Antique Diamond Crown Brooch

An antique diamond crown brooch, set with Edwardian and old-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold with platinum settings, circa 1915.

An early 20th century, Luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a coronet, set with three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold, with the grain set diamonds in silver-upon-gold. American, circa 1910. Luckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19th century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones. The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817. The brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil. By the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver...

A Portuguese, Art Deco, diamond and ruby heart and arrow brooch, featuring a witch's heart, set with rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings; with an arrow with baguette-cut rubies, channel set in the shaft, with the arrow head set with a rub over set...

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...

An antique opal, ruby and diamond butterfly brooch, with opals set in the wings and abdomen, a faceted ruby set in the thorax, cabochon rubies set in the eyes and rose-cut diamonds s...

A flower brooch, with cream and red enamelled petals, with an old-cut diamond in the centre and rose-cut diamond set stamens. The gold stem forms a knotted loop around the flower, wi...

Circa 1890s This Belle Epoque openwork gold brooch is finely modeled as a royal crown embellished with pearls, old mine and rose cut diamonds. The three principal diamonds are brig...

One Antique Diamond, Sapphire, and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Crown Brooch. Featuring 21 old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.85 carat, graded near colorless. VS-SI clarity. Accented by five mixed cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 0.25 carat, and four pearls. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Transforms into a pendant. Circa 1900. The brooch is 1 ½ inches in length by ¾ inch in width. About this Item: This exquisite crown brooch from the turn of the 20th century shimmers with royal radiance. Sparkling old European cut diamonds totaling 0. 85 carat sit proudly atop, joined by five mixed cut sapphires weighing 0. 25 carat that evoke the rich blue hue of a monarch's cape. Four natural pearls dangle delicately below, completing this elegant trio of precious stones. The gold blend is a warm yellow gold crafted to the highest standards of the era, as evidenced by the intricate detailing of the crown's design. Whether fastened to the lapel of your coat or worn as a pendant around the neck, this antique crown brooch...

A unique piece featuring natural seed pearls. Made in 14k yellow gold, this piece can be worn as a brooch or a chain can be attached to the bail for a quick transition to pendant. L...

This is a unique Victorian brooch that makes a large impact. This is a hand carved sardonyx surrounded by detailed 15k gold border. This piece features both a classic latch pin back ...

A beautiful piece of history, this Royal Navy crown brooch is grain set with 0.53 carat of diamonds. Crafted from platinum and 18 carat white gold, the design incorporates a ships sa...

A super king of the jungle lion brooch signed Crown Trifari. A vintage piece dating from the 1970s. In a good condition . Rollover working clasp. Clasp has some light wear of metal. ...