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Place of Origin: English
A Late Victorian Caduceus Pearl And Diamond Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian caduceus pearl and diamond stickpin, the two entwined snakes with black enamel decorations, the wings encrusted with rose-cut diamonds, the staff terminating to a pearl on each end, mounted in silver and gold, with gold pin, circa 1890, measuring 2 x 1 cm, the pin measuring 6.8cm long, gross weight 1.8 grams.
This antique stick pin...
Category
19th Century Late Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
A Fleur-de-lis Ruby And Diamond Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A turn of the century ruby and diamond stick-pin, depicting Fleur-de-Lis encrusted with thirteen old European-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh 0.20 carats in total, and six round faceted rubies, estimated to weigh 0.10 carats in total, all mounted in platinum and yellow gold to a yellow gold pin, circa 1900, the jewelled part has indistinctive mark, measures approximately 1.4x1.25cm, the pin is 6.5cm long, gross weight 2.2 grams.
This antique pin is in very good condition for its age. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold and platinum with 9ct gold pin.
This attractive ruby and diamond stickpin...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A mid 19th century Caduceus brooch
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century Caduceus brooch, in the archaeological revival style with gold wirework and gold beading decoration, circa 1850, measuring 6x2cm, gross weight 7.9 grams.
This ant...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Silver Charles Horner Ruskin Arts & Crafts Brooch Chester 1918
By Charles Horner
Located in London, GB
Silver Charles Horner Ruskin Arts & Crafts Brooch Chester 1918
Typical rope edge and merging arts and crafts colours on the Ruskin ceramic plaque
Category
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Silver
A Late Victorian Diamond-set Pheasant Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set pheasant stick-pin, the realistically carved pheasant with a cabochon ruby set eye and old-cut diamonds set through the body, estimated to weigh 0.3 cara...
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage Amethyst Garnet Peridot Yellow Gold Donkey and Cart Brooch Circa 1970
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.30 carat (total) amethyst, garnet and peridot, 9 karat gold donkey and cart brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold in the form of a donkey and cart.
The donkey's body is decorated with a textured finish representing its coat and features.
The cart being pulled by the donkey is also crafted in 9k yellow gold, and ornamented with a multi-gemstone design incorporating four amethysts, two garnets and a peridot.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening.
This impressive vintage brooch is accented with an articulated bucket in 9k white gold, suspended from the back of the cart.
This 1960s brooch is clearly hallmarked to the underside of the cart with the gold fineness mark (9k) and the maker's mark for Alabaster and Wilson* (A&W), and supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
NOTE* Alabaster & Wilson was co-founded in 1887 by Arthur Alabaster and Thomas Watson in Birmingham. This producer of high quality gold and diamond jewelry remains as one of the longest running family businesses in the UK today.
"Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics."
Reference: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press.
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 vintage donkey brooch...
Category
1970s Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old Cut Diamond and Onyx Platinum Brooch, Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
This original antique piece features a 5.8mm cabouchon onyx diagonally set from a fine quality old cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40ct both rubover set onto a Deco design bar b...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Victorian 15ct Gold Etruscan Seed Pearl Brooch Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Seed Pearl Brooch
15ct Gold
Etruscan Seed Pearl Brooch/Pendant
Circa 1880
Free International Shipping
All of our items are e...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Abstract Sapphire Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Incredible 18kt Yellow Gold & Sapphire Brooch made in the U.K & signed. Marked Handmade in U.K. and dated marked, as well as initialed TAD.. Signed Durant.
Beautiful emerald cut S...
Category
1960s Modernist Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carlo Giuliano 18K Gold Antique Brooch in Original Box
By Giuliano
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian Carlo Giuliano 18K yellow gold sapphire and ruby pin featuring his signature gold open-work. The pin contains two rubies that total 0.70 carats, no treatment, Thailand orig...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Maria Stuart Sardonyx Cameo Demi Parure Brooch Earrings
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Sardonyx cameo brooch and earrings with a profile bust of Maria Stuart. The attributes of Maria Stuart are consistent with renaissance fashion se...
