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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
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

18K Yellow Gold Platinum LION Diamond Ruby Pin
Located in Miami, FL
In 18K yellow gold and platinum, this exquisite LION pin features a 0.09 carat diamond and ruby, showcasing tremendous work and superb detail. Ideal for both men and women, this piec...
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2010s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Brooch with diamonds 18k gold with silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver brooch set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds total approx. 0.20 ct G-H / SI - 3.4 cm x 2.7 cm detailed description The brooch is 3.4 cm wide and 2.7 cm h...
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20th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Early Victorian 18kt Enamel Serpent Stickpin in Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual stickpins as this is are a treat. This Early Victorian Curled Serpent is 18kt gold and enamel and arrives in its original box. It was made c. 1845 by Robert August Brieskorn....
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1840s Swedish Antique Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold, Enamel

IGI Certified 14K Yellow Gold Jade Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin/Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold brooch (pin/pendant) centered with a gorgeous natural oval cabochon cut jade, measuring approximately 15.80 x 8.40 x 4.30 mm, and weighing appro...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Womens, Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vintage pin showcases a delightful combination of tear drop and rhombus shapes adorned with 0.33 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds...
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2010s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Old Mine Diamond Gold Platinum Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 18k gold and platinum crescent moon brooch, featuring old mine cut diamonds - total of approx. 3.50cts, SI-I/H-I. The brooch is 2 7/8" long. Width of the crescent i...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Fontane Circa 1900s Antique Gold Miniature Painting Fringe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique original Fontane brooch in 14k gold, circa 1900s. Brooch depicts a miniature painting of a nude lady. Brooch measures 2 7/8" x 1 3/8". Weight of the piece - 22.4 grams.
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Stickpin
Stickpin
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Brooch set with diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds. 0.30ct - F/G - SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 3.0 cm wide weight: 8.3 grams set with - 13 x 1.2 mm - 3.1 ...
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1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Era Shell Cameo Wise Man Brooch 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Crafted in 15 carat gold, The Karina Brooch, having hailed from The Victorian Era is one for the collector of antique jewels. Known as The Wise Man Cameo she...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Stickpin Cross
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14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Pearl Floral Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold sapphire and pearl brooch (pin/pendant). The floral design is decorated with round white pearls and centered with a beautiful blue round cut sap...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Red Carpet Carved Coral Engraved 2-Tone Gold Bezel Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique Hand Carved Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant. Featuring the Profile of a Beautiful Young Woman. The Hand...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with a coral pendant drop wi...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Coral

Victorian Pearl Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Swallow Chain Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as two highly rendered swallow birds in flight with spread wings Engraved with feather detail - each holding one end of a length of chain Cable link with seven 2.5 mm seed ...
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1880s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Victorian Sapphire and Diamond 10k Yellow Gold Crescent Moon Brooch. Featuring 11 cushion mixed cut sapphires with a total weight of approximately 8.00 carats. Accented by 22 old...
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1880s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow ...

Victorian Etruscan Revival Agate 18K Yellow Gold Lamb Antique Cameo Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped tablet of banded agate measuring 9.5 x 13.5 mm Opaque reddish orange with carved cameo on gray-white band Depicting a lamb asleep on a cross - symbolic of t...
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1870s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal, Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
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...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This 12k gold Victorian brooch is meticulously crafted with superb attention to detail. The adorable fly is jewel encrusted, with wings carved out to house beautiful Old Rose Cut dia...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Antique Micro Mosaic Brooch 'Doves of Pliny' 15ct Rose Gold c1880s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
We are thrilled to offer you some high quality, Micro Mosaic pieces! This stunning brooch example embodies the Era of the 'Grand Tour' c1880s. It features the ‘Doves of Pliny’ create...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Brooches

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Rose Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian 2.35 CTW Sapphire Diamond Silver 14 Karat Gold X Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped bullet cabochon weighing approximately 1.93 carats Transparent medium dark blue in color and bezel set in rose gold With silver-topped 'X' motif surround wi...
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1840s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

15ct Victorian Brooch Ruby Set Hearts At Ends Seed Pearls Diamond set Heart Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Fabulous Victorian Gold Brooch. Set with Rubies, Diamonds & Pearls. Features Two Little Ruby Set Hearts at Either End & Di...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Antique Butterfly Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with scalloped wings, curling antennae, and spindly legs Featuring a pear cut diamond prong set as lower body weighing approximately 0.65 carat I co...
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1880s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Belcher Set Antique Cross Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced cross form with flaring fleur-de-lis motif terminals Featuring round pearls prong set in belcher mounts throughout Gray to cream in body color with strong irid...
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1860s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite 14k Yellow Gold Antique Shell Coral Cameo Pin
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your ensemble with this exquisite antique shell coral cameo pin. Crafted in 14k yellow gold, this pin showcases a beautifully carved shell cameo. ...
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1980s Vintage Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Hardstone Cameo and 14Kt Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is a stunning Victorian-era piece of jewelry that dates back to the year 1870. The 14Kt yellow gold and black/white hardstone cameo depicts a beautiful woman in profile and feat...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 6.00ct Amethyst and Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1880s, this unique Victorian brooch holds an impressive 6.00 carat amethyst as it’s centrepiece. The arrow shaped brooch has been hand crafted from 18 carat yello...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian tennis brooch, Bog oak
Located in NEWARK, GB
An interesting and well detailed antique Victorian tennis brooch. It features a cuffed hand holding a tennis racket with a ball. The brooch is made fro...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

