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Victorian Brooches

VICTORIAN STYLE

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

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Style: Victorian
Antique 19th Century 14K Rose Gold Mourning Brooch Pin Pendant & Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
A poignant and beautifully crafted example of 19th-century mourning jewelry, this antique set includes a brooch and matching earrings, all rendered in warm 14K rose gold. Rich with s...
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20th Century Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Painted Miniature Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian Painted Miniature Brooch with a surround of half pearls. A finely painted miniature watercolor of a young child playing a harp in t...
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1870s American Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon with Bow Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This enchanting brooch is shaped like a crescent moon adorned with a romantic bow. It is silver topped and gold backed, encrusted with 56 stunning Old Mine Cut diamonds. The brooch e...
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Early 1900s French Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Old Mine-Cut Diamond Cross Pendant/Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A beautifully crafted late Victorian-era cross pendant and brooch combination in 14K yellow gold, featuring ten luminous natural pearls measuring approximately 4.95–4.6 mm, and cente...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Tiger Brooch, American, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Victorian diamond and enamel tiger brooch. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in a closed back claw setting, with an approximate weight of 0.20 carats, further set with two r...
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Early 1900s American Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed snake is wrapped around a pear shaped faceted rock cr...
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1870s American Antique Victorian Brooches

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Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold and Platinum Hand Painted Miniature of Cherubs Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A romantic jewel steeped in symbolism, this antique brooch features a finely hand-painted porcelain miniature of two cherubs in a tender embrace—a timeless emblem of love, innocence,...
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Early 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Wonderful Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful and rare Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin. Substantial size and quality with an incredible oval hand painted Essex crystal of r...
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1860s French Antique Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian French Jet Articulated Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian french jet bow brooch from the late 19th Century.France. the looped bow composed of square and round french cut jets,the bow tails are articulated terminating in faceted j...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Antique Original Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Pearl And Onyx Decorated Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 2.7 grams. Please contact for any questions.
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Early 1900s European Antique Victorian Brooches

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Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Porcelain Lady Miniature Portrait Oval Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch. The frame is crafted in 15K gold, needle - base metal. Circa 1840. The piece features a miniature portrait depicting a lady. It is hand painted...
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Early 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Gold

Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Seed Pearl and Turquoise Bug crawling up a staff capped with a solitary pearl. Beautifully rendered in 3D with realistic insect anat...
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1870s British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

George Shiebler Aesthetic Newt Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Victorian sterling brooch in the Art and Crafts taste with a tiny newt motif made by the George Shiebler company. Charming subject matte...
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1890s American Antique Victorian Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Insect Brooch 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian diamond encrusted insect brooch. A pretty little fly-lo...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Lion Stickpin of 14k Gold and Platinum
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique stickpin from 1890-1900, featuring a lion of 14k gold and platinum with diamonds. The pin head measures 0.55 inches by 0.5 inches wide with the entire pin measuring 2.7 i...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Paste Buckle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Paste Buckle Brooch from the late 19th Century. Originally a buckle but converted in the period to a brooch with antique fittings. Hand ...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Antique Victorian Shell and Leaf Motif Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Victorian Pin featuring shell and leaves of textured designs, center set with a cluster of glistening Garnets. A Timeless Treasure you’ll turn to Time and Ag...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, 9k Gold, Gold

Antique Cut Steel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous cut steel brooch with three lyre shaped drops will sparkle day or night. Cut steel jewelry is said to have started in Woodstock, England wher...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Base Metal

French Natural Pearl & Mine Cut Diamond Victorian Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An exquisite circa 1880 French brooch. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a central natural white pearl of 4mm diameter. Flanked by old mine c...
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1880s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stickpin Pearl and Stone
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Antique Large Scale Coral Baccante Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Coral Timeless Seduction This absolutely superb antique Coral brooch is 1860/70 ca Spectacular and important antique art piece of pretty large scale, skilfully hand carved during the...
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1860s Italian Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Openwork Knot Leaf Swirl Rope Fire Modernist Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Unisex Large Openwork Knot Leaf Swirl Rope Fire Dots Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely ...
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1960s German Vintage Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Salmon Coral 6 Tier Domed Cluster Brooch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Beautiful large statement piece brooch from the late Victorian period consisting of 6 tiers of natural Mediterranean salmon coral beads with sizes ranging from 12mm to 4mm attached t...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian Swan Brooch Diamonds and Seed Pearls set in Silver and Gold
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Swan Brooch Gorgeous Diamonds & Seed Pearls set in Silver & Gold Check Out Her Beautiful Little Ruby Eye Victorian Circa 1880 Measures 4.5cm x 2cm All of our items a...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Circa 1900s 9k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Flowers Big Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 62.7 grams. Acid tested to be 9K real gold. Totally is diamond about 5 carat. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vvs-vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Ple...
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Early 1900s European Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Victorian 15K gold horse-shoe sapphire brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 15kt yellow gold cushion-shaped horse-shoe sapphire and diamond brooch. Made in England, Circa 1890s The dimensions - Size: 3.2 x 2.8 cm Weight: 7.00 grams Sap...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Connemara Marble Buckle of Sterling Silver
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Victorian era, antique belt buckle featuring Connemara marble shamrocks set in hand etched sterling silver. The buckle bears hallmarks indicating that it was assayed in Birmingham...
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1880s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed snake is wrapped around a pear shaped faceted rock cr...
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1870s American Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k 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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Carved Bog Oak Pin Brooch, Mourning Jewelry in Black, Brass-Tone
Located in Milford, DE
A Victorian pin brooch featuring a carved, wooden, bog-oak set on a brass-tone pin. Victorian mourning jewelry, made popular by Queen Vict...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Stickpin Cross
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture. I don't know what material. It's old.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch Circa 1880, Agate, 14K Gold, Pearls, Enamel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Victorian hardstone cameo brooch with black enamel inlay and four bezel-set natural pearls. The carved banded agate is all one piece, demonstrating the fine craftsmanship of ...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl Moon of gold, no stamps. Small Beads I doubt 14 karat gold. The needle is a little crooked, see picture.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Victorian Amethyst Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Filigree Setting
Located in Milford, DE
An amethyst open-back crystal sits in a meticulously designed sterling silver filigree-style setting, accented with decorative motifs. Features brass fastening hardware on the back. ...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique 18K Gold Cannetille and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
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...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Jade Yellow Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Enamel Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite heirloom to admire, this petite Victorian Bar Pin Brooch in 14 karat yellow adds a touch of elegance and romance from an era gone-by. Presenting a trio of Jade cabochons, ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 15k Yellow Gold French Enamel Miniature "Cherub on Shell" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite example of Victorian-era artistry, this antique brooch features a fine french enamel miniature depicting a cherub seated upon a seashell, evoking classical and r...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow 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 Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold Introducing this exquisite Victorian brooch, meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold. This elegant piece features a harmon...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1880 Victorian Gold over Silver Cabochon Garnet Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
- Gold over silver - 18.00mm cabochon cut garnet - 19=4.50mm rose cut carnets - 21=3.25 rose cut garnets - 10.44 grams This 1880 Victorian gold over silver cabochon garnet pin...
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1880s American Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Silver

