Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch from the 19th Century. Mid 19th Century with Greek Key blue
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch from the 19th Century. Mid 19th Century with Greek Key blue
Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Large Victorian oval polished banded agate within black greek enamel frame in original case. Size
Agate
Victorian Antique Scottish Agate Specimen Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This evocative brooch features various beautifully polished Scottish agate specimens and dates from
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Serpentine Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
because Queen Victorian and Prince Albert were deeply involved with and romanced Scottish tradition. At
Agate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in Sterling, this substantial Scottish brooch is set with four colors of agate native to
Agate, Silver
Victorian Scottish Sterling Horseshoe Brooch with Three Dimensional Deer
Located in Stamford, CT
A Scottish Horseshoe brooch in sterling with two sculpted three dimensional deer on top of a deer
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Slate Backed Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted Scottish agate, diamond - shaped brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Slate Backed Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted, slate - backed, Scottish agate brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
$695
W 0.5 in D 0.75 in L 3.59 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate, Jasper, Paste Sterling Silver Dirk Kilt Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Scottish market kilt brooch in the form of a Dirk. In (English) sterling silver. Set with
Agate, Jasper, Citrine, Sterling Silver
$1,295
W 2 in Dm 2.5 in L 2.5 in
Scottish Agate Victorian Sterling Silver Garter Vintage Brooch Pin c1890
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Superb quality large Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch. The
Agate, Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
A Singular Scottish Agate Horn Brooch 1860-1880
Located in Stamford, CT
An unparalleled Scottish Agate Brooch that is one of the finest in quality and workmanship that I
Sterling Silver
19th Century Scottish Gold and Hardstone Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Modelled as clover and thistle in hardstone with central agate with old cut diamond. Lenght: 4,5cm
Agate, Gold
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
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking & Beautiful quality large Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate garter brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Multi-Stone Silver Scottish Shield Garter Pebble Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 19.0 Grams Stone: Lace Agate, Red Jasper, Bloostone Measurements: 50.0 x 44.5 mm Hallmark: Silver Tested ITEM #:BR-1068-101023-01
Agate, Jasper, Silver
C1870 Scottish Agate Daffodil Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
With its warm colors and natural striations, our Victorian silver daffodil brooch, c1870, is
Agate, Silver
Victorian Scottish Malachite Serpent Pins
Located in Stamford, CT
Scottish. Malachite was a good health symbol in the Victorian Era. It was known too as a fertility stone
Malachite, 15k Gold
Antique Scottish Dirk Dagger Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning historic Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk brooch, dating back to circa 1900
Silver, Sterling Silver
Scalloped Brooch of Scottish Agate and Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
An unusual form of scalloped silver set with a mix of Scottish agates. The mustard color agate was
Agate, Silver
Antique Scottish 18 Karat Gold Enamel and Agate Navette Brooch, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An elegant Scottish agate brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, centering a beautifully polished
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Scottish Sterling Thistle Kilt Pin, Ward Bros. from Glasgow c1949
Located in valatie, NY
on mid-20th century (1950s-60s) Scottish kilt pins and brooches. The pin is finely cast is Sterling
Sterling Silver
Reversible Lucky Horseshoe Stickpin with Bloodstone & Jasper-Scotland, 19th C
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lucky Scottish sterling silver horseshoe stickpin. The hand engraved top set with green Bloodstone
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Moss Agate And Diamond Brooch 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval moss agate within a rose-cut diamond surround, within original case length 2.3cm Weight: 3gr.
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
HAMILTON & INCHES Victorian 15k/Silver Diamond Crescent Pin/Hairpin
Located in Narberth, PA
quality luxury jewelry in Edinburgh, Scotland, for well over a century up to the current day. They have
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch. Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely piece of Scottish agate jewellery Agate specimins mounted on engraved silver coloured metal
Agate, Metal
A Victorian Scottish silver and agate specimen brooch circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
claws which can be seen on the reverse of the brooch. A pleasing piece of interesting Scottish
Agate, Silver
$999
H 0.99 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Antique Brooch and Scarf Clip Set, Scottish, Silver, Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique brooch and scarf clip set. A Scottish, silver jewellery or accessory set, dating
Silver
Victorian Pendant and Brooch Banded Agate Cross c. 1870
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a bold cross made from one piece of banded agate.The natural lines of the agate accentuate the form of this banded agate gold cross c. 1860, Made in Italy with 10kt gold card...
