Brooches

This captivating Kieselstein Cord brooch features a charming depiction of a toad in a mid-crawl stance, crafted from luxurious 18 karat yellow ...

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...

This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with a coral pendant drop wi...

Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Heart shaped brooch in gilded metal. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 4 cm (1.18") - Width: 4.5 cm (1....

A beautiful antique Victorian bog oak floral brooch. It is crafted from bog oak which is a type of oak wood that has been buried in a peat bog for h...

This is the largest size they made, 63.5 mm (2.5 inches), the width of .75 inches, and .75 inches deep. Well carved in the shape of a frog, (in Asia the frog symbolises good luck and...

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...

Founded in 1866 by Sir Robert Inches and James Hamilton, Hamilton & Inches has been crafting high quality luxury jewelry in Edinburgh, Scotland, for well over a century up to the cur...

Van Cleef and Arpels Ruby and Diamond Tie Pin Beautiful Van Cleef and Arpels tie pin with ten round cut diamonds and cabochon ruby. Signed: VCA and numb...

Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Diamond Pin Brooch Style: Vintage Pin / Brooch Metal: Platinum PT950 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamonds & 1 Round Faceted Blue Sapphire Total Carat We...

Tiffany & Co Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 1.5" 10.3 Grams TIF359 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPIN...

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...

Chanel Vintage Camelia Camellia Flower Pin Brooch. Beige fabric petals. Safety pin closure. Measurements: diameter: 3 inches - 7.6 cm. 'CHANEL - CC - Made in France' oval tab on the ...

This is an incredibly detailed and ornate brooch that is sure to impress anyone who has a love for fine jewelry. Its central glazed hair compartment is a unique and fascinating featu...

Chanel - (Made in France) Round brooch in gilded metal decorated with rhinestones, representing branches in its center. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimens...

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...

This nice antique butterfly brooch is made of 14 kt yellow gold and silver. The brooch is richly decorated with rose cut diamonds of in total approx....

A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 9ct gold and pearl double crescent brooch. Beautiful closed crescents in 9ct yellow gold, set with creamy pearls that graduate from the ends to c...

Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the Greek goddess Selene riding a serpentine dragon in a rubover collet setting, encircled by a conforming frame of gold beading and twisted gold wire punctuated with four gold palmette form plaques engraved and decorated with dark blue enamel and placed at the cardinal points, the reverse mounted with a hinged pin and scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust length portrait of Selene with crescent-set headdress, encircled by a conforming frame matching that of the brooch with the addition of a pendant decoration composed of a horizontal bar of gold beading and twisted gold wires suspending gold link chains graduated from centre and ending in conical gold elements, the reverses mounted with French wire fittings, all in a fitted red leather case, the interior marked ‘FIRST CLASS PARIS MEDAL/ 1855.1867.1851/ PARIS FIRST CLASS & LONDON PRIZE MEDALS/ JOHN BROGDON/ Goldsmith/ MANUFACTORY/ 16, Henrietta St. Covent Garden/ London’. The cameo—defined as a gem, usually either a mineral or a shell, upon which a design has been carved in relief—is believed to have originated in Hellenistic Greece, during the third century BC. These miniature sculptures, at that time confined to the medium of hardstone, are thought to have been made with the primary purpose of personal adornment. The same practice of mounting cameos in jewellery was then continued by the Ancient Romans, and they are known to have been worn by many a Roman emperor. After the fall of Rome the fashion for cameos went into a decline, until it was again revived during the Renaissance period, brought about by a keen interest in the ancient world. At this time both antique and contemporary cameos were mounted in jewellery, as well as collected as objet d’art. The art of cameo cutting was revived in Italy, where it would remain a centre for the coming centuries. Again there was a lull in interest in carved gemstones, until the Neoclassical revival of the eighteenth century, largely stimulated by the discoveries of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. As with the Renaissance, antique specimens were generally prized over modern cameos, and the worldliest men in Europe held them among their collections of art and antiques. That said, carving centres in Rome and Torre del Greco (near Naples) in Italy were established in response to the demand of the Grand Tourists, who travelled to Italy and Greece to become educated in the wonders of the ancient world. It was at this time that shell cameos, mostly made in Torre del Greco due to its proximity to the sea, became more popular, owing to the relative ease in carving shell over hardstone. In addition to Rome, hardstone cameos also became a specialty of Idar Oberstein, Germany, which had a long history with both the gem mining and cutting trade. In a shift away from the collector’s cases of the previous century, the nineteenth century saw a strengthening in the fashion for wearable cameos. After the Empress Josephine donned a cameo-set suite of jewellery at the coronation of Napoleon in 1804, cameo jewellery became all the rage. Napoleon played a further hand in promoting the art by establishing a gemstone carving school in Paris, inspired by his appreciation for the arts of the ancient world. By the mid-nineteenth century shell cameos, in part due to their lightness compared with hardstone cameos, were the height of fashion. Large shell cameos as well as hardstone cameos were set into contemporary mounts, often as suites of jewellery. Some of the best cameos of the nineteenth century—carved by a select group of recognized carvers—were set into revivalist mounts, corresponding to the subject matter. In Victorian England cameo jewellery was particularly prized, due in part to the fact that the Queen owned and wore a number of cameo jewels. One example which can often be seen in official portraits is the Badge of the Order of Victoria and Albert, carved by Tommaso Saulini of Rome, who also produced cameos for the maker of the present suite, John Brogden. To meet demand some carvers set themselves up in London, including William Schmidt, a German carver from Idar Oberstein, who produced cameos for top London jewellers, including Brogden, Carlo Giuliano and Child & Child. In fact, Schmidt purports to have been the first to carve cameos out of opal, which Brogden reportedly displayed in the Paris Exhibition of 1878. An extant example, now in the collection of the British Museum, was set by the Giuliano firm. Regarding subject matter, cameos throughout time have been largely figural, from bust length profile portraits to scenes with multiple full-length figures, and sometimes animals. Ancient Greek and Roman cameos often depicted mythological scenes as well as contemporary figures. During the Renaissance, mythological scenes were popular, often taken directly from ancient sculpture, as well as portraits of notable contemporary figures. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, due to the revivalist styles, both Renaissance and Classical subjects were copied and set into matching (and sometimes unmatching) revivalist mounts. From the Renaissance through the Victorian era, being able to recognize the source of the carving in a cameo was a mark of erudition, revealing in the wearer knowledge of Classical art. As mentioned, the present cameo parure...

