Victorian Chrysoberyl Gold Cat's Eye Horseshoe Brooch

Circa 1870 A Victorian era cat’s eye quartz, seed pearl, blue spinel and 14K gold antique brooch is designed as three stylized flowers wrapped with a ribbon. The ribbon is hand-engr...

Flower gemstone brooch and pendant. This beautifully hand crafted 1940's brooch is enriched with 9 round red purplish round sapphires intermixed with 6 round green emeralds and accen...

As many of you know I just love vintage or antique insect jewelry and this spider is no exception. This piece comes out of Germany and is cir...

Two adorable kitties can be worn as either a brooch or a pendant. In addition to the pin stem, the back has a small loop from which one can attach a chain. The larger cat measures 1 ...

For sale a rare arrow brooch dated from the 19th century, the Victorian era. This brooch features a stunning yellowish-gray cat-eye chrysoberyl cabochon in the center: a precious phenomenon gemstone that displays a line in the center of the stone when exposed to light. The cat-eye measures 10mm in height and 7mm in width. The cabochon is framed with a circle of white seed pearls, as well as the tail and the point of the arrow. The brooch is mounted in 18K yellow gold and it is stamped with the French owl hallmark for 18K gold. Arrows have been used in sentimental jewelry for centuries and have had various symbolic meanings over time. In the Victorian era, arrows were associated with sentimentality and affection. Arrows were often incorporated into jewelry pieces, such as brooches and lockets, as a symbol of devotion and fidelity. They were also used in jewelry to signify direction, pointing the wearer towards their true love or guiding them through the journey of life. But what makes this piece really special is the use of the cat-eye chrysoberyl which is not often to be found. A cat's eye chrysoberyl gemstone...

Vintage chrysoberyl cat’s eye ruby and gold cat brooch pendant circa 1950. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ115B. Scroll down for detailed specifications. A cat lover will immediately notice that the artist of this whimsical cat brooch captured a feline pose and attitude with great skill. It features a pair of fine quality chrysoberyl cat’s eyes set in the eyes. They mimic the appearance of a cat’s eye to perfection. The mouth is kissed by a small ruby. Examine the back of the piece and notice that there is an attachment on the back that facilitates wearing it as a pendant, the tip of the pin stem is neatly tucked into the latch. Treat yourself or someone special to this outstanding vintage cat brooch...