Late 19th Century Brooches

Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 9.6 grams Maker: Tiffany & Co. Pin Measurements: Measurement: 1 inches left to right and top to bottom Co...

14kt Yellow Gold Vintage Brooch / Pendant, Courting Couple, Victorian, Early 1900, Good Condition, 39mm x 31 mm Oval, 11.1 grams, Stamp 14kt Beautiful colorful romantic courting cou...

This delicate little brooch dates back to the 1880s and is a fabulous piece of Victorian jewellery. The handcrafted fly is a collection of gemstones including a total of 0.55 carat'...

Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams Enamel is in pristine condition which is quite rare for a piece of this age. It seems to not have been worn m...

An antique gold, silver, ruby, diamond, and pearl brooch, comprising one round cut ruby, twenty-six diamonds, and two pearls, set in silver, to an 9 karat rose gold bar and fittings....

A late 19th century French enamel and diamond brooch, the centre depicting an enamelled Egyptian Queen with rose-cut diamond-set headdress decorations, within a rose diamond-set crescent, all mounted in yellow gold with a pierced gallery, bearing French gold marks for 18ct gold, Paris 1847-1919, makers mark P.B. , circa 1880, measuring approximately 2.8cm in diameter, gross weight 5.4grams. This antique brooch is in good condition, minimal enamel defiant. An exquisite late-nineteenth century Egyptian revival enamel and diamond brooch from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. After Napoleon’s Egyptian...

A pair of Victorian yellow gold, turquoise, and pearl brooches, one comprising four half seed pearls, and four turquoise cabochons, and the other six half seed pearls and 6 turquoise...

Lava cameo brooch of Demeter, or Ceres in Latin (as she was known to the Romans) with a crown of wheat sheaves in her hair. The gold openwork bezel is of 12K and is an unusual pointe...

Victorian pendant brooch with coral and pearls. Classic piece created in England during the Victorian era (1837-1901) back in the 1880. This very versatile convertible pendant-brooc...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Heart Linked Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pin. This beautiful Victorian diamond and ruby heart pin is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pin featu...

Antique brooch set in 18ct gold with small old cut diamonds, end of the 1800s period c.a. Highlights: - 18ct gold - Old cut diamonds - End of the 19th century c.a. Measurements - L...

This incredible antique pin brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the Victorian era and features a large, outstandingly made, and det...

Antique Portrait Miniature Brooch with Ornate Gold Filigree and Old Mine Cut Diamond Accents. This exquisite brooch features a finely deta...

Moonstone Turquoise Pin Brooch in its Original Box. Remarkable antique pin. The circular shaped moonstone is casted inside the gold top and decora...

Elevate your style with our Rare Victorian Era Brooch. Crafted in 14 karat rose gold and sterling silver, this antique pin is adorned with a total of 8.50 carats of old European cut ...

An antique reverse intaglio crystal stickpin or lapel pin depicting a hunting dog. The dog painting was done on a reverse carved crystal and has a mother of pearl background. The cry...

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin Mounted with approximately 2.32 Carats of near-colorless natural Diamonds as well as Blue mixed cut Sapphires in Platinum. Approximate Dimension...

Victorian 1890 era at its finest. Very artistically crafted snake shaped jewelry item. With fine Sapphires and Diamonds. Can be worn as a pin brooch or as a pendant, please take a lo...

An incredible Italian micro mosaic urn locket/pin from the Victorian (circa 1880) era! This fabulous museum-worthy piece is made of vibrant 18kt yellow gold...

This beautiful antique jewelry set is consisting of a pair of earrings and a brooch. The set has a beautiful filigree and cannetille work d...

A late Victorian enameled fish brooch, the fish delicately hand-enameled in blue and pink, speared by a yellow gold bar with natural pearl termination, all to a yellow gold brooch fi...

Made in Moscow between 1899 and 1908. The 14K gold trefoil brooch is set with a dark red garnet, a bright apple green chrysolite and a lavender purple amethyst. The brooch is marked with 56 zolotnik Imperial gold standard with assayer’s initials ‘ИЛ’ for Ivan Lebedkin...

A yellow gold and pearl brooch, comprising seventeen seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with pin and fittings in 15 karat yellow gold. This stunning brooch is beautiful in ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique pearl and 18 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique pearl jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and ...

