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Brooches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique Archaeological Revival 15kt gold Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique Archaeological Victorian Etruscan revival pin /brooch with beautiful details . Pin front features exceptional quality of the granulation and filigree wirework with enamel work in between (enamel is in red ,turquoise blue and red color) .Back has a old "C" clasp .
Pin is extremely well maid Although not marked /signed it is in the same school of a Castellani style piece....a similar examples can be seen "Castellani and Giuliano...
Category
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Mourning brooch, Onyx, Pearl and Diamond, 15k gold, Ivy leaf
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but be enchanted by this fine antique Mourning brooch.
It is crafted in rich 15ct gold with a large inky black Onyx cabochon to the front, this is mounted with a pret...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Diamond rays complemented by natural not nucleated salt sea Pearls and swinging drop Pear...
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Brooch set with diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds. 0.30ct - F/G - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.0 cm wide
weight: 8.3 grams
set with
- 13 x 1.2 mm - 3.1 ...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Garnet and Pearl brooch, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very beautiful antique Georgian Garnet and Pearl brooch.
This is an elongated oval shaped brooch, perfect for securing a fichu or lace ruffle at the neck.
It is crafted in rich 1...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Etruscan Garnet Pin with Diamond
Located in Lexington, KY
This gorgeous Etruscan pin is made in 18k yellow gold and features both garnet and diamond. This pin comes in great condition overall, however, one of the 4 gold beads is missing. This would be an easy fix for someone willing to spend the time to get it completed. Being made in 18k yellow gold, this pin carries the theme of rich color as it is paired with 25 ct of deep red garnet. To add a taste of sparkle, this pin also contain .47 ct of diamond laid into a star pattern. The belief that garnet has the powers to shield its wearers from harm is wide believed and makes this pin the perfect sentimental gift for a special friend or loved one that you care about by offering a deeper meaning. Being made in 18 yellow gold, this pin is rich and luxurious, but will also be a treasured heirloom.
Etruscan Garnet...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Portuguese Iberian 1850 Filigree Brooch In 21Kt Yellow Gold With Seed Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent Portuguese Iberian Brooch.
Beautiful and very unusual antique Iberian brooch, created in Portugal during the Victorian era, back in the 18...
Category
1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Etruscan 18K Yellow Gold Agate EYE Pin with Papal Mark
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely Victorian Etruscan pin is made in 18k yellow gold and features agate EYE with a papal mark. The pin is 1.5 inches around and has a gram weight of 15.39 grams making this...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Hairwork Initials Filigree Mourning Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian mourning brooch with initials in a shape of the urn vase. It is crafted in 18K gold using a filigree technique. Circa 1880.
The piece features a hairwork (covere...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold
Antique Silesian Wire Brooch Steel Wire, Polished Cut Steel Flowers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The brooch in the shape of a horseshoe was handcrafted out of woven iron thread. The horseshoe is made out o iron mesh and decorated with twelve little flower heads made out of cut ...
Category
1830s European Antique Brooches
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch
Located in London, GB
Very Large
Antique Victorian Mourning brooch
made from Black Whitby Jet and Cameo Shell
depicting a soldier
Pin is secure
edging is in very good condition
( no damage )
Size 5cm x 4...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Brooches
Art Nouveau Turquoise & Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Nouveau turquoise and seed pearl brooch handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The pin features a natural blue cabochon turquoise gemstone with seed pearl accents. the bro...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 6.60 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver on top of yellow gold with an Old Mine cut center Diamond weighing approximately 1.60 carats.
The brooch features smaller Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing appr...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond
English Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K Turquoise & Seed Pearl Brooch Marked 15C
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K Turquoise & Seed Pearl Brooch Marked 15C
English marked "15C"
Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K Turquoise & Seed Pearl Brooch
weighting 4.1 gr...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Gold Charm Sword Stick Pin
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Detailed carving on the sword handle, overall a very charming piece.
1.96” h x 0.38” w x 0.11”d
50mm h x 9.6mm w x 2.8mm d
0.025 oz (0.7g)
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold
Platinum Diamond Brooch Large Artist & Year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning brooch, made by hand in platinum with old cut diamonds VS clarity and F color. Very unique large size brooch year is uknown and artist is unknown as well.
Metal Type: plat...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Platinum Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 18k gold and platinum crescent moon brooch, featuring old mine cut diamonds - total of approx. 3.50cts, SI-I/H-I. The brooch is 2 7/8" long. Width of the crescent i...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique Early Victorian 18kt Enamel Serpent Stickpin in Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual stickpins as this is are a treat. This Early Victorian Curled Serpent is 18kt gold and enamel and arrives in its original box. It was made c. 1845 by Robert August Brieskorn....
