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Antique 14K Gold Garnet Cannetille Brooch, Late 19th Century
Antique 14K Gold Garnet Cannetille Brooch, Late 19th Century

Antique 14K Gold Garnet Cannetille Brooch, Late 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A refined Dutch antique 14 karat yellow gold garnet brooch dating to the mid-19th century. The brooch is centered with a round, rose-cut garnet in a deep wine-red hue, beautifully fa...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Napoleon III 18k Gold Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Brooch, 19th Century
Napoleon III 18k Gold Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Brooch, 19th Century

Napoleon III 18k Gold Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

This exceptional Napoleon III (French Second Empire) brooch, offered by Claris-A, captures the elegance and ornate craftsmanship of mid-19th-century French jewelry.

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Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Brooch
French 19th Century Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Brooch

French 19th Century Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

This charming antique brooch features an oval motif set with two rows of rose-cut garnets, adorned in the center with an oval cabochon garnet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian garnet brooch with a locket, second half of the 19th century
Antique Victorian garnet brooch with a locket, second half of the 19th century

Antique Victorian garnet brooch with a locket, second half of the 19th century

Located in Chorzów, PL

Provenance: Probably England, second half of the 19th century. The brooch is decorated with an oval cabochon-cut garnet in a beautiful, intense red color.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold

18k Gold 19th Century Antique Demantoid Garnet, Ruby, and Diamond Gecko Brooch
18k Gold 19th Century Antique Demantoid Garnet, Ruby, and Diamond Gecko Brooch

18k Gold 19th Century Antique Demantoid Garnet, Ruby, and Diamond Gecko Brooch

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Salamander Brooch Popular in the 19th Century, Antique Appx 2 7/16" Long x 13/16" Wide Features Demantoid (Green) Garnet, Diamond Accents, and Ruby Eyes Total Mass = 7.4 gra...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Riding Crop Equestrian Horse Brooch
Antique Victorian Garnet Riding Crop Equestrian Horse Brooch

Antique Victorian Garnet Riding Crop Equestrian Horse Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Antique Victorian brooch in the shape of a riding crop accented with bohemian garnets set in base metal.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Base Metal

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Antique Clover Brooch
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Antique Clover Brooch

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Antique Clover Brooch

Located in Wilmslow, England

This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia. Condition Report: Very Good - A couple of very tiny garnets are missing from the...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Czech Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet

Early Victorian 18K Gold Garnet Crown Brooch
Early Victorian 18K Gold Garnet Crown Brooch

Early Victorian 18K Gold Garnet Crown Brooch

Located in Flushing, NY

A distinctive early Victorian garnet brooch, likely dating to circa 1850, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with eight richly colored faceted garnets.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Garnet Cabochon Austro-Hungarian Brooch Pin Renaissance Revival Antique Flower
Garnet Cabochon Austro-Hungarian Brooch Pin Renaissance Revival Antique Flower

Garnet Cabochon Austro-Hungarian Brooch Pin Renaissance Revival Antique Flower

Located in New York, NY

This is one of the finest and most magnificent antique Austro-Hungarian Bohemian Garnet jewels we have seen. The large and dramatic museum quality jewel is 2 1/8 inches wide and is ...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle
19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle

19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely 19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle. Realistically modeled with large cabochon garnet set in high gold prongs with body elements all detailed in rose and rough cu...

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Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Snake Brooch
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Snake Brooch

Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Snake Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a truly remarkable brooch dating back to the Victorian era. At the centre of this 15ct yellow gold piece, a flaming torch has been crafted with a snake wrapping itself a...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Bohemian Faith Love Hope Pin Brooch Garnet Silver Garnet /4.6 gr
Antique Bohemian Faith Love Hope Pin Brooch Garnet Silver Garnet /4.6 gr

Antique Bohemian Faith Love Hope Pin Brooch Garnet Silver Garnet /4.6 gr

Located in SE

Very nice Austrian /Bohemian brooch composed of symbols of Faith, Hope and Love chained together and encircled within a Crescent . There are 76 natural Garnet stones of Pyrope variet...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890
Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890

Antique Amethyst Garnet Spider Insect Brooch Bernhard Hertz Denmark Circa 1890

By Bernhard Hertz

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a wonderful antique Victorian Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl Spider or Insect Beetle Bug Brooch by Bernhard Hertz of Denmark dating to circa 1890. Bernhard Hertz is one of th...

