Victorian 14K Rose Gold Diamond Pearl Bug Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
Late Victorian bug pin composed of 14K rose gold and platinum set with diamonds featuring a freshwater pearl body.
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
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.
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1.60ct Sapphire, 1.05ct Diamond, Ruby and 15k Yellow Gold Insect Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian 1.60 carat sapphire, 1.05 carat diamond, 0.04 carat ruby and 15k yellow gold, silver set bug brooch; part of our sapphire jewe...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel bug brooch. Set to centre with five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.05 carats, further set with a single...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Garnet, Diamond and Ruby Bug Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This stunning and handcrafted brooch is shaped in the design of a fly, featuring the wings as half moon, cabochon cut garnets. They have a total weight of 2.00 carat and are supporte...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Hematite Ruby Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Fly, Beetle, Insect Pendant Necklace. The stunning three dimensional insect is set with a round and an oval Hematite gem c...
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Victorian 0.50ct Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Bug Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming Victorian brooch is crafted in the delightful form of a flying bug.
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 0.15 Carat Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This charming gem set fly brooch was created in the Victorian era. The thorax of the fly is made of a old cut blue sapphire, while the abdomen is a white pearl.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Bug Brooch.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Persian Turquoise Spider and Fly Insect Bug Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian - Edwardian Spider Web and Fly Pendant set with gorgeous Persian Turquoise and Pearls in beautiful antique gold. The elega...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Ruby and Pearl Bug Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This delicate little brooch dates back to the 1880s and is a fabulous piece of Victorian jewellery. The handcrafted fly is a collection of gemstones including a total of 0.55 carat'...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Leaf Pendant 18 Karat Gold French Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique French Victorian Scarab, Beetle, Insect on a Leaf Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.8 CT Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Ruby Insect Bug Fly Brooch Victorian Gold
Located in New York, NY
The jewel is museum quality. Insects, flies, bugs and the natural world were a favorite of the artists of the Victorian - Art Nouveau period and their wonderful designs are as covete...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Red Spinel Bug and Sword Stick Pin with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an AGL certified, Burma, non-heat treated Oval cut Red Spinel weighing approximately 3.00 carats. The brooch also features a Sapphire weighing ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug brooch in delightful colors of red and purple set in silver.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Fly Insect Bug Earrings Victorian Antique 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful pair of rare antique Victorian Fly Insect Earrings with Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearls in 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold. The Victorian - Edwardian insect jewels a...
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Coral Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin Egyptian Revival Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare antique Egyptian Revival Hand Carved Coral Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin in 9 Karat Gold.
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Diamond Tourmaline Gold Bug Insect Ring
By Blackbird and the Snow
Located in Boulder, CO
Inspired by a Victorian charm and handmade using the ancient 'lost wax casting' technique, this golden bug ring will add a whimsical element to any occasion.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold
Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A great piece for a desk, library, shelf, etc. Dimensions: 2.07" Depth x 4" Width.
Resin, Lucite
Antique Diamond Bug Earrings of 14k, Circa 1880-1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An enchanting pair of antique earrings (circa 1880-1900), designed as delicate insect motifs set with shimmering diamonds in silver-topped 14 karat gold, accented by vivid natural ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
French Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Insect Bug Pendant Brooch Antique 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee Insect Brooch or Pendant set with Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The French Belle Epoque insect jewels are o...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Ring French Antique Insect Bug Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee or Fly Insect Ring set with a very fine Ruby, Pink Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The French Be...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gem Set Victorian Bug Pin
Located in London, GB
Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bug Pin. 15ct Gold and Silver
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Stainless Steel
Lariat Antique Charm Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Easy and fun to wear and are great for everyday jewelry. This one has a Victorian bug at the top ring and two antique hearts at the bottom.
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.52 in L 3.01 in
Antique 9ct Gold Large Amethyst Pearl Spider Bug Brooch Pin c1860 Heavy 6.4g 375
Located in Camelford, GB
On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY GOLD AMETHYST AND PEARL SPIDER BAR BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Heavy Rosey Yellow Gold Style: Classic Victorian Bug Brooch, hea...
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Rock Crystal Amethyst Bug Gold Pendant
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This genuine Antique Victorian Rock Crystal pendant is Circa 1880. Set with a Cabochon Amethyst bug in the centre with Gold legs and loop.
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Moonstone Ruby Bug Brooch 9 Carat Gold
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This gorgeous Moonstone bug brooch is set in 9ct Gold, all genuine Victorian, Circa 1900.
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Unavailable
W 1.25 in D 0.5 in L 2 in
Victorian Rock Crystal, Diamond, Garnet and Tiger Eye Bug Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely fabulous rock quartz crystal pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This lovely piece is comprised of a single plaque of rock quartz crystal, which is particularly la...
