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Victorian Citrine Brooch

Victorian 4.40 carat citrine 18k yellow gold stag beetle brooch
Victorian 4.40 carat citrine 18k yellow gold stag beetle brooch

Victorian 4.40 carat citrine 18k yellow gold stag beetle brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This distinctive Victorian stag beetle brooch is a whimsical antique design from the 1880’s, featuring an oval cut citrine weighing approximately 4.40 carats.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Brooch with 182 Carat Oval Citrine, England Circa 1875
Victorian Gold Brooch with 182 Carat Oval Citrine, England Circa 1875

Victorian Gold Brooch with 182 Carat Oval Citrine, England Circa 1875

Located in London, GB

A Victorian citrine and gold brooch, with a large oval mixed cut citrine, with an estimated weight of 182 carats, with a three dimensional surround of entwined fern leaves, mounted i...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Citrine Pearl & Blue Enamel Work Textured Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian Gold Citrine Pearl & Blue Enamel Work Textured Pin Brooch

Antique Victorian Gold Citrine Pearl & Blue Enamel Work Textured Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - large Old Cut - Bezel Set - Yellow Color - 21.9x12.5 (approx.) (20) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Beige Grayish White Colors - 4...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

“Victorian 18k Gold Brooch with Citrine, Rubies, Turquoise, Diamonds”
“Victorian 18k Gold Brooch with Citrine, Rubies, Turquoise, Diamonds”

“Victorian 18k Gold Brooch with Citrine, Rubies, Turquoise, Diamonds”

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique victorian era 18k gold brooch with natural colorful gem stones centered with cetrine stone flanked with rubies and terqouise and rose cut diamond in detailed workmanship date...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Antique oversized gold and citrine brooch
Antique oversized gold and citrine brooch

Antique oversized gold and citrine brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Victorian brooch comprised of a large madeira citrine in an etched gold surround set with six citrines, in 18k.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold brooch with citrine and natural pearls, early 20th century.
Gold brooch with citrine and natural pearls, early 20th century.

Gold brooch with citrine and natural pearls, early 20th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique oval brooch set in 9-karat yellow gold (approx. 0.333 fineness). The oval citrine is yellow-orange in color, measuring 22 x 17 x 11 mm. It is surrounded by 29 natural pear...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Natural Pearl, Gold

Antique 14K Gold Forget-Me-Not and Cairngorm Citrine Brooch
Antique 14K Gold Forget-Me-Not and Cairngorm Citrine Brooch

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 orange Cairngorm citrine weighing approximately 19.44 carats.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

A French 18K Gold & Silver Heart Brooch  Citrine & Rose-Cut Diamonds
A French 18K Gold & Silver Heart Brooch  Citrine & Rose-Cut Diamonds

A French 18K Gold & Silver Heart Brooch Citrine & Rose-Cut Diamonds

Located in London, GB

H. approximately 17 mm · 4.1 grams 18k gold, silver, citrine cabochon, rose-cut diamonds French work, second half of the 19th century An enchanting example of Victorian sentimentali...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

French Carved Citrine Pearl and Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18K Rose Gold
French Carved Citrine Pearl and Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18K Rose Gold

French Carved Citrine Pearl and Diamond Cameo Brooch in 18K Rose Gold

Located in Houston, TX

Cameo brooch composed of an 18K rose gold frame with seed pearl and diamond accents, featuring a carved citrine. The diamonds total 0.50 carats. It measures 1 5/16 inches long, 1 5...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Sunburst Star Brooch Gems Pendant Certified Ceylon Sapphires
Victorian Sunburst Star Brooch Gems Pendant Certified Ceylon Sapphires

Victorian Sunburst Star Brooch Gems Pendant Certified Ceylon Sapphires

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

Victorian Transformable Harlequin Gemstone Sunburst Star Brooch Pendant with Certified Unheated Ceylon Sapphires and Green Metamict Zircon Circa 1890–1910 14 Carat Gold Weight: 14.9...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Blue Zircon, Zircon, Sapphire, Garnet, Citrine, Aquamarine, Amethyst, 14...

ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold

ROMAN REVIVAL 1890 Victorian Micro Mosaic Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A Roman revival pendant-brooch This is a antique pendant-brooch, created in Rome Italy during the Victorian (1840-1901) era, back in the 1890. The piece was masterfully crafted with...

