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Antique 1890s Diamond Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Brooch
Antique 1890s Diamond Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Brooch

Antique 1890s Diamond Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Heart Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This impressive antique 1890s brooch is fine quality set with seed pearls and very well colour matched, very high colour graded old cut diamonds.

Category

Antique 1890s Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique
Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique

Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Rock Crystal Quartz Brooch Pendant Enamel 14K Gold Antique This one of a kind antique circa 1890s brooch is finely crafted in solid gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch
Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch

Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This stunning antique 1890s brooch is fine quality set with rubies and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s
Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s

Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s

Located in Chicago, IL

France, circa 1890s The brooch is finely modeled as a butterfly.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 4.16 Carat Sapphire 0.45 Carat Diamond 12k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Antique 4.16 Carat Sapphire 0.45 Carat Diamond 12k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Antique 4.16 Carat Sapphire 0.45 Carat Diamond 12k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone in this antique brooch. Condition This impressive antique 1890's brooch is excellent q...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 3.95 Carat Ruby, Diamond Crescent Brooch in 8k Yellow Gold
Antique 3.95 Carat Ruby, Diamond Crescent Brooch in 8k Yellow Gold

Antique 3.95 Carat Ruby, Diamond Crescent Brooch in 8k Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This stunning antique 1890s brooch is excellent quality, set with stunning rubies displaying fine colour, brilliance and presence.

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch
2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch

2.85 Carat Ruby Diamond Pearl Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This 1890s brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9k gold.

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 3.98Ct Cabochon Cut Labradorite and Seed Pearl Diamond and Gold Brooch
Antique 3.98Ct Cabochon Cut Labradorite and Seed Pearl Diamond and Gold Brooch

Antique 3.98Ct Cabochon Cut Labradorite and Seed Pearl Diamond and Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning antique 1890s brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9k gold.

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Fabergé Ruby Diamond Presentation Brooch, circa 1890s
Fabergé Ruby Diamond Presentation Brooch, circa 1890s

Fabergé Ruby Diamond Presentation Brooch, circa 1890s

By Peter Carl Fabergé

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Fabergé Ruby and Diamond Presentation Brooch, ca. 1890s A rare brooch depicting a blooming cherry blossom twig on a honeycomb background and showing an imperial crown with rubies an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique 2.90Ct Sapphire and 0.92Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Antique 2.90Ct Sapphire and 0.92Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Antique 2.90Ct Sapphire and 0.92Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this Victorian sapphire brooch. Condition This impressive antique 1890's brooch is...

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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 2.50Ct Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch
Antique 2.50Ct Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch

Antique 2.50Ct Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition: This stunning antique 1890s brooch is excellent quality, set with stunning rubies displaying fine color, brilliance, and presence.

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Enamel Pendant Pin Brooch Gold Victorian French Original 1880's-1890's
Antique Enamel Pendant Pin Brooch Gold Victorian French Original 1880's-1890's

Antique Enamel Pendant Pin Brooch Gold Victorian French Original 1880's-1890's

Located in Dearborn, MI

Genuine Original Antique from 1880's-1890's Vintage Victorian French Enamel Yellow Gold Pendant Pin Brooch Completely Hand Painted Over 120 Years Ago 10K Yellow Gold Circa 1880's...

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Antique 1880s French Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1890s Victorian Green Tourmaline Pearl Gold Brooch
1890s Victorian Green Tourmaline Pearl Gold Brooch

1890s Victorian Green Tourmaline Pearl Gold Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Classic central entwined design, centered by a claw set oval shape mixed cut green tourmaline bordered by a pearls frame, accented by pearl set clovers at the sides to a carved galle...

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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold

Antique 1.25 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890
Antique 1.25 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

Antique 1.25 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Mandolin Brooch Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This antique 1890s brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Miner's Brooch, United Kingdom, Circa 1890s
Antique Victorian Gold Miner's Brooch, United Kingdom, Circa 1890s

Antique Victorian Gold Miner's Brooch, United Kingdom, Circa 1890s

Located in Firenze, IT

Composed of a shovel, pick axe and nugget, and a late Victorian gold bar brooch, brooch length 5.4cm.

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

4.86 Carat Thai Ruby 0.88 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
4.86 Carat Thai Ruby 0.88 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

4.86 Carat Thai Ruby 0.88 Carat Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This stunning antique 1890s brooch is excellent quality, set with stunning natural rubies displaying fine color, brilliance and presence.