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Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Large Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Disc Brooch
Large Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Disc Brooch

Large Antique Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Garnet Disc Brooch

Located in New York, NY

In the 19th century disc or circle brooches took on a more romantic meaning as symbols of eternal love.

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Antique 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Regency Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch, Early 19th Century
Regency Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch, Early 19th Century

Regency Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch, Early 19th Century

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A Regency gem-set brooch, early 19th Century. It is designed as a butterfly - the body and wings set with amethyst and citrine and the head of the butterfly is set with a rose-cut ga...

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Antique 1810s British Regency Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Memorial Brooch
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Memorial Brooch

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Memorial Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A wonderful Georgian mourning brooch. The outer edge is lined with magnificent red flat cut garnets, with an inner circuit of split seed pearls. The glazed locket centre contains the...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Bohemian Victorian Rose Cut Garnet Circle Brooch Pendant 17ct Gold
Antique Bohemian Victorian Rose Cut Garnet Circle Brooch Pendant 17ct Gold

Antique Bohemian Victorian Rose Cut Garnet Circle Brooch Pendant 17ct Gold

Located in SYDNEY, AU

This charming Victorian-era bohemian garnet brooch, circa 19th century, features seventeen rose-cut garnets, renowned for their deep red hue and brilliant sparkle.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Victorian Garnet Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Vintage Victorian Garnet Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch Pin Pendant

Vintage Victorian Garnet Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch Pin Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful Finely Detailed Rare Vintage Victorian Garnet and Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Garnets, weighing approx. 0.70tcw. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Angel Harp Brooch
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Angel Harp Brooch

Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Angel Harp Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderfully unique brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into the shape of a harp with a female angel p...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Brooch
Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Brooch

Antique Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Bohemian Garnet Cabochon Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique Victorian brooch is crafted in warm yellow gold and features classic Bohemian garnet cabochons arranged in a rich, cohesive design. The garnets display deep red tones wi...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old gold brooch with a fly motif, second half of the 19th century
Old gold brooch with a fly motif, second half of the 19th century

Old gold brooch with a fly motif, second half of the 19th century

Located in Chorzów, PL

Origin: Western Europe, second half of the 19th century. Item weight: 4.64 g Total length: 4.2 cm A gemological laboratory certificate is included with your purchase.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold

Vintage Victorian Cabochon Garnet Gold 1860s Antique Brooch Pin
Vintage Victorian Cabochon Garnet Gold 1860s Antique Brooch Pin

Vintage Victorian Cabochon Garnet Gold 1860s Antique Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Victorian Antique Exquisite 11tcw Cabochon Garnet Gold Oscar worthy Statement Brooch Pin. Suspending Two-layered Cabochon Garnets, weighing approx. 11tcw. Hand-craf...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold and Silver Garnet and Diamond Bar Brooch
Victorian Gold and Silver Garnet and Diamond Bar Brooch

Victorian Gold and Silver Garnet and Diamond Bar Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

A Victorian gold and silver bar brooch centred with a large cabochon garnet, often described as a carbuncle, overlaid with a rose-cut diamond cluster. The rich garnet colour and silv...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.35ct Garnet and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1880
Victorian 2.35ct Garnet and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1880

Victorian 2.35ct Garnet and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.35 carat garnet and 21 carat yellow gold brooch with a silver pin; part of our diverse antique garnet jewellery and estate jewelry...

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Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14kt Gold and Silver Brooch with Diamonds and Garnet
Edwardian 14kt Gold and Silver Brooch with Diamonds and Garnet

Edwardian 14kt Gold and Silver Brooch with Diamonds and Garnet

Located in Aventura, FL

This refined Edwardian brooch is crafted in 14kt yellow gold with a silver-topped front and features a rich natural oval cabochon garnet weighing approximately 2.00 carats at the cen...

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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Amazing Victorian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Gold Brooch / Pendant
Amazing Victorian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Gold Brooch / Pendant

Amazing Victorian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Gold Brooch / Pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Amazing Victorian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Gold Brooch / Pendant The most beautiful Pearl and garnet detailed pendant, truly excellent! The item comes without the box in the pho...