Category
1870s Antique English Brooches
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique Silver, Gold and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Dated 1750-1800 silver and gold rose-cut diamond brooch. Approx. 4 1/2 cts of diamonds. Very fine workmanship.
Weight is ap 17.2 dwts, Size is ap 3 .14 x 1.64 inches.
Category
1750s Georgian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Silver, Gold
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian hardstone cameo brooch pendant with blue enamel and pearl surround, the hardstone cameo depicting a female face in the Roman style s...
Category
Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
A Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian carved hardstone cameo brooch, the circular carved hardstone depicting Eros accompanied by a lion, surrounded by yellow gold frame with beaded openwork border, circa 1870...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
An Edwardian diamond and emerald stick-pin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and emerald stick-pin, the square shaped openwork panel consisting of six interwoven stripes finely millegrain-set with forty-five rose-cut diamonds, each corner...
Category
20th Century Edwardian English Brooches
Materials
Platinum
A Victorian Garnet And Pearl Lizard Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian demantoid garnet and pearl lizard brooch, the body set with a central row of graduating round faceted demantoid garnets and two half pearl-set rows on the side, with face...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
15k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18ct Gold & Enamel Hedgehog Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Hedgehog Brooch
18ct Gold
Circa 1960’s
Beautiful vintage hedgehog brooch. Set with a yellow & copper enamel face & cute little diamond eye. Lovely textured spines & the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 9ct Gold & Enamel Edwardian Fishing Rod Brooch Hallmarked London 1905
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Fishing Rod Brooch
9ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked London 1905
Wonderfully crafted, Edwardian gold brooch. Featuring an enamel fish caught...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian English Brooches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
15ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Two Colour Hunting Horn Seed Pearl Horse Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Hunting Horn Brooch
15ct Gold & Platinum Tested
Behold this exquisite 15ct gold and platinum Edwardian-era brooch. This stunning piece showcases a magnificent gold hunting...
Category
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Pearl and Diamond Victorian Scarf Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Scarf Pin
15ct Gold Stamped
Hallmarked Chester 1897
Fabulous, Victorian scarf pin. Features the most beautiful, yellow gold Etruscan work....
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1910
Beautiful Edwardian Bar Brooch. Set with a Centre Aquamarine & Three Seed Pearls Either Side.
Measures Approx Length 44.5mm & Width App...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian English Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian/Early Victorian Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pearl, Hand Made
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Delightful late Georgian/early hand made Victorian brooch
Typically for the era it was made of Sterling Silver covered with patina
Four rows of flower petals hold 40 old full cut dia...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Insect Brooch
18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested
Circa 1880
Fabulous, Victorian diamond encrusted insect brooch. A pretty little fly-lo...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.05 Carat Ruby and Diamond Earring and Brooch Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 18 karat yellow gold, 1.05 carat natural ruby and 0.44 carat diamond jewelry set (brooch and earrings); part of our gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive vintage jewelry set...
Category
1980s Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
ntique Pearl Flower Brooch
15ct Yellow Gold Stamped
Victorian Circa 1890
Hallmarked Chester
Beautiful, Victorian double bar brooch. Features a centre flower set with a pretty, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
An Edwardian gold and diamond dog stickpin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian gold and diamond dog stickpin, in the form of a dog in a resting position, the collar and eyes set with old-cut diamonds, marked 18ct gold on...
Category
19th Century Edwardian Antique English Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian English 15 Ct. Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Brooch Locket Back
Located in Wheaton, IL
Beautiful victorian English 15 Kt. yellow gold, turquoise, and pearl brooch. Reverse - tube hinge, lever catch, and locket back. Great condition. Locket Back
Dimensions:
2.0" Lengt...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Spider And Turtle Brooch
Located in London, GB
A turn of the century novelty scatter pin consisting of a green enamel and pearl set turtle, and green enamel and pearl spider with cabochon cut ruby eyes, all in 18ct yellow gold an...
Category
20th Century Victorian English Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau Arts And Crafts Charles Horner Silver Brooch Enamel
By Charles Horner
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate little brooch was designed in the first decade of the 20th century in the then fashionable Liberty Style. It is fully signed on the reverse with the initials CH, Charle...
