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Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Old mine cut diamonds, rubys, sapphires and pearls 18k yellow gold and platinum brooch. Probably
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Vintage 1930s French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
and silver during the Victorian era. The brooch features a large beetle design that shows incredible
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 4.55ct Diamond and Pearl Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Victorian brooch. The closest diamond halo features 18 old cut diamonds of 0.10 carat a piece. The outer
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Floral Brooch with Pearls and Diamonds in Silver and Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Victorian floral brooch in silver on 18K rose gold. The lovely brooch is set with three small
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl Silver 18 Karat Giardinetti Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stamped with French hallmarks for 18 karat gold. Tested as silver. Circa: 1860's. Measures: 1 5/8 x 2 1/4
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Victorian Certified Natural Pearl 1.60 Ct Diamond Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
his lovely antique brooch is Victorian period, 1870 circa Elegantly designed in a triumph of
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique French 18K Gold Silver Diamond Ruby Pearl Cat Brooch C1890
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique late 19th C French Novelty animal brooch in silver and gold with 2 kittens playing with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

French Victorian Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian ruby, pearl, and rose-cut diamond gold and silver bar brooch circa 1890. * ABOUT
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.40 Carat Diamond and Pearl Brooch, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This lovely brooch features diamonds and pearl arranged in a delicate design. The natural pearl has
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Silver 18 Karat Gold Kitten Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
are faceted ruby accents Tested as silver and 18 karat gold Circa: 1860 Kitten measures: 3/8 x 3/4
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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18K gold large Diamond Pearl Crescent Moon brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
We absolutely love everything in this amazing large Victorian Crescent brooch: Its incredibly large
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Antique Diamond And Natural Pearl Shell Brooch Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond and pearl shell brooch c.1880s, the three-dimensional scallop shell
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Bird Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Set in Silver-Topped Gold
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Victorian bird brooch with rose cut diamonds, one split pearl and one round pearl.
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian French Sweetheart Garnet Diamond Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent example of Victorian sentimental brooch, dated 1888 engraved on the backside – bearing
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique French 18kt gold and silver Spider Brooch with Yellow Diamond and Pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French Victorian 18kt gold and silver spider brooch, crafted circa the 1890s. Featuring a
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

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Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
. 86 rose and old-cut diamonds, together approx. 1.5 ct. , a pearl, D. approx. 9.0 mm Silver and gold
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Sterling silver ruby emerald Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold Plating over silver
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2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond, Pearl and Gem-set Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1880s, this diamond, pearl, and gem-set butterfly brooch is set in silver-topped 18K
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Brooch with Portrait & Transparent Enamel, Diamonds & Natural Pearls
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique portrait and transparent enamel brooch with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls. This
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Certified Natural Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VICTORIAN NATURAL SALTWATER PEARL AND DIAMOND BOW BROOCH (late 19th Century) (GIA Lab report and
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Topped Diamond Swallow Bird Pin. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
diamonds, and lustrous pearls. The vibrant green garnets line the body of the crescent, graduating slightly
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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Pin
Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Diamond and Pearl Crescent Moon Pin
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H 1.38 in W 1.25 in D 0.25 in
Black Tahitian Pearl Tarantula Spider Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
gold and silver in true Victorian fashion. The engraved line work on 18 karat rose gold creates woolly
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2010s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Star Brooch Pin with Glowing Green & Pearls - or Convert to Ring
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian brooch/pin that would also be fantastic
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Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Green Quartz Pearl Diamond Gold Arrow Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold and silver arrow pin, set with 56 single cut diamonds weighing 1.0 carats total, 2
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Green Quartz Pearl Diamond Gold Arrow Pin
Green Quartz Pearl Diamond Gold Arrow Pin
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W 0.87 in L 2.87 in
Victorian Burma Sapphire 4.60ct Certificated Untreated, Pearl, Ruby Bee/Insect/B
Located in London, GB
, sapphire and diamond wings, natural pearl and cabochon natural untreated Burma Sapphire. Mounted in 18ct
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapph...

