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Brooches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
Antique Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 7.8 grams.
Totally is diamond 2.10 ct.
Acid tested to be 14k real gold.
Please contact for any questions.
Category
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Garnet and Turquoise Snake Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is an antique snake brooch. Fabulously crafted and coiled in 15ct yellow gold to depict the infinity symbol; this piece is set with turquoise stones to the head and garnets for ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from old gold and silver into the shape of a crescent moon. This frame...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
RETRO Brooch with Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch set with ruby, sapphire and emerald – size 3.6 cm x 2.7 cm
detailed description
the size of the brooch is 3.6 cm long by 2.7 cm wide and 1.5 cm high
weight ...
Category
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique cut steel flower brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet antique early Victorian era cut steel flower brooch.
It is a bar style brooch and could be used as a cravat or tie pin, it features a row of four...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Cut Steel
18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch from approximately the 1890s. The brooch consists of a vibrantly colored natural coral cameo wreathed wi...
Category
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold GIA Button Coral & Pearl Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Coral - Button Shape - Stem Set - Pinkish-Orange Color - 18.05x17.95mm (exact - certified)
**See Certification Details Below**
(4) Natural Genuine C...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Crescent Rose Cut Diamond Russian Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique early imperial russian era brooch in crescent designe decorted with rose cut diamonds brooch was made in st petersburg 1880s hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard for...
Category
1870s Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique opal carving cameo mounted on the onyx plaque.
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique opal carving cameo mounted on the onyx plaque.
The plaque features an intricately carved opal cameo portraying the head and shoulders of a young lady.
The dimensions:
Opal...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Opal
Antique English Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Tea Caddy Spoon #13678
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver tea caddy spoon from London, England, circa 1821.
A scallop shell bowl with a bright cut design handl...
Category
1820s Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby 15K Gold Cockerel/Rooster/Chicken Brooch Pin
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this endearing and adorable antique Victorian brooch made c.1890.
The brooch is fitted in a period box and we will include this in the price of this listing.
This pin brooch is made in 15ct solid gold and features an intricate gem set cockerel head with old rose cut diamonds and a single ruby cabochon as its eye.
The head is made and set in solid silver to enhance the diamonds' white shine and lustre. Whilst undeniably sweet and dainty, the craftsmanship is superb and very impressive - due to its small size, it can only be further appreciated upon seeing how detailed each element is with a loupe or magnifying glass.
The accuracy and lifelike shape of the head despite its small size is a testament to the silversmithing and the manner in which all the gems have been set as if to replicate feathers is certainly an artistic virtuosity.
Furthermore, the wattle of the cockerel features a very small yet accenting orange/red enamel that contrasts and completes the entire look. A modestly sized yet outstanding piece of fine Victorian animal jewellery...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Tiffany Co Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tulip 1.9 Inch Brooch Signed Italy
Located in New York, NY
The Tiffany and Co. Yellow Gold Tulip Brooch is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry that is sure to be a treasured addition to any collection. This brooch is signed and made of ...
Category
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Starburst Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian natural pearl and diamond starburst brooch. The brooch features an array of round natural pearls in a star motif with a central old cut diamond crafted ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful Victorian era diamond brooch. The brooch features a large flower which has been set with an array of rose cut diamonds with a large central natural pearl. T...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Clam Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful turquoise clam brooch from the Victorian era. The brooch features an array of cabochon turquoise stones in a clam motif crafted in 9ct yellow gold with a se...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch in the shape of a squirrel with rhinestone nut, signed ART USA 1950s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A loving squirrel sitting with a rhinestone nut, red rhinestone eyes, a beard and open mouth with aqua rhinestones. Signed ART USA 1950s
Dimensions
Hi...
Category
1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
18 Kt Gold Skull and Crossbones Stickpin with Diamond Eyes
Located in Stamford, CT
Skull jewelry has fascinated the public from ancient times where it was worn to show bravery, power and strength. It was worn to show fearlessness, power...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Pearl Star Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Victorian natural pearl star pendant. The pearls are well matched and feature a nice lustre. The pendant has been well maintained and is in perfe...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Snake Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a truly remarkable brooch dating back to the Victorian era. At the centre of this 15ct yellow gold piece, a flaming torch has been crafted with a snake wrapping itself a...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This small yellow gold safety pin is set with a cloverleaf motif represented by 4 rose-cut diamonds set in a millegrain clasp, a...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LOUIS ROUSSELET, Magnificent large old BROOCH, vintage from the 50s
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime large old BROOCH,
vintage from the 50s,
made of glass beads, exquisite workmanship,
exceptional work of famous jeweler Louis Rousselet,
diameter 5.8 cm,
collector's item,
goo...
Category
1950s French Vintage Brooches
French 19th Century Tiger Eye Fine Pearl Rose Gold Clover Pin Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pin in 18 Karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark.
