Antique 18K Gold Cannetille and Seed Pearl Brooch

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

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...

An antique 19th century 14 karat yellow gold brooch set with cannetille work and an Orient pearl. The center of the brooch is created with a floral design with leaves, a flower and a...

An antique cannetille brooch created in 14 karat yellow gold. The brooch is embellished with a texture of firm and fine lacy spiral gold thread and b...

An antique 19th Century 14 karat yellow gold ornate brooch set with an Orient pearl and cannetille. This brooch is created with alternated gold and rose gold segments. The rose gold ...

This antique late 19th century oval shaped openwork brooch is created with a large faceted amethyst. The amethyst is brilliant cut, translucent and has a beautiful purple levender co...

18K yellow gold brooch centered by a cultured pearl. Length: 5.80 centimeters. Gross weight: 2.11 grams.

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

Steeped in Edwardian history, the Mary Brooch is exquisite. Intricately designed, her bold sword, crescent moon and soaring swallow are splendidly crafted in 9 carat gold. Crimson ru...

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

This exquisite brooch is set with sweet seed pearls. The pin and the horseshoe is modelled in 9carat gold. Length: 33mm Horseshoe Dimensions: 7x7.5mm Weight: 1.1g

Antique 14K yellow gold and graduated seed pearl crescent brooch - large size - set with 19 natural pearls (each measuring 1 mm. to 2 mm. in diameter) - 'C' catch - round hand made h...