Victorian Seed Pearl Double Heart and Bow Brooch, circa 1875

A 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 tr...

A Victorian, Etruscan style brooch and earrings suite, comprising an oval brooch, with three layers, with a central dome, all decorated with Etruscan style wire work, with a loop on ...

A Victorian, gold, Etruscan style suite, consisting of a pair of drop earrings and a matching brooch, with pendant fitting, circa 1875. The earrings measure 49 x 23mm. The pendant m...

An antique cameo brooch, with a hardstone sardonyx cameo of a lady, with a Roman hairstyle, on a brown background, in a double row gold frame, ...

A vintage amethyst and cultured pearl heart brooch-cum-pendant, set with a large, faceted, heart shaped amethyst, in a millegrain edged rub over setting, surrounded by 24 cultured pe...

An early 20th century, Luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a coronet, set with three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold, with the grain set diamonds in silver-upon-gold. American, circa 1910. Luckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19th century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones. The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817. The brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil. By the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver...

This is a Victorian double heart bar brooch crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features amethysts and seed pearls. Has a C clasp and a safety chain. Weight: 4.92g Length: ...

Victorian Bow Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1880’s Pretty, Victorian Bow Shaped Gold Brooch. Set with Natural Seed Pearls. Measures Approx Wid...

A Victorian pearl and diamond double heart brooch, each heart set with a natural saltwater oval button-shaped pearl to the centre of an old brillia...

Timeless Victorian Onyx 14 kt Gold and Seed Pearl Buckle Brooch from the late 19th Century. 2.75" x .5". 1880's USA. Excellent condition.

Stunning Antique Late Victorian 15 Carat yellow gold Brooch Encrusted with Seed Pearls and Peridots In a shape of a flower with an elevated centre. Dimensions: 31.2 mm x 31.2 mm. Bro...

Item Details: This unique lingerie pin or brooch has an intricate repousse floral design with graduated seed pearls. This pin has an engraved date "May 5...