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Victorian Brooches

VICTORIAN STYLE

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

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Style: Victorian
Rare Victorian Mining Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary novelty brooches from the mid 19th Century. When new mines were opened to the public in the 19th Century, souvenirs were often sold to commemorate these visits. These rare artifacts of these visits were sold as expensive souvenirs and are set in gold with the various gems and ores mined at those locations. The gold and silver ore brooch has a double glass vial with gold terminals is likely American in origin. The opal chips floating in liquid glass vial is also capped in gold terminals. Origin probably Australia. Cool, amazing and rare, great for men or women. 19th Century Gold and silver ore brooch. $2750 19th Century Floating opals...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Large Victorian Cameo 14k yellow gold pendant
Located in New York, NY
This large Victorian Cameo is set with a 14k backing and loop. The cameo is scrupled from natural Abalone into a beautiful youthful woman of extreme beauty.
The cameo me...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold

Victorian Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
15K yellow gold, pearl and diamond Victorian pin, set with 24 natural pearls and 5 rose cut diamonds measuring approximately 3.5 mm each, with a...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Etruscan gold with lapis ball Roma Brooch, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Etruscan revival brooch in 14K gold with lapis ball drops. Revivalist jewelers from the mid to late 19th Century looked to ancient models and techniques to replicate in the modern Vi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Brooches

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Tremblant Horse Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual silverplate brooch from the late 19th Century.
A series of jockeys are mounted on springs and they move within the glass enclosed vignette. Extremely unusual and charm...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Gilt Metal

ORANGE & PINK CORAL, GOLD and NATURAL PEARL TREMBLANT BROOCH
Located in New York, NY
Another Coral Brooch belonging to Ruth Ford which she wore en suite, when she entertained at her residence at the Dakota Apartments. She entertained Artists,...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Coque de Perle eye brooch, Whitby Jet and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare and unusual find is this antique Victorian era Whitby Jet and Coque de Perle eye brooch. Coque de Perle jewellery was very popular in the Georgian era, a faux pearl, usually ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

Antique Diamond Pearl Sapphire Ruby Emerald Silver and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, sapphire, ruby, emerald, silver and gold butterfly brooch, with wings pavé set with old mine-cut diamonds; with brown rose-cut diamonds, where they join th...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Silver Flower Brooch. Featuring numerous old European, rose, and senaille cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 3.75 carats, graded ...
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1880s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Emerald Black Opal Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Emerald Black Opal Pin. This amazing early Victorian pin is crafted in 18k yellow gol...
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1870s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Silver Citrine Bird Claw Shape Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian bird claw shape pin brooch crafted in silver. Circa 1890. The piece features citrines. Has a C clasp. Comes with an original antique box. Weight: 6.45g Size: 6...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Silver

Victorian Egyptian Revival 18 Karat Gold Diamond Enamel Portrait Stick Pin
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian Egyptian Revival stick pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The piece depicts a portrait made in red enamel and rose cut diamonds. Weight: 3.32g Length...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

14K Montana Sapphire & Pearl Bar Pin GIA Report
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold Victorian bar pin with pearls and round Montana blue sapphires. The sapphires have cornflower blue color with a hint of periwinkle....
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Jabot, 18k, Enamel, Diamond, Eagle Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic Jabot Pin from the mid-19th century. This one is over four inches of incredible 18k yellow gold craftsmanship.
The hilt and accents of the 18k gold jabot are made fro...
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19th Century American Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Micro Mosaic flower brooch, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and highly detailed antique micro mosaic brooch. A 19th century Grand Tour piece it depicts a finely done image of a floral ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold

Antique Victorian cameo brooch, gilt brass
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian era cameo brooch. Very finely carved from bullmouth shell it features a beautiful Bacchante and the detailing is really very well done, certainly a mor...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Brass, Gilt Metal

Antique 4.60ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Starburst Brooch, I Color, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Victorian era antique starburst brooch adorned with old mine cut diamonds totaling around 4.60 carats, I color, and VS2-SI1 clari...
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1850s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Coral Brooch Drop Earrings Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Carved Coral Brooch and Drop Earring Set Circa 1850. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: # P4903. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A set of a...
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1850s Italian Antique Victorian Brooches