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Antique 1890s Italian Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Silvorra 925 Antique Style Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Flared Cross Brooch Pendant
Silvorra 925 Antique Style Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Flared Cross Brooch Pendant

Silvorra 925 Antique Style Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Flared Cross Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This elegant yellow sapphire and diamond cross brooch is crafted in 925 sterling silver, showcasing a refined Victorian Revival inspired silhouette with striking Gothic undertones. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver

Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch
Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch

Exceptional Antique Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Stick Pin Collection Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An extraordinary and highly distinctive antique brooch composed of an assemblage of individual stick pins, unified into a single dramatic composition. Crafted predominantly in yellow...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold...

Victorian 30 Carat Citrine Swag Pendant Brooch Gold Monumental
Victorian 30 Carat Citrine Swag Pendant Brooch Gold Monumental

Victorian 30 Carat Citrine Swag Pendant Brooch Gold Monumental

Located in New York, NY

This is a spectacular antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Pendant Brooch with 30 Carats of Magnificent Citrine gems set in a stunning open work acanthus scroll swag design in 10-12 Kara...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

14-Karat Yellow Gold with Agate & Claw Set Citrine Quartz Brooch or Pendant
14-Karat Yellow Gold with Agate & Claw Set Citrine Quartz Brooch or Pendant

14-Karat Yellow Gold with Agate & Claw Set Citrine Quartz Brooch or Pendant

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Presumed to be a Victorian brooch with a contemporary assay mark, this artisan made 14- karat yellow gold disc shaped pendant pin is heavily engraved and combined with an agate surro...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

A Victorian citrine and gold brooch
A Victorian citrine and gold brooch

A Victorian citrine and gold brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian citrine and gold brooch, the oval faceted citrine measuring 2.3x1.6cm and estimated to weigh approximately 19½ carats, claw-set to a lozenge shaped gold repousse mount wi...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

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Antique Victorian Citrine Brooch with Cannetille Flowers Dated 1886
Antique Victorian Citrine Brooch with Cannetille Flowers Dated 1886

Antique Victorian Citrine Brooch with Cannetille Flowers Dated 1886

Located in Preston, Lancashire

The most beautiful Victorian period citrine brooch with Cannetille flowers and scrolls.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882
Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882

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W 1.3 in D 0.4 in L 1.19 in

Antique Victorian Spider Brooch Citrine Silver Dated 1882

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A fascinating Antique Victorian Brooch in the shape of a Spider, made from Silver and adorned with two large Citrine Stones, one measuring 15ct and the other 1.50ct.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Citrine Silver, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Citrine Silver, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Citrine Silver, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This beautiful antique Victorian Silver Scottish Citrine brooch is Circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Silver

Charming Victorian citrine and diamond flower head brooch
Charming Victorian citrine and diamond flower head brooch

Charming Victorian citrine and diamond flower head brooch

Located in Kortrijk, BE

A charming Victorian citrine and diamond flower head brooch, each petal formed with a cabochon heart shaped citrine with rose cut diamond set tips, centered with a cluster of circula...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Granite Citrine Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Granite Citrine Brooch Silver, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Granite Citrine Brooch Silver, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This magnificent Antique Victorian Scottish brooch has been commissioned in Silver and set with an array of beautiful Scottish Granite pieces and four wonderful Citrines.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Brooch Citrine Quartz, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Brooch Citrine Quartz, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Brooch Citrine Quartz, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Victorian brooch is Circa 1860. Set with Citrine’s in the centre, with beautiful Agates and Quartz surrounding them.

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Penannular Celtic Brooch Agate Citrine Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Penannular Celtic Brooch Agate Citrine Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Penannular Celtic Brooch Agate Citrine Silver

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A wonderful antique Victorian Scottish Penannular brooch C. 1860, adorned with seven cabochon Citrine’s and lovely natural Agates which have been cut to fit the brooches unique shape.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Fly Plaid Brooch and Pin, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Fly Plaid Brooch and Pin, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Fly Plaid Brooch and Pin, circa 1860

Located in Kendal, GB

An exquisite antique Scottish fly plaid brooch, beautifully preserved from the mid-Victorian era (Circa 1860).

