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Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch. The length is 1 inch. The total weight is 7.09 grams.
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Victorian Chimera Brooch, a mythological beast in Greek mythology, has the head of a lion, the
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

  • Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
  • Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Chimera Brooch
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W 2.37 in. L 2.76 in.
French Victorian Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
The original early Victorian brooch was originated in France circa 1870-80. It is made with silver
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Swan Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very unique and rare antique brooch from the 1880s. Set with an important natural saltwater pearl
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate

  • Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Swan Brooch
  • Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Swan Brooch
  • Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Swan Brooch
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H 1.3 in. D 0.4 in. L 1.89 in.
Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Starburst Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian diamond pearl and yellow gold starburst brooch pendant circa 1890. SPECIFICATIONS
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.30 Carat Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A Victorian diamond and pearl bar brooch comprised of two rows of alternating button-shaped pearls
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Antique Victorian Large Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
pearl surrounded by chunky old cut diamonds. Estimated total diamond weight is 8.20 carats. Diameter
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
: 5.3g A pretty Victorian Natural Pearl brooch that was made circa 1880. It is set with 5 natural pearls
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby, Pearl and Diamond Sword Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold & Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.5 grams Diamond Details
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

French Victorian 1.20 Carats Ruby Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bar style brooch features a row of round cut rubies weighing approximately 1.00 carat Well matched
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

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

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning antique Victorian pearl brooch is supplied with two independent diamond grading certificates for
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

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

  • Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
  • Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.2 in. W 0.2 in. L 1.5 in.
French Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Emerald Pearl 18 Karat Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a butterfly with curling antennae and wings featuring old mine cut diamonds
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch from the 19th Century. Incredible quality
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Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique baroque pearl and silver set diamond brooch in 9 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

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

  • Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Gold Brooch
  • Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Gold Brooch
  • Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Gold Brooch
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H 0.25 in. W 0.62 in. L 1.57 in.
Antique Victorian era 18K gold diamond pearl arrow brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful arrow brooch made in 18K yellow gold with diamonds and pearl. The brooch is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch. Simple and delicate yet sophisticated
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

  • Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch
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  • Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch
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H 0.63 in. W 1.64 in. D 0.41 in.
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18k gold brooch, with three blue sapphires and one old mine diamond, as well as 5 pearls
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold

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

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine Victorian 0.38 carat diamond and pearl, 15k yellow gold bar brooch; part of our antique
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Victorian Brooch with Diamonds & Natural Pearls GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
. This rare Victorian brooch ships with a GIA certificate attesting to the fact that the pearls are
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch, Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.04 carat diamond and 0.05 carat natural blue sapphire
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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

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

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.05 carat diamond, 15k yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse Victorian
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

  • Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.08 in. W 0.48 in. L 2.68 in.
Georgian/Early Victorian Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pearl, Hand Made
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
diamonds is 1.70 carats. The center of the brooch is set with single 6mm natural pearl with beautiful
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

  • Georgian/Early Victorian Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pearl, Hand Made
  • Georgian/Early Victorian Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pearl, Hand Made
  • Georgian/Early Victorian Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pearl, Hand Made
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H 0.54 in. W 1.36 in. Dm 1.36 in. L 1.36 in.
French Victorian Enamel Natural Pearl Diamond yellow gold Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold brooch with all but one natural pearls, black enamel and diamonds. The cluster top
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
diamonds and natural pearls. The centre pearl measures 6.5mm, whilst the eight in the surrounding cluster
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Coral and Pearl Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.66 carat diamond, coral and pearl 15 karat yellow gold
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.52 carat diamond and pearl, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set brooch
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

  • Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
  • Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
  • Antique Victorian Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.11 in. W 0.55 in. L 1.77 in.
Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Palermo, IT
A diamond and pearl circular brooch XIX century, the open circle set with graduated diamonds, one
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Vintage 1910s Italian Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl