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Coral, 14k Gold

Antique sterling silver and rose gold paste brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty Victorian silver, paste and Rose gold brooch. It is an ellipse shaped brooch with a beautiful rim of sparkling paste stones, the centre has an applied rose gold panel engra...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Scottish pebble agate brooch, 9k gold, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unusual antique, early Victorian era Scottish pebble agate brooch. It has a unique shape and design made up of smooth polished sections of various different agates, in ...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Australian 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1890-1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Early Australian double-bar brooch with scrolled wire-work and granulation set with one old cut diamond on raised star engraved rectangle, with fans either side. Complete with safety...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian garnet stone brooch
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old garnet brooch from the early Victorian era from Great Britain made of 0.375 gold Very good condition / patina resulting from time width: 4cm
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1910s British Vintage Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, 9k Gold

Victorian Cloak & Dagger Sardonyx Intaglio Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One Victorian yellow gold filled cloak and dagger sardonyx intaglio pin. The pin weighs 7.1 grams and measures 1.25" long. Sardonyx was once used as ...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Gold-filled

Antique Victorian mourning brooch, Pearl and diamond flower, Black enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is truly one of the most beautiful antique mourning brooches I have seen, so elegant and stylish, it's hard to believe that it is over a hundred years old. Crafted in 15ct yell...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Scottish agate Saltire cross and crown brooch, Citrine, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unique antique, Victorian era Scottish agate and silver Saltire cross and crown brooch. It has a large cross shape, based on the Saltire or St Andrews flag of Scotland ...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Victorian era archaeological revival style ram head locket brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a fine ram head locket brooch in the archaeological style which recalls us of the work of Castellani. The brooch features a double-sided ram head with a small locket at the...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold, Silver

Antique 14Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Basket Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful flower basket diamond brooch, with a definite nod to the romanticism of a bygone era. The brooch combines rose cut diamonds...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond

Luxurious 14k Yellow Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in luxury with this exquisite 14k yellow gold oval ruby and diamond pin. The captivating oval-shaped ruby takes center stage, exuding a r...
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1990s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Silver Bee Brooch, Victorian, Sterling Silver Pin
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but fall on love with this gorgeous antique Victorian silver bee brooch. It is a dainty size but oh so full of detailing, small enough to be...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique Cameo Pendant Brooch, Bacchante, 15k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is an exceptionally fine antique Victorian era cameo brooch pendant! If you are a fan or collector of cameos then you will know how hard these finer carvings are to find A very...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet oval brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era Whitby Jet brooch. It is an oval shaped brooch with swirl designs and beading going across the centre. Very finely carved and polished to a high glossy shine. A very attractive brooch. Whitby Jet shot to popularity in the Victorian era as a material used in mourning jewellery due to its rich black colour, it is made from fossilised wood, formed in the Jurassic era so it truly is an ancient material! It is highly prized today and genuine pieces of Whitby Jet jewellery...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Mizpah brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian Whitby Jet Mizpah brooch. Made from genuine Whitby Jet, it is a rectangular shape with a beaded edge and text to the centre. Reads Mizpah, the Lord watch...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Brass

Antique 15k Gold Mizpah Brooch, Double Hearts, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique 15ct gold Mizpah brooch is packed with sentiment and is really something special! Crafted in rich buttery 15ct yellow gold, more ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 3.36 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.60 carat diamond and 3.36 carat sapphire, 15 karat yellow gold circular brooch; part of our dive...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Scarab Beetle Brooch, Egyptian Revival, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
The insect jewellery of the Victorian and Edwardian eras is always popular, like this gorgeous antique, Egyptian revival, sterling silver and scarab beetle brooch...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Swivel Mourning brooch, 9k Rose gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something quite special about this antique Mourning brooch, it may be the neatly woven chequer board two colour hairwork, the swivel a...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Scottish Agate Celtic cross brooch, Sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is just a stunning and grand antique, Scottish agate and Silver brooch designed as a Celtic Cross, an attractive brooch or pin from the Victorian era...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Cupid Cherub Eros Angel Cameo Brooch Victorian 18 Karat Gold High Relief
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Brooch Pin with a high relief carving of a Cherub,Cupid, Angel, or Eros set in a beautiful braided motif h...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9k gold Cameo brooch, Hebe and the eagle Zeus
Located in NEWARK, GB
This fine and attractive antique Victorian era 9kt gold cameo brooch is really second to none in its detail and design. A very finely carved bullmouth shell cameo depicting Hebe fee...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise and Pearl Star Pendant Brooch, 15k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Turquoise and Pearl star pendant brooch is truly a magnificent piece of Late Victorian jewellery. Stars and celestial jewels have a timeless allure that just keeps on g...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian hairwork mourning brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
An elaborate and delicate antique, Victorian mourning brooch Made from carefully woven hair it is a fanned bow shape with a teardrop to the lower half...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Victorian Carved Coral Brooch Drop Earrings Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Carved Coral Brooch and Drop Earring Set Circa 1850. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: # P4903. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A set of ...
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1850s Italian Antique Victorian Brooches