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Silver

Victorian Dirk Brooch of Gold Set with Gemstones
Victorian Dirk Brooch of Gold Set with Gemstones

Victorian Dirk Brooch of Gold Set with Gemstones

Unavailable

W 0.52 in D 0.6 in L 3.94 in

Victorian Dirk Brooch of Gold Set with Gemstones

Located in CA, CA

Victorian Dirk Brooch set with gemstones of Montrose agate, bloodstone, citrine, Cairngorm quartz and jasper mounted in an antique gold filigree and scrollwork brooch in the form of ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Quartz, Gold

Antique Victorian Scotch Pebble & Silver Brooch Dated Circa 1880
Antique Victorian Scotch Pebble & Silver Brooch Dated Circa 1880

Antique Victorian Scotch Pebble & Silver Brooch Dated Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

The centre stone is a Citrine The outer circle of stones are foiled paste stones This brooch is typical of of the late victorian period

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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Smoky Quartz Silver, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Smoky Quartz Silver, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Smoky Quartz Silver, circa 1860

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This impressive Antique Victorian Scottish brooch has been crafted in Silver and depicts a crown atop a shield.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald, Diamonds, Rubies and Citrine Dragonfly Brooch
14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald, Diamonds, Rubies and Citrine Dragonfly Brooch

14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald, Diamonds, Rubies and Citrine Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Melbourne, AU

Featuring a 14 karat yellow gold vintage style dragonfly pin set with 107 natural Emeralds and 65 Round Brilliant Diamonds, 4 Citrines around the wings with 2 ruby eyes. Estimated we...

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Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Amber Citrine Brooch Pin c1880 Heavy 9.7g 375 Purity
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Amber Citrine Brooch Pin c1880 Heavy 9.7g 375 Purity

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Amber Citrine Brooch Pin c1880 Heavy 9.7g 375 Purity

Located in Camelford, GB

On offer is this gorgeous 9CT HEAVY ROSE GOLD AMBER CITRINE BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Rose Gold (typical colour of the era) Style: Victorian classic gemstone bro...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Fine Antique Scottish Agate Gold Pin Brooch
Fine Antique Scottish Agate Gold Pin Brooch

Fine Antique Scottish Agate Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A fine quality rare 15ct gold Scottish brooch with Celtic cross motif from the Victorian era, circa 1870.

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk in Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk in Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk in Sterling Silver

Located in Stamford, CT

Lovers of Scottish Jewelry unite and cheer this sterling silver large dirk set with moss agate bloodstone and carnelian, topped by a beautiful prism shaped citrine, known in Scotland...

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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Engraved 15 Carat Gold Antique Brooch & Coloured Gemstones, Scottish circa 1870
Engraved 15 Carat Gold Antique Brooch & Coloured Gemstones, Scottish circa 1870

Engraved 15 Carat Gold Antique Brooch & Coloured Gemstones, Scottish circa 1870

Located in London, GB

A Victorian finely engraved 15 carat yellow gold antique brooch set with coloured semi precious gemstones comprising amethysts, garnets and a large central Cairngorm citrine.

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Antique 1870s British High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Citrene Brooch with Pearl and Dot Decorative Wings in 15ct Yellow Gold
Antique Citrene Brooch with Pearl and Dot Decorative Wings in 15ct Yellow Gold

Antique Citrene Brooch with Pearl and Dot Decorative Wings in 15ct Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This gorgeous brooch is in such great condition and has been crafted in the Late Victorian/Early Edwardian era. In the centre of the brooch sits a quality Citrene weighing over 16ct ...

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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Period Scottish Brooch

Victorian Period Scottish Brooch

Unavailable

H 2.75 in W 2.25 in

Victorian Period Scottish Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period Scottish Chalcedony & Cairngorm Brooch mounted in 15kt Gold, UK circa 1875

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Antique 19th Century British Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst, Chalcedony

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Citrine Brooch, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Citrine Brooch, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Thistle Citrine Brooch, circa 1890

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique Scottish Repousse Silver Citrine brooch is genuine Victorian, Circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Sterling Silver

Antique Citrine Brooch 12K Gold Quatrefoil Style Design - 19th c.
Antique Citrine Brooch 12K Gold Quatrefoil Style Design - 19th c.

Antique Citrine Brooch 12K Gold Quatrefoil Style Design - 19th c.

Located in London, GB

We are delighted to offer this stunning antique late Georgian/early Victorian citrine brooch made in the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Citrine 14k Gold Brooch
Victorian Citrine 14k Gold Brooch

Victorian Citrine 14k Gold Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Oval Citrine weighing 5 carat 14k yellow gold Victorian circa 1860 1-1/8 x 7/8 inches 3.5 grams Embrace the grandeur of the Victorian era with this exquisite brooch, delicately cr...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Style Citrine Brooch
Victorian Style Citrine Brooch

Victorian Style Citrine Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Made of 18k yellow gold and decorated with faceted citrines, this brooch offers gentle movement and absolute beauty from every angle. Texture, granulation and polished strokes of gol...