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Mughal tutti frutti jardiniere brooch with carved gemstones. A beautiful colorful piece, created
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Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches

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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Cultured Pearl & Diamond Victorian Brooch/Pendant, 18k Gold & Silver Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
18k yellow gold and silver, this antique brooch features a botanical-inspired design adorned with a
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Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl 4.60 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
An unique Victorian Diamond Pendant brooch, specially made at the time to be an understated large
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Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Lover's Knot Pendant Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A delightful symbol of everlasting love and and union, this romantic Victorian rose-cut diamond
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Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Beautiful Antique 18k Gold Floral Emerald Diamond Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
pendant brooch is mounted in silver and backed in 18K yellow gold. The bale as well as the pin of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Man in the Moon Bangle, 18k Gold, Mother of Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
in the moon' and diamond bangle. Man in the moon jewellery was popular in the Victorian era and was
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Cameo Pendant Brooch French 18 Karat Gold Victorian Hardstone
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Hardstone Cameo Pendant Brooch, framed by Rose Cut diamonds and Pearls
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique "Isabelino Style" Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Pendant/Brooch (Spain, Queen Isabel 2nd
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Antique 1860s Spanish Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Pearl Changeable Necklace from Cameo Corner
Located in San Francisco, CA
surrounding gorgeous rose and table cut diamonds with pearl accents highlight the clean blue enamel pops of
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Antique 1860s British Etruscan Revival More Necklaces

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18k Gold, Silver

Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
jewelers are renowned for their unique designs that feature precious gemstones. Silver, 18 and 22 karats
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Antique 1780s Spanish Baroque Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
magnificent watch pendant, created by Ferdinand Verger Freres in platinum, 18 karats yellow gold, diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian enamel, pearl and diamond brooch, the central silver entwined double heart and ribbon
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch, the brooch with a diamond-set ribbon bow surmount, set
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond, Emerald and Pearl Caduceus Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond, emerald and pearl caduceus brooch, the staff set with ten faceted emeralds
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cluster Clover Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl and diamond cluster clover leaf brooch, each petal set with a pear natural shaped
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Victorian Diamond And Pearl Scroll Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and pearl scroll brooch, the central pearl surrounded by a cluster formed of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Caduceus Brooch
Located in London, GB
. Victorian brooch with minor enamel deficient. Unmarked, metal tested as 18ct gold and silver, and 9ct gold
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Mid-Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian bird brooch, the bird pave-set throughout with natural seed pearls set in yellow
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A Late Victorian Caduceus Pearl And Diamond Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
as silver and 18ct gold. A charming Victoria caduceus pearl and diamond stick pin. This stickpin is
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Red Enamel Lozenge-Shaped Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian red enamel lozenge-shaped brooch, thirteen old-cut diamonds set on silver cut
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fine Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
carats for the pair, the diamonds set in silver to yellow gold mounts, circa 1840, the pearls strung to
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Abalone Natural Pearl Diamond Rare Scorpion Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This amazing rare Victorian brooch has been hand modelled during 1870 ca of solid 18 KT Rose gold
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Ruby Diamond Drop Brooch
Located in London, GB
A brooch set with rubies, diamonds, and a natural pearl drop. The double loop of diamonds
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Antique 1890s Austrian Brooches

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl And Diamond Spray Brooch, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A natural pearl and diamond spray brooch, circa 1860 Of floral and foliate design, set with two
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Antique 1860s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Baroque Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Lily Bud Brooch
Located in London, GB
European and Rose Diamonds, all mounted in Silver on Gold. Victorian naturalistic Jewellery at its
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Antique 1860s British Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.90 Carat Old Mine Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Metal: 18 Kt rose gold and silver, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 natural salt water pearl of 6 mm
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Stunning Large Victorian Diamond and Pearl Arrow Bar Brooch, 1870s
Located in Antwerp, BE
period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca
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Antique 1870s Belgian High Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian sweetheart brooch
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Victorian sweetheart brooch with a central pearl surrounded by old cut diamonds and enamel bow.
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20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

Old Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Swan Brooch
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver Old cut Diamond and Large Natural Pearl Swan Pin Brooch
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Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
of diamonds in the bird’s mouth, and the design is finished with a pearl. The brooch comes in its
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English Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Victorian Bird Brooch
Victorian Bird Brooch
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French Antique Tiger Eye Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Fly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the Victorian era this exquisite Tiger Eye and natural Pearl Fly Brooch. The piece is hand
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Antique 1850s French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Pendant Brooch, 18 Carat Gold with Natural Pearls & Diamonds, English circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Victorian circular cluster brooch in silver and 18 carat yellow gold openwork set with 4 natural
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Diamond Pearl Brooch Silver 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian diamond pearl brooch silver 18k for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and silver, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 131 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian diamond pearl brooch silver 18k may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing victorian diamond pearl brooch silver 18k — no matter the origin — is easy, but Girard Perregaux and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and old mine cut alternatives. Most of our victorian diamond pearl brooch silver 18k for sale are for women, but there are 71 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Victorian Diamond Pearl Brooch Silver 18k?

On average, a victorian diamond pearl brooch silver 18k at 1stDibs sells for $5,375, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.