Agate, 10k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Silver Agate, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish brooch is adorned with fabulous plaid Agates, Circa 1860. Scottish jewellery was made popular by
Agate, Silver
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
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Silver
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
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch Silver Natural Agate, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
brooch is Victorian Circa 1860. Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Brooch 18 Carat Gold Silver Shield, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Victorian, Circa 1880. The brooch is beautifully engraved and depicts a Scottish shield topped with a
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Agate Anchor Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage Victorian Scottish brooch from the late 1800s. It has an anchor with agate
Agate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 1.19 in W 1.97 in D 0.24 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Butterfly Brooch Agate Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Antique Victorian Scottish brooch is modelled in Silver to form the shape of a
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.86 in L 1.86 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm 9 Carat Gold circa 1860 Boxed Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
A magnificent antique Victorian Scottish brooch claw set with a large treacle-coloured Cairngorm in
Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch Sterling Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This truly stunning Antique Victorian Scottish brooch has been commissioned in Sterling Silver to
Agate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 2.37 in W 2.45 in D 0.44 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Buckle Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
This beautiful antique Victorian Scottish brooch is modelled in solid silver and forms a belt and
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Twist Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An unusual antique Victorian Scottish brooch C.1860, set with lovely natural Agates which are cut
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
H 50 in W 50 in D 13 in
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
Citrine, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Cairngorm Agate Brooch Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful antique Victorian Scottish brooch is adorned with an impressive Cairngorm stone in
Agate, Quartz, Silver
Antique Victorian Agate Buckle Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Antique Victorian Scottish brooch has been modelled in Silver to form the shape of a
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Agate Shield and Arrow Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fantastic Antique Victorian Scottish brooch has been modelled in Silver to form the shape of a
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk Dagger Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Chesterland, OH
This striking historic Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk brooch is Circa at 1900. The brooch measures
Agate, Garnet, Quartz, Jasper, Silver
Unavailable
Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous Sterling Silver Plaid Scottish Agate brooch, is set with inlaid Scottish Agates
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Heart Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish heart brooch is Circa 1860. Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as it became a
Agate, Silver
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Large Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Stunning Victorian c.1880 high polished Scottish Bloodstone agate and Bloody Agate brooch in
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Sterling Silver Scottish brooch is set with inlaid Agates, Circa 1860. Scottish
Agate, Silver
Victorian Scottish Silver Agate Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Scottish Silver brooch is Circa 1860. Scottish jewellery was made popular
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
W 1.58 in D 0.14 in L 1.89 in
Victorian Scottish M. Rettie & Sons Granite Enamel Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Farnham, GB
A stunning and rare gold brooch by M. Rettie and Sons. The front of the brooch is inlaid with
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch Plaid Agates
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous, large, Sterling Silver plaid Scottish Agate brooch is set with inlaid Scottish
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bow Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This pretty antique Scottish Agate bow brooch is from the Victorian era, Circa 1880. Scottish
Agate, Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch Beautiful Detail, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Scottish Agate brooch. Set with beautiful all round Scottish workmanship, deep engraving, and lovely
Agate, Silver
Victorian Scottish Sterling Aberdeen Granite Pin
Located in New York, NY
C.1880-1890. A Victorian Scottish sterling silver and Aberdeen granite maltese cross pin. The back
Antique Victorian Scottish Buckle Agate Brooch Silver, circa 1890
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This delightful Victorian Scottish Buckle brooch is set in Silver and adorned in Agates, Circa 1890
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Plaid Agate Scottish Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Victorian Silver Plaid Agate brooch is, Circa 1860. Scottish Jewellery was made
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Twist Agate Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A lovely antique Victorian Scottish Silver brooch set with beautiful Agates polished and cut to fit
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.34 in W 1.66 in D 0.2 in
Antique Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Bow Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Antique Scottish Plaid Agate brooch in the shape of a bow comes mounted on a Silver
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Knot Brooch Silver Agate, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This beautiful antique Victorian Scottish Silver
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.58 in W 1.58 in D 0.52 in
Antique Scottish Victorian Cairngorm Agate Silver, circa 1880 Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Scottish Victorian brooch is crafted around a large Cairngorm, with rings of green
