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Brooches For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 1900s
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 ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Joelton, TN
An antique Victorian flower brooch with 11 roast cut diamonds hallmarks with Dutch essay, 750 or 18 karat gold. Wait 2.8 grams
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Heart Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful antique brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This romantic piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into the shape an open love heart; the outer ...
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19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

14Y Natural Onyx Mourning Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautifully carved natural Onyx mourning brooch. These pin were typically used to secure scarves, shawls, veils, or other garments during periods ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Base Metal

Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Angel Harp Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderfully unique brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into the shape of a harp with a female angel p...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Swiss Enamel And Gold Brooch, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Swiss enamel brooch, with an oval hand painted scene depicting mountains in the distance with a church surrounded by trees, with a feature tree, people and animals to the foregroun...
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1870s Swiss Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, set with nine, oval and round faceted sapphires, graduating in size, with an estimated stone weight of 1.75ct, alternating with eight...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k 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...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Opal

Tiffany & Company early 1900 Gold and Carved Moonstone Owl Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company 14k Yellow Gold Winged Owl Brooch, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length X 1/2 inch and having a "C" clasp pin closure, a fine Carved Moonstone Owl Head set w...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Louis Aucoc French Art Nouveau Diamond And Gold Portrait Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Nouveau, diamond and gold brooch, by Louis Aucoc, with a glazed cartouche, with a scrolled surrounding, displaying a painted portrait miniature of a lady, with an 18th ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 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...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Cut Steel

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Swirl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a 5.0 mm round button pearl - white in body color with moderate luster Featuring a grooved swirl surround with clustered old European cut diamonds Bezel set at bottom weig...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Bird Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 23.6 grams. Totally is diamond 4.30 ct. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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...
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19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Oscar Heyman Modernist Diamond Ruby Garnet Gold Hummingbird Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Birds of a feather flock together. Find the perfect match with this Oscar Heyman modernist yellow and white diamond, tsavorite garnet, ruby, 18 karat yellow gold hummingbird brooch....
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Early 1900s American Modern Antique Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Antique Square Step Cut Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Squirrel Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered squirrel with engraved fur texture Curling around a square step-cut sapphire - bezel set Weighing approximately 0.52 carat Transparent dark blue in co...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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 vibrantly colored natural coral cameo wreathed wi...
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 ...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Old-cut Diamonds My Love Unisex Brooch, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Old-cut Diamonds My Love Brooch. Created around 1900. The letters all set with old-cut Diamonds say “Mine Lieb” - which is My Love or My Dear. Translation from German. Uni...
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Early 1900s British Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond

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...
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1820s 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...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

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...
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19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

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...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian brooch 1907 decorted with 1 green dematoid and 1 garnet stone in 14k gold finest hall marked 56 imperial russian gold standard and moscow assay mark and init...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

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...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

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...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

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 ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 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...
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1870s Antique Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gorgon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the head of a gorgon - a creature of Greek mythology With grooved swirling hair, headband, and necklace details Featuring a rageful expression with single cut diamond in...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k 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...
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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...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 ...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Pearl Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 3.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.28 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Box is not included. Pleas...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 2.23 Carat Cabochon Cut Opal and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.23 carat white opal and 0.82 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse brooches collection This stunning, fine and impressive antique cabochon cut brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The rectangular 9k yellow gold frame is ornamented to the center with a feature sixteen-claw set 2.23Ct cabochon cut white opal. The stunning cabochon opal is surrounded by sixteen millegrain decorated individually bezel set Dutch cut diamonds. The pierced decorated brooch is ornamented with a further twenty-eight millegrain decorated bezel set Dutch cut diamonds to the rectangular frame, completing the design. The antique opal brooch...
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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...
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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...
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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...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Edwardian Stickpin - 14k Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Whiteside & Blank Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Pearl Natural Diamond Cut: Rose Measurements Face Height (nor...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 ...
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19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 14k gold brooch with natural green demantoid in striking color hall marked with initial maker mark in cyrtlic alphabet and assay mark and gold standard
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Early 1900s Antique Brooches

Antique 1.5 carat Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Joelton, TN
Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch set with 20 rose cut diamonds (approx. 3.1mm - 2mm). Approximately 1.5 ctw. Hallmarks: 585 Dutch assay mark. L...
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Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 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...
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1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling 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...
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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...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

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 ...
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1840s Italian Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver

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...
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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.
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1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 6 grams. Totally is diamond 1.80 carat. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Dimention is brooch 7.9x0.06 cm. Box is not included....
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Flowers Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.3 grams. Totally is diamond 0.50 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Dimention is brooch 5x4 cm. Acid tested to...
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Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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 ...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

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...
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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...
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1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

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

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...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Silver

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...
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1880s Scottish Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

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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