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Victorian Porcelain Seed-Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An original antique from the 19th century, this 14k brooch is studded with seed pearls and centers
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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique Victorian 9 karat gold round sized agate brooch created with lovely seed pearls
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
Antique Victorian Agate Cameo Seed Pearl Brooch
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H 0.2 in Dm 1.07 in
Victorian Puffy Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Puffy Victorian Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant from the late 1900's. Set in sterling with pave seed
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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Puffy Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant
Victorian Puffy Seed Pearl Brooch-Pendant
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W 0.95 in L 0.95 in
Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bow Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1880’s Pretty, Victorian Bow Shaped Gold Brooch. Set with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
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H 0.52 in W 1.6 in
Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Stunning Antique Late Victorian 15 Carat yellow gold Brooch Encrusted with Seed Pearls and Peridots
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
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W 1.23 in L 1.23 in
Victorian Era Amethyst & Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in MIAMI, FL
with a natural seed pearl gemstone halo. The pearls add the perfect delicate touch to this already show
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Seed Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.29 Carat diamond, seed pearl and blue enamel, 15 karat
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 0.04 carat ruby, 15 karat yellow gold swallow brooch
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Victorian Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
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H 0.2 in W 1.06 in L 1.38 in
Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch from the 19th Century. Incredible quality
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Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Horseshoe Crescent Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Lovely, Victorian crescent shaped brooch. Features a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Sapphire Seed Pearl Butterfly Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian blue sapphire seed pearl and yellow gold butterfly brooch pendant with watch hook circa
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Paste Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Late Victorian Paste Amethyst Seed Pearl Gold Pin Bring nostalgia and grace back with this 12
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Amethyst, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
colour matched seed pearls and a very high colour graded old cut diamond. The brooch is a very good
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.08 in W 0.48 in L 2.68 in
Victorian Porcelain Diamond Seed Pearl Gold Brooch and Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yellow gold brooch has alternating round cut diamonds and seed pearls. This brooch also features a hidden
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Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Era 18k Gold Natural Seed Pearls Angel Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
front of us a very refined French work Victorian era enameled brooch, featuring a loving winged angel
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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Double Heart and Bow Brooch, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian seed pearl double heart brooch, with the double hearts set below a bow, surmounting
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian Brooch Carved Onyx Natural Oriental Seed Pearls Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
of each ring is a smaller silver ring also set with seed pearls. The brooch is marked on the reverse
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

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Onyx, Pearl, Silver

1860s Victorian Gold Drop Seed Pearl Bar Brooch or Pendent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Victorian Gold Brooch or Pendent Seed pearl detailing Fan Design with dangle ball etched
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian 18K gold coral cameo brooch with ivy leaves and natural seed pearls
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare red coral cameo brooch mounted in 18K yellow gold, crafted during the Victorian era
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Antique 19th Century French High Victorian Brooches

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Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold and Seed Pearl Brooch, Dated Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold and Seed Pearl Brooch,Dated Circa 1850's This beautiful brooch is in
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Platinum Victorian Brooch Set with a moonstone Seed Pearl Acorn
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Acorn Brooch 9ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1880 Pretty Little Victorian Bar Brooch. Set
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Natural Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Brooch in 14KT Filigree Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A dainty Victorian brooch for the most elegant woman! A single prong-set faceted amethyst is
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Crescent Brooch in original box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Brooch 15ct Gold Victorian circa 1880 Gorgeous Victorian Crescent Brooch Set
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Seed Pearl Yellow Gold and Silver Chick Bar Brooch, Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl, 14k yellow gold and silver chick brooch; part of our
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and 1.39 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian seed pearl and 1.39 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and silver
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Amethyst Seed Pearl Double Heart Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian double heart bar brooch crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian brooch is fine quality set with seed pearls and very high color graded old cut diamonds. The
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Art Deco Amethyst & Seeded Pearl Sterling Silver Brooch / Pin
Located in Milford, DE
This Victorian art-deco brooch features a 1.8 x 1.4 cm centerpiece faceted, open back amethyst
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Antique Georgian/Victorian 14k Gold and Seed Pearl Braided Hair Mourning Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique mourning brooch. In 14k (or 15k) yellow gold. Set with 2 concentric rows of seed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug crawling up a staff capped with a solitary pearl
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug
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W 0.5 in L 2 in
Victorian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Beetle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Amythest and Seed Pearl Beetle from the mid 19th Century set in vermeil silver. 2 large
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Antique 1860s American Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Victorian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Beetle
Victorian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Beetle
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W 0.75 in L 2.75 in
Antique Victorian Solid 14k Gold Large Detailed Seed Pearl Arrow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
seed pearls throughout. The adorable pearls create a truly attractive and classy look on this brooch
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 1.80 Carat Garnet Seed Pearl Arrow Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a magnificent Victorian arrow bar brooch crafted in 14K gold. The piece features beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Charming Enamel and Seed Pearl Malard Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Enamel and Seed Pearl Malard Brooch from the late 19th Century. Beautifully detailed with
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Antique 1890s Hungarian Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Sterling Silver, 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
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches

