{"title":"Sapphire brooches","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our selection of sapphire brooches. The brooch is making a comeback: pinned to a lapel, a collar, or even a bag, it asserts a bold and delightfully retro style. The sapphire, with its deep and enchanting blue, adds a precious touch full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiving gold a second life is our business: each piece is expertly appraised and then carefully refurbished in our Belgian workshop, for a gesture that is as elegant as it is ecological. Free and secure delivery throughout Europe, with the possibility of trying it on at a relay point and 14 days to change your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"broche-deux-ors-18k-avec-saphir-synthetique","title":"18k Two-Tone Brooch with Synthetic Sapphire","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18K Two-Tone Gold Brooch with Synthetic Sapphires – Abstract Floral Style, Vintage Jewelry from the 1960s-1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis decorative brooch is made of \u003cstrong\u003e18K two-tone gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining finely textured \u003cstrong\u003eyellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewhite gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a play of twisted volumes evoking a \u003cstrong\u003eknot\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003estylized floral motif\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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