Victorian Brooches

Rare brooch / pin from 1890s, exquisite condition Crafted in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Features Natural Diamonds and French-Cut Rubies Center Diamond - old mine cut, 0.25 car...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Beautiful pendant brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. This elegant item highlights one oval shaped Amethyst gemstone set east/west. The gemstone is secured with razor sharp eagle talo...

Here we have a glorious diamond brooch dating back to the Victorian era. This antique piece has been crafted from yellow gold into the shape of a 5 pointed star consisting of round f...

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...

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...

A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 9ct gold and pearl double crescent brooch. Beautiful closed crescents in 9ct yellow gold, set with creamy pearls that graduate from the ends to c...

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. ...

A large hand carved cameo pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Set in vibrant 14kt rosy yellow gold, the beautiful face of a young woman graces the center of this intricately carved ...

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...

HIGH VICTORIAN (= VIENNESE HISTORICISM) GOLDEN JEWELRY SET: PAIR OF EARDROPS AND BROOCH MADE OF GOLD 14ct, COVERED WITH SMALL EMERALDS. ELEGANT BROOCH: made of GOLD (14 ct / 585), having longitudinal-oval form, additionally decorated with small movable rods attached to area below - causing a very decorative effect ! Additionally, the brooch is ornamented with a small emerald attached to middle area, surrrounded by scrolls made in chiselled technique. WEIGHT: 6.0 GRAMS (= 0.21 OZ / 0.19 TROY OUNCE) FINEST GOLDEN COLOUR ! OLD PRAGUE OFFICIAL HALLMARK (= OLD IMPERIAL AUSTRIA...

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...

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-...

An antique pheasant stickpin. In sterling silver, 14 & 10 karat golds, and enamel with rose cut diamonds. In the form of a fully alert pheasant standing upright with head held high...

A lovely suite of hunting jewelry consisting of reverse crystal (also known as Essex crystal) earclips of flying ducks, en suite with a matching brooch...

Skull jewelry has fascinated the public from ancient times where it was worn to show bravery, power and strength. It was worn to show fearlessness, power...

Designed as a stylized fleur-de-lis form bead set with old European cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.72 carat total - H/J color with VS2 clarity Completed by hinged pinstem with...

This is a wonderful antique ruby, diamond and pearl crescent brooch. Crafted in 15ct yellow gold during the late Victorian era, the focal aspect of this...

A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian 44.68 carat smoky squartz and 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collectio...

An exquisite example of Masonic jewellery art by Guild & Delano of Boston, C 1876, specialists in jewellery for Masons. This piece was made for the PM ...

Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the Greek goddess Selene riding a serpentine dragon in a rubover collet setting, encircled by a conforming frame of gold beading and twisted gold wire punctuated with four gold palmette form plaques engraved and decorated with dark blue enamel and placed at the cardinal points, the reverse mounted with a hinged pin and scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust length portrait of Selene with crescent-set headdress, encircled by a conforming frame matching that of the brooch with the addition of a pendant decoration composed of a horizontal bar of gold beading and twisted gold wires suspending gold link chains graduated from centre and ending in conical gold elements, the reverses mounted with French wire fittings, all in a fitted red leather case, the interior marked ‘FIRST CLASS PARIS MEDAL/ 1855.1867.1851/ PARIS FIRST CLASS & LONDON PRIZE MEDALS/ JOHN BROGDON/ Goldsmith/ MANUFACTORY/ 16, Henrietta St. Covent Garden/ London’. The cameo—defined as a gem, usually either a mineral or a shell, upon which a design has been carved in relief—is believed to have originated in Hellenistic Greece, during the third century BC. These miniature sculptures, at that time confined to the medium of hardstone, are thought to have been made with the primary purpose of personal adornment. The same practice of mounting cameos in jewellery was then continued by the Ancient Romans, and they are known to have been worn by many a Roman emperor. After the fall of Rome the fashion for cameos went into a decline, until it was again revived during the Renaissance period, brought about by a keen interest in the ancient world. At this time both antique and contemporary cameos were mounted in jewellery, as well as collected as objet d’art. The art of cameo cutting was revived in Italy, where it would remain a centre for the coming centuries. Again there was a lull in interest in carved gemstones, until the Neoclassical revival of the eighteenth century, largely stimulated by the discoveries of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. As with the Renaissance, antique specimens were generally prized over modern cameos, and the worldliest men in Europe held them among their collections of art and antiques. That said, carving centres in Rome and Torre del Greco (near Naples) in Italy were established in response to the demand of the Grand Tourists, who travelled to Italy and Greece to become educated in the wonders of the ancient world. It was at this time that shell cameos, mostly made in Torre del Greco due to its proximity to the sea, became more popular, owing to the relative ease in carving shell over hardstone. In addition to Rome, hardstone cameos also became a specialty of Idar Oberstein, Germany, which had a long history with both the gem mining and cutting trade. In a shift away from the collector’s cases of the previous century, the nineteenth century saw a strengthening in the fashion for wearable cameos. After the Empress Josephine donned a cameo-set suite of jewellery at the coronation of Napoleon in 1804, cameo jewellery became all the rage. Napoleon played a further hand in promoting the art by establishing a gemstone carving school in Paris, inspired by his appreciation for the arts of the ancient world. By the mid-nineteenth century shell cameos, in part due to their lightness compared with hardstone cameos, were the height of fashion. Large shell cameos as well as hardstone cameos were set into contemporary mounts, often as suites of jewellery. Some of the best cameos of the nineteenth century—carved by a select group of recognized carvers—were set into revivalist mounts, corresponding to the subject matter. In Victorian England cameo jewellery was particularly prized, due in part to the fact that the Queen owned and wore a number of cameo jewels. One example which can often be seen in official portraits is the Badge of the Order of Victoria and Albert, carved by Tommaso Saulini of Rome, who also produced cameos for the maker of the present suite, John Brogden. To meet demand some carvers set themselves up in London, including William Schmidt, a German carver from Idar Oberstein, who produced cameos for top London jewellers, including Brogden, Carlo Giuliano and Child & Child. In fact, Schmidt purports to have been the first to carve cameos out of opal, which Brogden reportedly displayed in the Paris Exhibition of 1878. An extant example, now in the collection of the British Museum, was set by the Giuliano firm. Regarding subject matter, cameos throughout time have been largely figural, from bust length profile portraits to scenes with multiple full-length figures, and sometimes animals. Ancient Greek and Roman cameos often depicted mythological scenes as well as contemporary figures. During the Renaissance, mythological scenes were popular, often taken directly from ancient sculpture, as well as portraits of notable contemporary figures. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, due to the revivalist styles, both Renaissance and Classical subjects were copied and set into matching (and sometimes unmatching) revivalist mounts. From the Renaissance through the Victorian era, being able to recognize the source of the carving in a cameo was a mark of erudition, revealing in the wearer knowledge of Classical art. As mentioned, the present cameo parure...

Designed as a puffed heart-shaped form with a grooved swirl fleur-de-lis motif pattern Featuring 1.0 to 3.0 mm round seed pearls bead set throughout pattern White to gray in body col...

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 ...

14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with rose diamonds. 0.30ct - G/H - VS/SI detailed description: the size of the brooch is 6.1 cm by 1.2 cm wide weight 5.5 grams occupied wi...

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...

An antique sapphire and diamond crescent brooch, with an outer row of oval and cushion faceted sapphires, graduating from the centre, set in gold, in grains and cut down settings on ...

Victorian Pear Rose Cut diamond stick pin. Diamond 5.9 mm x 5.2 mm LxW: 6.5 centimeters x .08 cm. 1.72 grams

Unique Enamel Brooch from the Victorian Period, wrapped in 10k Gold featuring seven (7) 2mm round rose cut diamonds and one (1) 4mm oval rose cut diamond. The diamonds are set in a f...

An antique ruby and diamond crescent brooch, with an outer row of oval and cushion faceted rubies, graduating from the centre, set in gold, in grains and cut down settings on the out...

One Late Victorian Diamond Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Silver Brooch. Featuring five old mine cut diamonds and 30 rose cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.90 carats, graded near-colorless, SI2-I2 clarity. Accented by four octagonal step cut emeralds with a total weight of approximately 0.20 carat. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold with silver top, with later added 18 karat yellow gold French pin back. Circa 1890. About this Item: Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite late Victorian diamond and emerald...