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

1890s Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman
1890s Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman

1890s Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman

Located in South Pasadena, CA

1890s Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman. The Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman from the 1890s is mounted in an 18k gold frame.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Agate Cameo Brooch, France, Circa 1890s
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Agate Cameo Brooch, France, Circa 1890s

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Agate Cameo Brooch, France, Circa 1890s

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 19th century. Provenance: France Weight: 23.5 gr. Dimensions: 3.7 x 4.5 cm. Cameo on agate brooch decorated with a proile of a young woman turned to the left, with a richly ...

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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1890s Stork Brooch with Garnet Eye
Antique 1890s Stork Brooch with Garnet Eye

Antique 1890s Stork Brooch with Garnet Eye

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Austrian silver vermeil (18K gold plated) antique stork brooch, circa 1890, from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. It is set with a...

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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gold Plate

Vintage Italian Platinum Bar Brooch with Diamond & Rubies, Circa 1890s
Vintage Italian Platinum Bar Brooch with Diamond & Rubies, Circa 1890s

Vintage Italian Platinum Bar Brooch with Diamond & Rubies, Circa 1890s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian platinum bar brooch with a central brilliant diamond of 0.4 carats, flanked by rubies and additional diamonds / Made in Italy 1890-1930s Length 5.8cm

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian 15k Gold Cushion Cut Peridot Brooch/Pendant, Circa 1890s
Victorian 15k Gold Cushion Cut Peridot Brooch/Pendant, Circa 1890s

Victorian 15k Gold Cushion Cut Peridot Brooch/Pendant, Circa 1890s

Located in Firenze, IT

The central cushion cut peridot star-shaped motif. Size : 3.3cm x 4.2cm Weight: 15,27gr.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold

1890s Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch
1890s Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch

1890s Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Authentic antique jewel - Work circa 1890s, Belle Epoque jewel. Our opinion : A beautiful brooch with diamonds and pearls that was probably part of a more complete set.

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...

Antique 14K Gold Onyx Mourning Brooch with Pearl, Circa 1860s-1890s
Antique 14K Gold Onyx Mourning Brooch with Pearl, Circa 1860s-1890s

Antique 14K Gold Onyx Mourning Brooch with Pearl, Circa 1860s-1890s

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A refined 19th-century mourning brooch, crafted in 14 karat gold and set with a polished round onyx plaque. The front is centered with a single natural pearl, offering a soft contras...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

4.84tcw 14K Victorian Natural Ruby & Diamond Antique 1890's Gold Pendant/Brooch
4.84tcw 14K Victorian Natural Ruby & Diamond Antique 1890's Gold Pendant/Brooch

4.84tcw 14K Victorian Natural Ruby & Diamond Antique 1890's Gold Pendant/Brooch

Located in Jupiter, FL

From the Victorian era, this piece can be worn as a pendant or brooch. Crafted in 14K rose gold, a true vintage find.

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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1890s Pair of Victorian Gem Set Butterfly Brooches
1890s Pair of Victorian Gem Set Butterfly Brooches

1890s Pair of Victorian Gem Set Butterfly Brooches

Located in London, GB

A pair of Victorian gem set butterfly brooches. A pair of brooches, set to the bodies with a cushion shape old mine natural unenhanced fancy colour pink diamond in an open back grain...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1890s French platinum and diamond brooch with approx 7c diamonds
1890s French platinum and diamond brooch with approx 7c diamonds

1890s French platinum and diamond brooch with approx 7c diamonds

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 1890s platinum brooch is adorned with approximately 7 carats rose gold and old European cut diamonds.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American
Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American

Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Victorian Rose Gold Diamond Opal Ruby Pendant-Brooch 1890s American Excellent Condition Original American Antique 130 Yrs old Victorian pendent-brooch circa 1890s 14 Karat gold, ...

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Rose Gold

1890s Antique Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch Belle Époque
1890s Antique Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch Belle Époque

1890s Antique Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch Belle Époque

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, antique pearl and 0.23 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold, platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

c. 1890s Antique Victorian 'Good Luck' Horseshoe Brooch in Standard Silver
c. 1890s Antique Victorian 'Good Luck' Horseshoe Brooch in Standard Silver

c. 1890s Antique Victorian 'Good Luck' Horseshoe Brooch in Standard Silver

Located in Honolulu, HI

A quintessential Victorian treasure sourced from London, this 'Good Luck' horseshoe brooch captures the romantic symbolism of the late 19th century. In Victorian jewelry, the horsesh...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century En Tremblant Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch Portuguese 1890s
Antique 19th Century En Tremblant Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch Portuguese 1890s

Antique 19th Century En Tremblant Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch Portuguese 1890s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique 19th Century En Tremblant Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch in Silver and Gold, Portugal. A sublime expression of 19th-century Portuguese artistry, this Victorian-period en trem...