Agate, 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
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Unavailable
H 2.21 in W 2.13 in D 0.52 in
Antique Scottish Victorian Agate Buckle Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This impressive Scottish Agate brooch is crafted from nine pieces of Agate set into a Silver buckle
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Harp Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful antique Victorian Scottish harp brooch C. 1860, set with lovely Agates cut to fit the
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
H 2.52 in W 1.86 in D 0.4 in
Antique Scottish Anchor Brooch Agate Silver Victorian Circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful antique Scottish agate brooch boasts a selection of Scottish agate and Malachite
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Cross Agate Silver circa 1860 Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
A beautiful antique Scottish Agate brooch from the Victorian era, Circa 1860 The lovely piece
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Plaid Leaf Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Agate brooch is genuine Victorian Circa 1860. Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria as
Agate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
W 2.56 in D 0.36 in L 2.37 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Buckle Brooch Agate Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This impressive Victorian Silver buckle brooch is adorned with nine pieces of Scottish Agate, each
Agate, Silver
Unavailable
H 2.29 in W 2.49 in D 0.4 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Snake Silver circa 1860 Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This impressive Victorian Silver brooch is made from carved pieces of Scottish Agate set into the
Agate, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
Unavailable
H 2.09 in W 0.75 in D 0.2 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Cello Agate circa 1860 Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful antique Scottish Victorian brooch is carved in the likeness of a cello, with four
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This magnificent antique Victorian Scottish Agate brooch is crafted in a sturdy Sterling Silver
Agate, Sterling Silver
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
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.34 in W 1.26 in D 0.4 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Malachite Horseshoe Brooch Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Malachite horseshoe brooch is a stunning example of Victorian craftsmanship. The
Malachite, Silver
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 1.5 in D 0.44 in
Antique Victorian Scottish Locket Brooch Agate Star Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A wonderful Antique Scottish brooch made during the Victorian era, Circa 1860. The piece is
Agate, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Malachite 18 Carat Gold, circa 1860 Sword Brooch
Located in Lancaster , GB
This exquisite antique Scottish Malachite sword brooch is Victorian, Circa 1860. Set with
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 2.52 in W 2.49 in D 0.52 in
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
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Agate Brooch Fell Asleep in Jesus Dated 1891
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This fabulous antique Victorian Scottish Silver
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Victorian Silver Agate Equestrian Horse Shoe Pin
Located in TRYON, NC
A great quality Scottish silver horse shoe shaped brooch. Set with individual cut and polished
Agate, Silver
Victorian Agate Brooch
Located in Toronto, ON
Scottish Victorian agate brooch with rope frame and “c” clasp.
Agate
Unavailable
Antique Scottish Agate, circa 1860 Brooch
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous large Sterling Silver plaid Scottish Agate brooch, set with inlaid Scottish
Agate, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
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
Agate, Citrine, 15k Gold
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
Agate, Citrine, Quartz, Gold
Antique Victorian Cairngorm Hair Rose Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1840-1860s Mourning brooch. The stone in closed back rose gold setting
Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable
W 1.97 in D 0.79 in L 1.97 in
Antique Victorian Scotch Pebble & Silver Brooch Dated Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Scotch Pebble & Silver Brooch Dated Circa 1880 The scotch pebble plaques are
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Unavailable
H 3.15 in W 0.79 in
Antique Scottish Brooch Sword and Shield in Silver, natural stones, 19th century
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Antique Scottish SWORD and SHIELD BROOCH in Silver, Victorian Scottish silver brooch, 19th century
Silver
Unavailable
H 1.66 in W 1.66 in Dm 1.66 in
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
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Scottish Agate Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique Necklace 18kt Gold and Agate. Made in Scotland circa 1820-60's. Measurements: Length 17.12 inches; Size of largest central stone is 1.92 inch (48mm) long x 1.6 inch (40mm) ...
Agate, 18k Gold
$8,750
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in Dm 2.63 in
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Ring 25ct natural Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø 4.75 US /9.6gr
Located in SE
Luxurious Antique Ring in Renaissance style, band and crown tested solid 18K Gold,not hallmarked, European, ca. XVIII - early XIX centuries. Huge cabochon of natural Light - Blue Sa...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
A Roman Gnostic Intaglio In Agate 3rd Century AD Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
A very interesting gnostic intaglio made on a dark grey mottled agate. The front shows two snakes whose tails seem to turn into rods(?) which are then held in the mouths of the oppos...
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1925s Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Onyx Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in platinum. A sublime Art Deco ring featuring a platinum mounting and band holding a rectangular cut onyx plaque. The onyx holds 2 asymmetrical settings : one a brilliant-cut a...
Onyx, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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.
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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.