Category
1840s Swedish Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
IGI Certified 14K Yellow Gold Jade Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin/Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold brooch (pin/pendant) centered with a gorgeous natural oval cabochon cut jade, measuring approximately 15.80 x 8.40 x 4.30 mm, and weighing appro...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Elizabethan EPOCA Brooch in Platinum and Rose Gold
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Broche y/o Colgante Original de época SXIX, en Platino y Oro Rosa para mujer Diamantes en talla antigua con peso aprox. 1,30ct Oro Rosa 18 kt y Platino 950 11,12 gramos Este broc...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Brooches
Victorian Pearl Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Swallow Chain Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two highly rendered swallow birds in flight with spread wings
Engraved with feather detail - each holding one end of a length of chain
Cable link with seven 2.5 mm seed ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Revival 1880 Sword Jabot In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance Revival sword jabot-brooch.
An exceptional and very rare jabot type brooch, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1880. This piece is fantastic and has been crafted with renaissance revival patterns in the shape of a miniature sword with jewels, in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with accents in carved platinum. The sword is well proportionate and made with gorgeous details. It is completely decorated with twisted woven wires, engravings and chiseled designs. The sword sheath, the grip pommel and the rain-guard are embellished with a fantastic assortment of eleven natural earth mined gemstones; such white colorless diamonds and vivid green demantoids garnets. It is fitted with a sheath to slide the blade very tight, which is attached to a decorative security chain. This magnificent piece should be an important addition to any serious jewelry collection and will be a great conversation piece when you display it with your dress or on the lapel of your jacket.
Demantoids
Demantoid is the green gemstone variety of the mineral andradite, a member of the garnet group of minerals. Andradite is a calcium- and iron-rich garnet. Ferric iron is the cause of the green in the stone. Although garnets have been known since ancient times, the demantoid variety was not discovered until 1868 in Russia's western central Ural Mountains. The find was an alluvial deposit about 110 km from Ekaterinburg, north by northwest along the Bobrovka River, near the village of Elizavetinskoye. Miners were immediately stunned by the highly refractive nature of the gem material, which is atypical for garnet. They began comparing it to diamond and referred to it as "demantoid", from the old German Demant, meaning diamond. The reason is obvious, with its high brilliance and dispersion. However, as demantoid garnets are quite rare and found in so few locations, they can command quite high prices, especially if they have a particularly lovely horsetail inclusion. Most stones are less than one carat in size after cutting in polishing. Demantoid gems...
Category
1880s English Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold diamond and pearl butterfly brooch (pin/pendant). Decorated with round white pearls and centered with an old European cut diamond weighing appro...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Micro Mosaic brooch of a Bird and a Bee, circa 1795-1825.
Located in Aspen, CO
Late 18th Century to early 19th century Micro Mosaic brooch depicting a bird on a branch eyeing an approaching bee all within a intricate mosaic double border.
The mosaic is in fin...
Category
1810s Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold
Vintage Red Carpet Carved Coral Engraved 2-Tone Gold Bezel Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique Hand Carved Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant. Featuring the Profile of a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Pearl Floral Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold sapphire and pearl brooch (pin/pendant). The floral design is decorated with round white pearls and centered with a beautiful blue round cut sap...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
We are thrilled to offer you some high quality, Micro Mosaic pieces!
This stunning brooch example embodies the Era of the 'Grand Tour' c1880s.
It features the ‘Doves of Pliny’ create...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Rose Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Opal, Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique opal, ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, with opals set in the wings and abdomen, a faceted ruby set in the thorax, cabochon rubies set in the eyes and rose-cut diamonds s...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Victorian Etruscan Revival Agate 18K Yellow Gold Lamb Antique Cameo Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped tablet of banded agate measuring 9.5 x 13.5 mm
Opaque reddish orange with carved cameo on gray-white band
Depicting a lamb asleep on a cross - symbolic of t...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique von Belfrage Brooch Intaglio Carnelian solid 18K Gold /10 gr
Located in SE
Antique brooch in 18K Orange Gold dating from ca. 18th - 19th century set with Carnelian stone featuring miniature hand-carved/ engraved variation of Coats of Arms of ancient Swedish...
Category
19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Handmade Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 18.4 grams.
Totally is diamond diamond 4.50 ct.
Acid tested to be 14k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Elizabethan Brooch Pendant with Diamonds
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Vintage 1800's Brooch and/or Pendant in Yellow Gold for woman 33x Antique Cut Diamonds weighing approx. 5,00ct 18kt Yellow Gold 15,80 grams Width 6,5cm Height 3,0cm This brooch...
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Early 1800s Antique Brooches
Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This 12k gold Victorian brooch is meticulously crafted with superb attention to detail. The adorable fly is jewel encrusted, with wings carved out to house beautiful Old Rose Cut dia...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Mediterranean Coral Butterfly Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage butterfly brooch totally hand carved and made in Mediterranean Coral and 18 karat yellow gold is the base, as brilliant cut diamonds embellish the body.
Golden wir...
Category
1780s Unknown Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 2.35 CTW Sapphire Diamond Silver 14 Karat Gold X Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.93 carats
Transparent medium dark blue in color and bezel set in rose gold
With silver-topped 'X' motif surround wi...
