Vintage Amethyst, Cultured Pearl And Gold Heart Brooch Pendant, Circa 1970

A vintage five row necklace, comprised of three rows of 6mm white cultured pearls and two rows of 8mm round pale pink coral beads, with two 18ct yellow gold spacer bars, strung on to...

An early 20th century, Luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a coronet, set with three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold, with the grain set diamonds in silver-upon-gold. American, circa 1910. Luckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19th century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones. The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817. The brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil. By the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver...

A late Victorian pearl frog brooch, set with natural seed pearls and cushion-cut ruby eyes, mounted in 18ct yellow gold, with an 18ct stamp, English, circa ...

An antique pearl, diamond, demantoid garnet and gold wreath brooch, with six flower clusters, with old-cut diamond centres, in claw settings, each surrounded by five pearls...

Romantic Vintage brooch/pendant in 18 K yellow Gold inspired by the Victorian era featuring an oval cut Amethyst and cultured pearls in a rope textured setting. Matching ring availa...

Fine vintage cultured pearl and 750 / 18K yellow gold flower brooch - hand made - featuring a central creamy white round pearl (approx. 7 mm. in diameter) - the surrounding gold flow...

Centering an agate cameo carved to depict a female profile, the frame with gold and seed pearls. Lenght: 5cm x 4cm Weight: 23.7gr.

A bow and pearl pin brooch in 14 karat yellow gold, in the style of Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1960s. A beautiful textured 14-karat yellow gold bow with white cultured pearl at c...