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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Gemstone: Coral
Style: Victorian
Rare Victorian 15ct Rose Gold Coral and Diamond Snake Shaped Stick Tie Pin
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb mid Victorian period stick tie pin.
Designed with an entwined gold snake in 15 carat rose gold.
The snake head set with two rose cut diamond chips for eyes surrounding a sin...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Rose Gold
Victorian era 18K gold diamond pink coral rose bud brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
This victorian era 18K gold diamond brooch, featuring a spray of coral rose bud, captures the delicate beauty of flowers, bringing forth a s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold GIA Button Coral & Pearl Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--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...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Large Size Coral Cameo of the Goddess Diana in Profile Mounted in Yellow
Located in Wheaton, IL
Exquisite large size coral cameo of the Goddess Diana in Profile mounted in rope-twist design 14kt yellow gold frame with retractable bail so it can be worn as a pendant - all original fittings Antique Victorian piece - rendered with fine details elaborate carving excellent condition absolutely Stunning! measures approximately 2" X 1 1/2" Exquisite thick high relief carving...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carved Coral Brooch Drop Earrings Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Carved Coral Brooch and Drop Earring Set Circa 1850. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: # P4903. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A set of a...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Carved Coral Cameo and Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful 14 karat yellow gold hand-carved in high relief coral brooch set with a cameo in the center. The large coral beads on the edge are faceted and have a gold cap at the top ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Coral Earrings And Brooch Flower Leaf Motif 14 Karat Gold Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare pair of museum quality Etruscan Revival Victorian Coral Earrings and Brooch. The parure set has gorgeous hand carved three dim...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Coral and Seed Pearl Antique Gold Brooch Pin Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand carved Coral Cameo and Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant. Featuring of a Female Portrait, accented by Seed Pearls and Pearl set dangling drops. 14K Rose Gold mounting....
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 18K gold coral cameo brooch with ivy leaves and natural seed pearls
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare red coral cameo brooch mounted in 18K yellow gold, crafted during the Victorian era, circa 1850s. This exquisite brooch is a true testament to the artistry of a bygon...
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19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Bacchus Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Neoclassical God Dionysus Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning antique Coral Cameo Pendant depicting the God Bacchus dating to the Victorian to Edwardian period. The Coral Cameo of Bacchus is a very deep exquisite...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Mine Cut Diamond Coral Cameo Brooch Pin 2.16cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An original antique Victorian brooch done in 14K yellow gold and set with approximately 2.16cttw in Si1 to imperfect antique mine-cut diamonds (two stones...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Victorian Coral Button Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th Century. Wonderful coral color, Gilt metal. 1880's Ita...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gilt Metal
18k Yellow Gold Mediterranean Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k Yellow gold Mediterranean coral cameo brooch/pendant. The high relief hand carved round coral cameo depicts the portrait of a young g...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carved Coral Brooch Drop Earrings Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Carved Coral Brooch and Drop Earring Set Circa 1850. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: # P4903. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A set of ...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Coral Cameo Brooch/Pendant, CA 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A striking and rare coral carving attributed to Italian craftsmanship, Circa 1900. The carving represents an intricate female figure with floral and leaf motifs around her neck. The ...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1880 Etruscan Pendant Brooch in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Coral and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian pendant brooch with coral and pearls.
Classic piece created in England during the Victorian era (1837-1901) back in the 1880. This very versatile convertible pendant-brooc...
Category
1880s Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unusual Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin from the 19th Century. A finely carved 3D cat's head is set on a gold round with black enamel detailing to look like a ruff or collar.
Superb qua...
Category
1870s American Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Coral Stomacher Brooch with Fitted Box
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Coral, diamond and enamel on gold stomacher brooch with original fitted box.
Very impressive large size.
Can be used as a hair piece ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond
Large Antique Victorian GIA Carved Red Coral Cameo w/ 14k Gold Open Frame Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large handmade antique brooch was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era. It features a GIA certified, natural coral stone set into an open work and hand etch...
Category
1890s Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique bar pin or pendant crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era. This beautiful antique piece features 3 pieces of NATURAL coral - 1 of which is GIA certified - which are intricately carved into roses. The center coral is much larger than the side stones but each one is magnificently detailed. The frame holding the corals has both a pin backing and a hinged bail and can be worn as either a bar pin or a pendant. No chain is included with this piece. However, the measurements of the inside of the hinged bail are listed above so you can be sure your chain will fit through before purchase. Enjoy!
-- Stone(s) --
(1) Natural Genuine Coral - Carved Roses - Prong Set - Reddish Orange - 12.50x11.64x7.79mm (approx.)
(1) Natural Genuine Coral - Carved Roses - Prong Set - Reddish Orange - 12.73x12.23x8.49mm (approx.)
(1) Natural Genuine Coral - Carved Roses - Prong Set - Reddish Orange - 23.25x19.97x11.64mm (approx.)
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 11.38 Grams
Overall Height: 24.31mm
Overall Width: 44.88mm
Overall Thickness: 14.86mm at the tallest coral (not counting the pin)
Inside Bail Measurements: 3.0x2.8mm
Condition: Antique Victorian era bar...
Category
1860s Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Large Victorian 18 Karat Gold GIA No Dye Carved Coral Cameo Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an antique brooch with an enhancer hook that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era. The brooch features a magnificent piece of natural coral th...
