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Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold
Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold

Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This rare Victorian era brooch (circa 1860) presents an exquisitely detailed hand motif, sculpted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Mythical Bar Brooch
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Mythical Bar Brooch

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Mythical Bar Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Gold Victorian Bar Pin with wonderful hand-painted porcelain Mythical Depictions on each

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Coral Hand Mano Figa Brooch/Hook
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Coral Hand Mano Figa Brooch/Hook

Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Coral Hand Mano Figa Brooch/Hook

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

This is an incredible Victorian Mano Figa brooch/hook that was made in 14k yellow gold with a

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Painted Portrait Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Pendant Brooch
Hand Painted Portrait Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Pendant Brooch

Hand Painted Portrait Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Pendant Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Hand Painted Portrait Brooch Pendant. Depicting a Beautiful Woman

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian 18k Gold 13.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Hand Engraved Brooch Pin
Antique Victorian 18k Gold 13.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Hand Engraved Brooch Pin

Antique Victorian 18k Gold 13.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Hand Engraved Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

Victorian era. The brooch features a magnificent natural amethyst stone that has an oval brilliant cut and

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch
Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Victorian 12k Hand-Carved Cameo Pendant Brooch is a graceful and versatile piece of

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Victorian 3.50ct Garnet Brooch, c.1880s
Victorian 3.50ct Garnet Brooch, c.1880s

Victorian 3.50ct Garnet Brooch, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

Dating to the Victorian era, this beautiful hand crafted brooch features a collection of deep red

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch

Located in London, GB

Wonderful antique Victorian sterling silver hand engraved brooch in an ornate design. The brooch

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Hand-Carved Labradorite Monkey Diamond Stick Pin
Victorian Hand-Carved Labradorite Monkey Diamond Stick Pin

Victorian Hand-Carved Labradorite Monkey Diamond Stick Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

pieces quite collectible! An artistic labradorite monkey stick pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Diamond, Hand Painted Porcelain, and Pearl Pin
Victorian 14k Diamond, Hand Painted Porcelain, and Pearl Pin

Victorian 14k Diamond, Hand Painted Porcelain, and Pearl Pin

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Victorian pin features diamond, beautifully hand painted porcelain, and a delicate

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Hand Carved Onyx 10 Karat Gold Cameo Brooch
Antique Hand Carved Onyx 10 Karat Gold Cameo Brooch

Antique Hand Carved Onyx 10 Karat Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Fit for a queen, the fine detail of this romantic antique cameo brooch displays the portrait of a

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Hand Carved Labradorite and Garnet Devil Stick Pin
Victorian Hand Carved Labradorite and Garnet Devil Stick Pin

Victorian Hand Carved Labradorite and Garnet Devil Stick Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

A fabulous labradorite stick pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This unique piece consists of a

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Labradorite, Garnet, 15k Gold

Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Ammendola Oval Hand Carved 2 Ladies Italian Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in beverly hills, CA

Vintage shell cameo brooch, meticulously hand-carved from Italian cornelian shell. This exquisite

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Early Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain, Pearl and Diamond Mourning Pin
Early Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain, Pearl and Diamond Mourning Pin

Early Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain, Pearl and Diamond Mourning Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

An exceptional mourning pin from the early Victorian (1850-1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

This gorgeous antique piece was crafted during the Victorian era from solid 18k yellow gold and

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Victorian Tortoise Cherub

Victorian Tortoise Cherub

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Hand crafted Victorian French Vintage Brooch Pin featuring a Griffin holding an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Stick Pin
Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Stick Pin

Antique Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Hand Painted Portrait Stick Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

, Victorian. Original finish & patina preserved. Excellent physical condition. Stock Number: JO-21030231

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Suite Necklace Bracelet Brooch 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved
Victorian Coral Flower Suite Necklace Bracelet Brooch 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved

Victorian Coral Flower Suite Necklace Bracelet Brooch 14 Karat Gold Hand Carved

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a magnificent antique Victorian Coral Suite including Necklace, Bracelet and Brooch of

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch
Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch

Vintage Victorian 12k Handcarved Cameo Pendant Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Victorian 12k Hand-Carved Cameo Pendant Brooch is a beautifully preserved piece of

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

A Victorian Scottish silver and agate specimen brooch circa 1890
A Victorian Scottish silver and agate specimen brooch circa 1890

A Victorian Scottish silver and agate specimen brooch circa 1890

Located in Central England, GB

stabilise the collection which is then mounted to the framework of the silver brooch with four heavy silver

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Silver

18K Yellow Gold Italian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant / Brooch with Diamonds
18K Yellow Gold Italian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant / Brooch with Diamonds

18K Yellow Gold Italian Hand Painted Portrait Pendant / Brooch with Diamonds

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This lovely 18K yellow gold and hand painted portrait piece is replete with extraordinary details

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A 19th century chalcedony, amethyst and silver brooch circa 1860
A 19th century chalcedony, amethyst and silver brooch circa 1860

A 19th century chalcedony, amethyst and silver brooch circa 1860

Located in Central England, GB

This stunning piece of Victorian handmade jewellery is made from unmarked but tested silver, which

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

1850s Carved Coral and Gold Pendant Brooch and Earrings Suite
1850s Carved Coral and Gold Pendant Brooch and Earrings Suite

1850s Carved Coral and Gold Pendant Brooch and Earrings Suite

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully hand crafted Victorian pendant/brooch and earring suite in Etruscan style, made of

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Victorian Handpainted Porcelain Nike Winged Victory Brooch
Victorian Handpainted Porcelain Nike Winged Victory Brooch

Victorian Handpainted Porcelain Nike Winged Victory Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful hand painted porcelain Victorian brooch features a scene of the goddess Nike in classical