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 20.34 carat opal and 4.63 carat diamond, silver gilt cross pendant / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This stunning, large and magnificent antique pendant has been crafted in silver. The pierced decorated, ornate cross design is hollow in nature, embellished with a scrolling decoration to the crossbar terminals. The centre of the cross is ornamented with a cabochon cut opal, encompassed with a silver border embellished with twenty-four Old Dutch cut diamonds. The silver gilt cross is embellished with five stunning collet set oval cabochon cut opals. The central point of the cross bars is accented with four individually collet set Old Dutch cut diamonds. Each scrolling crossbar terminal is embellished with forty-six diamonds, in a combination of pavé and individual collet silver settings; the lower vertical crossbar incorporates a further twenty-eight diamonds, completing the design. This opal pendant suspends from an 18' contemporary 18 ct gold trace chain via a detachable intricate ring loop, accented with scrolling decoration embellished with a magnificent cabochon opal and impressive old Dutch cut diamonds. This stunning and versatile antique pendant can also be worn as a brooch via a hinged pin and clasp fastening to the reverse. This antique opal cross pendant...

Designed as the head of the Greek god Dionysus carved out of moonstone Translucent colorless body color with frosted finish With textured fur and prong set diamond eyes and mouth O...

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Coral - Button Shape - Stem Set - Pinkish-Orange Color - 18.05x17.95mm (exact - certified) **See Certification Details Below** (4) Natural Genuine C...

This is a Victorian 9ct yellow gold and silver stick pin. The head of the pin features an enamel jockey riding a horse which has been set with rose cut diamonds with ruby eyes. The d...

This lovely scarf pin from the 1890s Victorian era is absolutely gorgeous and features enamel and 18k yellow gold. The pin is in fantastic condition for its age visually and also wor...

Deliciously Large brooch from the Victorian era. This piece is a full 3 inches of articulated splendor. Depicting a bird, this brooch features lovely past stone pave in a number of c...

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...

Vintage pearl and diamonds brooch for women, Shell Brooch, Rose Gold 14K Brooch, Estate jewelry, one of a kind vintage brooch Jewelry Material: Rose Gold 14K (the gold has been te...

Era: Victorian Date: 1870s - 1880s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Cut: Mine Natural Seed Pearls Style: Stickpin Theme: Intertwined Circle Spiral...

An antique Victorian flower brooch with 11 roast cut diamonds hallmarks with Dutch essay, 750 or 18 karat gold. Wait 2.8 grams

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An elaborate hair work victorian period mourning brooch. Depicting a cross of blonde hair, draped in a finely woven wreath of brown hair. Encircled by...

Here we have a delightful antique brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This romantic piece has been crafted from 22ct yellow gold into the shape an open love heart. This frame...

Era: Victorian Date: 1880s - 1890s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Cut: Round Color: Red Style: Solitaire Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin an...

This is a wonderful diamond brooch from the Victorian era. The brooch is set with multiple old cut diamonds in a star shaped setting crafted in 15ct y...

This is a truly wonderful turquoise clam brooch from the Victorian era. The brooch features an array of cabochon turquoise stones in a clam motif crafted in 9ct yellow gold with a se...

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...

Antique late 19th C French Novelty animal brooch in silver and gold with 2 kittens playing with a pearl ball. The kittens' tiny bodies are embellished with antique rose-cut diamonds and their eyes with tiny cabochon rubies. Novelty animal brooches were popular in the latter half of the 19th C , many of them are small but have required enormous skill in production and their uniqueness and craftsmanship make them highly desirable. This charming little piece of jewellery art is in a great wearable condition, a nice find for cat jewellery...

Here we have a wonderfully unique brooch dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold into the shape of a harp with a female angel p...

Beautiful and large example of unique Victorian hair art In a mourning brooch. The pin features dark blond/light brown hair in a basketweave design ...

Here we have a delightful pair of antique brooches from Carlo Giuliano. The first showcases a quatrefoil motif enamelled in white and blue with a silver set old cut diamond at the ...

An antique Victorian Dutch 14 karat yellow gold pendant/brooch made with filigree technique. The filigree technique is a very refined method that uses a thin golden thread to form a ...

This is an antique snake brooch. Fabulously crafted and coiled in 15ct yellow gold to depict the infinity symbol; this piece is set with turquoise stones to the head and garnets for ...

A Swiss enamel brooch, with an oval hand painted scene depicting mountains in the distance with a church surrounded by trees, with a feature tree, people and animals to the foregroun...

Designed as a highly rendered winged wheel The Greek symbol for the god Hermes With grooved feathers and spokes Completed by pinstem Stamped with Austrian hallmarks for 14 karat go...

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A beautifully hand painted enamel figural stick pin. Depicting a bright smiling young girl with red scarf around her neck, and a ruby red bonnet. Acce...