Diamond, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Precious Gem Set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa: 1910 14K Yellow Gold Bug Pin set with Old Cut Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires and Centrally set with a Chrysoberyl Cats Eye.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Victorian Opal Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Gold
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Insect Pendant depicting a fly or bug with a central Opal Cabochon of great beauty.
Opal, Pearl, 9k Gold
Victorian 0.80ct Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the Victorian era comes this delightful bug brooch. Adorning the bugs body sits a 0.80 carat accompanied by a 0.40 carat ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Colorful Victorian rock crystal bug pin in delightful colors of yellow and pink and purple set in white metal.
Rock Crystal, Silver
Large Antique Gem set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful, Large Antique Bug Brooch, 18K Yellow Gold and set with a Turquoise, Fine Color Oval Ruby approximately 1 Carat,Ruby Eyes and over 2 Carats nice white old Mine cut Diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Circa: 1910 Gem set Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver Topped and Gold Back Bug Brooch, centrally set with A carved Emerald and Cabochon Emerald for the body and Rose cut Diamonds and Rubies in the Wings.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Gold and Foiled Crystal Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our friendly 18K and foiled crystal bug pin will crawl his way into your heart. This unusually large version is also rare for being set in gold rather that the ubiquitous silver. Tho...
18k Gold
Platinum, Gold, Demantoid Garnet & Sapphire Bug Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Cute Bug pin, Platinum top Gold Back, and set with Demantoid Garnets and Sapphires.
Garnet, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique Portuguese Palissy Majolica Pitcher with Lizards and Bugs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout 19th Century majolica palissy pitcher crafted in terracotta in an eccentric composition with hand decorated lizards, frogs and bugs in a grassy background.
Terracotta
Antique Chalcedony and Gemstone Bug Necklace on 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This chalcedony pendant features a gem encrusted bee. The pendant was originally a 14k gold brooch (circa 1880-1900) transformed by the removal of the pin findings and the addition o...
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Palissy Ware Style Portuguese Mafra Majolica Pottery with Lizards and Bugs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking antique Portuguese plate handcrafted in terra cotta or pottery in an eccentric three dimensional naturalist composition with lizards and beetles in a grass background. Stamp...
Pottery, Terracotta
15ct Gold, Victorian Bug Brooch: Cabochon Sapphire, Diamond & Cultured Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bug Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 Introducing our exquisite Victorian Bug Brooch, a stunning piece crafted from 15ct yellow gold and dating back to circa 1880.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Sold
H 1.78 in W 1.66 in D 0.71 in
Antique Victorian Gold Filled Turtles Brooch with Egyptian Scarab Shells
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gold-filled and unmarked for fineness or maker. Simply a wonderful Victorian Bug brooch! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-picture...
Gold-filled
Victorian Garnet Gold Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming Victorian Bohemian garnet bug brooch set in low carat "garnet" gold.
Garnet, Gold
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Scarab Beetle Bug Insect Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Scarab Beetle Insect Brooch Pin set with magnificent Bohemian Garnet gems. The stunning three dimensional beetle insect is...
Garnet, Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Large Victorian Style Silver Gold Diamond Sapphire Articulated Bug Pin Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver top with Gold back Bug Brooch, measuring 2 inches from Wing end to end and 1 3/4 inches in length, set with a 15 X 10 M.M. Pearl for the body, Ruby Eyes and The movable wings ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
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H 1.13 in W 0.63 in L 27 in
Victorian Beetle Bug Insect Necklace Amethyst Rock Crystal Antique Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Victorian to Art Deco Beetle Bug Insect Pendant Necklace in Amethyst and Rock Crystal.
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Bristol Blue Vauxhall Glass Bug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful Victorian deep blue Vauxhall glass bug will be wonderful to wear for dress up or casual events.
Brass
Antique Rock Crystal Bug Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Victorian foiled rock crystal beetle brooch set in silver. The wonderful colors shimmer and gleam in daylight or candlelight. Whether perched on a shoulder or lying on a la...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Vauxhall Mirrored Glass Bug Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian Vauxhall red glass brooch made as a sideline at the mirror factory in the Vauxhall region of London. Surviving vauxhall jewelry is rare. This vauxhall glass brooch is made...
Base Metal
Large Vermeil and Silver Articulated Diamond Sapphire Beetle Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and impressive Beetle Form Brooch Pendant, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 1/4 inches wide, set with Rose cut Diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats and further set with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Large Vermeil and Silver Articulated Diamond Sapphire Beetle Bug Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and impressive Beetle Form Brooch Pendant, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 1/4 inches wide, set with Rose cut Diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats and further set with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
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.
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