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Brooches For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Baroque
Victorian 15ct Gold Etruscan Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Seed Pearl Brooch
15ct Gold
Etruscan Seed Pearl Brooch/Pendant
Circa 1880
Free International Shipping
All of our items are e...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Star Bar Brooch 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely brooch is set with old cut round diamonds. The seven diamonds are mounted in open claw settings. The facetted gold work resembling the points of arrows surrounded by an ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Victorian Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Pearl, Diamond, & Ruby Bird Brooch
An 18-karat gold bird motif brooch set with round cut diamonds, oval cut rubies, and a large mabe pearl
Measurements: 2.75" x 1.25"
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moss Agate And Diamond Brooch 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval moss agate within a rose-cut diamond surround, within original case length 2.3cm
Weight: 3gr.
Category
1840s Scottish Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Vulcanite cameo brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting antique Victorian era Vulcanite cameo brooch.
It is a very well designed piece depicting a lady, possibly Mary.
The cameo has some lig...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Antique Victorian 15ct gold Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian 15ct gold Pietra Dura Floral Mosaic Brooch
Circa 1880
A superb example of a Victorian PIETRA DURA brooch.
Set in 15ct gold w...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage 3D Wavy Feather Leaf Emerald Amethyst Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 6.0 cm x 3.5 cm.
Weight...
Category
1960s German Baroque Vintage Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Cabochon Garnet Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant / Scarf Tie
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(3) Natural Genuine Rhodolite Garnets - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Bright Vivid Wine Red Color - 11.2mm & 10.3mm (approx.)
Material: All 18K Solid Yellow Gold, ...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Hardstone Banded Agate & Pearl Victorian Pendant - 14k Antique Cameo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1870s - 1880s
Metal Content: 14k Rose Gold
Stone Information
Natural Hardstone Banded Agate
Cut: Carved Cameo
Size: 19mm x 13.4mm
Cultured Seed Pearls
Theme:...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Pearl, Rose Gold
18k Yellow gold stick pin - Family brooch - detailed Ivy cravat pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Victorian leaf pin. This lovely antique 18k gold pin is very detailed and set with a little seed pearl in its center. On top of that is this stickpin marked...
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian hardstone cameo brooch, French, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Victorian hardstone cameo brooch. Set with an oval cameo in hardstone depicting the profile of a woman in the classical style, featuring a decorative engraved border and fitted to re...
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 7 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond Flower Brooch 1880s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880s – 1890s This Victorian era flower head brooch is finely crafted in silver topped 18K gold (front – silver, back – gold). It is centered with an old mine cut diamond (6.4...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18k Yellow gold stick pin - Griffin brooch - Antique French Dragon cravat pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning 18 carat gold Victorian dragon pin. This dragon / Eagle / Griffin is very detailed and breathtaking in real life. On top of ...
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Carved Hardstone Cameo w/Pearl Frame Halo Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Carved Hardstone Cameo - Oval Shaped - Multi-Prong Set - Orangy-Brown Base Color w/ white Carving - 26.3x19.3mm (approx.)
(20) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Victorian enamel bug brooch, Engish, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Antique enamel bug brooch. Set to centre with five round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.05 carats,...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Cameo Brooch, circa 1850.
Located in London, GB
Hardstone cameo brooch. Set with a carved hardstone cameo to centre of a bust of a lady in profile within a yellow gold ornate horizontal form, with gold wirework, floral beading and...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Rare amethyst, emerald and pearl brooch by Carlo Giuliano, English, circa 1890.
Located in London, GB
Rare amethyst, emerald and pearl brooch by Carlo Giuliano. Centrally set with an oval rose cut natural unenhanced amethyst in a closed back ru...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Gold and citrine brooch, circa 1866.
Located in London, GB
Victorian citrine and gold brooch. Set with two matching round old cut natural unenhanced Madeira citrines in closed back rubover set...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Citrine, 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...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Flower Pin and Brooch with Pearls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.3 grams
Pin Measurements:
Diameter: 1.25 inches long
Condition: Excellent
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this exceptional Italian micromosaic brooch circa 1850's.