HAMILTON & INCHES Victorian 15k/Sterling Silver Diamond Crescent Pin/Trembler Ha
Located in Narberth, PA
Founded in 1866 by Sir Robert Inches and James Hamilton, Hamilton & Inches has been crafting high quality luxury jewelry in Edinburgh, Scotland, for well over a century up to the cur...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Brooch set with cameo and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold with silver brooch set with a cameo and rose cut diamonds. 0.40ct - F/G - SI - 3.0 cm wide detailed description: The top of the brooch is 2.3 cm wide weight: 11.0...
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1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Exquisite Early Victorian Hair, Pearl, and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
This is an incredibly detailed and ornate brooch that is sure to impress anyone who has a love for fine jewelry. Its central glazed hair compartment is a unique and fascinating featu...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are thrilled to offer you a beautifully carved Victorian Carved Cameo Brooch from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The stunning portrait of a young woman as a Bacc...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Dog Miniature Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian bar brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold depicting a cute Jack Russell Terrier. The circular detail is made of cabochon cut rock crystal, which back is covered with ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an oval shaped orange shell cameo with a relief of a woman bust. The woman has a wavy hair.She is we...
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Lapel, Tie Stick Pin 15ct Gold and Natural Blue Spinel c1890s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
A Lovely Antique Tie, Lapel Stick Pin - possibly Australian made Circa 1890s. This antique piece features a Lovers Knot crafted in 15ct yellow gold and set...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Spinel, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian bog oak flower brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian bog oak floral brooch. It is crafted from bog oak which is a type of oak wood that has been buried in a peat bog for h...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

French Victorian Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Victorian ruby, pearl, and rose-cut diamond gold and silver bar brooch circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS ITEM:P-DJ121i Scroll down for specific det...
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1890s French Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 5.35ct Diamond Brooch Pendant, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This spectacular piece can either be worn as a brooch or a pendant. A 0.95 carat old cut diamond sits central surrounding by a halo of smaller diamonds. Elegantly scrolling metalwork...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the Aesthetic period (1880-1901) during queen Victorias reign. This stunner is set with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.88ct Diamond Brooch, c.1860s
Located in London, GB
A marvellous period piece, this hand crafted brooch dates to the reign of Queen Victoria. At its centre sits a 0.80 carat old cushion cut diamond, set into silver and surrounded by a...
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1860s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

1950's Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1950's garnet gemstone brooch handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The decorative textured gold brooch features round garnet gemstones outlining the piece and one set in the center. ...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Seed Pearl Crescent Brooch in original box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Brooch 15ct Gold Victorian circa 1880 Gorgeous Victorian Crescent Brooch Set with Beautiful Seed Pearls. Could Easily be Converted to a Pendant (Please ask for...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

An Important Giuliano Renaissance-Revival Brooch
Located in London, GB
An important Giuliano Renaissance-Revival gold and enamel gem-set brooch, the brooch decorated with the figure of Venus enamelled en ronde bosse, holding up a diamond-set mirror and ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch, c.1870s
Located in London, GB
This Castellani Archaeological Revival brooch dates back to the 1870s. The circular disk is styled as a flower head with a garnet in the centre, surrounded with white enamel beads an...
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1870s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Russian Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch The brooch is set with rose-cut diamonds, suspending diamond briolette drops, and a important GIA certified natural pearl...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Ottoman Circa 1890s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14 grams. Totally is diamond 3.80 ct. Please contact for any questions.
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1890s Turkish Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

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...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Old cut 18th century diamond pin
Located in New York, NY
A stunning diamond pin with about 1.50 carat center stone. It's a true old brooch from the 18th century. Fine piece of you want to wear . This can not be recreated
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Early 1800s European Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond

Antique Victorian c1870’s Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant in 9K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique Victorian Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch with a bail - provision to wear a piece as a pendant within a 9K Yellow Gold decorative rope border featuring safety chain be...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold

Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crescent brooch, set with old-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.50ct, in a three row design, with an inner row and outer row, set with graduating old-...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Green Beryl & 14 Karat Satin Gold Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This antique style piece can be worn as a pin or pendant. Made of fourteen karat (14K) satin yellow gold, with a vintage look and style. The vivid green beryl doublets give a rich, c...
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Beryl, Green Beryl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15 carat yellow gold perfectly. Stone Diameter: 2mm Pin Length: 39mm Weight: 2.3g
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1880s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Turquoise, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian oval diamond openwork brooch, with a centre cluster, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, surrounded by old-mine cut diamonds, in claw settings, enclosed by four tr...
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1870s English Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Fox Riding Crop Stock Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fox Head Stock Pin 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 This exquisite 15ct gold Victorian stock pin brooch is a true masterpiece. The brooch features a stunning fox hea...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k 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 Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

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