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold

Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch
Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch

Antique 21k Yellow Gold Garnet Cupid with Cerberus Cameo Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The reverse reveals a sentimental woven hair compartment, characteristic of 19th-century mourning jewelry. A rare and meaningful piece that marries beauty, myth, and memory.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1860 Renaissance Revival 2.20 Carat Garnet Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian 1860 Renaissance Revival 2.20 Carat Garnet Yellow Gold Brooch

Victorian 1860 Renaissance Revival 2.20 Carat Garnet Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

This brooch is a perfect example of the crafting skills in mid to late 19th century, using a different form of twisted wire and band work. 1 cushion brownish red garnet, approx. 2....

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Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Almandine Garnet Etruscan Design, Locket Back Brooch
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Almandine Garnet Etruscan Design, Locket Back Brooch

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Almandine Garnet Etruscan Design, Locket Back Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Etruscan Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 Introducing a stunning 15-carat yellow gold Victorian brooch, a true testament to the artistry of the era. This exquisite piece...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 14K Gold Garnet Oval Brooch, Netherlands, Circa 1880-1900
Antique 14K Gold Garnet Oval Brooch, Netherlands, Circa 1880-1900

Antique 14K Gold Garnet Oval Brooch, Netherlands, Circa 1880-1900

Located in Rotterdam, NL

A finely crafted antique Dutch brooch in 14 karat yellow gold, set with a richly colored oval garnet and dating to the 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French 18KT Enamel, Garnet and Emerald Renaissance Revival Brooch Pendan
Antique French 18KT Enamel, Garnet and Emerald Renaissance Revival Brooch Pendan

Antique French 18KT Enamel, Garnet and Emerald Renaissance Revival Brooch Pendan

Located in Braintree, GB

The French eagle hallmark supports 18KT gold and points to French manufacture, while the overall style is consistent with a mid to late 19th century Renaissance Revival piece. The c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Bohemian Garnet Brooch 1860-1890 Tombak Czech Republic Carbuncle Stone
Original Bohemian Garnet Brooch 1860-1890 Tombak Czech Republic Carbuncle Stone

Original Bohemian Garnet Brooch 1860-1890 Tombak Czech Republic Carbuncle Stone

Located in Viena, Viena

This fine brooch was made in Bohemia circa 1860-1890. The star design consists of different rows with numerous rose cut faceted garnets which are clamped together. The brooch is set...

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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Romantic Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pinchbeck

Antique Georgian 14K Gold Dutch Brooch with Garnet and Colored Stones
Antique Georgian 14K Gold Dutch Brooch with Garnet and Colored Stones

Antique Georgian 14K Gold Dutch Brooch with Garnet and Colored Stones

Located in Rotterdam, NL

These colored stones are also faceted and carefully set to ensure they complement the overall design of the brooch. This 14 karat yellow gold brooch with garnets and colored stones ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Other, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Garnet and Enamel Yellow Gold Horse and Jockey Brooch
Antique Diamond Garnet and Enamel Yellow Gold Horse and Jockey Brooch

Antique Diamond Garnet and Enamel Yellow Gold Horse and Jockey Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning Victorian 0.37 carat diamond, 0.01 carat garnet and enamel, 15 karat yellow gold horse and jockey brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This fine and...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Brooch Gold Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Pearl Teardrop Pin
Victorian Brooch Gold Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Pearl Teardrop Pin

Victorian Brooch Gold Rose Cut Bohemian Garnet Pearl Teardrop Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

14K Gold Bohemian Garnet & Seed Pearl Brooch Pin. Offered for sale is this truly spectacular Pin. This is one of those rare hard to find Antiques pieces! Center cabochon Garnet as we...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

15ct Gold, Early Victorian Floral Garnet & Pearl, Etruscan Locket Back Brooch
15ct Gold, Early Victorian Floral Garnet & Pearl, Etruscan Locket Back Brooch

15ct Gold, Early Victorian Floral Garnet & Pearl, Etruscan Locket Back Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Etruscan Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold Victorian brooch, a true testament to the artistry of the era. This exquisite piece fea...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold French Portrait of Women Garnet and Pearl Brooch Pendant
Antique 14k Yellow Gold French Portrait of Women Garnet and Pearl Brooch Pendant

Antique 14k Yellow Gold French Portrait of Women Garnet and Pearl Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Accented with sparkling diamonds for an added touch of opulence, this brooch reflects the refined elegance of 19th to early 20th-century French craftsmanship.