French Victorian ruby, pearl, and rose-cut diamond gold and silver bar brooch circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS ITEM:P-DJ121i Scroll down for specific det...

Chanel vintage Camellia Camelia brooch. Tan beige patent leather petals. Perforated CC logo on a petal. Safety pin closure. Max width: 3 inches - 7.5 cm.'CHANEL - CC - Made in France...

Lanvin - Gilded metal brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition, the metal is slightly oxidized Dimensions: 4 cm x 3.5 cm (1.57" x 1.37") Seller Reference: BR76

This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15 carat yellow gold perfectly. Stone Diameter: 2mm Pin Length: 39mm Weight: 2.3g

This extravagant French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" demi-parure dating from circa 1870 consists of a day/night girandole pendant earrings and a brooch, both composed of garnets, emeralds, diamonds, seed pearls, enamel and 18K gold. The day/night girandole earpendants are each designed with a shaped top centering a cabochon garnet, with detachable pendants suspending flexibly-set garnet drops and seed pearls, enhanced throughout with step-cut emeralds, old mine-cut diamonds, and black and white champlevé enamel, mounted in 18K gold. An exquisite pair of "girandoles", paired with a luxe brooch, this rare French suite in Holbeinesque taste captures the artist's vision of bold form, extravagant color and movement. Product Details: Item #: STE-21098 Country: France Circa: 1870 Dimensions: Brooch: 2.25" length x 2.00" width, Earrings: 2.00" length x 0.75" width Materials: 9 cabochon and tear-drop form garnets; 16 step-cut emeralds (approximate total weight 1.40 carats); 16 old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.20 carats); 23 seed pearls; 18K Gold; Enamel Signed: French assay mark, unidentified maker's mark Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Hans Holbein the Younger, the German Renaissance painter best known for his portraits of royalty...

Finely hand carved in high relief with exquisite detail, this pre 1900 high art Italian made shell cameo brooch displays the pose of a Contessa with beautiful flowing hair elegantly ...

Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Frog Brooch is an unique jewels design by Lane. Green enamel and rhinestones on gold-plated American metal casting. STATE OF PRESERVATION Good condition COM...

This spectacular piece can either be worn as a brooch or a pendant. A 0.95 carat old cut diamond sits central surrounding by a halo of smaller diamonds. Elegantly scrolling metalwork...

Chanel gold-plated logo-engraved plate brooch featuring a front black engraved, back engraved logo to the rear, bar-pin fastening. Circa 1990s . Made in France Length: 1.9in. (5cm) ...

This magnificent late-Victorian diamond brooch in starburst motif will brighten up the sky with an explosive blast of celestial light. The twelve rays are expertly handcrafted in dar...