A charming pin brooch featuring a 3-leaf clover set with 3 clawed cabochon tiger's eyes and a fine half-pearl in the center. The fas...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Natural Pearl Eagle Talon Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and high quality 18ct yellow gold talon stick pin. The pin is from the Victorian era and features a single natural pearl.
Condition: Used (Good)
Weight: 2.9 grams
Hea...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct gold pearl and diamond double heart brooch. The brooch features a rose cut diamond double heart motif crafted in silver within a blue and white enamel centre...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 1950s Gold & Ruby Brutalist Walter Schleup Brooch
Located in Maywood, NJ
Bruatlist jewelery design is fully embodied in this 14k gold and ruby brooch, meticulously crafted by Walter Schleup in his Montreal studio.
"Walter Schluep, who trained as a jewel...
Category
1950s Canadian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid century Danish Sterling N.E. From Brooch Pin
Located in Toronto, ON
Mid century Danish Sterling N.E. From unusual pin Brooch. In an elliptical form of an amethyst `flower petal sprouting' from a plant pot. Measures approximately 2.10 x 1.6 inches. It...
Category
1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
American 1890 Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Art nouveau enameled brooch with gemstones.
Beautiful antique brooch, created during the art nouveau period in Newark United States, dating ...
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Reproduction Edinborourgh Ladle (B) #13641
Located in Washington Depot, CT
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 ...
Category
19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French 18K Gold Silver Diamond Ruby Pearl Cat Brooch C1890
Located in Firenze, IT
Antique late 19th C French Novelty animal brooch in silver and gold with 2 kittens playing with a pearl ball. The kittens' tiny bodies are embellished with antique rose-cut diamonds and their eyes with tiny cabochon rubies. Novelty animal brooches were popular in the latter half of the 19th C , many of them are small but have required enormous skill in production and their uniqueness and craftsmanship make them highly desirable. This charming little piece of jewellery art is in a great wearable condition, a nice find for cat jewellery...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Dutch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique Victorian Dutch 14 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch made with filigree technique. The filigree technique is a very refined method that uses a thin golden thread to form a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage McTeigue & Co. Platinum & 18k Gold Diamond Leaf Feather Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous McTeigue & Co. vintage brooch/pin that is crafted from solid 18k yellow and platinum. The brooch features a textured & detailed leaf or feather like design th...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Blister Pearl Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Eagle Brooch Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive vintage blister pearl, 0.30 carat sapphire, 0.28 carat ruby and 1.28 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and 9...
Category
1950s Vintage Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
18K Yellow Gold Classic Beauty Natural Coral Cameo Convertible Pendant/Brooch from approximately the 1890s. The brooch consists of a oval shaped bezel set natural coral cameo in a fi...
Category
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Shell Scallop Lava Stone Vesuv Grand Tour Souvenir St.James Pilgrimage
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely junky scallop shell has been hand carved out of lava in the first half of the nineteenth century. Scallops were the symbol of pilgrims that walked the camino de Santiago ...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Antique Austrian Burma Ruby, Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique, Austrian, Burma ruby and diamond chequerboard brooch, with French-cut rubies, in claw settings, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in silver cut down settings, mounted in go...
Category
1890s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting
Located in New York, NY
This Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Pin W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting is a lovely piece, classical and made with beautiful materials and detailing. This Pin features a portrait...
Category
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Victorian Shield Dangle Brooch - 14k Floral Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1860s - 1880s
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Style: Dangle Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and C-Clasp
Theme: Shield, Floral
Features: Smoothly Finished with...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
A Victorian diamond brooch, late 19th century, designed as a spray of flowers, set with circular- and rose-cut diamonds approximately 6,5ct, length 8cm.
With fitted case.
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond
Victorian 15ct Gold Diamond Cluster Brooch With Centre Opal Dated Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Victorian 15ct Gold Diamond Cluster Brooch With Centre Opal Dated Circa 1890
Very unusual brooch in the shape of a " Catherine-Wheel", with bright old cut diamonds
and a nice cabocho...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl Green Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1890's Green enamel winged brooch with natural graduated pearls. There is a hook on the back to ad a pendant or small dangle watch. Circa 1890-1900
5 natural gray pearls...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful Bacchante. The execution of the shell is amazing, and the relief helps to ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
1950's Old Mine Diamonds Ruby Pin/Brooch 62x53MM 18K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pin/brooch featuring Old mine cut diamond bezel and prong set, flanked with channel set Synthetic Rubies. Center circle surrounded with beautiful "ribbon"/floral scrollwork. Bow set with 17 Old mine cut diamonds - measuring from 4.3 -3.0MM in diameter. Two dangling - I call it "tassels", bezel set with 4 Old Mine Cut natural Diamonds, two big ones measuring 5.0MM in diameter and 2.85MM deep, one smaller one is 4.0mm in diameter. Diamonds look clan and sparkly, most likely H-I-J in Color and I1 in clarity - we estimate 3.0-3.10CT total weight. Twenty square cut Rubies - Synthetic) are beautiful in color and very clean - 0.80CT total weight approximately. I have to say Mid-century to be safe (but it could be older). Antique pin...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Boxed Late 19th C Diamond Crescent Pendant Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Complete with the original fitted box from R. Stewart in Glasgow, this romantic late 19th century crescent brooch is lined with a graduated course of 4.35 carats in glittering old mi...
