Antique 14K Gold Forget-Me-Not and Cairngorm Citrine Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautifully and rare detailed Victorian brooch, crafted in 14 karat rose gold and set with a deep
Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Antique Victorian Cairngorm Hair Rose Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1840-1860s Mourning brooch. The stone in closed back rose gold setting
Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Agate Brooch Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful antique Victorian Scottish brooch is adorned with an impressive Cairngorm stone in
Agate, Quartz, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.52 in
Antique Scottish Victorian Cairngorm Agate Silver, circa 1880 Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Scottish Victorian brooch is crafted around a large Cairngorm, with rings of green
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.86 in L 1.86 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm 9 Carat Gold circa 1860 Boxed Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
A magnificent antique Victorian Scottish brooch claw set with a large treacle-coloured Cairngorm in
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Shield-Form Brooch with Central Cairngorm
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, large, Victorian, Scottish, sterling silver shield-form brooch decorated with stones and
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Cairngorm Citrine Silver Brooch Pendant c 1890
Located in Montreal, QC
, surrounded by varying color faceted Citrines from the Cairngorm mountain range. hand crafted and engraved. No
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely sterling silver-mounted (unmarked but tested) Scottish agate brooch with center cairngorm
Agate, Sterling Silver
Scottish Cairngorm Citrine Brooch
Located in Northampton, MA
In the eastern highlands of Scotland spans a rugged mountain range named the Cairngorms. The
Citrine, 15k Gold
Antique Scottish Cora Brooch of Montrose Agate and Cairngorm
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome medium sized brooch with beautiful old silver engraving dates to c. 1860-80. All stones
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Cairngorm Citrine Garter Brooch Pin c1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb quality large Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate and Cairngorm citrine garter brooch
Agate, Citrine
Scottish Brooch or Kilt Pin
Located in Northampton, MA
. Many kilt pins and brooches are actually set with glass faceted to look like a Cairngorm citrine, but
Citrine, Agate, 15k Gold
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Star Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
This is art in an antique Scottish Agate Brooch and Cairngorm Star brooch. Hand made in c. 1860
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver - mounted (unmarked, but tested) Scottish agate brooch, with central
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Agate Brooch, Sterling Silver, C1910s
Located in NEWARK, GB
Cairngorm paste brooch is just the ticket. Modelled on the designs of the Victorian Scottish agate pieces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Scottish agate brooch with
Agate, Sterling Silver
Beautiful Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Agate Penannular Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, sterling silver - mounted, Scottish agate, Penannular brooch with three cairngorms
Agate, Sterling Silver
Large Mounted Scottish Agate Sterling Silver Kilt Pin/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large, sterling silver-mounted, Scottish agate kilt pin/brooch with central Cairngorm. Edinburgh
Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin C1890s
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning large Antique Sterling Silver Scottish Agate and Cairngorm citrine Garter brooch; circa
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Unusual Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Agate "Dirk" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
brooch with three cairngorms, Scotland, Ca. 1880's. Sterling silver is etched. Agates are curved around
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin c1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Antique Scottish Agate and Cairngorm Citrine Sterling Silver oval flower head Brooch Pin
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Large Cairngorm Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cairngorm brooch (Scottish agates), with central citrine in 18K gold.
Antique Victorian Scottish 18 Carat Gold Cairngorm Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish Cairngorm brooch is Circa 1860. Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it
Carnelian, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Scottish Cairngorm Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
wonderful brooch is set with a large central Cairngorm which is over 20ct in size. Cairngorm is a type of
Agate, Quartz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Large Scottish Cairngorm Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
the Scottish Cairngorm stone. The brooch is set in Sterling Silver boasting fabulous all round
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Brooch Silver Dated Glasgow 1901
Located in Lancaster , GB
This spectacular antique Victorian Scottish brooch is fully hallmarked and dated Glasgow 1901
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Brooch 9 Carat Gold, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous antique Victorian Scottish brooch is C.1880 and adorned with a large honey coloured
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Granite Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A spectacular antique Victorian Scottish brooch set with four large Cairngorm stones sat amongst
Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Sterling Silver Brooch Dated 1851
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish Agate brooch Beautiful cairngorm in the centre
Agate, Sterling Silver
$895
H 1.15 in W 0.85 in D 0.41 in
Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, & Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique leaf brooch or pin. In 14k yellow gold. With a carved, 5-point variegated leaf (likely a Maple leaf) in green jade (nephrite) that is prong-set on a gold mou...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
1943 Men Unisex Signet Ring 6ct. Blood stone solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.75 / 2.2gr
Located in SE
Unisex type Signet Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with carved shoulders and claw set Blood - stone, color is dark Green color with red dots, measures ca. 12 mm x 8.5 mm x 2.75 mm deep...
Other, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Antique German Necklace natural 37ctw Citrine Pearls Gilt Silver /44 cm/ 22 gr
Located in SE
Fine necklace in high graded Gilt Silver with 10 oval cut of natural Citrine stones and 28 Seed Pearls. Likely German hand - made between 1920s - 1930s. Hallmarked with Swedish cust...
Pearl, Citrine, Gold, Silver
Victorian Angel Skin Coral Beaded Necklace with 10K Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
Clothing — and especially jewelry — has the quiet power to shape our mood. An antique coral necklace paired with crisp white trousers feels like a gentle promise to yourself: today i...
Coral, 10k Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian platinum diamond set tiara. This diamond tiara is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of openwork foliate garland design sections graduating down...
Diamond, Platinum, Steel
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.02 Carat Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful Victorian snake pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1880. The piece features: - blue paste - 2 rubies, round cut, TW 0.02ct, R 2/2, SI - 36 di...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
$3,320Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond "Sea Horse" Pin
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold diamond "Sea Horse" pin, containing 1 round full cut diamond eye weighing .10pts. Specifications: GEMSTONE: 1 round Diamonds carat total weight: .10pts. ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,500
W 16.93 in L 18.12 in
Antique Egyptian Scarab Brooch Ruby Sapphire Diamonds Citrine Garnet Gilt Silver
Located in SE
Antique Egyptian Revival sacred Scarab Beetle Brooch made of Gilt / Fold Filled Silver decorated with 15 natural Rubies, 11 natural Sapphires , 28 natural Diamonds, one Citrine and a...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Etruscan Revival Patinated 14K Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely detailed antique Etruscan Revival patinated 14K yellow gold pendant / brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and twisted wire work with the central decorative e...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,975
W 3 in L 2.75 in
Antique Victorian Krementz Amethyst Pearl Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian amethyst & seed pearl pendant/brooch (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold by Krementz. Oval faceted amethyst measures 21mm x 11m...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring, 18th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare, beautiful and magical Stuart Crystal Ring set in 15 Kt gold and backed in sterling silver. Before I say more please understand that none of the impurities shown in the photog...
Crystal, 15k Gold
$3,500
W 1.5 in L 2.19 in
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
$14,812Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.64 in W 1.62 in D 0.3 in
HOLBEINESQUE 1860 Russell Renaissance Revival Pendant 19Kt Gold Pearls Fire Opal
Located in Miami, FL
Holbeinesque enameled pendant with natural pearls and fire-opal. This is a fabulous Victorian Holbeinesque pendant attributed to Russell and created in England back in 1860. The rar...
Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Fire Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French, Victorian Hardstone Lady Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 18ct Gold French Hallmarked Circa 1880 This exquisite antique brooch is a remarkable piece from the Victorian era, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beauti...
Gold, 18k 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.