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Antique Georgian 1830's Natural Garnet Beryl Yellow Gold Patina Brooch
GIA Antique Georgian 1830's Natural Garnet Beryl Yellow Gold Patina Brooch

GIA Antique Georgian 1830's Natural Garnet Beryl Yellow Gold Patina Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Original Georgian Repousse Garnet and Beryl brooch with removable bottom dangle. A beautiful example of 1830's craftsmanship. 1 oval center pinkish garnet accented by 8 oval pinkish ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Beryl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Garnet Crescent
Garnet Crescent

Garnet Crescent

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Three 18 carat gold brooches in the shape of crescents, each set with eleven rose cut rhodolite garnets on red gold foil, one with a little star in the middle, Perpignan, France, cir...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

BROOCH-Belle Époque Flower Diamond and Demantoid Garnet in Platinum & 18K Gold.
BROOCH-Belle Époque Flower Diamond and Demantoid Garnet in Platinum & 18K Gold.

BROOCH-Belle Époque Flower Diamond and Demantoid Garnet in Platinum & 18K Gold.

Located in Miami, FL

Embodying the ethereal elegance of the Belle Époque era, this antique floral brooch beautifully captures a perfect harmony of vibrant color, radiant light, and exquisite artistry. It...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

French Belle Epoque 18ct Gold Green Garnet Peacock Brooch & Pendant
French Belle Epoque 18ct Gold Green Garnet Peacock Brooch & Pendant

French Belle Epoque 18ct Gold Green Garnet Peacock Brooch & Pendant

Located in London, England

This exquisite peacock brooch is a true work of art, featuring a body set with graduated green garnets, more correctly known as demantoid garnets. While garnets have been admired sin...

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Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Carbuncle Brooch
Victorian Carbuncle Brooch

Victorian Carbuncle Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fabulous drop brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This rounded piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and features multiple decorated layers consi...

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Revivalist Brooch, circa 1870
Revivalist Brooch, circa 1870

Revivalist Brooch, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

Revivalist Brooch, circa 1870 Additonal Information: Material: Partly Gilded Silver, Ceramic & garnets Origin: Probably Italian, c. 1870 Case: Fitted Case Dimensions: Diameter 5.40...

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Antique 19th Century European Revival Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Cherub Pendant of 14k Gold
Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Cherub Pendant of 14k Gold

Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Cherub Pendant of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Evoking the romantic artistry of the late Victorian era, this exceptional 14k gold jewel depicts a finely modeled cherub mid-fanfare, its trumpet poised in celebration. The figure is...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Original Bohemian Garnet Brooche 1860-1890 Tombak Czech Republic Carbuncle Stone
Original Bohemian Garnet Brooche 1860-1890 Tombak Czech Republic Carbuncle Stone

Original Bohemian Garnet Brooche 1860-1890 Tombak Czech Republic Carbuncle Stone

Located in Viena, Viena

This fine brooche was made in Bohemia circa 1860-1890. The star design consists of different rows with numerous rose cut faceted garnets and eight white fine cultured pearls. The br...

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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pinchbeck

Georgian  "Regard" Basket Brooch
Georgian  "Regard" Basket Brooch

Georgian "Regard" Basket Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Antique 18K gold cannetille basket brooch set across the top with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond. The first letters of the stones spell "regard", a term of endea...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k...

Antique Sterling Silver Plique a' Jour Enamel and Paste Dragonfly Brooch
Antique Sterling Silver Plique a' Jour Enamel and Paste Dragonfly Brooch

Antique Sterling Silver Plique a' Jour Enamel and Paste Dragonfly Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique dragonfly brooch is a wonderfully expressive piece, combining sterling silver, enamel, garnet, and paste in a design that captures the decorative charm and artistry coll...

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Round Bezel Milgrain Garnet Open Work Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Round Bezel Milgrain Garnet Open Work Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Round Bezel Milgrain Garnet Open Work Bar Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Garnets - Round Brilliant Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Deep Rich Wine Red Color - 5mm ot 6.9mm (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 5.4...