A marvellous period piece, this hand crafted brooch dates to the reign of Queen Victoria. At its centre sits a 0.80 carat old cushion cut diamond, set into silver and surrounded by a...

A beautiful antique late Georgian era cut steel flower brooch. This is a circular floral brooch with carefully hand crafted individual petals all made fr...

Antique Crescent Brooch 15ct Gold Victorian circa 1880 Gorgeous Victorian Crescent Brooch Set with Beautiful Seed Pearls. Could Easily be Converted to a Pendant (Please ask for...

This Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch dates back to the 1870s. The circular disk is styled as a flower head with a garnet in the centre, surrounded with white enamel beads an...

This is a sterling silver brooch with a gleaming cubic zirconia set on one end, adding a touch of sparkle. The brooch has wavy edges that flow in a gentle undulating pattern, giving ...

This stunning pin/pendant is made in 14k rose gold and features round and rose cut diamonds. This pin is unique due to its design and quality craftsmanship, but also for it’s ability...

An exquisite example of Masonic jewellery art by Guild & Delano of Boston, C 1876, specialists in jewellery for Masons. This piece was made for the PM ...

Antique sterling silver pierced pea serving spoon by Whiting Manufacturing Co in the Louis XV pattern. Beautiful piece from 1891 in the Whiting Manufacturing Co of NY, NY. No monogr...

Antique Old mine cut Diamond and cushion old mine cut Peridot on silver and gold Brooch convertible Pendant. The Pear shape old mine cut Diamond can be detached and worn as a separat...

A stunning diamond pin with about 1.50 carat center stone. It's a true old brooch from the 18th century. Fine piece of you want to wear . This can not be recreated

Claude Montana Paris designed this stunning modernist pin brooch. It features a silverplate metal zipper design with a see-thru "M" logo and quicksilver color. The pin has a security...

Era: Victorian Date: 1870s - 1880s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pearls Style: Stickpin Theme: Horseshoe, Good Luck, Equestrian Measurements Face Hei...

Tiara convertible Diamond Antique Brooch on Silver and Gold. Aigrette feather is optional. Old mine cut Diamonds: approximately 15.00 carats. Tiar...

14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with rose diamonds. 0.30ct - G/H - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 6.1 cm by 1.2 cm wide weight 5.5 grams occupied wi...

A stunning fine and impressive antique Victorian 4.59 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our floral brooch collections. This stunning, fine and impre...

Antique Fox Head Stock Pin 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian stock pin brooch is a true masterpiece. The brooch features a stunning fox hea...

The authentic rare Jean Vitau 18k yellow gold diamond tsavorite yellow sapphire ruby Angel Fish Brooch is a stunning example of the designer's exquisite craftsmanship. The Angel Fish design is intricately detailed with fine lines and curves, while the diamonds, tsavorites, yellow garnets...

Impressive and eye-catching 1820’s en Tremblant Diamond spray Brooch composed of a branch of three flowers, buds and foliate decorations crafted in Paris in 18k Gold and Silver. The ...

Here we have a glorious diamond brooch dating back to the Victorian era. This antique piece has been crafted from yellow gold into the shape of a 5 pointed star consisting of round f...

Hanae Mori - Gilted metal hammered and enamelled brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 8 cm (3.15 in) x 7 cm (2.76 in) Seller Reference: BR11

One Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch. Featuring 11 cushion mixed cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 8.00 carats. Accented by 22 old...

A Victorian oval diamond openwork brooch, with a centre cluster, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, surrounded by old-mine cut diamonds, in claw settings, enclosed by four tr...

Sterling silver reproduction Edinborough ladle by Tiffany & Co. No monogram This small ladle features a simple and classic rounded handle design. Does not include Tiffany & Co box ...

For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the Aesthetic period (1880-1901) during queen Victorias reign. This stunner is set with ...

An antique pheasant stickpin. In sterling silver, 14 & 10 karat golds, and enamel with rose cut diamonds. In the form of a fully alert pheasant standing upright with head held high...

Let’s step into the enchanting world of the Art Nouveau era with this exceptionally rare and captivating French-made double chimera pendant brooch. Crafted with unparalleled skill, t...

An Art Deco amethyst and diamond jabot pin, circa 1925. This jabot pin brooch is set each end with large pear shaped briolette cut amethysts. The gemstones are connected by a single ...

800 silver creamer from German silversmith Friedrich Reusswig. Village scenes surround this creamer from Hanau Germany. Measures approx 2 1/8" high, 3 7/8" wide from spout to handl...

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal pendant brooch with pearly and glass paste drops. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm BRB56