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Line Vautrin "La Manif" Gilt Bronze Brooch
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Gilt brooch by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as
...
Category
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Victorian French Sweetheart Garnet Diamond Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent example of Victorian sentimental brooch, dated 1888 engraved on the backside – bearing French import duty marks
Glorious artwork skillfully hand crafted of solid 18 KT rose gold and silver
Two large hearts as symbol of eternal love meet in the middle, set in a border of twinkling rose cut Diamonds and surround of fine openwork scrolls with a little bow symbolizing enduring bounding at the bottom side with little suspended pearl as finial - backside is exquisitely engraved with Victoire and Marie full names and date bearing the brooch back history
The two heart shaped Red...
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An amazing amethyst measured to weigh approximately 30 carats is the centerpiece of this incredible antique brooch. The faceted, extremely well-cut Amethyst displays a unique color s...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
American 1860 Miniature Enameled Sword Jabot In 14Kt Yellow Gold & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Miniature cavalry sword jabot-pin.
Fabulous miniature cavalry sword, made up as a jabot-pin in America during the mid-nineteenth century century, circa 1860. The sword is similar to...
Category
1860s American High Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Heart Brooch - "Witch's Heart" - or Convert to Pendant
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a very lovely antique rose cut diamond heart brooch from the Georgian period. This type of heart is referred to as a "witch's heart" with the open style and the point cur...
Category
1810s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 1.50ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Brooch and Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A wonderful Victorian diamond star or otherwise known as a ‘sunburst’ brooch dating from the late 19th century comprising of approx 1.50ct of Old Mine cut diamonds. This quaint brooch, measuring 32mm diameter is set in 18ct gold with a silver front, which was typical of the period to enhance the diamonds in a white setting. It’s design is formed around a central diamond around which twelve points reradiate out from its centre. There is very little wear to the brooch, it is in superb condition.
Please contact to see additional images or video clips of this piece.
Reasonable offers will always be considered.
DIMENSIONS – 32mm Diameter
DIAMOND GRADE
CARAT WEIGHT – 1.50ct total (approx)
COLOUR - F-G
CLARITY – SI
CUT – Old Mine Cut
MATERIALS - 18ct gold/ silver/ diamonds
WEIGHT – 7g
HALLMARK – Unmarked, tested throughout as 18ct gold and silver using a touchstone.
CONDITION – This antique brooch...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Filigree Gold, Piqué and Ruby Butterfly Brooch Circa 1830
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous Georgian gold filigree and cannetille detailed pique butterfly brooch adorned with ruby eyes dating from circa 1830. The wonderful early 19th century brooch has a highly detailed and hand formed gold body a top two round, faceted ruby eyes sit from which masterfully crafted proboscis protrude. The wings are further adorned with inlaid gold leaf shaped pieces and centrally set highly ornate gold cannetille work relate from the body of the butterfly. A fabulous piece of antique jewellery history...
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 0.50ct Antique Cushion Cut Diamond Brooch, Silver & Gold, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Victorian-era pendant featuring an antique cushion-cut diamond at the center, weighing approximately 0.50 carats, surrounded by two rounds. Crafted in silver on gold, th...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Essex Crystal and 15 Carat Gold Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This monogrammed brooch is made up of glossy Essex crystal surrounded by pearls, the decorative bow and the frame in which it sits is modelled in 15car...
Category
1860s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Early Victorian 1.40 CT Diamond Flower Brooch 18 KT Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This petit one of a kind antique flower brooch is early Victorian in transition to Georgian period, 1840 circa
Very finely crafted and distinctive between all others for the brightne...
Category
1840s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Retro Aquamarine Diamond 18K Gold Ribbon Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Retro 1950S Vinatge 18K Yellow Gold Ribbon Brooch with Starburst Strokes decorated with Natural Diamonds centered with a GIA-certifi...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 127.50 Ct Chrysoprase 11.00 Ct Diamond Rare Boxed Twin brooches
Located in Napoli, IT
This exceptional find of antique twin brooches are Victorian period 1880 circa
English origin, 15 KT gold silver topped
Magnificent in all their expressi...
Category
1880s English Antique Brooches
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded by a cluster of eight, old mine-cut diamonds, wit...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Victorian Circle Knot Stickpin - 18k Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1860s - 1870s
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Sapphires
Treatment: Heating
Cut: Round
Color: Blue
Natural Diamonds
Cut: Rose
Style: ...
Category
1860s Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Antique Victorian 14K Gold Natural Mississippi River Pearl Brooch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Antique Victorian 14K Gold Natural Mississippi River Pearl Brooch
2.3 gram
Acid test shows 14K on Brooch and Silver on post Victorian American Workmanship circa 1880s
No Ha...
Category
1880s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k 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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