19th Century Brooches

A gorgeous antique Victorian era Whitby Jet brooch. It is an oval shaped brooch with swirl designs and beading going across the centre. Very finely carved and polished to a high glossy shine. A very attractive brooch. Whitby Jet shot to popularity in the Victorian era as a material used in mourning jewellery due to its rich black colour, it is made from fossilised wood, formed in the Jurassic era so it truly is an ancient material! It is highly prized today and genuine pieces of Whitby Jet jewellery...

A lovely antique Victorian Whitby Jet Mizpah brooch. Made from genuine Whitby Jet, it is a rectangular shape with a beaded edge and text to the centre. Reads Mizpah, the Lord watch...

An elaborate and delicate antique, Victorian mourning brooch Made from carefully woven hair it is a fanned bow shape with a teardrop to the lower half...