A stunning, fine, rare and impressive antique plique-a-jour and 4.23 carat diamond, 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse Victorian collection of brooches. This stunning,...

Brooch in platinum, mascaron hallmark. Quadrilobed shaped, this sumptuous antique brooch is made of gold and platinum threads on which are set 12 natural pearls and an antique brilliant-cut diamond in...

Victorian Gold with Silver Rose-cut Diamonds and Pearls Arrow Brooch. Created around 1895. Presented in the original box. Highly collectable item. Arrow has been always considered as a sign of love. Once it was common to communicate a message via pin or brooch. Nowadays this art is lost, but we can surely start a new tradition. For Example, an arrow worn down is definitely a “no” answer. Arrow that appears on your jacket up is a “yes”. Suits both women and men. This a perfect example and a representative item of the Victorian era, when both Ladies and Gents were wearing jewelry. A true unisex brooch. Former Secretary of state Madeleine Albright...

Here we have an absolutely magnificent antique dangle bar pin crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era. The pin features a cylindrical rod with spheres on its ends...

Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the Greek goddess Selene riding a serpentine dragon in a rubover collet setting, encircled by a conforming frame of gold beading and twisted gold wire punctuated with four gold palmette form plaques engraved and decorated with dark blue enamel and placed at the cardinal points, the reverse mounted with a hinged pin and scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust length portrait of Selene with crescent-set headdress, encircled by a conforming frame matching that of the brooch with the addition of a pendant decoration composed of a horizontal bar of gold beading and twisted gold wires suspending gold link chains graduated from centre and ending in conical gold elements, the reverses mounted with French wire fittings, all in a fitted red leather case, the interior marked ‘FIRST CLASS PARIS MEDAL/ 1855.1867.1851/ PARIS FIRST CLASS & LONDON PRIZE MEDALS/ JOHN BROGDON/ Goldsmith/ MANUFACTORY/ 16, Henrietta St. Covent Garden/ London’. The cameo—defined as a gem, usually either a mineral or a shell, upon which a design has been carved in relief—is believed to have originated in Hellenistic Greece, during the third century BC. These miniature sculptures, at that time confined to the medium of hardstone, are thought to have been made with the primary purpose of personal adornment. The same practice of mounting cameos in jewellery was then continued by the Ancient Romans, and they are known to have been worn by many a Roman emperor. After the fall of Rome the fashion for cameos went into a decline, until it was again revived during the Renaissance period, brought about by a keen interest in the ancient world. At this time both antique and contemporary cameos were mounted in jewellery, as well as collected as objet d’art. The art of cameo cutting was revived in Italy, where it would remain a centre for the coming centuries. Again there was a lull in interest in carved gemstones, until the Neoclassical revival of the eighteenth century, largely stimulated by the discoveries of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. As with the Renaissance, antique specimens were generally prized over modern cameos, and the worldliest men in Europe held them among their collections of art and antiques. That said, carving centres in Rome and Torre del Greco (near Naples) in Italy were established in response to the demand of the Grand Tourists, who travelled to Italy and Greece to become educated in the wonders of the ancient world. It was at this time that shell cameos, mostly made in Torre del Greco due to its proximity to the sea, became more popular, owing to the relative ease in carving shell over hardstone. In addition to Rome, hardstone cameos also became a specialty of Idar Oberstein, Germany, which had a long history with both the gem mining and cutting trade. In a shift away from the collector’s cases of the previous century, the nineteenth century saw a strengthening in the fashion for wearable cameos. After the Empress Josephine donned a cameo-set suite of jewellery at the coronation of Napoleon in 1804, cameo jewellery became all the rage. Napoleon played a further hand in promoting the art by establishing a gemstone carving school in Paris, inspired by his appreciation for the arts of the ancient world. By the mid-nineteenth century shell cameos, in part due to their lightness compared with hardstone cameos, were the height of fashion. Large shell cameos as well as hardstone cameos were set into contemporary mounts, often as suites of jewellery. Some of the best cameos of the nineteenth century—carved by a select group of recognized carvers—were set into revivalist mounts, corresponding to the subject matter. In Victorian England cameo jewellery was particularly prized, due in part to the fact that the Queen owned and wore a number of cameo jewels. One example which can often be seen in official portraits is the Badge of the Order of Victoria and Albert, carved by Tommaso Saulini of Rome, who also produced cameos for the maker of the present suite, John Brogden. To meet demand some carvers set themselves up in London, including William Schmidt, a German carver from Idar Oberstein, who produced cameos for top London jewellers, including Brogden, Carlo Giuliano and Child & Child. In fact, Schmidt purports to have been the first to carve cameos out of opal, which Brogden reportedly displayed in the Paris Exhibition of 1878. An extant example, now in the collection of the British Museum, was set by the Giuliano firm. Regarding subject matter, cameos throughout time have been largely figural, from bust length profile portraits to scenes with multiple full-length figures, and sometimes animals. Ancient Greek and Roman cameos often depicted mythological scenes as well as contemporary figures. During the Renaissance, mythological scenes were popular, often taken directly from ancient sculpture, as well as portraits of notable contemporary figures. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, due to the revivalist styles, both Renaissance and Classical subjects were copied and set into matching (and sometimes unmatching) revivalist mounts. From the Renaissance through the Victorian era, being able to recognize the source of the carving in a cameo was a mark of erudition, revealing in the wearer knowledge of Classical art. As mentioned, the present cameo parure...