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Cameo Shell Gold Gilt Brooch
Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Cameo Shell Gold Gilt Brooch

Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Cameo Shell Gold Gilt Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Italian horizontal pink and white shell hand-carved cameo set in gold gilt metal brooch/pin

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Vintage Victorian Mother of Pearl Pointing Hand Brooch
Vintage Victorian Mother of Pearl Pointing Hand Brooch

Vintage Victorian Mother of Pearl Pointing Hand Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Victorian pin has a pointing hand with pointing fingers in a mother of pearl setting

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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Victorian Antique Hand Carved Cameo Brooch of Dionysus 9ct Yellow Gold C1890s
Victorian Antique Hand Carved Cameo Brooch of Dionysus 9ct Yellow Gold C1890s

Victorian Antique Hand Carved Cameo Brooch of Dionysus 9ct Yellow Gold C1890s

Located in Mona Vale, NSW

This is a beautifully carved cameo brooch. It is carved from the conch shell and displays very

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Blue Tit Brooch 18 Carat Gold Gilt, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Blue Tit Brooch 18 Carat Gold Gilt, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Blue Tit Brooch 18 Carat Gold Gilt, circa 1890

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This wonderful antique hand painted Blue Tit brooch is Victorian, Circa 1890. The lovely Blue Tit

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Victorian Abalone Natural Pearl Diamond Rare Scorpion Brooch
Victorian Abalone Natural Pearl Diamond Rare Scorpion Brooch

Victorian Abalone Natural Pearl Diamond Rare Scorpion Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

This amazing rare Victorian brooch has been hand modelled during 1870 ca of solid 18 KT Rose gold

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k 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

19th Century This finely hand-carved Victorian shell cameo brooch captures a peaceful countryside

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

20th Century Florenza Style Silver Plate Hand Painted Portrait Brooch
20th Century Florenza Style Silver Plate Hand Painted Portrait Brooch

20th Century Florenza Style Silver Plate Hand Painted Portrait Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th Century Florenza Style Silver Plate Hand Painted Portrait Brooch. This Victorian style brooch

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20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Mid-Late 19th Century Hand-Engraved Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch
Mid-Late 19th Century Hand-Engraved Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch

Mid-Late 19th Century Hand-Engraved Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Yardley, PA

This hand engraved brooch has one light green, emerald cut emerald weighing approximately 2.50

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Large High Quality Victorian Cameo Brooch Superb 15ct Gold Frame
Large High Quality Victorian Cameo Brooch Superb 15ct Gold Frame

Large High Quality Victorian Cameo Brooch Superb 15ct Gold Frame

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

A Large Victorian cameo brooch Hand crafted in 15ct gold. this fine quality Victorian superb Cameo

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique Boxed Gold Cameo Swivel Brooch, circa 1900
Antique Boxed Gold Cameo Swivel Brooch, circa 1900

Antique Boxed Gold Cameo Swivel Brooch, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique Victorian hand carved

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Italian Cameo  Brooch
Antique Italian Cameo  Brooch

Antique Italian Cameo Brooch

Located in Antwerp, BE

A lovely victorian Cameo brooch of hand carved conch shell set into sterling silver with a hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Hand Painted Portrait with Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Pendant / Brooch
Victorian Hand Painted Portrait with Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Pendant / Brooch

Victorian Hand Painted Portrait with Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Pendant / Brooch

Located in Daytona Beach, FL

Beautifully detailed rare Victorian hand painted portrait pendant/brooch. The antique rose cut

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hand-Carved Angelic Cherub Coral Brooch Pendant
Victorian Hand-Carved Angelic Cherub Coral Brooch Pendant

Victorian Hand-Carved Angelic Cherub Coral Brooch Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Victorian Hand Carved Coral Angelic Cherub Brooch/Pendant. Beautifully carved with precision

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Victorian Carved Onyx Diamond Pansy Brooch
Victorian Carved Onyx Diamond Pansy Brooch

Victorian Carved Onyx Diamond Pansy Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian realistic pansy brooch of hand carved black onyx with diamond center stone. Japanned

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx

Victorian Bog Oak Gold Owl Brooch
Victorian Bog Oak Gold Owl Brooch

Victorian Bog Oak Gold Owl Brooch

Located in London, England

An exquisite antique Victorian hand carved owl brooch in bog oak, encircled by a gold hoop and atop

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch
Victorian Ruby Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch

Victorian Ruby Enamel Butterfly Gold Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A sweet lady butterfly resting with her wings spread out. This Victorian brooch with hand painted

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

1848 Sterling Silver Hand Brooch
1848 Sterling Silver Hand Brooch

1848 Sterling Silver Hand Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

hand with long, elegant fingers, her worst adorned with an embellished sleeve. Dated 1848. Hallmarked

Category

Antique 1840s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Diamond Enamel Gold Orchid Brooch and Pendant
Victorian Diamond Enamel Gold Orchid Brooch and Pendant

Victorian Diamond Enamel Gold Orchid Brooch and Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Victorian orchid brooch with dynamic hand painted enamel. The opening of the orchid features a

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Enamel Seed Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch and Pendant
Victorian Enamel Seed Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch and Pendant

Victorian Enamel Seed Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch and Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A Victorian butterfly brooch with vibrant hand painted enamel and seed pearls for the body. This

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Victorian Hand Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact victorian hand brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian hand 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 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Take a look at a victorian hand brooch featuring Pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and bead alternatives. Finding a victorian hand brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 19 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Victorian Hand Brooch?

The price for a victorian hand brooch starts at $98 and tops out at $12,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $869.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Questions About Victorian Hand Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.