gold-jardini-re-brooch-circa-1960","title":"Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald and White Gold Jardiniére Brooch, Circa 1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Jardiniére multi-gem brooch, set with carved rubies, in claw settings and cabochon-cut sapphires, emeralds and round brilliant-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, depicting flowers in an openwork diamond bowl, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, in grain settings and baguette-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, with millegrain edges, mounted in white gold, stamped 750, with a pin and trombone catch fitting, circa 1960. Estimated total diamond weight 1.90 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797286502730,"sku":"22296B1","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-diamond-ruby-sapphire-emerald-and-white-gold-jardini-re-brooch-circa-1960_c0d62730-2266-49e7-b000-fd08da2580df.jpg?v=1791141090"},{"product_id":"moira-enamel-sapphire-diamond-pearl-and-gold-butterfly-brooch","title":"Moira Enamel Sapphire Diamond Pearl and Gold Butterfly Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small sized enamel, sapphire, pearl and diamond butterfly brooch, with white to cream bass taille enamel wings, with a sapphire in each wing, edged with round brilliant-cut diamonds, with a cultured pearl abdomen, a sapphire set in the thorax and round brilliant-cut diamond eyes, mounted in gold. The total weight of diamonds is 0.07 carats, the total sapphire weight is 0.25 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797297414474,"sku":"S2215B14","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/moira-enamel-sapphire-diamond-pearl-and-gold-butterfly-brooch_f519781e-589f-433b-95a0-c987fde9fbe0.jpg?v=1791141273"},{"product_id":"moira-modern-diamond-emerald-gold-and-blue-pink-enamel-butterfly-brooch","title":"Moira Modern Diamond, Emerald, Gold and Blue-Pink Enamel Butterfly Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Moira modern plique à jour enamel, emerald and diamond butterfly brooch, with blue, pink and yellow plique à jour enamel wings, with an emerald, weighing approximately 0.14 carat, rub over set in the thorax, and round brilliant-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 0.84 carat, set in the wings, abdomen, eyes and antennae, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, with a pin and trombone safety catch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797297676618,"sku":"S2215B35","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/moira-modern-diamond-emerald-gold-and-blue-pink-enamel-butterfly-brooch.jpg?v=1791141282"},{"product_id":"enamel-diamond-ruby-and-gold-butterfly-brooch","title":"Enamel, Diamond, Ruby and Gold Butterfly Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small sized white to cream enamel butterfly brooch, set with rubies, a cultured pearl and round brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estimated total diamond weight is 0.07ct. The estimated total ruby weight is 0.22ct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797298626890,"sku":"S2215B18","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/enamel-diamond-ruby-and-gold-butterfly-brooch_b25a5c88-a2db-488b-ba29-47a5992bd74e.jpg?v=1791141309"},{"product_id":"art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-brooch-circa-1925","title":"Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Brooch, Circa 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco diamond brooch, set with Edwardian-cut diamonds, in an open work, navette shaped plaque, mounted in platinum, circa 1925, with a gold pin, numbered 8994, with inventory number 1678. Estimated total diamond weight 2.50ct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797351481674,"sku":"XS\u0026AN26119B","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-brooch-circa-1925.jpg?v=1791141836"},{"product_id":"art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-brooch-4-50ct-circa-1930","title":"Art Deco Diamond And Platinum Brooch, 4.50ct, Circa 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco plaque brooch, with a rhombus-shaped outline and a geometric and foliate openwork design, set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.50 carats, with millegrain edges, mounted in platinum, with a pin and 'C' catch fitting, circa 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797363147082,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321B7","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"vintage-diamond-and-gold-feather-brooch-3-50ct-circa-1950","title":"Vintage Diamond and Gold Feather Brooch, 3.50ct, Circa 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage gold and diamond feather brooch, with brilliant-cut and eight-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 3.50 carats, set within white gold plumage, alternating with polished rose gold, mounted in 18ct gold, with an LB maker's mark and 750 fineness mark, circa 1950. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797409743178,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321B8","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-diamond-and-gold-feather-brooch-3-50ct-circa-1950_b41b91ed-5ba4-4b5f-84d3-c32b56a4e9b6.jpg?v=1791142277"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-buckle-brooch-circa-1890","title":"Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Buckle Brooch, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique \u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003eBelle Époque \u003c\/span\u003ediamond buckle design brooch, with old-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 13.65ct, with an Edwardian-cut diamond in the centre, weighing approximately 1.60ct, in a millegrain edged rub over setting, with a flower cluster, with leaves set either side, with single rub over set diamonds above and below, with three, diamond set swags, top and bottom, hanging from the frame edge, with single diamonds set at each point, in rub over settings, with a flower cluster in the two central swags, with a diamond set curved rectangular surround, millegrain edged, with grain set diamond trefoils in each corner, mounted in silver-upon gold, circa 1890. The back frame unscrews. The diamond set front is then flexible and can be adapted to wear as a belt buckle or choker plaque. Either end of the pin is marked with an A'M maker's mark, for Abraham Metzker, Austria 1867-1922. In our opinion the diamond colour range is I to J and our opinion the clarity is VS2.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eMaker's mark image with thanks to Lang Antique Jewelry University.