Antique Early Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Oval Matrix Large Turquoise Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Matrix Turquoise - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue & Brown Color - 31.3x16.5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 9ct Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.5 Gra...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Baby in Bonnet Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch from the 19th Century. Incredible quality and charming subject matter. Finely detailed gold work ...
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1860s American Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Aries Ram Stickpin
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique stick pin (circa 1870) features a diamond studded ram's head with ruby eyes. The stick pin top is silver and 18k gold, while the pin stem (a later replacement) is 14k go...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Plique-à-Jour Enamel Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely brooch made of enameled plique-à-jour. The happy woman looks onto her darling lily-of-the-valley flowers made of 14K yellow gold. This brooch do...
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Early 1900s British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Star Brooch Pendant Sterling Silver on Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Antique Heirloom Diamond Star Brooch Pendant. Beautifully hand crafted in Silver on Gold. Hand set with 43 Old European Cut Diamonds, appro...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Woven Hair Art Mourning Brooch or Pin Engraved 'Mother'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good late Georgian or Victorian memorial hair art brooch. Comprised of an interlocking double looped knot of woven hair mounted with a central scroll-shape...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine detailing and high relief 3D modeling. There ar...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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 Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Old Mine Cushion Peach Kunzite and Enamel Gold Antique Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Victorian Old Mine Cushion Peach Kunzite and Enamel Gold Drop Vintage Brooch Pendant. Hand set with Old Mine Cushion Peach Kunzite., weighing approx. 2.5tcw. Hand c...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set throughout with Rose Cut Diamonds in a gorgeous thre...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Tennis Racket Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian bohemian garnet crossed tennis rackets brooch. Set in gold filled metal with fine wire cross hatching, garnet pave with garnet...
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1890s Czech Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold-filled

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold and Seed Pearl Brooch, Dated Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold and Seed Pearl Brooch,Dated Circa 1850's This beautiful brooch is in good order with all the original half pearls,and ...
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1850s British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Diamond Musician Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian stick pin brooch. It depicts a portrait of a musician lady playing a mandolin. Circa 1890 The piece is crafted in 18K...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

14kt Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Brooch/Pendant CGL Certified
Located in Antwerp, BE
14kt Yellow Gold & Silver Sapphire & Diamond Brooch / Pendant CGL Certified Sapphire: 2.2 carat Intense blue, oval sapphire, indications of heating Diamonds: 69 old cut diamonds...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 41mm Shell Cameo Brooch Featuring Seated Flutist Under Tree
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Featuring Seated Flutist, Tree, and Bridge in Pastoral Scene, Late 19th Century This finely hand-carved Victorian shell cameo brooch captures a peaceful ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Brooches

Victorian Gold and Banded Agate Stickpin Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A Victorian gold stickpin collection, all in banded agate, is for sale as a group or as an individual item. Banded Agate makes a handsome contrast with clothing in any texture or color. All were made c. 1860 in England and all are in perfect condition. #BLRND is an orb of opaque beige, white and chocolate with a gold cap. It is 3 1/2 inches high with a twisted pin. Price:$350, The large black oval pin with the white inner oval and gold center is $500 and c, 1890. # OVBLK, The Greek Key pin has been sold. The round brown and black with vertical white stripe is set in a gold backing and has a twisted gold pin. It is #BBV c. 1870. Price $475. It is 3 1/2 in long c. 1860-70. The black banded agate...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 1.70ct Diamond Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This delightfully whimsical Victorian Acorn Tree brooch is a true testament to the beauty of nature. The branch is adorned with 1.70 carats of old cut diamonds, grain set , alongside...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Large Antique Cased Figural Victorian Silver Buckle Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large figural Victorian silver buckle brooch with a monogram. The brooch retains its original fitted box. The reverse is unmarked. The silver will likely grade as either coin s...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Brooches

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Silver

Antique Handmade Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 18.4 grams. Totally is diamond diamond 4.50 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.
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1870s European Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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