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Coral, 14k Gold

Antique 9k Gold Seashell Brooch, Baroque Pearl, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique 9kt gold and Baroque pearl seashell brooch. Designed very well as a seashell or whelk shell in 9kt gold with a creamy white Baroque pea...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Banded Agate Mourning Brooch, Victorian, Black and White Enamel, 9k
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful, antique Victorian mourning brooch. Crafted in 9ct gold with a rich aged patina, the brooch is an oval shape with beading and engraving. The centre is set with a banded...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Agate, 9k Gold, Enamel

Antique Scottish Agate and Silver Butterfly Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very pretty antique Scottish agate and Silver butterfly or moth brooch. It has heart shaped wings, two on each side both set with different shades of agate both red and green, bot...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 9k Yellow Gold Lucky Horseshoe Brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian 9ct gold lucky horseshoe brooch. The horseshoe has for centuries been used in jewellery as a symbol of good luck and featured heavily in Victorian jewel...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Large Pinchbeck Stag and Photograph Swivel Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian pinchbeck swivel brooch, featuring a carved stag on one side, and a photograph of a Victorian gentleman on the other side, with g...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Antique Diamond Mourning Brooch, Banded Agate, Forget Me Not Flower, 9k Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Diamond and banded agate mourning brooch. This is a tremendously beautiful piece, an antique gold bar brooch with a very wel...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Musket Brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Victorian era Scottish sterling silver musket or rifle brooch. It is a large and highly detailed piece, the front is engraved with aesthetic style swirls of folia...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Brooches

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Sterling Silver, Silver

1950's Large Carved Cameo Brooch in 9ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This brooch holds a large Cameo that has been carved to depict two people in an outdoor scene with sheep. It has been mounted in 9ct Yellow Gold with a decretive setting and border. ...
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1950s British Vintage Victorian Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Coral Fly Insect Flower Brooch Pin Victorian 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Victorian Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with two fly insects which have alighted on the top. The ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Diamond Ram's Head Pin
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly curved ram's head pin measuring a discreet 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" (30 cm x 30 cm) crafted in 15 karat gold. The body is set with six small round old cut diamonds evenly spaced t...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold

Late Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Lion Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round, transparent, rock crystal cabochon measuring approximately 24.4 mm; bezel set within a twisted rope surround Reverse carved intaglio...
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1860s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Scroll Pin, Scroll, Rose Gold Brooch with Hand Engraving, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
This Antique Rose Pin is so special. This one of a kind piece was handmade CIRCA 1910. The pin is lightweight and dainty, the perfect accessory for any outing! On this brooch, there ...
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1910s English Vintage Victorian Brooches

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Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Brooch with .58 Carat of Rose Cut Diamonds in Gold
Located in Austin, TX
CIRCA 1800’s Rose cut Diamond Brooch This is very special piece meant for someone equally as special. It takes a true vintage jewelry connoisseur to really appreciate the history of this fine brooch. This brooch is made of 10 karat gold and rose cut diamonds set in their ORIGINAL settings, CIRCA 1600. Decade old and this vintage brooch is in great condition, has been well taken care of and deserves a space to live and breathe! The rose cut diamonds embody the nature of a rose flower by imitating the narrow spiral of petals. The trombone catch on the pin proves it's circa date. The brooch is covered with rose cut diamonds and natural carvings in the material. It is clear this brooch was a jeweler's "rose bush", spreading love and life to all who wear it! Antique Victorian brooch...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

1890s Diamond and Onyx Clover Leaf Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pin Details: Metal type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 8.13 grams Measures: 1.5 inch length and width Diamond Details: Cut: Old Miner Carat: .5 carat (1 count) Color: F Clarity: VS...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Exceptional Victorian Carved Coral Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional Victorian Carved Coral Brooch from the late 19th Century. Beautifully carved with god Dionysus, the god of the grape harvest, winema...
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1860s French Antique Victorian Brooches

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Coral, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Cameo Dove Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gold cameo brooch is actually a piece of mourning jewellery but the doves do not represent sadness, they represent life, hope, renewal and peac...
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1830s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Yellow Gold

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