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Citrine and Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Late Victorian Citrine and Old Cut Diamond Brooch

Late Victorian Citrine and Old Cut Diamond Brooch

Located in London, England

A beautiful late Victorian citrine and old mine cut diamond brooch set in 14k yellow gold.

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Vintage 1910s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14.32ct Citrine and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian 14.32ct Citrine and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch

Victorian 14.32ct Citrine and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch

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H 0.66 in W 1.73 in Dm 2.36 in L 2.13 in

Victorian 14.32ct Citrine and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian 14.32 carat citrine and natural pearl, 20 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry co...

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10.28 Carat Citrine Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Victorian 10.28 Carat Citrine Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Victorian 10.28 Carat Citrine Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive Victorian 10.28 carat cognac citrine and 22k yellow gold 'bird's claw' pin brooch with a 14k yellow gold pin; part of our antique jewelry and est...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Horn 9 Carat Gold Brooch Pin
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Horn 9 Carat Gold Brooch Pin

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Horn 9 Carat Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Finding Scottish Agate Victorian jewelry in gold is always special. This is a Beautiful Rare 9ct gold Victorian Scottish agate horn pin with a citrine collet set in the pin's middle ...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Cairngorm Citrine Silver Brooch Pendant c 1890
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Cairngorm Citrine Silver Brooch Pendant c 1890

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Cairngorm Citrine Silver Brooch Pendant c 1890

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Antique Sterling Silver pin/pendant centering Scottish Banded Agates from Montrose, surrounded by varying color faceted Citrines from the Cairngorm mountain range. hand cr...

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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Victorian 7.51 TCW Pear Shaped Golden Citrine & 10k Yellow Gold Brooch 1860s
Victorian 7.51 TCW Pear Shaped Golden Citrine & 10k Yellow Gold Brooch 1860s

Victorian 7.51 TCW Pear Shaped Golden Citrine & 10k Yellow Gold Brooch 1860s

Located in Towson, MD

One 1860s Victorian 10 karat yellow gold brooch set with two pear-shaped citrines measuring approximately 13 x 9.5mm, with an estimated total carat weight of 7.51.

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Scottish Amethyst, Citrine and Agate Kilt Fly Plaid Brooch, c.1880s
Victorian Scottish Amethyst, Citrine and Agate Kilt Fly Plaid Brooch, c.1880s

Victorian Scottish Amethyst, Citrine and Agate Kilt Fly Plaid Brooch, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This traditional Victorian Scottish Kilt/Fly Plaid brooch evokes classic Scots heritage showcasing an exceptional array of Scottish Agates and Jaspers, accompanied by a 6 carat oval ...

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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Citrine, Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Citrine Gold Scottish Brooch c1880s
Large Citrine Gold Scottish Brooch c1880s

Large Citrine Gold Scottish Brooch c1880s

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1880s 14K yellow Gold Scottish Brooch in original Box, Centrally set with a citrine of approximately 40 or more carats. and surrounded by inlayed Bloodstone and Carnelian. Han...

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, 14k Gold

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Citrine Seed Pearl Ruby Crown Heart Arrow Bar Brooch
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Citrine Seed Pearl Ruby Crown Heart Arrow Bar Brooch

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Citrine Seed Pearl Ruby Crown Heart Arrow Bar Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a magnificent antique Victorian arrow bar brooch crafted in 9K yellow gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold

1930s 14K YG Diamond Seed Pearl Clover Citrine Brooch
1930s 14K YG Diamond Seed Pearl Clover Citrine Brooch

1930s 14K YG Diamond Seed Pearl Clover Citrine Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique 1930s 14K yellow gold diamond natural seed pearl citrine 3 leaf clover brooch set with 1 old mine cut diamond 3 heart shape citrine and seed pearl edges & stem 2 pearls near ...

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Vintage 1930s American Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

c.1900's Carved Citrine Diamond Silver & Gold Brooch Pin
c.1900's Carved Citrine Diamond Silver & Gold Brooch Pin

c.1900's Carved Citrine Diamond Silver & Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Amazing Victorian brooch created in the 1900's. Features a gorgeous 65-carat carved oval citrine accented with rose cut diamonds set in silver and yellow gold.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Antique Citrine Tourmaline Garnet and 0.67 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch
Antique Citrine Tourmaline Garnet and 0.67 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch

Antique Citrine Tourmaline Garnet and 0.67 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch

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H 0.28 in W 0.98 in D 0.28 in Dm 0.98 in L 1.02 in

Antique Citrine Tourmaline Garnet and 0.67 Carat Diamond Floral Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.66 carat citrine, 0.59 carat tourmaline, 0.56 carat garnet and 0.67 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set floral broo...