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797411348810,"sku":"S51121B","price":28500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-buckle-brooch-circa-1890_a2a090f8-5f2e-4fdc-93b8-935b9f4566b5.jpg?v=1791142323"},{"product_id":"diamond-and-18ct-white-gold-bow-brooch-15-00ct-1994","title":"Diamond and 18ct White Gold Bow Brooch, 15.00ct, 1994","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late 20th century diamond and 18ct white gold bow brooch, with approximately 15.00ct of round brilliant cut diamonds, in our opinion the colour is G to H and our opinion of the clarity is VS, in pavé settings, Hallmarked for 18ct gold, London, 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797415149898,"sku":"S18322B","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/diamond-and-18ct-white-gold-bow-brooch-15-00ct-1994_7220a8c3-59fe-4e03-b882-dfd0f144f16a.jpg?v=1791142389"},{"product_id":"modern-diamond-citrine-and-platinum-butterfly-brooch","title":"Modern Diamond Citrine and Platinum Butterfly Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large diamond, citrine, platinum and gold, en-tremblant, butterfly brooch, with brilliant-cut diamond pavé set wings, thorax and antennae. The wings and eyes are accented with marquise-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds, in gold rub over settings. The abdomen is set with a large oval faceted golden citrine, weighing an estimated 9.64 carats in a rub over setting. Mounted in platinum and yellow gold. The total estimated diamond weight is 14.60 carats (9.00ct and 5.60ct).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797420720458,"sku":"181097B26","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/modern-diamond-citrine-and-platinum-butterfly-brooch_f9ed0a77-732b-4272-b0a6-9dc69cca1b45.jpg?v=1791142430"},{"product_id":"victorian-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-brooch-circa-1875","title":"Victorian Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, Circa 1875","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian oval diamond openwork brooch, with a centre cluster, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, surrounded by old-mine cut diamonds, in claw settings, enclosed by four trefoils, set with old-mine cut diamonds, in grain settings, over an old-cut diamond set scalloped surround, with rose-cut diamonds set between, forming a border and a single, claw set, old-cut diamond above and below and clusters either side, with cushion shaped old-cut diamonds in the centre, in claw settings, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver-upon-gold, English circa 1875. With a probably later pin, with roller catch fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eThe approximate total carat weight of the diamonds is 5.00ct. 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Starr, Belle Époque diamond, pearl, platinum and gold brooch, featuring a natural pearl, in the centre of an Art Nouveau double whiplash, above three graduating loops, with foliate scroll terminals, set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with larger diamonds, in rub over settings, at the bottom of the scrolls and in five old-cut diamond and natural pearl pendant drops, mounted in platinum on gold; with a gold pin, signed T. B. STARR., with a safety catch fitting, circa 1905.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTheodore B. Starr was among the most prominent and influential jewellery and silversmithing firms in New York, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born in 1837, Theodore Starr founded his company in 1862, at No.18 John Street. He went into partnership with jeweller and silversmith, Herman Marcus, in 1864. The company became known as Starr and Marcus. Marcus left to join Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., in 1877. 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His grandfather Jean-Jacques Le Saché was an engraver for the Paris Mint and was commissioned by the Mayor of Ghent in 1810 to make a medal for which he was praised not only for “the imaginative handling of the subject” but also the “meticulous craftsmanship evident in the piece”. His father, Emile, was a talented draughtsman, with a particular skill for line engraving, whilst his mother ran a jewellery shop in Paris’s Palais Royal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe young George wanted to be a painter. His creative talents were nurtured and inspired by spending much of his early youth with artists, including one of the best academic painters, William-Adolphe Bouguereau. He planned to attend the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris however his parents wanted a more secure career path for him. Fearing the life of a painter was too unstable, they sent him to Germany, in 1866, at the age of 17. He worked for the renowned jewellery firm, Friedman, which was well known in France at the time and where Carl Fabergé would go to train a few years later. Le Saché's his skill as an artist was quickly recognised and he worked on the rendering of designs, whilst being exposed to all aspects of the jewellery trade. He then travelled to England where he studied and learnt as much as possible, applying his knowledge of drawing and design to a variety of decorative arts. At the outbreak of war in 1870 he returned to France, where he spent six months serving in the 1st battalion of the Seine regiment, until March 1871. He then returned to London for another year, until settling back in Paris, finding work as a designer for the jeweller Lucien Falize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis proved an important period in Le Saché’s life as he and Falize became friends as well as professional collaborators. Falize taught him much about the jewellers’ art and Le Saché's position enabled him to study a wide variety of wonderful jewels, both antique and contemporary. The craft of the goldsmith inspired Le Saché’s designs, leading him to become a knowledgeable and skilled manufacturer, thanks to the careful tutelage and encouragement of his friend. After five years of working with Falize, Le Saché left, to join the highly regarded manufacturing jewellery company, Baucheron et Guillain, in 1877. His marriage to Baucheron’s daughter made a move to the family business almost inevitable. Eventually he would take it over as his own. He soon came to create pieces for some of the most famous Parisian jewellery houses of the period, who exhibited his pieces at the world fairs, both in Paris and internationally. He also attracted the attention of the American jewellers, Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., who commissioned various pieces from him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLe Saché ran his workshop for over thirty years, preferring to remain anonymous. He worked to commission and sold only through agents. His workshop trained a steady stream of apprentices and craftsmen, never forgetting his enriching five years with Falize. The quality of his work spoke for itself. He was recognised by his peers, in 1901, with a large silver-gilt plaque, awarded for what Henri Vever referred to as the “rare talents and absolute integrity of an excellent artist and manufacturer”. Despite never seeking attention for himself his pieces are now in some of the most important jewellery collections in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith thanks to Hancocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63798316269898,"sku":"XAZ17626P2","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georges-le-sach-for-vever-belle-poque-emerald-diamond-platinum-and-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-necklace-circa-1900_884f7a0b-e7e9-4c64-9aef-59e40ef1e1db.jpg?v=1791143862"},{"product_id":"victorian-the-goldsmiths-silversmiths-ltd-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-brooch-cum-pendant-circa-1890","title":"Victorian The Goldsmiths \u0026 Silversmiths Ltd. 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