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Love for Ever Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love Georgian perio...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold And Aquamarine Large Snake Brooch/Pendant
Victorian Gold And Aquamarine Large Snake Brooch/Pendant

Victorian Gold And Aquamarine Large Snake Brooch/Pendant

Located in Firenze, IT

A 19th century aquamarine and garnet snake brooch/pendant, fine and elaborate chased gold finish to the body with chain,set with oval-shaped aquamarines and cabochon garnets, with r...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold

French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure
French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure

French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure

Located in New York, NY

This extravagant French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" demi-parure dating from circa 1870 consists of a day/night girandole pendant earrings and a brooch, both composed of garnet...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Holbeinesque Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian 18k Gold Garnet Round Brooch / Pendant
Victorian 18k Gold Garnet Round Brooch / Pendant

Victorian 18k Gold Garnet Round Brooch / Pendant

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Victorian 18K yellow gold garnet round pendant brooch. It depicts a round gold plate with a cabochon center adorned with a carved flower. This one has tiny rolls petals and...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J woven Pearl necklace with Sterling Silver vintage brooch with Garnet
Marina J woven Pearl necklace with Sterling Silver vintage brooch with Garnet

Marina J woven Pearl necklace with Sterling Silver vintage brooch with Garnet

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautifully handcrafted woven White Pearl necklace features a Vintage Silver Brooch with Marcasite mountings. Made with 2 mm pearls, this necklace features faceted silver and Ga...

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Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Star Belle Epoque
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Star Belle Epoque

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Star Belle Epoque

Located in New York, NY

The shape of the star motif locket is absolutely wonderful. The garnets are set in Silver Gilt as was the custom of the Bohemian jewelers in the 19th Century.

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Antique 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s This magnificent Victorian era pendant / brooch is designed as a large Byzantine (frequently called Maltese) cross set with bright white diamonds, gray pearls, and vivid...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces

Late 19th Century Fly Brooch
Late 19th Century Fly Brooch

Late 19th Century Fly Brooch

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century fly brooch, the bee set with a dementoid garnet, a ruby eye, diamond wings and a pearl body, set in silver and gold, with a further pearl to the gold bar brooch, ...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amazonite, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lizard Brooch
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lizard Brooch

Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lizard Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond lizard brooch, the writhing lizard encrusted with old brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of 2.65 carats, silver claw-set to a...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Brooch
Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Brooch

Late Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Brooch

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond brooch, the naturalistically modelled lizard encrusted with rose-cut diamonds and embellished to the spine with a row of nine graduated ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch

Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

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Antique Gold, Enamel, Bead and Garnet Brooch, Second Half of the 19th Century
Antique Gold, Enamel, Bead and Garnet Brooch, Second Half of the 19th Century

Antique Gold, Enamel, Bead and Garnet Brooch, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Bologna, IT

A very elegant antique brooch, dating from the Second Half of the 19th Century, set with a central garnet and four beads; they are surrounded by a gold setting, decorated with white ...

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold 19th Century Antique Demantoid Garnet, Ruby, and Diamond Gecko Brooch
18k Gold 19th Century Antique Demantoid Garnet, Ruby, and Diamond Gecko Brooch

18k Gold 19th Century Antique Demantoid Garnet, Ruby, and Diamond Gecko Brooch

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Salamander Brooch Popular in the 19th Century, Antique Appx 2 7/16" Long x 13/16" Wide Features Demantoid (Green) Garnet, Diamond Accents, and Ruby Eyes Total Mass = 7.4 gra...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

A Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Serpent Brooch

A Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Serpent Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Depicting a serpent set with a beautiful collection of demantoid garnets and a cabochon ruby coiled around a diamond set crescent, this pin is exceptionally crafted and boasts superb...

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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver

Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Gilt Silver Brooch
Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Gilt Silver Brooch

Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Gilt Silver Brooch

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W 2.5 in D 0.5 in L 1.25 in

Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Gilt Silver Brooch

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Beautifully detailed mid 19th century Austro-Hungarian brooch set with cabochon turquoise and faceted garnets in a gilded silver.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Brooches

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Garnet, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Silver

19th Century Austro-Hungarian Gemstone Silver Brooch
19th Century Austro-Hungarian Gemstone Silver Brooch

19th Century Austro-Hungarian Gemstone Silver Brooch

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Beautiful Austro-Hungarian brooch set with mixed gems and a pelican motif.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

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Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Silver

Antique English Victorian Garnet Diamond Brooch
Antique English Victorian Garnet Diamond Brooch

Antique English Victorian Garnet Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The central garnet about as wide as a ping-pong ball. Set in 15K gold alongside garnets and diamonds. In a fitted box from Robert Stewart of 75 Sauchiehell Street in Glasgow. The Ro...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Crescent Brooch
Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Crescent Brooch

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Crescent Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Dementoid Garnet and Diamond Crescent Brooch Extremely Rare Sizeable Demantoid Garnets Removable Old Mine Cut Diamond Crown English Circa 1880

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, White Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Miner's Brooch
Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Miner's Brooch

Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Miner's Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A particularly good example of a South African goldrush brooch, dating from the 1880s. It comprises the standard miner's tools, a shovel, pick, and bucket, along with a rope and ladd...

