1860's 14K Gold Victorian Whitby Jet Brooch Bar Pin MCNY
Located in Wallkill, NY
A Victorian Jet mourning bar pin with 5 hanging jet balls hanging from a 14K gold bar. Acquired from the Museum of the City of New York. It measures 2.3" long. Balls measure 7.88mm d...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Whitby Jet Gothic Carved Brooch
Located in London, GB
Carved from genuine Whitby jet, it is engraved with a twisting rope and S-shaped forms that curve around two spheres.
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Victorian Mourning brooch made from Black Whitby Jet and Cameo Shell depicting a soldier Pin is secure edging is in very good condition ( no damage ) Size 5cm x 4...
Victorian Whitby Jet Muckross House Mourning Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Intricately carved picturesque Brooch with a Early C closure pin pin back. Hallmarked on the back, it has had a repair. Measuring 2.18 in. w x 1.84 in. top to bottom. Check our stor...
Antique Victorian Painted Porcelain Portrait Whitby Jet Pendant Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Whitby jet pendant and brooch. The portrait is really lovely.
Victorian Mourning Whitby Black Jet Gold Bar Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Simply stunning Jet & gold Victorian Bar Pin Pin Back 10k Gold as well as details on the top. Measuring 2.37in. wide x .42in. top to bottom. Antique C style pin back. This is out...
10k Gold
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Cameo Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
The Cameo has been set in a large Whitby Jet frame engraved with intricate leaves and flowers around its circumference.
Base Metal
Victorian Whitby Jet, 10k Gold, & Seed Pearl Mourning Brooch, 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian mourning brooch of Whitby jet, seed pearl, and 10k gold, from the 1870s.
10k Gold
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Mizpah brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A lovely antique Victorian Whitby Jet Mizpah brooch. Made from genuine Whitby Jet, it is a rectangular shape with a beaded edge and text to the centre.
Brass
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W 1.55 in L 1.5 in
Antique Moth and Ivy leaf mourning brooch, Whitby Jet, 15k gold, Diamond, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
We are in awe of this beautiful, fine and rare antique Victorian mourning brooch. Crafted in 15kt yellow gold with a rich aged patina and inky black Whitby jet.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet brooch, oval faceted
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian era Whitby Jet brooch. It is an oval shaped brooch with a faceted design, the facets reflect the light beautifully.
Brass
Antique Victorian Coque de Perle eye brooch, Whitby Jet and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A rare and unusual find is this antique Victorian era Whitby Jet and Coque de Perle eye brooch. Coque de Perle jewellery was very popular in the Georgian era, a faux pearl, usually ...
Antique Victorian bog oak flower brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
It was used in the Victorian era as a popular alternative to Whitby Jet. This brooch has a wonderful stylised design of leaves and flowers, a lily flower I believe.
Moonscape Victorian Jet Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
A super large brooch in the form of a double love-knot and a thoroughly contemporary design in a piece of Victorian jewelry that is dramatic and knock out attractive today, this whit...
Victorian Whitby Jet Pendant on Silk Ribbon
Located in New York, NY
"Modernist" Whitby jet pendent (made from antique brooches) on hand-made pleated silk ribbon and antique button closure.
Circa 1880s Antique Whitby Jet Cameo Brooch
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1880s Victorian Whitby jet brooch with an ornately carved raised swirl design surrounding the beautifully carved cameo center.
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W 0.4 in D 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Victorian antique Whitby Jet carved brooch, black Mourning jewellery, circa 1880
Located in Kings Langley, GB
This magnificent Victorian Whitby jet brooch with a distinctive carved design is of superb quality!
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Edinburgh Cameo Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful antique Whitby Jet Cameo brooch is Victorian, Circa 1860.
Base Metal
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Crown of Thorns Wreath Brooch c. 1860
Located in Stamford, CT
A spikey thorny brooch of whitby jet shines like black polishd glass.
Antique Victorian Swivel Portrait Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
The centre swivels round to reveal an early photograph of a woman in Victorian dress, wearing an unusual floral hat and a Whitby Jet memorial Brooch. If preferred both images can b...
Gold, Gilt Metal
Mid Victorian Shell Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Lovely mid Victorian shell cameo with a exquisitely carved Neoclassical beauty with ornate headdress and jewelry. The gold frame is set with split pearls and lovely etruscan work. ...
14k Gold
Large Chanel Black Poured Resin Faceted Bead Camelia Brooch, circa 2000
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Chanel black poured resin, faceted bead camelia brooch Circa 2000 Important large unsigned Chanel brooch from the estate of Jayne Wrightsman, an American philanthropist a...
$248Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.97 in D 0.98 in L 1.38 in
Victorian Vulcanite & French Jet Glass Mourning Brooch C-Clasp c. 1880s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An authentic Victorian era (circa 1880s) composite mourning brooch featuring a dramatic interplay of materials and textures. The tiered, architectural oval base is masterfully molde...
Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting antique Victorian era Vulcanite cameo brooch. It is a very well designed piece depicting a lady, possibly Mary. The cameo has some lightening to the Vulcanite but no...
$240Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in D 0.59 in L 0.98 in
Victorian High-Relief Lava Cameo Brooch Pendant, c. 1880s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional late 19th-century Victorian lava cameo brooch-pendant, hand-carved from authentic Vesuvian volcanic stone. Originating from the traditional "Grand Tour" era, this pie...
Brass
$101Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gold Tone Brooch with Black Stones, Unisex, 1990s Design
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage gold tone black stones brooch 9 x 4 cm
$225Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage older cameo brooch pendant
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • silver tone • vintage brooch / pendant MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ...