Category
1840s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
French 19th Century Sapphire Fine Pearl Enamel Silver Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant-Brooch in silver, ram's head hallmark.
Refined, this antique brooch features an arabesque design adorned with small sapphires and fine half-pearls...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Antique Miniature Painting Pendant Brooch Seed Pearls Silver / 5.7 gr
Located in SE
Old European pendant/brooch dating from ca. late 19th century with miniature hand-painted watercolor portrait of a Girl under convex glass. The exact origin is unknown, likely German...
Category
19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Arthur and Georgie Gaskin Rose Lattice Opal Enamel Silver Floral Brooch
Located in London, GB
The Rose Lattice Brooch was exhibited 'Arthur & Georgie Gaskin', City Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham 11 Febraury - 21 March 1982. Item G27 in this exhibition catalogue and il...
Category
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
15ct Victorian Brooch Ruby Set Hearts At Ends Seed Pearls Diamond set Heart Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous Victorian Gold Brooch. Set with Rubies, Diamonds & Pearls.
Features Two Little Ruby Set Hearts at Either End & Di...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Amethyst Brooch Earrings Silver Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl amethyst quartz foliate pendant/brooch and drop earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, late 1800s, in a fitted ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful sapphire and diamond set brooch from the later stages of the 19th century. This gorgeous piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Double Stork Ruby Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully detailed brooch dating back to the Victorian era. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold into the shape of two crossover stork birds. The features of these famous folklore birds...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver brooch painted with oil European
Located in Boca Raton, FL
European text in the corner, Slavic not sure what the country of origin is, painted with oil, beautiful art work!
Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase!
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19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Victorian Carbuncle Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous drop brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This rounded piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and features multiple decorated layers consi...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Equestrian Carved Carnelian Jockey Cameo Stickpin - C 1890
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Carnelian cameo of a jockey wearing a cap embellished with a single cut diamond, two rubies and two sapphires.
Weight: 4.6 grams
Length: 2 3/4"
Head: 17.44 x 11.35 mm wide
Markin...
Category
1890s Antique Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Victorian Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Belcher Set Antique Cross Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced cross form with flaring fleur-de-lis motif terminals
Featuring round pearls prong set in belcher mounts throughout
Gray to cream in body color with strong irid...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 18k Gold & Platinum Enameled Brooch with European Cut Diamonds
Located in Fairfield, CT
Reflecting the distinctive aesthetic of the Art Nouveau movement, this brooch pendant is an artistic celebration of form and craftsmanship. Cast in 18 karat gold and complemented by ...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Brooch set with cameo and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold with silver brooch set with a cameo and rose cut diamonds. 0.40ct - F/G - SI - 3.0 cm wide
detailed description:
The top of the brooch is 2.3 cm wide
weight: 11.0...
Category
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are thrilled to offer you a beautifully carved Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The stunning portrait of a young woman as a Bacc...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Yellow Gold Diamond Bow Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Bow Brooch Featuring 11 Old Mine Cut Diamonds Totaling Approximately 1.00 Carat. Finished Weight Is 4.1 Grams. 1.2 Inch...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo and 14Kt Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is a stunning Victorian-era piece of jewelry that dates back to the year 1870. The 14Kt yellow gold and black/white hardstone cameo depicts a beautiful woman in profile and feat...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 6.00ct Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this unique Victorian brooch holds an impressive 6.00 carat amethyst as it’s centrepiece. The arrow shaped brooch has been hand crafted from 18 carat yello...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient Roman silver coin pin brooch with Sergia: Marcus Sergius Silus mounted in 18kt and 12kt gold mount.
The coin is depicting Denarius Sergia: Marcus Se...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 14K Gold Filigree and Old European Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 4.0 grams
Diamond Details: .20ct, Old European Brilliant, SI2, H Color.
Pin Measurements:
Length: 2.25 inch...
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Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian tennis brooch, Bog oak
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting and well detailed antique Victorian tennis brooch.
It features a cuffed hand holding a tennis racket with a ball.
The brooch is made fro...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Antique Victorian Lapel, Tie Stick Pin 15ct Gold and Natural Blue Spinel c1890s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
A Lovely Antique Tie, Lapel Stick Pin - possibly Australian made Circa 1890s.
This antique piece features a Lovers Knot crafted in 15ct yellow gold and set...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Spinel, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Varied Cut Steel Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
This Cut Steel brooch has telltale Georgian characteristics. Georgian era cut steel has a variety of cut steel bits held in place by rivets to the back brass plaque that has first be...
Category
1820s English George III Antique Brooches
Materials
Cut Steel
Georgian Memorial Onyx Hair Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
This exquisite and remarkable brooch is a charming and elegant example of Georgian jewelry dating back to approximately 1830. The brooch measures 1.50 inches in diameter and is craft...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Brooches
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.
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