Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This rare Victorian era brooch (circa 1860) presents an exquisitely detailed hand motif, sculpted
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This rare Victorian era brooch (circa 1860) presents an exquisitely detailed hand motif, sculpted
14k Gold, Enamel
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
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Tone and Faux Amethyst Hand Engraved Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian gold tone brooch, featuring three faux amethysts and hand engraving. Measuring
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
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
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
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Man and Woman Falling Off Wagon Hand Painted Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 29.7 Grams Material: Porcelain Measurements: 56.5 x 56.8 mm Hallmark: 14K Gold Item #: BR-624-020222-20
14k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Painted Victorian Miniature Portrait Brooch Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Hand Painted Victorian Miniature Portrait Brooch Pin. Miniature finely
Gold
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
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold
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
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold
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
Labradorite, Garnet, 15k Gold
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
9k Gold
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
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Brooch Hand Painted with Rose Cut Diamonds, C. W. Schumann & Sons, 1885
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique brooch of a finely painted beautiful lady surrounded by 70 rose cut diamonds set in silver
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 14k Hand Carved Bone Cameo Pendant Brooch High Relief Solid Yellow Gold
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique high relief hand carved bone cameo, set with an elegant twisted rope border in 14k
14k Gold
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
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 early Victorian era from solid 18k gold with a
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
Gilt Metal
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
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dancing Angel Cherubs Silver and Gold Diamond Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Brooch. Hand carved Crystal center, depicting
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of
Coral, Gold, Silver
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
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Agate, Silver
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
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Amethyst, Silver
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
Coral, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$895
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
Unavailable|$249
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
Unavailable|$110
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
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand Painted Enamel Brooch/Pendant with Etruscan Grace
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Victorian 18k gold hand-painted enamel brooch/pendant with Etruscan grace
18k Gold
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
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Victorian 48mm Hand-Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting Mill Scene with Figure
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Featuring Rustic Mill Scene Description: This finely hand-carved shell
Unavailable|$9,850
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
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
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
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
Unavailable|$5,500
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
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,388
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
Gold
Antique 14k Gold Portrait Brooch Hand Painted Swiss Enamel Porcelain with Natura
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 14k gold portrait brooch hand painted Swiss enamel porcelain with natural seed pearls. It's
Pearl, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$1,276
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
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$188
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
Sterling Silver
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
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Hand Painted French Limoges Porcelain Victorian Woman Brooch, 1800s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Antique item - Measures 2" tall - Prong set porcelain with gold tone hardware - Hand painted
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
Onyx
Sold|$2,372
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
Yellow Gold
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
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$1,250
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
Sterling Silver
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
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.
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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.