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Brooches For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Byzantine
Victorian 18k Sapphire Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pin or Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely gorgeous and unique chatelaine purse from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ornate coin purse features a beautiful frame that holds a hand wr...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Certified Natural Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VICTORIAN NATURAL SALTWATER PEARL AND DIAMOND BOW BROOCH (late 19th Century) (GIA Lab report and Gem & Pearl Lab report) Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch 19th Cen...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
An antique crescent brooch, set with natural pearls, graduating from the centre, spaced with tapered settings with rose-cut diamonds, and an inner row, grain set with rose-cut diamon...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Multi-Stone Silver Scottish Shield Garter Pebble Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 19.0 Grams Stone: Lace Agate, Red Jasper, Bloostone Measurements: 50.0 x 44.5 mm Hallmark: Silver Tested ITEM #:BR-1068-101023-01
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, Jasper, Silver

Antique Original Ottoman 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Masallah Brooche
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 7.1 grams. Totally about 1.90 carat diamond. The diamond has s1-s2-s3-Pique1-Pique2 clarity and H-I-J-K-L-Brown color. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Original ottoman item...
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1870s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.7 grams. Totally is diamond 0.76 ct. The diamond is has H color and s2. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mid-Victorian Topaz & Emerald Brooch Circa 1865
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This is simply a beautiful Mid-Victorian 18k yellow gold topaz and emerald brooch. Featuring a beautiful handcrafted flower showcasing the bright green natural emerald. Pink topaz g...
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1860s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold

Mid-Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Brooch with Locket Circa 1870s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This is one Mid-Victorian Brooch in 15k yellow gold that showcases the beautiful patina which has oxidized with time. Fine floral granulation work in the Etruscan revival style, hand...
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1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver And Gold Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique butterfly brooch, with old-cut diamond pavé set thorax and wings, with a faceted emerald in each top wing, with a total weight of approximately 1.30 carats and a cabochon-...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1870s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Amazing Birds Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 11.3 grams. Totally is diamond about 1.75 ct. Totally is ruby 0.08 ct. Acid tested to be 9k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Victorian Floral Brooch with Pearls and Diamonds in Silver and Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Victorian floral brooch in silver on 18K rose gold. The lovely brooch is set with three small natural pearls of mm in size and 33 rose cut di...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Opal and Diamond Brooch, Silver Upon Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique opal and diamond brooch, with a claw set buff top cut opal, with predominantly red play of colour, mounted in gold, with silver claws, with four groups of three old-cut di...
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Young Lady, late 19th early 20th century
Located in Chesterland, OH
Victorian Cameo Brooch. Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 19th early 20th century. It depicts a beautiful portrait of a young lady. The execution of the shell is ...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches

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Gold Plate

14K Rose Gold 1890 Victorian Enamel Floral Motif w/ Diamond & Seed Pearls
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K rose gold - .06 ct VS1 clarity G color Old Mine Cut diamond - 35 seed pearls - 4.37 grams - Victorian 1890 This is a gorgeous floral motif from the 1890 Victorian period an...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a ferocious dragon with a round ruby cabochon eye and mouth agape bearing sharp teeth and a reptilian tongue Bead set throughout by rose cut diamonds within ridged channel...
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1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Sterling Scottish Brooch from the 19th Century. Mid 19th Century with Greek Key blue enamel accents and beautifully detailed hand etchi...
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1860s Scottish High Victorian Antique Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique Original Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 17.5 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.50 ct. Totally is ruby 0.15 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

19th Century 0.29 Carat Diamond and 15K Yellow Gold Arrow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.29 carat diamond, 15 karat yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique diamond brooches and estate jewelry collections This fine and imp...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Antique Salamander Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized salamander with a wavy tail and curling forked tongue Featuring a cushion cut sapphire bead set in the center of its head Weighing approximately 0.54 carats t...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Antique Sardonyx Cameo Pin - 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Pearls, Circa 1850.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Antique Early Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Pin - 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Pearls (Circa 1840-50) Description: Overview: Step into the elegance of the early Victorian era with this exceptional antique pin, a true gem from the 1840-50 period. Crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold (authenticated through acid testing), this extraordinary piece weighs 8.40 grams. The pin features an exquisite cameo...
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1840s European Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Old Cut Diamond Sword Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian bejeweled sword stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features rubies, old cut diamonds and seed pearls. ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Victorian 2.60 Ct Diamond Natural Pearl Bow Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Victorian Brooch is 1890 ca Exquisitely hand crafted during the time of solid 18 KT gold Timeless and elegant bow design loaded by antique cut Diamonds and natural pea...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Wavy Crystal Long Feather Leaf Silver Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. A unique piece. The silver plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back. Size: 7.0 cm x 1.8 cm. Weigh...
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1980s German Victorian Vintage Brooches