Category
Early 1900s Aesthetic Movement Antique English Brooches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Natural Pearl & Enamel Bird Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bird Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1900
This exquisite Edwardian bar brooch is a true masterpiece. Crafted from 15ct gold, it features a lovely bird design with a natural...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian English Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 9ct Rose Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of Victorian craftsmanship, this antique cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of a Grecian woman in profile. The delicate carving is set into a soft pea...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
9k Gold
Antique Victorian Swan Brooch Diamonds and Seed Pearls set in Silver and Gold
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Swan Brooch
Gorgeous Diamonds & Seed Pearls set in Silver & Gold
Check Out Her Beautiful Little Ruby Eye
Victorian Circa 1880
Measures 4.5cm x 2cm
All of our items a...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Sardonyx Cameo Profile Bust of a Bearded Gentleman
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This exquisit profile portrait of a bearded gentleman is mounted in 1800 ca in an exquisite hand made frame. The cameo is secured in a wavy inner gold frame surrounded by an outer f...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold & Silver Golf Club Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Golf Brooch
9ct Gold & Silver
Circa 1910
Lovely Little Safety Pin Style Golf Club Brooch. 9ct Gold & Silver Stamped with The Makers Mark B J H. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian English Brooches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Triple Fly Brooch 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Victorian Fly brooch is special as it has 3 baby flies hanging from a bar with a Larger fly sitting on the bar. These are done in 14K yellow Gold a...
Category
1910s Early Victorian Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Fox Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Gold Fox Brooch
15ct Gold
Victorian Circa 1880
Two Colour Gold Riding Crop Featuring a Gorgeous Little Fox’s Head, Set with Two Beautiful Little Ruby...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Jewelcraft Gold Plated Textured Brooch and Earrings with Rhinestones circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Jewelcraft gold plated textured brooch and clip on earrings, set with rhinestones. The brooch measures 5.4 cm / 2.1 inches by 4.3 cm / 1.7 inches. The earrings are 2.7 cm / 1 inch by...
Category
1960s Vintage English Brooches
Gold Plated Textured Dragon Brooch circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful gold plated dragon brooch, featuring a lovely textured design. Measuring length 7.4 cm / 3 inches by width 4 cm / 1.57 inch. The brooch is in very good condition.
This sty...
Category
1980s Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 1830 15 Karat Gold Polychrome Enamel Flower Garland. Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This brooch has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold around 1830. This exquisite piece of jewellery has been hand painted with enamel. The flower garland and the foliage are set aga...
Category
1830s George III Antique English Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Platinum Duck Stick Pin Diamond Accents and Ruby Eye Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Whimsical Nod to the Jazz Age
Embrace the elegance and playful spirit of the Art Deco era with this charming platinum stick pin, intricately designed in the form of a duck. Lovingly adorned with small round diamonds and set with a ruby eye, this piece blends humor, artistry, and timeless sophistication. Whether worn on a lapel, hat, or scarf, it will make an eye-catching statement that sparks conversation.
Exquisite Details & Design
Duck Motif
Sculpted to depict a duck in graceful profile, the stick pin’s bird figure showcases the streamlined geometry and refined artistry characteristic of Art Deco design.
Diamond Accents
Small round diamonds accent the duck’s body, creating a captivating interplay of light along the polished platinum. These gems not only add sparkle but also underscore the piece’s fine craftsmanship.
Ruby Eye
For a touch of warmth and color, a small ruby is set to form the duck’s eye, providing a subtle yet striking contrast to the duck’s diamond-clad body.
Premium Platinum Setting
Renowned for its strength, durability, and white luster, platinum was a hallmark of luxurious Art Deco jewelry. The metal’s cool tone highlights the brilliance of both diamonds and ruby, ensuring a refined, classic finish.
Dimensions & Origin
Length: Approximately 2.25 inches
Width: Approximately 0.90 inches at the widest point (duck motif)
Circa: Early 20th Century
Origin: Continental (European)
Its compact size offers versatility—easily pinned to lapels, hats, or scarves—while maintaining a clear and eye-catching presence.