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Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian 4.35 Carat Peridot 2.56 Carat Emerald Sapphire Seed Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 4.35 carat peridot, 2.56 carat emerald and sapphire, seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dove
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dove from the late 19th Century. Pave turquoises and
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Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal

Victorian Natural Freshwater Seed Pearl 14 Karat Gold Skull Crossbones Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bones accented by a row of round natural freshwater seed pearls, well-matched Completed by a 10 karat
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K Gold Cannetille and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
, seed pearls reached the height of popularity in the Victorian Era. Pearls add femininity, refinement
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1875 Victorian Lingerie Pin with Seed Pearls in 18K Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
graduated seed pearls. This pin has an engraved date "May 5, 1875". Circa: 1875 Metal Type: Steel and 18k
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Antique 1870s Late Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Steel

Antique Victorian Chalcedony Brooch Seed Pearls 15K Gold Heart Shaped c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this sensational antique Victorian 15ct gold Chalcedony Brooch made c
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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Chalcedony, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Gold Cannetille and Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
seed pearls and the surface is beautifully detailed with fine filigree and cannetille work. Cannetille
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Portuguese Iberian 1850 Filigree Brooch In 21Kt Yellow Gold With Seed Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
multiples white seed pearls. The delicate natural seed pearls cover the entire surface of this brooch
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Antique 1850s Portuguese High Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

15ct Victorian Brooch Ruby Set Hearts At Ends Seed Pearls Diamond set Heart Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Fabulous Victorian Gold Brooch. Set with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Late Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Late Victorian 10k gold & seed pearl stick pin. With a lotus shaped flower that has a
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Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold

Late Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
Late Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Seed Pearl Stick Pin
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W 0.36 in D 0.24 in L 2.33 in
Antique Fossilized White Coral 18K Gold Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 19th century fossilized white coral brooch set with eight seed pearls. The
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Lavender Amethyst and Seed Pearl 14K Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
white seed pearls are inlaid in the gold frame around the amethyst. The amethyst is set with prongs
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch - circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive seed pearl, 14 karat yellow gold and 9 karat yellow gold set bar brooch; part
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch - circa 1890
Antique Seed Pearl and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch - circa 1890
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H 0.28 in W 0.59 in L 2.01 in
Late Victorian Gold Dress Pin with a Micro Seed Pearls and Enamel Crown
Located in Firenze, IT
A Victorian 18kt gold dress pin decorated with an enamel and micro seed pearls crest crown
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique Seed Pearl Bar Pin Brooch with Glass Inlay and 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
seed pearls Features: 14 karat Yellow Gold, 13 Seed Pearls Azure Blue Glass Inlay and White Glass
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Bar Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a striking Victorian bar pin in rich black onyx featuring a bright white seed pearl in a
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Bar Pin
Victorian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Bar Pin
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W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 2.63 in
Antique Enamel and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive Victorian seed pearl and enamel, 15 karat yellow gold mourning brooch; part of our
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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Beautiful, Victorian double bar brooch. Features a centre flower set with a pretty, natural seed pearl
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Pearl Flower Brooch
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Pearl Flower Brooch
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H 0.63 in W 1.76 in
Victorian Crescent Moon Sapphire & Natural Pearl Brooch
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgeous Victorian brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. The brooch is crafted in the crescent moon
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

15 Carat Gold Topaz and Seed Pearl Brooch Date circa 1850
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold Topaz and Seed Pearl Brooch date circa 1850 Beautifully made, typically early victorian
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Topaz, 15k Gold

15 Carat Gold Topaz and Seed Pearl Brooch Date circa 1850
15 Carat Gold Topaz and Seed Pearl Brooch Date circa 1850
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H 0.6 in D 0.4 in L 0.99 in
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Heart Brooch 15ct Gold With Locket
Located in Kendal, GB
METAL: 15ct Gold (Tested) STONES: Seed Pearls, Diamond (approx. 0.05ct) AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14K Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Crescent Floral Brooch with Fleur-de-Lis In
Located in London, GB
Elegant 14K Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Crescent Floral Brooch with Fleur-de-Lis Inlaid Design This
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Antique Early 1900s European Early Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Scarf Clip, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Scarf Clip,Circa 1880 Heavy quality Etruscan style scarp clip with
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Antique 1880s British Etruscan Revival Brooches

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Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold

15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Scarf Clip, Circa 1880
15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Scarf Clip, Circa 1880
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H 0.4 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in L 1.19 in
Antique 12.50 Carat Amethyst and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 12.50 carat amethyst, seed pearl and 15 karat
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting an open heart motif with a romantically frilled edge Set with natural freshwater seed
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Brooch With Seed Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of victorian brooch with seed pearls available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 14k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 438 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of victorian brooch with seed pearls bearing Victorian or Edwardian hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Krementz & Co, Birks and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 363 pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut, cabochon and oval cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of victorian brooch with seed pearls for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Victorian Brooch With Seed Pearls?

Prices for victorian brooch with seed pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $128 and can go as high as $33,391, while victorian brooch with seed pearls, on average, fetch $1,488.

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.