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Antique Late 19th Century South African Late Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, 9k Gold

Antique French Silver Gold Brooch Enamel Plaque Garnet
Antique French Silver Gold Brooch Enamel Plaque Garnet

Antique French Silver Gold Brooch Enamel Plaque Garnet

Located in San Marcos, CA

A stunningly beautiful combination of early 1800s French artistry, with a Romantic themed copper plaque, kiln-fired enamel 'painting', and it's framed beautifully in a French silver ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches

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Garnet, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Butterfly Brooch, circa 1880 – 1900
Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Butterfly Brooch, circa 1880 – 1900

Antique Victorian Bohemian Garnet Butterfly Brooch, circa 1880 – 1900

Located in Kendal, GB

It’s remained in pristine condition from the late 19th Century and is highly collectable. Additional Information: Material: Metal, Stones Metal: Gold Composite Stone: Bohemian Gar...

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Gold

French Victorian 1.65 Carat Garnet Brooch Silver and Yellow Gold
French Victorian 1.65 Carat Garnet Brooch Silver and Yellow Gold

French Victorian 1.65 Carat Garnet Brooch Silver and Yellow Gold

Located in Aurora, Ontario

This brooch is a good example of how the victorians used silver on top of gold to prevent silver tarnish from staining the skin or clothes and to still have the desired look of a wh...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

30 Carat Pear Shaped Tourmaline with Diamonds, Garnets, 15kt Gold/Silver Brooch
30 Carat Pear Shaped Tourmaline with Diamonds, Garnets, 15kt Gold/Silver Brooch

30 Carat Pear Shaped Tourmaline with Diamonds, Garnets, 15kt Gold/Silver Brooch

Located in Aurora, Ontario

If you're looking for a statement piece, this jewel is it! The center pear-shaped gem is a tourmaline which weighs a substantial 30 carats. There are four other tourmalines (three...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian French Dog Brooch Garnet Eyes in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Antique Victorian French Dog Brooch Garnet Eyes in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Antique Victorian French Dog Brooch Garnet Eyes in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Located in Kendal, GB

A wonderful antique French brooch from the late 19th century, depicting the face of an adorable, curly haired dog with two red, rose cut garnet eyes (approx. 0.15ct each).

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Gold

Antique Russian Gold Diamond Garnet Emerald Opal Natural Pearl Cicada Pin Brooch
Antique Russian Gold Diamond Garnet Emerald Opal Natural Pearl Cicada Pin Brooch

Antique Russian Gold Diamond Garnet Emerald Opal Natural Pearl Cicada Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This beautifully detailed pin is incredibly well articulated. It makes quite a statement with it's rose cut diamonds, large cabochon cut garnet, emerald eyes, opal center and natural...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Late 19th Century Diamond Set Brooch of a Vintage Car, English, circa 1895
Late 19th Century Diamond Set Brooch of a Vintage Car, English, circa 1895

Late 19th Century Diamond Set Brooch of a Vintage Car, English, circa 1895

Located in London, GB

A late 19th century brooch of a vintage motor car in particularly fine detail.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 9ct Gold Garnet Pearl Target Brooch Pin c1890 Heavy 9.5g 375 Purity
Antique 9ct Gold Garnet Pearl Target Brooch Pin c1890 Heavy 9.5g 375 Purity

Antique 9ct Gold Garnet Pearl Target Brooch Pin c1890 Heavy 9.5g 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY GOLD NATURAL GARNET AND PEARL TARGET BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) So...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Garnet Pearl Brooch in 15 Carat Gold with 25 Carat Opal
Antique Victorian Opal Garnet Pearl Brooch in 15 Carat Gold with 25 Carat Opal

Antique Victorian Opal Garnet Pearl Brooch in 15 Carat Gold with 25 Carat Opal

Located in Kendal, GB

A magnificent antique late Victorian brooch claw set with an enormous natural opal cabochon in the centre, weighing an impressive 25 carats (approx.) It’s haloed by eighteen bright p...