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Silver

Late Victorian Enamel Guilloche Silver Brooch with Landscape Scene
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite brooch features a stylized cloud from design embellished with an exquisite landscape pictorial executed in hand done Guilloche enamel . The scene is one of a twilight ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Athena Gold Brooch Pendant, Circa 1860-1880
Located in Chesterland, OH
Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. The execution of the shell is amazing, and the relief helps to add details and dimension to the design. The frame is 10K ...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Etruscan Designed Yellow Gold Ornate 2.5 Inch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold ornate Victorian decorative gold pin Antique Victorian pin is decorated with Etruscan gold and berry decoration Pins are 2.5" long May be used for collar of blazer jackets Pinheads width measuring 0.32 inch An antique Victorian Etruscan gold...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass

Victorian French Flower Cart Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian French Flower Cart Brooch from the mid 19th Century, France. Completely handmade in heavy gauge sterling with colored pastes. 185...
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1850s French High Victorian Antique Brooches

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Silver

Late Victorian Enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Brooch with Morning Glory
Located in New York, NY
This round brooch is sterling silver and set with Guilloche enamel detailing and features a stylized morning glory floating on a stylized geometric sinuous background.It is marked 92...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Wearing Pearls Signed Miniature Portrait Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an exceptional Victorian pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1850. The piece features a detailed miniature portrait of a lady wearing pearls. It is hand painted and...
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 2.85 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A large, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.85 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold, silver set jabot pin style brooch; part of our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This impressive antique Victorian jabot pin style brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold in the form of a sword and scabbard. The scroll decorated hilt is embellished with a total of forty-eight Old European round cut diamonds, graduating in size, and silver set to the pierced decorated design. Each terminal of the quillon is ornamented with an individually set Old European round cut diamond. Eighteen further Old European round cut diamonds, also graduating in size, ornament the silver set push fit scabbard. The scabbard and hilt are both fitted with securing pins to the reverse, and joined with a rope twist 14k yellow gold security chain accented with a feature pearl. This antique pin-style brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This exceptional Jabot pin Victorian...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A late 19th century emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body set with an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.4 carat, the tail set with nine faceted emeralds estimate...
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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Early Victorian Memorial Brooch Circa 1840
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Early Victorian memorial brooch with the word memory and symbols in gold lettering on black enamel the and a scalloped engraved surround. Featuring a clear locket in the centre of the brooch with a personal message engraved on the back of the brooch. Discover the rich history and intricate beauty of Victorian mourning jewellery...
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1840s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Gold

Antique Ottoman 8k Gold Circa 1900s Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.8 grams. Totally is diamond about 3.50 ct. The diamond has H-I color and vs-s1-s2-s3. Acid tested to be 8k Gold. Please contact for any que...
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Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Antique Diamond And Natural Pearl Shell Brooch Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian diamond and pearl shell brooch c.1880s, the three-dimensional scallop shell of oval outline set throughout with old European brilliant cut diamonds in silver ba...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 15ct Gold Blue Enamel and Rose Cut Diamond Stick Pin, Circa 1890
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A smart and sophisticated Victorian 15ct gold dark blue enamel and rose cut diamond floral motif stick pin dating from circa 1890. The head of the stick pin is designed with a centra...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Gold Wash 900 Silver Garnet Brooch #2965
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian Gold Plated 900 Silver Garnet Pin/Brooch- This stunning brooch features rose cut Bohemian garnets set in gold plated 900 silver....
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Garnet, Gold, Silver

A Victorian Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond brooch pendant, the central diamond surrounded by an oval cluster formed of graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds,...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