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 14k Gold Oval Citrine Multi Color Enamel Serpent Snake Brooch Pendant
Vintage 14k Gold Oval Citrine Multi Color Enamel Serpent Snake Brooch Pendant

Vintage 14k Gold Oval Citrine Multi Color Enamel Serpent Snake Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a gorgeous and very unique vintage brooch that's crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. This outstanding piece features an incredibly detailed design of numerous serpents r...

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Vintage 1960s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Magnificent Antique Girandole Brooch
Magnificent Antique Girandole Brooch

Magnificent Antique Girandole Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

This ultimate brooch in the girandole style incorporates the use of two-color 15K gold set with amethysts and citrines and embellished with enameling to enhance a design of oak leave...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst, 15k Gold

Vintage Large Citrine Gemstone Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin & Pendant
Vintage Large Citrine Gemstone Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin & Pendant

Vintage Large Citrine Gemstone Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin & Pendant

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The centerpiece of the brooch is a magnificant round faceted ctirine gemstone radiating with a warm golden hue that captures the eye and adds a touch of sunshine to any ensemble. Sur...

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 22.91 Carat Citrine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Antique 22.91 Carat Citrine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch

Antique 22.91 Carat Citrine and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine, and impressive antique 22.91 carat citrine and 1.84 carat diamond 12 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This stunn...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 29.37 CTW Citrine Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Antique Heart Pendant Brooch
Victorian 29.37 CTW Citrine Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Antique Heart Pendant Brooch

Victorian 29.37 CTW Citrine Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Antique Heart Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a heart cut citrine weighing approximately 29.37 carats - transparent medium brownish orange Set with stylized pierced prongs with a prong set halo surround of pearls Rangi...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 85.49 Carat Citrine and Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1850
Antique Victorian 85.49 Carat Citrine and Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1850

Antique Victorian 85.49 Carat Citrine and Yellow Gold Brooch, Circa 1850

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This Victorian citrine brooch is a superior gauge of gold and is in excellent condition.

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Antique 1850s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Madeira Citrine Brooch Circa 1880s
Victorian Madeira Citrine Brooch Circa 1880s

Victorian Madeira Citrine Brooch Circa 1880s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

One Victorian yellow gold brooch featuring a central oval cut rich orange citrine quartz surrounded by fine wire work and engraving.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 15k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Citrine Gold Sword Brooch
Victorian Pearl and Citrine Gold Sword Brooch

Victorian Pearl and Citrine Gold Sword Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Victorian 14K gold sword brooch featuring 10 graduated size citrine stones, tiny seed pearls, and gold accents.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 44.50 Ct Madeira Citrine 18 KT Brooch
Victorian 44.50 Ct Madeira Citrine 18 KT Brooch

Victorian 44.50 Ct Madeira Citrine 18 KT Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

This beautiful Victorian period large brooch is 1880 ca Skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold Marvelous leaf work around the frame detailed with carving Centrally set with a s...

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Victorian Silver Citrine Bird Claw Shape Pin Brooch
Victorian Silver Citrine Bird Claw Shape Pin Brooch

Victorian Silver Citrine Bird Claw Shape Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian bird claw shape pin brooch crafted in silver.

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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Silver

Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin C1890s
Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin C1890s

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 1890; the stones are classic high quality grey and white banded agates from Montrose....

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Cairngorm Citrine Garter Brooch Pin c1890
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Cairngorm Citrine Garter Brooch Pin c1890

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.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine

Victorian Scottish Citrine Agate Set Gold Skean Dhu Brooch
Victorian Scottish Citrine Agate Set Gold Skean Dhu Brooch

Victorian Scottish Citrine Agate Set Gold Skean Dhu Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

BERNARDO Antichita' Ponte Vecchio Florence With engraved gold mounts, set with colored agates and citrines Mounted in 9Kt gold Weight: 4.5 gr length: 56 mm

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Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Silver Scottish Agate and Citrine Hand Engraved Star Brooch
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate and Citrine Hand Engraved Star Brooch

Victorian Silver Scottish Agate and Citrine Hand Engraved Star Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A striking brooch designed in a star motif. It features a central large round citrine gemstone, surrounded by various geometric stones in warm hues, all set in intricately engraved m...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Victorian Scottish Gold Agate Red Jasper Citrine Brooch Kilt Pin
Victorian Scottish Gold Agate Red Jasper Citrine Brooch Kilt Pin

Victorian Scottish Gold Agate Red Jasper Citrine Brooch Kilt Pin

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Victorian (1880-1890s) Scottish brooch or kilt pin is a classic treasure.