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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

c. 1890s Victorian Veiled Maiden Shell Cameo Brooch Pin in Rope Frame
c. 1890s Victorian Veiled Maiden Shell Cameo Brooch Pin in Rope Frame

c. 1890s Victorian Veiled Maiden Shell Cameo Brooch Pin in Rope Frame

Located in Honolulu, HI

A beautifully carved Victorian era antique shell cameo brooch, dating back to circa 1890s. The genuine sea shell features a classically rendered left-facing profile of a noble veiled...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Insect Red Glass and Brass Spider Brooch, circa 1890s-1900s
Antique Italian Insect Red Glass and Brass Spider Brooch, circa 1890s-1900s

Antique Italian Insect Red Glass and Brass Spider Brooch, circa 1890s-1900s

Located in Honolulu, HI

This antique spider brooch, originating from Italy and dating to the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1890s-1900s), is a characteristic example of the naturalistic movement in ...

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20th Century Italian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Other, Brass

1890s 14k Yellow Gold Bippart, Griscom & Osborn Seed Pearl Grape Vine Brooch
1890s 14k Yellow Gold Bippart, Griscom & Osborn Seed Pearl Grape Vine Brooch

1890s 14k Yellow Gold Bippart, Griscom & Osborn Seed Pearl Grape Vine Brooch

By Krementz & Co

Located in Lexington, KY

This gorgeous 14k yellow gold and seed pearl grape vine brooch was made in the 1890s by the renowned manufactures Bippart Griscom & Osborn, who were later bought out by Krementz & Co.

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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Old Mine Diamond Flower Brooch
1890s 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Old Mine Diamond Flower Brooch

1890s 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Old Mine Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.8 grams Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old mine brilliant cut, natural diamonds, G Color, VS Clari...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

1890s Enamel and Seed Pearl 1.10 Carat Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch
1890s Enamel and Seed Pearl 1.10 Carat Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch

1890s Enamel and Seed Pearl 1.10 Carat Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique hand-painted enamel and seed pearl, 1.1 carat ruby and 20 karat yellow gold locket / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. T...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Rare Authentic 1890s-1900s Antique Victorian English Rose Cut Diamonds Crescent Moon Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Pin Bar This slim smile of a moon--a waxing crescent--is aglitter with ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

c. 1890s Victorian Mother of Pearl Openwork Loop Brooch Pin in Rose Gold Tone
c. 1890s Victorian Mother of Pearl Openwork Loop Brooch Pin in Rose Gold Tone

c. 1890s Victorian Mother of Pearl Openwork Loop Brooch Pin in Rose Gold Tone

Located in Honolulu, HI

A charming Late Victorian era antique brooch featuring a smooth, iridescent Mother-of-Pearl cabochon set in a graceful openwork wire frame.

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Brass

1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Antique English Victorian/Edwardian Ruby, Pearl, & Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch (c. 1890) Capture the timeless romance and elegance of the Victorian era with this exquisite, all orig...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1890's Victorian Labradorite Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gorilla Antique Stickpin
1890's Victorian Labradorite Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gorilla Antique Stickpin

1890's Victorian Labradorite Glass 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gorilla Antique Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized gorilla head with textured fur- carved out of labradorite. Semi-translucent gray in body color with moderate adularescence - blue, yellow, and green flash. Wit...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin
Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin

Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890s The 14K yellow gold brooch / pin is designed as two crossed anchors which are embellished with old European, old mine, and rose cut diamonds, and are accented with three...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch
Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch

Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Created in the 1880s–1890s, this antique crescent brooch is set with over 5.50 carats of diamonds mounted in 18K gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Baroque Pearl Eagle Safety Pin, circa 1890s
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Baroque Pearl Eagle Safety Pin, circa 1890s

14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Baroque Pearl Eagle Safety Pin, circa 1890s

Located in New York, NY

This is most likely what inspired the creator of this one-of-a-kind brooch to look at a bubbling baroque pearl and see the head of the world’s most regal winged creature.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

1890s Faberge Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Stickpin
1890s Faberge Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Stickpin

1890s Faberge Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Stickpin

By Fabergé

Located in Chicago, IL

by Carl Faberge, made in St. Petersburg between 1882 and 1898 The 14K gold stickpin features a large drop shaped natural saltwater pearl (approximately 12.8 mm long) accented by t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

10k Yellow Gold 1890s Victorian Pearl Sun Burst Pin and Pendant
10k Yellow Gold 1890s Victorian Pearl Sun Burst Pin and Pendant

10k Yellow Gold 1890s Victorian Pearl Sun Burst Pin and Pendant

Located in Lexington, KY

This pin comes from the 1890s Victorian era and is made in 10k yellow gold with pearl. Each ray from the sun burst contains approximately six individual pearls, creating exceptional ...

