Antique French Agate and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

An exceptional, fine and impressive 0.64 carat sapphire, 0.20 carat diamond, seed pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and platinum brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive Edwardian sapphire brooch...

An impressive antique French seed pearl and 0.25 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pearl ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive Victorian black onyx, enamel and seed pearl, 20 karat yellow gold mourning brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 20k yellow gold. The brooch has a tiered elliptical form, ornamented with a black onyx panel set in relief to the centre. The onyx panel is ornamented with a central eight-point star motif, embellished with fourteen impressive seed pearls. The outer portion of the brooch is ornamented with impressive black enamel and bears elucidating wording 'In Memory Of'. The elliptical enamel decoration is flanked with rope twist decorated borders. The posterior of this exceptional Victorian brooch is ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription 'Mother 21st Feby 1882' and 'Father 20th Jany 1874'" The reverse of the brooch is inset with a push fit panel, which allows a personal memento or keepsake to be displayed; the original hair may easily be removed and replaced if desired. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This onyx mourning...

An impressive Victorian black agate, seed pearl, 0.06 carat diamond and 20 karat yellow gold mourning brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive agate brooch has been crafted in 20k yellow gold. The brooch has a domed circular form, ornamented with a cabochon cut banded black agate...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.83 carat diamond and pearl, 9 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique diamond and pearl brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The scroll design is ornamented with a central six claw /prong set Old European cut diamond flanked above and below by individually set pearls, held in 9k yellow gold, six claw / prong settings. The scroll designs are further embellished with eighteen Old European cut diamonds, graduating in size. The terminals at either end of the brooch are accented with a 9k yellow gold six claw / prong set pearl...

A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with 9k gold chain; part of our Victorian jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a substantial 9k rose gold belcher chain...

This is an antique Victorian 9 karat gold round sized agate brooch created with lovely seed pearls. The agate has a dark brown hue surrounded by thirty-three beautiful seed pearls. S...

An elegant antique cameo brooch featuring a profile of a lady, encircled with pearls.

Cameo on brown agate featuring a young woman looking toward the left. The artist intricately sculpted the white vein of the agate to bring the delicate profile to life. The young wom...

This is an antique 19th Century 18 karat yellow gold brooch set with twenty-nine lustrous seed pearls. This beautiful brooch has very fine and detailed cannetille work while the bord...

Pair of brooches in 18 karat yellow gold. Dress brooches, these rare antique jewels were worn in duet on a clothing thanks to the peak crimped on the ba...

An antique 19th century drop-shaped brooch created in 14 karat gold. The brooch is set with seven seed pearls and the surface is beautifully detailed with fine filigree and cannetille work. Cannetille typically features fine gold wires or thinly hammered sheets. Jewelry with cannetille was very popular in the 1900's, especially in the 1820's and 1830's. Motifs included tendrils, scrolls, coils, beehives and spider-like rosette ornaments. Like cannetille, seed pearls reached the height of popularity in the 19th century. Pearls add femininity, refinement, and sophistication to the jewelry. The Victorians adored using pearls...