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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Gold

Antique Victorian Engraved Silver and Faux Citrine Brooch
Antique Victorian Engraved Silver and Faux Citrine Brooch

Antique Victorian Engraved Silver and Faux Citrine Brooch

Located in London, GB

Wonderful antique Victorian silver hand engraved brooch with a lovely faceted faux citrine.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Citrine Agate Set Gold Skean Dhu Brooch

Antique Victorian Scottish Citrine Agate Set Gold Skean Dhu Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

With engraved gold mounts, set with colored agates and citrines Mounted in yellow gold Weight: 16.8 gr length: 93 mm

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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin c1890
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Citrine Sterling Silver Brooch Pin c1890

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; circa 1890; The flower petals are all stunning Scottish gemstones each carved and sha...

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Madeira Citrine Pearl Heart Bar Brooch
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Madeira Citrine Pearl Heart Bar Brooch

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Madeira Citrine Pearl Heart Bar Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a lovely antique Victorian bar brooch. It is crafted in 14K gold, pin - MET.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Citrine, 14k Gold

Victorian Scottish Kilt Brooch in 14 Karat Gold, Citrine and Amethyst Buds
Victorian Scottish Kilt Brooch in 14 Karat Gold, Citrine and Amethyst Buds

Victorian Scottish Kilt Brooch in 14 Karat Gold, Citrine and Amethyst Buds

Located in Berkeley, CA

This stunning Victorian Scottish Kilt Brooch has a 10 Carat (approximately) center citrine with amethyst and citrine acorns surrounding it.

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Vintage 1920s Scottish Late Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Quatrefoil Floral Engraved Silver and Faux Citrine Brooch
Antique Victorian Quatrefoil Floral Engraved Silver and Faux Citrine Brooch

Antique Victorian Quatrefoil Floral Engraved Silver and Faux Citrine Brooch

Located in London, GB

Wonderful antique Victorian silver hand engraved quatrefoil brooch with a lovely faceted faux citrine, and a safety pin.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Silver

Antique Amethyst Citrine Gold Pansy Brooch
Antique Amethyst Citrine Gold Pansy Brooch

Antique Amethyst Citrine Gold Pansy Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Lovely Victorian pansy pin set with amethysts and citrines in an engraved halo of 9K gold. The pansy was a popular design in Victorian jewelry as the sound of the word was similar to...

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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Citrine, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Engraved Silver Faux Citrine and Agate Brooch
Antique Victorian Engraved Silver Faux Citrine and Agate Brooch

Antique Victorian Engraved Silver Faux Citrine and Agate Brooch

Located in London, GB

Wonderful antique Victorian silver hand engraved brooch with agates, and a lovely faceted faux citrine.

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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

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Silver

Large Citrine Jasper Bloodstone Agate Scottish Brooch Pendant

Large Citrine Jasper Bloodstone Agate Scottish Brooch Pendant

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Of wheel design centrally set with circular cut citrine to a close border of jaspers, bloodst...

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Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Brooches

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Agate, Citrine, 15k Gold

Antique Citrine Maltese Cross Brooch and Earrings Suite, circa 1875
Antique Citrine Maltese Cross Brooch and Earrings Suite, circa 1875

Antique Citrine Maltese Cross Brooch and Earrings Suite, circa 1875

Located in London, GB

An antique citrine and gold Maltese Cross brooch and earrings suite, set with circular citrines in the centre, with decorative claw settings, with citrine set triangles, with granula...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

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Antique 15K Gold Champagne Citrine and Pearls Brooch
Antique 15K Gold Champagne Citrine and Pearls Brooch

Antique 15K Gold Champagne Citrine and Pearls Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This captivating antique brooch features a beautiful central oval faceted citrine, surrounded by a halo of natural blister pearls. The brooch features a stunning antique champagne-co...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Citrine, Pearl, 15k Gold

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Victorian Citrine Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the victorian citrine brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect victorian citrine brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing victorian citrine brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and round cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian citrine brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Citrine Brooch?

The price for a victorian citrine brooch starts at $184 and tops out at $55,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,372.

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. 

Finding the Right Brooches for You

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.