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Antique 1890s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1890s Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin
Circa 1890s Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin

Circa 1890s Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1890s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.2 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.00ct, total weight (Approximate) Cut: Old Mine Brillia...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch
Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Art Nouveau Wiese Spirit 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Total weight of the jewel: 6.7 g approximately. Authentic antique brooch - French work from the 1890s, art nouveau brooch.

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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. NATURAL Pearl and Diamond Snowflake Brooch
Tiffany & Co. NATURAL Pearl and Diamond Snowflake Brooch

Tiffany & Co. NATURAL Pearl and Diamond Snowflake Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Natural Pearl AND Diamond Snowflake Brooch In Platinum Topped 18k Yellow Gold. Circa 1890's / 1900's.

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Gold Star Pin Brooch
Victorian Diamond Gold Star Pin Brooch

Victorian Diamond Gold Star Pin Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A classic Victorian piece from the 1890’s, this star brooch features 7 bright and full of life white diamonds.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cockerel Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cockerel Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cockerel Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This antique 1890s cockerel brooch is fine quality set with a ruby and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The horse's eye is represented by a 0.02ct round faceted cut ruby. This 1890s horse brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This impressive antique 1890s bar brooch is fine quality set with a seed pearl and very well color matched, very high color graded old cut diamonds.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Green Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Natural Pearl Green Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch

Victorian Natural Pearl Green Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

1890's Green enamel winged brooch with natural graduated pearls.

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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Bird Bar Brooch
Antique Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Bird Bar Brooch

Antique Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Bird Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional, fine and impressive bird brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The 1890s bar style brooch is accented with a total of nine seed pearls incorporated within bl...

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Antique 1890s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique French 2.84 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Antique French 2.84 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch

Antique French 2.84 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This stunning, fine and impressive antique 1890's diamond brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting.

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Antique 1890s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 0.03ct Diamond & 15k Gold Hunting Horn Brooch, Circa 1890
Victorian 0.03ct Diamond & 15k Gold Hunting Horn Brooch, Circa 1890

Victorian 0.03ct Diamond & 15k Gold Hunting Horn Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This impressive antique 1890s stick pin brooch is fine quality set with a very high color graded old cut diamond.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14k Gold Silver Chick Brooch with Seed Pearl, Circa 1890
Victorian 14k Gold Silver Chick Brooch with Seed Pearl, Circa 1890

Victorian 14k Gold Silver Chick Brooch with Seed Pearl, Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The 1890s bar style brooch is surmounted to the center with an silver design modelled in the form of a chick, engaging with an individually set 2mm seed pearl.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Victorian 2.92ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Victorian 2.92ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

Victorian 2.92ct Sapphire and 0.72ct Diamond 12ct Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this Victorian sapphire brooch. Condition This impressive antique 1890's bar brooc...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold-Accent Boating Brooch with Boater Hat
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold-Accent Boating Brooch with Boater Hat

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold-Accent Boating Brooch with Boater Hat

Located in Honolulu, HI

A rare and highly collectible antique late-Victorian sterling silver sporting/leisure brooch, circa 1890s. Reflecting the immense popularity of rowing and boating regattas among the ...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Diamond 4 Swallow Bird Silver On Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Victorian Diamond 4 Swallow Bird Silver On Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Victorian Diamond 4 Swallow Bird Silver On Gold Brooch Circa 1890

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian four Swallow Birds diamond brooch, circa 1890s. What a beautiful site to behold.