Category
1880s Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Coral and Gold Fruit Carved Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique fruit-carved coral brooch is absolutely gorgeous. The coral is so gracefully detailed with a very shapely pear surrounded by her vibrant leaves. The leaf veins are subtl...
Category
19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Victorian Diamond and Coral Yellow Gold Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian 0.03 carat diamond and coral, 18 karat yellow gold 'snake' pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive snake pin brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
The brooch has been crafted in the form of a serpent entwined around a carved coral branch.
The coiled snake is ornamented with two bezel set Old European cut diamonds to represent the eyes.
The brooch pin has a turned decoration to hold the brooch securely.
The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse of the snake with the mark for 18k gold (18).
This antique Victorian snake brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This impressive antique serpent pin...
Category
1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Coral Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
This TRULY EXQUISITE piece of antique of CORAL cameo jewelry. The frame is made of solid yellow gold that is unmarked, a common trait of antique jewelry. All pieces are acid tested and guaranteed to be 14k. Can be worn as a pin or Pendant. Matching earrings are listed on our storefront as well. Mid to Late Victorian (c.1860-1900) 14K yellow gold & caved coral cameo brooch...
Category
1870s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Cabochon Victorian Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Coral Cabochon Victorian Brooch from the late 19th Century. Very dimensional layered construction with Italian origin coral cabochons likely ...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Silver
Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional Collector Quality Tiffany 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin with hinged gold helmet which opens with dragon perched on top. Exquisite ...
Category
1860s American Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Fossilized White Coral 18K Gold Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 19th century fossilized white coral brooch set with eight seed pearls. The fossilized coral and pearls are set in an 18 karat gol...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Estate Gold Coral Brooch Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
Coral Brooch with an Elaborate Cuff wonderful etching on the Gold. Coral Hand is holding a Bow with seed pearls. 14k gold. Measuring 74mm long end to end or 2.90- 31.59mm wide or 1.2...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond Coral and Pearl Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.66 carat diamond, coral and pearl 15 karat yellow gold, 15 karat white gold set, bar brooch; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This impressive antique coral brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a 15k white gold setting.
The unusual bar brooch features a pearl set to the center of a star shaped frame, held in relief within the coral set circular setting.
Each point of the star is ornamented with a claw / prong set Old Dutch cut diamond.
The domed coral is encircled by eight Old European cut diamonds individually claw / prong set in 15k white gold.
This fine example of antique jewelry secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clip style security fastening.
This 1860s brooch...
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1860s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral and Diamond Pin Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful little brooch features a peach coloured coral stone on the top. It measures 6.3mm and sits within a halo of old cut diamonds. The diamonds total 0.50 carat in weight a...
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Coral Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian 14k gold brooch, featuring teardrop coral (approx. 25 x 18.3mm) Brooch measures 72mm x 74mm. Tested 14k. Weight - 32.9 grams.
Category
19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold
Italian Late 19th Century Coral Cherub Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Italian late 19th century coral stick pin, featuring the bust of cherub realistically carved out of coral, to an 18ct yellow gold pin fitting, circa...
Category
1870s British Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Victorian Yellow Gold and Mediterian Coral Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
Circa 1900's.
Featuring 9K yellow gold, 3D floral carved motif design, handmade.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Stick Brooch Gold 585 Turquoises Corals Diamonds 0.25 ct, Austria, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
GOLDEN LATE BIEDERMEIER (= HIGH VICTORIAN)
Stick Brooch with Turquoises, Corals and Diamonds
MADE CIRCA 1860.
GOLD (14 ct / 585) TURQUOISES, CORALS AND DIAMONDS (VINTAGE CUT /...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Art Nouveau Angel Skin Natural Coral Carved Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This ornate cameo lady portrait brooch was made in circa 1900-1910. It is crafted out of 14k yellow gold and features a carved angel skin cameo portra...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Angelskin Coral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual angelskin coral brooch form the late 19th Century of a Neoclassical maiden flanked by 2 grotesque figures. Beautifully hand carved with ...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Coral Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century gold and coral brooch, the coral branch with patterned gold foliate design to tip, supporting a yellow gold butterfly w...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ORANGE & PINK CORAL, GOLD and NATURAL PEARL TREMBLANT BROOCH
Located in New York, NY
Another Coral Brooch belonging to Ruth Ford which she wore en suite, when she entertained at her residence at the Dakota Apartments. She entertained Artists,...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Coral Scorpio Brooch Circa 1880
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing an exquisite English silver brooch from the Victorian period featuring natural Mediterranean corals. The brooch is shaped like a Scorpio and adorned with 11 natural coral...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Coral Fly Insect Flower Brooch Pin Victorian 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Victorian Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of flowers and leaves with two fly insects which have alighted on the top. The ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Victorian Carved Coral Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional Victorian Carved Coral Brooch from the late 19th Century. Beautifully carved with god Dionysus, the god of the grape harvest, winema...
Category
1860s French Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
1900s Natural Coral Victorian Floral Bouquet Brooch Lapel Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handmade 1905 Victorian Floral Bouquet Natural Coral Brooch. This Antique pin features a 14 Karat and 9 Karat Gold mix characteristic of the time period. The Natural Coral has a high...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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