  • Diamond and Pearl Brooch
  • Diamond and Pearl Brooch
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Dm 1.19 in.
Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Westport, CT
and delightful, the butterfly brooch is set with sapphires, rubies, rose-cut diamonds, and seed pearls
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Diamond Oriental Pearl Gold Daisy Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Charming late Victorian daisy flower mounted as brooch and pendant. 14 gold petals are set with
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Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Silver Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian silver and gold back large brooch, adorned with one South Sea Baroque pearl
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Heart Brooch 15ct Gold With Locket
Located in Kendal, GB
METAL: 15ct Gold (Tested) STONES: Seed Pearls, Diamond (approx. 0.05ct) AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Diamond Bee Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century rose diamond and ruby bee set on a pearl capped staff. Charming subject matter
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Antique Diamond Seed-Pearl Gold Sunburst Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond in the center of the piece. The rays of the sun are set with natural seed pearls and smaller
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Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches

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

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

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond Pearl Ruby and Yellow Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 1.30 carat diamond and pearl, 0.02 carat ruby and 9 karat yellow gold, silver set
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Arrow Brooch Rose-Cut Diamonds Pearls Gold Silver Unisex, 1895
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Gold with Silver Rose-cut Diamonds and Pearls arrow brooch. 1895. Arrow has been always
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Emerald Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Flower Brooch Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of two gold and silver Victorian flower brooches, each set with 6-6.5mm pearl in the center
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Silver

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 14k Victorian Hardstone Cameo Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch $3,250.00 Price
Located in Winter Springs, FL
by natural seed pearls and rose cut diamonds. Dimensions 1 1/2” in diameter. Condition No chips to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Flower Bouquet Brooch Pendant Diamonds Pearls Yellow+Red Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant brooch is designed as an arrangement of diamond and pearl set flowers in a braided
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

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

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

Late Victorian / Early Edwardian Conch Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This thoroughly delightful and exceptionally rare diamond and conch pearl brooch, circa 1890 - 1900
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold

Victorian Floral Brooch with Pearls and Diamonds in Silver and Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
natural pearls of mm in size and 33 rose cut diamonds totalling approximate 0.75 ct. Brooch system in
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Intricate Gold, Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Sword Brooches
Located in Stamford, CT
applied to the sword hilts and bodies of the brooches. The larger 4 7/8 inch sword has a diamond set eagle
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Blister Pearl Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Chick Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This impressive blister pearl brooch with diamonds is exceptional quality, set with a fine and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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

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

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

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Pearl Brooch Pendant in 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.86 carat sapphire, 1.33 carat diamond and pearl, 15 carat yellow
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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

Mid Victorian Enamel Diamond and Half Pearl Brooch/Pendant, circa 1860
Located in Firenze, IT
The domed turquoise enamel plaque with old cut diamond star-shaped motif, framed half pearl. Size
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond Natural Pearl and Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.21 carat diamond, natural pearl and hot enamel, 18 karat
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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

Antique 19th Century Victorian Gold Brooch Pendant with Pearls and Diamonds.
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Victorian gold brooch Brooch is mounted with pearls and pearl surround and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 15kt. yellow gold and sterling silver brooch with diamonds & pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt. yellow gold and sterling silver brooch with diamonds and freshwater pearls
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

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
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Early Victorian 15kt Gold and Silver, Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique early Victorian 15kt gold and silver, pearl and diamond brooch. Made in England, early
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Brooch Arrow Crown Rubies Diamonds Pearls Gold Letters C X, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Arrow brooch with letters C and X and a crown of pearl seeds. Victorian era. An absolute rare and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Antique Victorian Labradorite Monkey Brooch Diamond Pearl 18ct Gold Circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
: Labradorite, Diamonds, Pearls AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1850 – 1880) CONDITION: Good – Some minor tarnishing on
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Antique 1850s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Baroque Pearl Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
circa 1885 The brooch is designed as a diamond-set silver snake coiled around a large baroque
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl

Antique Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.38 carat ruby and 0.30 carat diamond, pearl and 14 karat yellow gold, 14k white gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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

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Victorian Diamond Pearl Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the victorian diamond pearl 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, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 481 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect victorian diamond pearl 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 21st Century. A victorian diamond pearl brooch from Tiffany & Co., Birks and Carlo Giuliano — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a rose cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our victorian diamond pearl brooch for sale are for women, but there are 228 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Victorian Diamond Pearl Brooch?

Prices for a victorian diamond pearl brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $385 and can go as high as $303,434, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,526.

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.