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Moonstone Cameo Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1890
Antique Moonstone Cameo Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1890

Antique Moonstone Cameo Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1890

Located in Lewisburg, PA

The serene carving and celestial shimmer of the moonstone beautifully complements the delicate brilliance of the diamonds, creating a jewel that feels both mythic and otherworldly. ...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold

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Antique Diamond Gold Tiara Brooch, circa 1890s
Antique Diamond Gold Tiara Brooch, circa 1890s

Antique Diamond Gold Tiara Brooch, circa 1890s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

we are offering a time piece like no other, The Tiara brooche is over 100 years old and decorated around with diamonds to sparkle like royalty! The diamond are old european cut a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1890s Agate Cameo Enamel Gold Brooch
1890s Agate Cameo Enamel Gold Brooch

1890s Agate Cameo Enamel Gold Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.42 in L 1.86 in

1890s Agate Cameo Enamel Gold Brooch

Located in Paris, FR

A cameo on agate, blue enamel and 18 k yellow gold. Circa end of 19th century.

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Antique 1890s French Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Victorian 1890s Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Natural Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Victorian 1890s Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Natural Pearl Butterfly Brooch

Victorian 1890s Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Natural Pearl Butterfly Brooch

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Conversation pieces in the form of insect brooches were a popular trend from the 1890s onwards that has since often been revisited.

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1890s Krementz & Co. Art Nouveau Enameled Diamond Girl Pin
1890s Krementz & Co. Art Nouveau Enameled Diamond Girl Pin

1890s Krementz & Co. Art Nouveau Enameled Diamond Girl Pin

By Krementz & Co

Located in Overland Park, KS

1890's Krementz & Co. Art Nouveau Enameled Diamond Girl Pin. Pin is 4 grams and is 25mm wide. Diamond is about .12ct. Diamond is Original cut stone to period. IN 1866, GEORGE KREMENT...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gold Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Gold Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch

Gold Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch

Unavailable

H 0.79 in L 1.5 in

Gold Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

A Lovely Victorian c.1890s Rose cut Diamond Bow brooch. Diamonds in a Silver topped Gold setting.

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Antique 1890s British Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 41mm Shell Cameo Brooch Featuring Seated Flutist Under Tree
Victorian 41mm Shell Cameo Brooch Featuring Seated Flutist Under Tree

Victorian 41mm Shell Cameo Brooch Featuring Seated Flutist Under Tree

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Era: Victorian, circa 1880s–1890s. Versatility: Brooch and pendant convertible design.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in Glasgow, GB

A late 19th-century Victorian brooch, crafted circa 1890s, featuring sapphires and diamonds set in a crescent design.

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond 1890's Estate Pendant Necklace/Brooch in Platinum
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond 1890's Estate Pendant Necklace/Brooch in Platinum

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond 1890's Estate Pendant Necklace/Brooch in Platinum

Located in Houston, TX

Incredible and rare estate necklace with a brooch pendant from the 1890's in platinum featuring a diamond bezel 22 inch chain in platinum with a beautiful ornate pendant, which can b...

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Mindi Mond 12 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Mindi Mond 12 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Mindi Mond 12 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

By Mindi Mond

Located in New York, NY

From Circa 1880’s-1890’s a magnificent brooch has been redesigned into a statement ring.

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Animal Dragon Diamonds Gold 1890s Chinese Imperial Pendant or Brooch
Animal Dragon Diamonds Gold 1890s Chinese Imperial Pendant or Brooch

Animal Dragon Diamonds Gold 1890s Chinese Imperial Pendant or Brooch

Located in Viana do Castelo, PT

A Breathtaking and Unique - Pendant or Brooch, Imperial Dragon in a Flying pose from the late nineteenth century. This fabulous mythological creature is artfully designed and render...

Category

Antique 1890s Portuguese Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Seed Pearl and Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
1890s Seed Pearl and Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Brooch

1890s Seed Pearl and Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This authentic 1890's brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.48Ct Ruby and 0.85Ct Diamond, 14k Rose Gold Bar Brooch - Antique Victorian
1.48Ct Ruby and 0.85Ct Diamond, 14k Rose Gold Bar Brooch - Antique Victorian

1.48Ct Ruby and 0.85Ct Diamond, 14k Rose Gold Bar Brooch - Antique Victorian

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This 1890's brooch secures to the reverse with a safety pin style fastening.

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.93Ct Tourmaline and Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique Circa 1890
0.93Ct Tourmaline and Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

0.93Ct Tourmaline and Pearl, 18k Yellow Gold Brooch - Antique Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The antique 1890's brooch secures to the reverse via a hinged pin and C-clasp fitting.