This extraordinary miniature work of art is exceptional in its craftmanship and details from th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian/Victorian 14k Gold and Seed Pearl Braided Hair Mourning Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique mourning brooch.
In 14k (or 15k) yellow gold.
Set with 2 concentric rows of seed pearls - each with dentil decorated bezels and braided locks of hair set under facet...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Moonstone Natural Pearl Enamel And Gold Lucky Clover Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique lucky clover brooch, with a gold circle, edged with rope wirework, with white enamelled clover leaves, with a clover leaf in the centre, with a central natural pearl and t...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Porcelain Miniature Painting Oval Small Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a small oval pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold (needle - 14K gold).
Circa 1880.
The piece features a miniature painting depicting a lady with two angels. It is hand pa...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Brook & Son Platinum Jabot Pin with Drop Section with Original Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 6.6grams
Diamond Details: .75ct total weight, rose cut diamonds, F/G Color, VS clarity.
Brook & Son were holders of a Royal Wa...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Platinum
French 18K Gold Brooch with Bezel Set Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
Circa 1870, this gorgeous French brooch features a pink tourmaline as its centerpiece, flanked by Rose Cut diamond studded triangles along a horizontal 18k gold pin. The tourmaline i...
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Black Onyx Flower Brooch with Pearls- VHK#538
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.5 grams
Pin Measurements:
Length: 1.25 inches
Condition: Excellent
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
1900s Seed Pearl and Ruby Yellow Gold Chick and Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique seed pearl,15 karat yellow, white and rose gold chick and egg brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections
This fi...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Amethyst & Tourmaline, Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Amethyst & Tourmaline, Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Natural Purple Amethyst Square cut - 14 Carat
Natural Multi Color Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
ntique Pearl Flower Brooch
15ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Victorian Circa 1890
Hallmarked Chester
Beautiful, Victorian double bar brooch. Features a centre flower set with a pretty, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold & Seed Pearl Victorian Horseshoe Crescent Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Lovely, Victorian crescent shaped brooch. Features a lucky horseshoe centre & floral detailing, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Goddess Cameo Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
“Goddess of The Day”
Shell Cameo Brooch
Beautiful Fine Engraving Either Side
9ct Rose Gold
Victorian Circa 1860
All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
9k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Royal Kings Brown Enamel and Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 5.3 grams
Enamel is in pristine condition which is quite rare for a piece of this age. It seems to not have been worn m...
Category
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
J COOK & SON - Antique Sterling Silver & Agate Dirk Pin/Brooch - UK - Circa 1914
By J. Cook & Son
Located in Chatham, CA
J. COOK & SON - Antique sterling silver and agate dirk/dagger kilt pin or brooch - signed verso - Birmingham - United Kingdom - circa 1914.
Excellent antique condition - no loss - ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Amethyst Moon and Star Watch Pin in 15K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Antique watch pin in 15K yellow gold featuring a 40carat amethyst in the center. The moon and star is represented in split pearls. Stone is set in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Victorian Mourning Brooch -14k Mine Memento Mori Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Victorian
Date: 1860s - 1870s
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Diamond
Cut: Mine
Style: Mourning Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and C-Clasp
Theme:...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Opal, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Opal, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Blue Opal from Australia - 11 Carat
Blue Sapphire from Sri Lanka - 15 Carat
Red Ruby from Burma - 9 Carat
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch of Hebe Feeding the Eagle
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian cameo depicting Hebe, the Goddess of Youth and cupbearer to the Gods. In this cameo, Hebe is depicted while feeding the eagle of Zeus. This...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Diamond Pearl Agate Bow Shell Shape Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a delicate Victorian bow shell shape pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features a carved shell shape agate. There is a pearl in the centre. The bow is ad...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Victorian Paste Silver Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Antique Victorian late 1800s Silver and Paste crescent brooch by Knoll & Pregizer. Rare to find! German origin.
Crescent 21mm.
Marked: 925 for Sterling Silver and Knoll a...
Category
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Silver
Antique 18K Gold Black Enamel and Onyx Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique 18 karat gold and enamel round brooch is created with black onyx and set with a seed pearl in the center. The border of the brooch is decorated with black enamel and a g...