Why Choose This Art Deco Stick Pin?
Historic Allure: Authentic Art Deco pieces carry the distinctive design echoes of the 1920s–1930s, offering collectors and enthusiasts a true glimpse into the era’s aesthetic brilliance.
Rare & Whimsical Design: The duck motif, complete with diamond feathers and a ruby eye, presents a conversation-worthy twist on classic Art Deco geometry.
Versatile Styling: Stick pins add a polished accent to both casual and formal ensembles, reflecting individual personality while remaining tasteful and chic.
Care & Maintenance
Cleaning: Gently wipe the platinum and gemstones with a soft, lint-free cloth after each wear. Avoid harsh chemicals; if deeper cleaning is needed, a mild jewelry solution safe for platinum and precious gems is recommended.
Storage: Store in a padded jewelry box or soft pouch, ensuring the pin remains separated from other pieces to prevent scratches or tangling.
Delight in the playful charm and refined elegance of this Art Deco Platinum Duck...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Silver Tone Textured Snake Brooch with Faux Pearl and Faux Turquoise Detail
Located in London, GB
Unusual silver tone textured snake brooch, with faux pearl and faux turquoise detail. Measuring length 12 cm / 4.7 inches by maximum width 4.7 cm / 1.85 inches. The brooch is in very...
Category
1980s Vintage English Brooches
Antique Early Victorian Gold Brooch Rubies Pale Blue Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This early Victorian brooch was hand crafted from 15 karat gold and finely engraved with foliage framed by ornamental borders. The two gold hoops are held together by a pale blue ena...
Category
1840s Early Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
Georgian Varied Cut Steel Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
This Cut Steel brooch has telltale Georgian characteristics. Georgian era cut steel has a variety of cut steel bits held in place by rivets to the back brass...
Category
1820s George III Antique English Brooches
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique 18th Century Georgian Bird Pin Stickpin Cut Steel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming pin with a bird was handcrafted in the 2nd half of the 18th century. It is made from steel. The bird is made out of cut steel, its entire surface is covered with tiny ...
Category
Mid-18th Century George III Antique English Brooches
Materials
Cut Steel
Matt Gold Plated Abstract Wave Statement Brooch circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Wonderful gold plated abstract wave brooch, with a matt finish. Measuring length 9.05 cm / 3.5 inches by width 3.5 cm / 1.37 inches. The brooch is in ve...
Category
1980s Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Sterling Silver Statement Brooch with Three Faux Turquoise Stones
Located in London, GB
Wonderful large antique sterling silver brooch, featuring three hubbell stones (faux turquoise), and decorated with mythological faces a...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique English Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Aluminum and Amythest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian oval domed, repousse and engraved aluminum and amythest crystal brooch. Gilt metal oval wire work surrounds the focal faceted amythest crystal and the aluminum body of the brooch.
19th Century aluminum jewelry...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Thomas L. Mott Co., Art Deco Morpho Butterfly Wing Brooch, U.K , circa 1920s
Located in Chatham, CA
THOMAS L. MOTT COMPANY - Art Deco Morpho butterfly wing and sterling silver brooch - featuring a Neoclassical style sulfide cameo of a winged boy blowing...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco English Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Painted Porcelain Portrait Whitby Jet Pendant Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian Whitby jet pendant with a metal bow brooch and dog clip, and featuring a lovely painted porcelain portrait. The dog clip is attached to the pendant with black ribbon. Measuring length 8.7cm / 3.4 inches by maximum width 3.8cm / 1.5 inches. The bow brooch has some wear, and the pin is loose inside the clasp. The porcelain portrait pendant is in very good condition.