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15k Gold

Victorian Sapphire, Diamond and Gold Crescent Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, set with seven, round faceted sapphires, graduating in size, alternating with eight pairs of old-cut diamonds, in claw and grain set...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Victorian Etruscan Diamond Yellow Gold Ornate Pin
Located in New York, NY
14 karat yellow gold ornate Victorian decorative gold pin Antique Victorian pin is decorated with Etruscan gold and rounded diamond shaped decoration Pins are 2.5" long May be used for collar of blazer jackets Pinheads width measuring 0.18 inch An antique Victorian Etruscan gold...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Ruby Pearl Old Cut Diamond Butterfly Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Victorian butterfly bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. Victorian era had an intricate language of symbolism. The butterfly sy...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Low Karat Gold Brooch Swallow in Flight Seed Pearls Ruby Diamond 1880s American In Good condition, no damage, no missing stones 3.8 gram 1.5 inch long 3/4 inch wide
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Madonna and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare early antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with an exquisite museum ...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Onyx Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Onyx Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch from the late 19th Century. A diamond and ruby motif has been added in the Art Deco period 40 years later....
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1890s American Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold

14K Opal Brooch - P-923CPT-N
Located in Addison, TX
Step into the enchanting world of the Victorian era with this exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Opal Brooch. Crafted with the precision and artistry ch...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1800s Antique Victorian 3.13 Carat Opal and 12k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 3.13 carat opal and 12 karat yellow gold, steel set brooch; part of our Victorian jewellery collections This fine and impressive antique Victorian brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow. The terminal of the antique pin brooch is ornamented with a feature twelve claw set 3.13ct cabochon cut white opal. The feature setting is secured to a steel pin, as often the case with such original antique examples. This antique brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 12 karat gold and steel. This impressive Victorian opal pin brooch...
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

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Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 4.40 Ct Diamond 3.0 Ct Ruby 18 KT Crescent Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This divine example is 1870 ca and crafted of solid 18 KT gold displaying an array pod graduated cushion cut old mine Diamonds alternated by natura Red Rubies Approx 4.40 Ct of brigh...
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1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking & Beautiful quality large Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate garter brooch; The agates have a highly polished mirror finish and all are separated with finely e...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII, Catholic Historical Relic
Located in Chesterland, OH
Catholic Historical Relic, Very Rare Carved Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII In 14K Solid Gold Frame. We present you with one of the most rare and unique cameo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold

A 19th century diamond and zircon rose brooch
Located in Malmö, SE
When the line between want and need becomes quite blurry. A 19th century 18 karat rose brooch set with an approx. 5ct blue zircon surrounded by 269 antique, old, table and rose cut ...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chanel Massive Byzantine Cross Pendant Brooch by Maison Gripoix
Located in New York, NY
Massive Chanel Cross Brooch in shades of emerald, ruby, topaz and amythest poured glass cabocheons with faux baroque round and pear shape pearls. I...
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1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique Sterling Scottish Brooch Amethyst & Topaz
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish thistle brooch circa 1870 with amethyst and citrine topaz colour glass stone and thistle design. Not...
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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Brooches

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Silver

Antique gold brooch with diamonds, Netherlands, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique brooch with 28 diamonds in old Dutch rosette cuts (round, irregular shape) set in a filigree floral form in a circle, in the realism trend of the mid-19th century. Natural...
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1860s Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Sickle and Wheat brooch, 9k gold and silver, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
Steeped in symbolism and beauty this antique diamond Sickle and wheat brooch is such an interesting piece. The sickle has many meanings throughout history and in Victorian jewellery...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique 5.50 Carat Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 5.50 carat diamond, 9 karat white gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This stunning, fin...
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, White Gold, Silver

Bacchus Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Neoclassical God Dionysus Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Coral Cameo Pendant depicting the God Bacchus dating to the Victorian to Edwardian period. The Coral Cameo of Bacchus is a very deep exquisite...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Diamond Grouse Bird Capercaillie Brooch Pin in 14K Gold & Silver
Located in Danvers, MA
Incredibly sparkly and utterly charming, this antique diamond bird brooch (a Capercaillie or type of grouse, I believe) is a little stunner...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Early Victorian 15kt Gold and Silver, Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique early Victorian 15kt gold and silver, pearl and diamond brooch. Made in England, early Victorian period, Circa 1850's. Tested positive for 15kt gold and sterling silver. Dim...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian portrait brooch, ceramic, hand painted
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fine antique Victorian era hand enamelled porcelain brooch. The brooch is an oval shape with a hand painted porcelain plaque to the centre featuring an angelic child or a Putti. ...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

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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