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 3.65 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Brooch
Victorian 3.65 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Brooch

Victorian 3.65 Carat Diamond and Pearl White Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This 1890's brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond Rays Brooch, circa 1890s
Victorian Diamond Rays Brooch, circa 1890s

Victorian Diamond Rays Brooch, circa 1890s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Victorian Diamond Brooch, ca. 1890s A Victorian diamond brooch centring an old-mine cushion cut diamond of ca. 1.6 carats (ca.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1890s Aesthetic Period Sterling Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1890s Aesthetic Period Sterling Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1890s Aesthetic Period Sterling Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890s Sheibler for Tiffany & Company Extreme Aesthetic Period Sterling Silver Brooch, measuring 2 3/4 inches in length X 2 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1890's High Relief Lava Cameo brooch
1890's High Relief Lava Cameo brooch

1890's High Relief Lava Cameo brooch

Sold

W 1.19 in D 0.63 in L 1.58 in

1890's High Relief Lava Cameo brooch

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This piece carved in the 1890's is truly lovely. This Cameo depicts a lady with long flowing hair and a provocative pose with head over her bare shoulder. The face is lovely and s...

Category

Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

10k Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This 1890s brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9k gold.

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Pendant Brooch 1890s
Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Pendant Brooch 1890s

Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Pendant Brooch 1890s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

Diamonds: Three antique Peruzzi cut, good material, estimated total weight 0.45ct Diamonds: Nineteen mixed old, single and rose cuts, good material, total estimated weight 0.36ct Gem...

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Silver

1890s Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Fred Archer Brooch
1890s Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Fred Archer Brooch

1890s Antique Enamel Diamond Gold Fred Archer Brooch

Located in London, England

A truly exquisite Victorian rock crystal and enamel jockey pin. The exceptional quality carving of the crystal depicts that of legendary, record holding Jockey, Fredrick James Archer...

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

Antique Double Heart Diamond Set Brooch, circa 1890s
Antique Double Heart Diamond Set Brooch, circa 1890s

Antique Double Heart Diamond Set Brooch, circa 1890s

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1890s, 18k / silver, with Soviet Census marks.

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 2.59 Carat Chrysoberyl and 1.95 Carat Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
Antique Victorian 2.59 Carat Chrysoberyl and 1.95 Carat Diamond Gold Bee Brooch

Antique Victorian 2.59 Carat Chrysoberyl and 1.95 Carat Diamond Gold Bee Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The large abdomen of this stylized bee displays a feature natural high cabochon chrysoberyl encircled with old Dutch cut diamonds. This early 1890s brooch secures to the reverse wit...

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Victorian Diamond Target Cluster Brooch

1890s Victorian Diamond Target Cluster Brooch

Located in London, GB

An antique diamond cluster brooch, set with old cut diamonds, mounted in silver-upon-gold, the centre diamond weighing 7.16ct centre stone. Estimated total diamond weight 20.00cts

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1890s Quatrefoil Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
Victorian 1890s Quatrefoil Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant

Victorian 1890s Quatrefoil Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian 1890s Quatrefoil Brooch Pendant Diamond Gold Victorian 1890s quatrefoil gold and diamond brooch pendant.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold and Enamel Pansy Brooch/Pendant 1890s
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold and Enamel Pansy Brooch/Pendant 1890s

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold and Enamel Pansy Brooch/Pendant 1890s

Located in Towson, MD

This darling antique 1890s Victorian brooch in 14-karat yellow gold features a delicately enameled pansy, set with a sparkling old mine-cut diamond of approximately 0.12 carats, with...

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 1890s Diamond Horseshoe Silver Gold Brooch
Victorian 1890s Diamond Horseshoe Silver Gold Brooch

Victorian 1890s Diamond Horseshoe Silver Gold Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian 1890s horseshoe diamond brooch. The design features twenty-one old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.30 carats, mounted in silver over 15-karat gold.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Enamel & Paste Blue Pansy Brooch 1890s
Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Enamel & Paste Blue Pansy Brooch 1890s

Late Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Enamel & Paste Blue Pansy Brooch 1890s

Located in Towson, MD

This enchanting 1890s pin is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and depicts a delicate pansy motif in blue, white, black, and yellow enamel. A single 2mm round paste stone—lead glass cu...

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

1890s Heart Moonstone Diamond Gold Wings Brooch

1890s Heart Moonstone Diamond Gold Wings Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Centered by an heart shape moonstone to the the spread wings set with rose cut diamond. Mounted in silver and gold. 5.8 cm wide, the moonstone 1.5 cm high. Weight: 9.3 gr

Category

Antique 1890s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Silver

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1890s Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 1890s brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1890s brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 1890s brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Maison Gripoix, Tiffany & Co. and Fabergé each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A 1890s brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 267, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 1890s brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1890s Brooch?

On average, a 1890s brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,817, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $282,386 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.