Category
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian 1.54 CTW Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Dagger Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized dagger comprised of mixed kite cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.47 carats total - G/H color with VS-SI2
Bezel set in platinum with yellow gold scroll mot...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Opal & Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
White Ethiopian Opal - 17 Carat
Blue Australian Opal - 2 Cara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphir...
14K Gold Envelope Shaped Mourning Locket. Brooch with Arrow
Located in Venice, CA
A love letter to a departed soul, this tender piece manifests as an envelope that folds over a pearl studded arrow and is sealed with a forget-me-not flower. Circa 1870, this early Victorian brooch is cast in 14k gold with a beautiful acid wash matte finish. The forget-me-not, a sentimental image often seen in mourning jewelry, consists of a chrysoberyl cat’s eye surrounded by six old cut diamonds bead set into its petals. The whimsical arrow is encrusted with eight pearls that look beautiful against the matte gold. On the back of the brooch, a portrait of a woman is held in an oval frame. She has braided hair, wears beautiful jewelry, and was clearly very loved by the brooch’s original owner.
The blue-grey cat’s eye has lovely chatoyancy that shimmers as it moves, making the piece even more magical. Chatoyancy is an optical phenomenon seen in certain stones, caused by light reflecting off of parallel needle-like elements within the stone, this is the cat’s eye effect. In addition, the chrysoberyl has a trait known as adularesence—a milky sheen or glowing light that seems to come from below the surface of the stone. The effect is caused by layers of orthoclase and albite that reflect and scatter light.
The brooch measures 2” x 3/4” and weighs 10 grams. The chrysoberyl measures 3.25 mm. The six natural old cut diamonds measure 2.25 and equal .15 of a carat...
Category
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Pearl and Diamond Victorian Scarf Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Scarf Pin
15ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Chester 1897
Fabulous, Victorian scarf pin. Features the most beautiful, yellow gold Etruscan work....
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Fox Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Gold Fox Brooch
15ct Gold
Victorian Circa 1880
Two Colour Gold Riding Crop Featuring a Gorgeous Little Fox’s Head, Set with Two Beautiful Little Ruby...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
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
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady, late 1800s
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful portrait of a young lady. The execution of the shell is amazing, and the r...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Victorian Carved Hardstone Agate & 18k Gold Cameo Brooch of a Young Lady
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique cameo brooch.
In 18k gold.
With a cameo carved agate medallion of a beautiful young woman with headband, earrings, and pearl (or beaded) necklace.
Prong-set in a wi...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Fleur-de-Lis Diamond and Onyx Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The fleur-de-lys, the lily flower, is known as the symbol of the French royal family. This motif of a stylized three-petaled lily is originally a medieval heraldic symbol, associated...
Category
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
18ct yellow gold Victorian brooch - Large and heavy foiled back diamond heirloom
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Victorian brooch. This royal diamond brooch was most likely made in Belgium or France in the middle of the 19th century. It is set with exceptionally large ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Starburst Diamond Brooch/Pendant/Hairpin In Original Case
Located in Dubai, DU
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...
Category
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Sterling Mother of Pearl Spade Brooch, Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Sterling Mother of Pearl Spade Brooch, Studio VL , Upcyled object as Art Jewelry from the 1980's NY, originally retailed in Barneys 17th St. 3"...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are thrilled to present this amazing Victorian Cameo Brooch, dating back to the 1830s-1850s. The beautiful portrait of a young Greek lady is expertly carved into the shell with ex...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch circa 1890
Magnificent, antique heart-shaped diamond pendant, pierced and set with two large natural pearls, set through...
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Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch, pin.
This beautiful antique brooch is formed of a single barrette of gold, on whi...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique clasped hands brooch, Bog oak, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting and scarce Victorian clasped or shaking hands brooch.
It is crafted from bog oak with a rich deep brown / black colour.
The pin is carved as two hands clasped or sha...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Victorian Garnet Enamel and Diamond Pendant or Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, enamel and diamond pendant, set to the centre with an oval cabochon-cut garnet, measuring approximately 21.5x17.2mm, surrounded by old-cut diamond-set floral moti...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
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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