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Huge Garnet Cluster Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 19.6g 375 Purity
Antique 9ct Gold Huge Garnet Cluster Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 19.6g 375 Purity

Antique 9ct Gold Huge Garnet Cluster Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 19.6g 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY GOLD ROUND GARNET CLUSTER BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Heavy R...

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Spider Pin
Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Spider Pin

Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Spider Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum on 18 karat gold style spider pin set with brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.50 cts and demantoid garnets and cabochon ruby eyes.

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14ct Solid Gold Cabochon Garnet Locket Brooch Ca 1880
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14ct Solid Gold Cabochon Garnet Locket Brooch Ca 1880

Victorian Etruscan Revival 14ct Solid Gold Cabochon Garnet Locket Brooch Ca 1880

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

A Victorian Etruscan Revival 14ct Solid Gold Cabochon Garnet Brooch Circa 1880's A Victorian Etruscan revival cabochon garnet brooch, the central round cabochon garnet surrounded by...

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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

John Bennett Victorian Gold Garnet Dice Cube Stick Pin
John Bennett Victorian Gold Garnet Dice Cube Stick Pin

John Bennett Victorian Gold Garnet Dice Cube Stick Pin

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

An Extremely Rare and Unusual Victorian finely engraved 15 Carat Gold and Garnet cabochon Dice or Cube stick pin by John Bennett. In original John Bennett 65&64. Cheapside London cas...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold

Austro-Hungarian Enamel Multi Gem Brooch
Austro-Hungarian Enamel Multi Gem Brooch

Austro-Hungarian Enamel Multi Gem Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

A feast for the eyes! This brooch is gold gilt over sterling silver... setting Biwa pearls, mother of pearl, garnet, and rich multi-color enamel. Circa 1890s.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Brooches

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Garnet, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

Georgian, circa 1800 Rose Cut Garnet, Flower Pin
Georgian, circa 1800 Rose Cut Garnet, Flower Pin

Georgian, circa 1800 Rose Cut Garnet, Flower Pin

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Georgian, Circa 1800 Rose Cut Garnet Flower Pin The pin length is 1.50 inches and Flower's width is 9 millimeters Perfectly matched garnets. 9 Karat pink-yellow gold GIA Gemologis...

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches

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10k Gold

Bohemian Rhapsody: Antique Garnet Brooch & Earrings in Box
Bohemian Rhapsody: Antique Garnet Brooch & Earrings in Box

Bohemian Rhapsody: Antique Garnet Brooch & Earrings in Box

Located in Wimberley, TX

Nothing makes the heart of a jewelry connoisseur go pitter patter quite like an item of antique jewelry in its original box. A Victorian era demi-parure containing a brooch and earri...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Earrings

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Gold Bangle and Brooch Demi-Parure, France, 19th Century
Gold Bangle and Brooch Demi-Parure, France, 19th Century

Gold Bangle and Brooch Demi-Parure, France, 19th Century

Located in Rome, IT

Finely decorated, embellished with garnet and pearls. Circumference 180 mm (7 3⁄32 in). Bracelet weight 32.10 gr, brooch weight 15.7 gr. Item condition grading: **** good.

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Antique 19th Century French More Jewelry

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Garnet, Pearl, Gold

GeorgIan Garnet Flat Cut Snowflake/Cross Pendant or Brooch
GeorgIan Garnet Flat Cut Snowflake/Cross Pendant or Brooch

GeorgIan Garnet Flat Cut Snowflake/Cross Pendant or Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

In natural light, there is a flash of orange in the red of this Georgian Flat Cut garnet snowflake pendant. The color of Georgian garnets are unique to the era as there was no light ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown George III Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 9k Gold

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s
Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s

Victorian Antique Garnet and Diamond Snake Pendant Brooch, 1830s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This Early-Victorian bi-colour gold-backed pendant from 1830 embodies a treasure of symbols through a deep pink garnet heart, a silver-topped bow, snake, cross and anchor encrusted w...

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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose G...

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19th Century Garnet Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 19th century garnet brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 124 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 19th century garnet brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing 19th century garnet brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but BOLIN, Boucheron and Fabergé each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 19th century garnet brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 19th Century Garnet Brooch?

Prices for a 19th century garnet brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $196 and can go as high as $50,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,133.

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.

The Legacy of Garnet in Jewelry Design

Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.

Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.

Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.

Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.

Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today 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.