This is a beautiful antique Whitby jet...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Antique Seed Pearl and 15 Carat Yellow Gold Flower Vine Brooch
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of Victorian charm to your fine jewellery collection with this intricately detailed flower vine brooch - a stunning piece that elegantly connec...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Plated Large Egyptian Revival Style Pharaoh Statement Brooch
Located in London, GB
Large silver plated Egyptian Revival style brooch with a beautiful detailed pharaoh design. Measuring length 9.35 cm / 3.68 inches by width 4.5 cm / 1.77 inches. This lovely brooch h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival English Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
An Gold and Platinum Art Deco Brooch with Onyx and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat yellow gold octagonal art deco brooch with a large onyx plaque decorated with a flowerbasket set with rose cut diamonds set in platinum and with an old-cut diamond with d...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Anchor Brooch Hope Faith Facetted Carnelian Silver Silver Wire
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This good size Vitorian Brooch of an anchor symbolizes hop and faith. A facetted carnelian cross is mounted in silver and secured to the anchor by fine...
Category
1860s Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Silver
Regard Georgian Turtle Dove Pair Brooches, ca 1820s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Rare Pair of Georgian REGARD Turtle Dove Brooches, ca. 1820s
A symbolic and museum-collectable example of acrostic jewels, featuring two doves, mounted with various gemstones, where the gems spell out "regard" - (R)uby (E)merald (G)arnet (A)methyst (R)uby (D)iamond.
The pieces are further accentuated with fine cannetille gold work throughout.
About Acrostic Jewellery and Turtle Doves
In acrostic jewels the first letter of each gemstone spells out a word. Typical examples are words of endearment like "adore", "dearest" and "regard".
The utterly romantic trend of acrostic jewels began in the Georgian era and flourished throughout the Victorian period. It is believed that acrostic jewelry was first created by Jean-Baptiste Mellerio of the House of Mellerio, who started designing jewels with gems that spelled out “j’adore.”
Napoleon Bonaparte admired Mellario’s acrostic designs and commissioned acrostic jewels for both Empress Josephine and his second wife, Empress Marie Louise.
Secret messages of love encoded in gems went perfectly with the Georgian and Victorian love of romance and symbolic meanings. These sentimental jewels would have been gifted to lovers, family members, or even treasured friends.
Further to being acrostic jewels, these doves also represent love and faithfulness, because they mate for life, work together to build nests and raise their young together. They are immortalized in literary and poetic works, such as the Old Testament, and artists like Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Sepia Love Brooch of Cupid Bearing Flowers Upon Maiden, under Crystal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazingly detailed sepia painting of Cupid bestowing flowers on a young maiden. This navette shaped brooch, set in 15K gold, was a gift of love. On the reverse side can be seen two s...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique English Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Butler & Wilson Large Double Heart Brooch with Clear Crystals circa 1980s
By Butler & Wilson
Located in London, GB
Large vintage Butler & Wilson gold plated double heart textured brooch, embellished with clear crystals. Circa 1980s. Measuring length 7.2 cm / 2.8 inches by maximum width 4.75 cm / 1.87 inches. The brooch is in very good condition. It will arrive in a Butler & Wilson box.
This is a fabulous statement brooch with sparkling crystals, by London designers Butler & Wilson.
Nicky Butler and Simon Wilson began their jewellery careers selling antique...
Category
1980s Vintage English Brooches
Materials
Crystal
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Crescent Moon Engraved Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian sterling silver crescent moon brooch with floral engraving, and featuring a lovely chain and rope twist design. The crescent moon and two end bars are gilded in rose gold. The brooch has English hallmarks, stamped with a lion, an anchor, and the date letter is 'S'. The makers mark is AJS for Arthur Johnson Smith. This means that the brooch is sterling silver, assayed in Birmingham, and is dated 1892. Measuring length 4.1cm / 1.6 inches by maximum width 8.5mm / .33 inch. The clasp works well. We have given the brooch a light clean.
This is an adorable and beautiful antique silver brooch...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell Brooch with Gold and Silver Piqué Work
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian dome shaped tortoiseshell brooch inlaid with gold and silver piqué work. Diameter 3.1 cm / 1.2 inches. This beautiful fine quality brooch ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Brooches
Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid.
The lyre is the instrument of Apollo. In Greek an...
Category
1820s George III Antique English Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
VICTORIAN 1870 European Carriage Brooch 14Kt Gold Silver Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian carriage brooch with diamonds.
This is a beautiful antique brooch created in Europe during the Victorian period, back in the 1870. The brooch has been designed in the shap...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique English Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
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Marcasite Brooches Antique