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Victorian Diamond Gold Silver Chick Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
This magical Victorian diamond gold silver brooch is no chicken feed. With three adorable diamond
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

1860's Victorian Diamond Ruby Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Poodle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by pin stem with closure Tested as silver-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1860s Measures: 7/8 x 1 5
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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

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

Antique Victorian Starburst Star Brooch Rose Diamond Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sparkling star is set with graduated old mine rose diamonds in silver backed onto 9 karat gold
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Victorian Silver Set Diamond and Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
exceptional Victorian swallow brooch has been crafted in 21k yellow gold with a silver setting, and a 14k
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Silver Set Diamond and Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
Victorian Silver Set Diamond and Yellow Gold Swallow Brooch
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H 0.16 in W 1.37 in L 1.65 in
Victorian Silver and Gold Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1890s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian silver and 9 karat gold old-cut diamond bow brooch. The brooch has been beautifully
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, 9k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian oval diamond openwork brooch, with a centre cluster, set with a cushion shaped old-cut
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Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Diamond Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Silver Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Diamond Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Silver Brooch. Featuring five old mine cut
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Handmade Diamond Platinum Silver Sandpiper Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Take a walk on your favorite beach with this adorable Victorian diamond gold silver sandpiper
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver

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 Stylized Diamond Silver Gold Phoenix Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique 18Kt Gold Brooch Topped in Silver, Features approximately 10.00 carats of Old Cut Diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Silver Front Gold Backed Oval Brooch or Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This Victorian-era brooch contains three Old Mine cut diamonds, surrounded by 24 smaller rose and
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver

Victorian Unisex Brooch Gold Silver Old-Cut Diamonds Present, 1905
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Unisex Victorian Brooch with Old-cut Diamonds. Gold & Silver. 1905. Delicate and fine work of the
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Opal Heart Diamond Flower Brooch Silver 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A glorious antique Victorian brooch depicting a flower decorated with nineteen glistening old mine
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Antique Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats of round European cut diamonds along with smaller rose cut diamonds. They are set in 14k gold and
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Silver on Gold Diamond Flower Brooch or Pendant, circa 1860
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Victorian Silver on Gold Diamond Flower Brooch from Circa 1860, The pin of the brooch is 18kt
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Enamel Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful 19th century floral brooch features European and rose-cut diamonds set in silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Style 7.55ct Diamonds, Ruby, Sapphire, & Emerald Brooch Silver & Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Beautiful victorian style tutti frutti brooch. Approximately 3.85ct round cut diamonds, J/K color
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.82ctw Old Cut Diamond Brooch & Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A late Victorian diamond, silver and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising forty-four old
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a glorious diamond brooch dating back to the Victorian era. This antique piece has
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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. Created around 1895. Arrow
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 2.39ctw Diamond Crescent Brooch or Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and rose gold pendant or brooch, comprising sixty old mine and rose cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 1ctw Diamond & Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty round cut diamonds, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pendant Brooch 14K Gold & Silver
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pendant Brooch 14K Gold & Silver This highly collectible and one
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Antique 1890s Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond Gold and Siver Brooch
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This ten pointed star Victorian round brooch is formed elegantly from 18 carat gold and silver. It
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 1.25 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Silver Set Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.25 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold brooch with silver
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow 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

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Silver 1.74ctw Diamond & Pearl Palmette Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, yellow gold and silver brooch or pendant, set with one round pearl, one
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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

Antique Victorian Diamond Insect Brooch Silver 18 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Kendal, GB
. Additional Information: Material: Metal, Stones Metal: Silver/ 18ct Gold (Tested) Stone: Diamond (approx
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Sickle and Wheat brooch, 9k gold and silver, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
: Unmarked tests as sterling silver and 9ct gold, Victorian era c1890s Approx measurements: 2" length at the
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 9k 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

Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 3.5ctw Diamond Convertible Cloak Clip Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold pin, comprising one-hundred-and-nine old mine cut, old
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Silver 9.5ct Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
yellow gold and silver during the early Victorian era. It features magnificent and truly elegant, large
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 9 karat yellow gold, silver set 1.20 carat diamond brooch
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian 1.20 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.15 in W 0.4 in L 1.1 in
Antique Victorian Brooch with Old European Cut Diamonds in Silver and Gold
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian filigree brooch with old European cut diamonds set in silver and gold. This
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890, 3.50 Carats
Located in London, GB
An antique crescent moon brooch, the body is set with a row of old-cut diamonds, graduating in size
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Gold Diamond Bow Brooch Pendant, 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A bow shaped diamond brooch/pendant from the Victorian era, ca. 1880s. It is studded with old
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Gold Diamond Bow Brooch Pendant, 1880s
Victorian Gold Diamond Bow Brooch Pendant, 1880s
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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in
1.84 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Victorian Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
1860's Victorian diamond brooch pendant. One Old Mine cut center diamond set in a silver top and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

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

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stem Tested as silver-topped gold Circa: 1890 Butterfly measures: 5/8 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2 1
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian 9kt gold and silver butterfly brooch with old cut diamonds rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 9kt white gold and silver butterfly brooch with old cut diamonds rubies. Made in
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Sapphire and Old-European Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
accented by old European cut diamonds, weighing 3.50 carats total. Set in silver-topped gold.
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Brooch & Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, yellow gold and silver brooch and pendant, comprising thirty-one old mine cut
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow 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 Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
18k real gold. The diamond is has diamond H-I-J-K-L-M color and vs-s1-s2-s3-Pique clarity. Please
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Era, Silver, 15 Karat Gold, Natural Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very beautiful Victorian brooch pendant crafted from gold and silver, set with a natural pearl
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...

Victorian Bow Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds in Silver and Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
sophistication of a bygone era. Silver / 18 Karat yellow gold 1 Diamond, old cut 1 Diamonds, rose cut
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Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Diamond Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Diamond Star Brooch Mounted on Silver and Gold Measurements: 1.75 inches long Total
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond

Victorian Diamond Star Brooch
Victorian Diamond Star Brooch
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L 1.75 in
Victorian Opal Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Pipe Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bead exhibiting strong and spectral play-of-color Tested as silver-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880 Victorian 14k Yellow Gold over Silver Sapphire Ruby Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
sapphires set into silver on 14k gold in a gorgeous Victorian brooch from 1880. The layout of the brooch
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Honeymoon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.18 carat - quality consistent with age Tested as silver-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1860s
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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

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

15ct Rose Gold & Silver Brooch Set with Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
15ct Rose Gold & Silver Brooch Set With Victorian Rose Cut Diamonds. Additional Information: Pre
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Vintage 1940s British Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cluster Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bright Tested as silver-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Cluster measures: 5/16 x 5/16 inch Total
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian 15kt Rose Gold Diamond & Pearl Tiara Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt rose gold and silver old-European cut diamond and pearl tiara brooch with
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Swan Brooch Diamonds and Seed Pearls set in Silver and Gold
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Swan Brooch Gorgeous Diamonds & Seed Pearls set in Silver & Gold Check Out Her
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Early Victorian 1.40 CT Diamond Flower Brooch 18 KT Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
Kt gold and silver, tested Hallmarks: none/worn Gems: 1 old mine cut diamond of approx .30 Ct (G/H
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Antique 1840s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Brooch with diamonds 18k gold with silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds total approx. 0.20 ct G-H
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20th Century European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Brooch with diamonds 18k gold with silver
Brooch with diamonds 18k gold with silver
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H 1.07 in W 1.34 in
Victorian Silver-Gilt Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Westport, CT
Silver Gilt Victorian butterfly brooch. Crafted with beautiful gem-set wings and body. Colorful
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

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Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Yellow 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 Early Victorian Brooches

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

Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
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H 0.25 in W 0.62 in L 1.57 in
Victorian Diamond Brooch, 14k Yellow Gold & Silver Antique Rose Cut .20ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold & Silver (top) as tested Stone Information
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Oak Diamond Brooch Mid-Victorian Gold Silver Old Mined Cut Diamonds Gift Unisex
Located in Berlin, DE
A mid-Victorian diamond oak leaf brooch, circa 1860s. Set in yellow gold and silver, length 45 mm
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Victorian Silver Gold Diamond Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian silver gold diamond brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 627 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect victorian silver gold diamond 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. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A victorian silver gold diamond brooch from Cartier, Girard Perregaux and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a victorian silver gold diamond brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Victorian Silver Gold Diamond Brooch?

The price for a victorian silver gold diamond brooch starts at $475 and tops out at $208,051 with these brooches, on average, selling for $6,596.

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.