Victorian French Jet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian French Jet rectangular brooch from the late 19th Century. Round and Pear shaped jet "stones" are mounted on fine wire work mount. 1880's France. Excellent Condition. Leng...
Base Metal
$343Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.77 in D 0.78 in L 2.16 in
Victorian Bois Durci High Relief Goddess Cameo Mourning Brooch Greek Key C.1860
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional and substantial antique Victorian mourning brooch (circa 1860–1870), expertly crafted in dark matte Bois Durci (hardened wood composition) showcasing a dramatic high-r...
Gold Plate
Victorian Black Onyx and Seed Pearl 15 Karat Gold Star Brooch, circa 1870
Located in Honolulu, HI
This Victorian-era oval brooch, circa 1870, is a refined example of 19th-century sentimental jewelry. The piece features a high-polished black onyx plaque centered with a 15-karat ye...
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 15k Gold
$288Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.38 in D 0.71 in L 1.77 in
Victorian Molded Black Pressed Horn Floral Brooch Pin C-Clasp c.1870s
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional and rare authentic Victorian mourning brooch (circa 1870s–1880s), intricately crafted from molded black pressed horn. This piece features a striking hexagonal silhoue...
$472Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.59 in W 2.17 in
Victorian Hand-Carved Bog Oak Hand Holding Wheat Brooch Circa 1870
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exceptional and highly collectible late Victorian mourning brooch, masterfully hand-carved from authentic antique Bog Oak—a rare fossilized wood preserved in Irish peat bogs for c...
Antique Victorian Pressed Horn Mourning Brooch, c.1880
Located in New York, NY
A poignant and beautifully crafted example of Victorian mourning jewellery, this antique brooch dates to around 1880. The piece features an intricately carved floral design, formed f...
Victorian 14K Gold French Brooch Jet onyx Seed Pearl Mourning Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
An exquisite piece of Victorian Mourning Jewelry. The pin is made up of either French Jet or Black Onyx and Seed Pearls set in 14 Kt Gold. The floral center drop is stunning. The pic...
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Whitby Jet Buckle Bracelet on elastic from the late 19th Century. Bars of jet form the links which are centered on a hand carved, circular buckle form motif. 1880's UK. Exc...
$699Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.4 in L 1.2 in
Antique Banded Agate Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Black and White Enamel, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful, fine antique Victorian mourning brooch. Crafted in 9kt gold with a rich aged patina and a bloomed gold centre setting, the brooch is an oval shape with beading and engr...
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Whitby Jet Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian matt black Whitby Jet lorgnette bead necklace. Composed of small round hand knotted beads, six large elongated kite shape beads flanked by round beads of woven matt Whitby ...
Enamel, Steel
$6,500
W 1.86 in D 0.28 in L 2.17 in
1919 Medusa Gorgo Pendant Brooch Carved Shell Cameo solid 18K Gold / 21 gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant/brooch with hand- carved Shell Cameo depicting the head of Medusa Gorgo. Cameo carved with great accuracy and attention to detail. Shield shaped frame in solid 18K. ...
18k Gold
Medici Prince Fine Cameo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth Century Medici Prince, fine and intricately carved shell cameo bracelet. The focal center Medici Prince slide motif is mounted on an overlapping rich gold filled fish scal...
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Antique Moses Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in its 18K yellow gold mounting...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteenth Century Gilt Metal Agate Gryllos Cameo Signet Ring, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The cameo depicts four conjoined heads that take the name of gryllos, which means the union of two or more heads of human and animal origin, often with mythological associations and ...
Agate, Gilt Metal
Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo brooch from the 1920's set in 14k filigreed gold. A young woman is expertly carved in a wonderful opal with a flower in her short bob wit...
Opal, 14k Gold
Victorian French Jet Multi Layer Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Victorian French Jet Multi Layer Brooch from the late 19th Century. Large scale with Maltese cross base, topped with layers of faceted pear shaped jets in the form of a flower....
Gilt Metal
Antique Napoleon III 18kt Gold Agate Cameo Ring, France Circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow gold ring, adorned with a cameo on agate representing three male profiles probably Italian poets ( Dante Alighieri, Ludovico Ariosto e Giovan Battista Marino). Ring size: 7 ...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Large Whitby Jet Graduated Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning chunky necklace is held together by large bolt clasp. The beads graduate in size, starting large at the centre and the smallest on the outer edges. Length: 58.5cm La...
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Muse of Drama Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the Muse of Drama, distinguished by her expressive presence and classical attribu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch pendant with blue enamel and pearl surround, the hardstone cameo depicting a female face in the Roman style surrounded by a scalloped edge of blue ...
Pearl, Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch of a Young Woman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian shell cameo of a young women set in an 18K gold cannettile bezel. The classical motif of the cameo suggests it was acquired by a traveler on the Grand Tour of Europe while ...
18k Gold
$2,750
W 1.58 in D 0.75 in L 1.86 in
Carved French Maiden Cameo Agate Rubies Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berkeley, CA
Four dazzling light pink rubies, eight fresh water pearls, hand carved agate with black enamel. Excellent craftsmanship as this is entirely carved of one piece of agate. Intricate de...
Agate, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch, the hardstone cameo depicting a profile of lady in Roman style wearing rose wreath, surrounded by a thirty five pearls, all set in yellow gold mou...
Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 21K Gold Cameo Tiara
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1860. This tiara is a masterwork of craftsmanship, showcasing the art of cameo carving at its finest. The piece consists of three impeccably detailed cameos, each presenting a ...
Gold
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.