Large Victorian Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and attractive Victorian Agate Brooch with central foil backed citrine paste. Coiled ornate
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold-filled
Large Victorian Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and attractive Victorian Agate Brooch with central foil backed citrine paste. Coiled ornate
Agate, Gold-filled
Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Large Victorian oval polished banded agate within black greek enamel frame in original case. Size
Agate
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in Sterling, this substantial Scottish brooch is set with four colors of agate native to
Agate, Silver
Victorian Gold Etruscan Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 14k Gold Etruscan Agate Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Lovely 14k gold work throughout
Agate, 14k Gold
Victorian Antique Scottish Agate Specimen Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This evocative brooch features various beautifully polished Scottish agate specimens and dates from
Agate, Silver
Victorian Swiss Agate Brooch, Black Forest
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Swiss Agate Brooch from the Black Forest region decorated with a forest Gnome motif
Agate, Vermeil, Silver
Antique Victorian Serpentine Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
dedication brought Scottish agate jewelry to the forefront of popularity. This brooch is in perfect condition.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Dendritic Agate and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Dendritic Agate and Diamond Brooch Description: This Victorian brooch showcases a
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18k Agate Cameo Pin/Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
yellow gold, this pin/brooch features a large oval-shaped agate cameo. The cameo, which is held within a
Fire Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Agate cross brooch, Sterling silver, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
We love this unusual antique, Victorian era Scottish agate and silver cross brooch. It has such a
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Gold Etruscan Revival Moss Agate Forest Scene
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Pin set in a gorgeous
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Agate, & Diamond Mourning Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique mourning brooch. In the form of a black agate circle with 5 diamonds flush set in
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Agate Heart Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage brooch sold by Kentshire at Bergdorf Goodman features an Agate carved into a
Agate, Gold-filled
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Slate Backed Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted Scottish agate, diamond - shaped brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
$1,200
Banded Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Banded Agateand Brooch Metal Type: Silver Approximate Measurements: 2.5" Long
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian banded agate and 22k yellow gold, 14 karat yellow gold pin brooch
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 42g Yellow Gold Garnet Agate Pearl Cameo Brooch, 1860
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Victorian Agate and Pearl Seeds, Garnet Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch 1860 Extremely delicate
Agate, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Slate Backed Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted, slate - backed, Scottish agate brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Banded Agate Diamond Starburst Mourning Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A striking Victorian-era mourning brooch, crafted in gold and centered with a beautifully polished
Agate, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold-filled
Scottish Agate Victorian Sterling Silver Garter Vintage Brooch Pin c1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Superb quality large Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch. The
Agate, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Banded Blue Agate Handmade Engraved Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage English Victorian Handmade Banded Blue Agate Gold Engraved Brooch
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850 Victorian Banded Agate Sardonyx 9 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful Victorian brooch has an amazing size. The agate is bevelled and carved in the shape
Agate, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Antique Victorian Gold Carved Cameo Agate Lady Portrait Detailed Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carved Agate - Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Deep Orange w/ White
Agate, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold, Red Dendritic Agate, and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold. With a rectangular red dendritic or
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking & Beautiful quality large Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate garter brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Revival Banded Agate Athena Cameo Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian banded agate and yellow gold brooch, comprising one panel of carved banded agate, set
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch Circa 1880, Agate, 14K Gold, Pearls, Enamel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Victorian hardstone cameo brooch from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken
Pearl, Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate, Jasper, Paste Sterling Silver Dirk Kilt Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Scottish market kilt brooch in the form of a Dirk. In (English) sterling silver. Set with
Agate, Jasper, Citrine, Sterling Silver
C1870 Scottish Agate Daffodil Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
With its warm colors and natural striations, our Victorian silver daffodil brooch, c1870, is
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Gold and Seed Pearls Agate Cameo Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautifully preserved Victorian cameo brooch, finely crafted in 9-karat gold and set with a hand
Agate, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Pink Agate & Pearl Cameo Brooch of a Lady
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian convertible brooch. In 14k gold. Centered on a pink and white carved
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk Brooch, Circa 1900, Garnet & Agate
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning historic Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk brooch, dating back to circa 1900
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1870s Victorian Agate and Seed Pearl, Diamond Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Victorian black agate, seed pearl, 0.06 carat diamond and 20 karat yellow gold
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Hardstone Agate & 18k Gold Cameo Brooch of a Young Lady
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique cameo brooch. In 18k gold. With a cameo carved agate medallion of a beautiful
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
Yellow Gold Banded Agate/Hardstone Victorian Brooch - 14k Antique Cameo Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Banded Agate / Hardstone Cut: Carved Stone Size: 37.8mm x 27.9mm Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Banded Agate/Hardstone Victorian Brooch - 10k Antique Cameo Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Banded Agate / Hardstone Cut: Cameo Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin & C-Clasp Theme: Silhouette
Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 6.66 Carat Quartz and Agate Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, 9 karat gold pin brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This
Agate, Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scalloped Brooch of Scottish Agate and Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual form of scalloped silver set with a mix of Scottish agates. The mustard color agate was
Agate, Silver
French Victorian Egyptian Revival Diamond Agate 18 Karat Gold Scarab Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin centers agate carved to depict a scarab - translucent orangey brown with medium dark
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Gold and Banded Agate Stickpin Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A Victorian gold stickpin collection, all in banded agate, is for sale as a group or as an
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Moss Agate And Diamond Brooch 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval moss agate within a rose-cut diamond surround, within original case length 2.3cm Weight
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14k Rose Gold & Agate Cabochon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage stickpin. In 14 karat rose-toned gold. Bezel-set with a milky, pink/orange agate
Agate, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian high relief sardonyx cameo of maiden with hair wreath decoration. The wreath and dress
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 18KT Gold White Agate Cameo Brooch with Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite example of Victorian artistry, this 18KT yellow gold brooch features a finely carved
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan 18K Yellow Gold Agate EYE Pin with Papal Mark
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely Victorian Etruscan pin is made in 18k yellow gold and features agate EYE with a papal
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 10K Gold Hardstone Agate Cameo Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique cameo brooch features a finely carved hardstone portrait set in a 10K yellow gold
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Scottish 18 Karat Gold Enamel and Agate Navette Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An elegant Scottish agate brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, centering a beautifully polished
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique French 18K Gold Cameo Agate Hardstone Victorian - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian French 18ct gold agate cameo brooch
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 18K Gold & Carved Agate Scarab Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold. Converted from a Victorian Etruscan Revival
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Agate Natural Pearls Cameo Brooch Yellow Rose Gold French
Located in Lisbon, PT
19th Century Agate Cameo Brooch with Natural Pearls in Yellow and Rose Gold, France. A finely
Agate, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Agate Cameos 3 Pins Pendant 12k Gold Pearls Hair
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful antique Victorian set features a larger cameo brooch (which can also be worn as a
Agate, Pearl, Gold
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Multi-Stone Silver Scottish Shield Garter Pebble Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 19.0 Grams Stone: Lace Agate, Red Jasper, Bloostone Measurements: 50.0 x 44.5 mm Hallmark
Agate, Jasper, Silver
Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival Micro Mosaic Swan Brooch Depiction of two playful swans
Agate, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold
Yellow Gold and Platinum Agate Stickpin
Located in Firenze, IT
A horse-shoe pin set with agate
Agate, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$24,500
French Cameo Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the elegance of the Victorian era, this exquisitely carved French agate cameo features a
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Two-tone Agate Cameo Surrounded by Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Firenze, IT
century, is made on a two-tone agate set in an 18-karat yellow gold setting and features a surround of
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, 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.