Centering an oval cabochon moonstone measuring approximately 14.0 x 9.2 mm Beautiful billowy silver adularescence, and excellent polish and luster In a hammered gold surround Full...

A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 1.10 carat diamond, 1.90 carat turquoise, pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique turquoise brooch...

A Victorian enamel, pearl and diamond brooch, the central silver entwined double heart and ribbon bow motif encrusted with rose-cut diamonds, to a cobalt blue guilloché enamel round ...

Late 19th Century This elegant brooch showcases a harmonious blend of pearls and diamonds set in platinum with an 18K gold backing. The design features round white pearls gracefull...

Fascinating late Victorian C 1890 butterfly brooch/pendant in 18K yellow gold and silver embellished by 6 natural emeralds and 235 rose cut diamonds. This nice antique brooch is lar...

This Victorian brooch is emblematic of the naturalism found in jewelry from the late 19th century. Bugs were a popular motif, and the beetle was a particularly important symbol, representing renewal and transformation. The quintessential Victorian beetle...

Antique C.1883 15ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch inscribed “G.G 14th Aug 1883 S.W” beautiful detailed crescent brooch The item comes without ...

An antique crescent moon brooch, the body is set with two rows of old mine-cut diamonds, graduating in size, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, grain set in silver, with a p...

Antique russian brooch centered with 1 oval siberian russian amethyest with a diameter of 10.50mm×8mm in 14k gold setting brooch was made in st ...

18k gold with silver brooch with blue enamel and set with rose cut diamonds total approx. 0.20 ct G/H - SI/P - 3.5 cm x 2.3 cm detailed description The brooch is 3.5 cm wide and 2....

9CT Yellow Gold Female Figure Cameo Antique Convertible Pendant Brooch This masterpiece antique convertible pendant brooch is with an exquisitely carved creamy white cameo depicting...

Antique 19th century 21kt gold and carved banded agate cameo brooch. Made in circa 1850s 0 1870s. Cameo Design: The central stone is a multi-layered cameo, carved from agate. It f...

A late Victorian yellow gold and diamond Caduceus brooch, the winged staff white claw-set throughout with old brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamon...

A stunning antique Victorian seed pearl and 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with 9k gold chain; part of our Victorian jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a substantial 9k rose gold belcher chain...

This ten pointed star Victorian round brooch is formed elegantly from 18 carat gold and silver. It is mounted with claw-set old mine-cut and highlighted with rose-cut diamonds. The d...

-- Stone(s) -- (19) Natural Genuine Turquoises - Round Cut - Pave Set - Turquoise Blue Color w/ Natural Variation - 2.5-3.1mm (approx.) Material: Solid 8k Rosy Yellow Gold Total Wei...

An antique cameo brooch, depicting Hera, the ancient Greek goddess of women, marriage and childbirth, on a sardonyx hardstone cameo, with a dark brown background, mounted in yellow g...

This large Victorian Cameo is set with a 14k backing and loop. The cameo is scrupled from natural Abalone into a beautiful youthful woman of extreme beauty.
The cameo me...

A Victorian turquoise, pearl, and yellow gold pair of pins, comprising twelve round half seed pearls, and twelve round turquoise cabochons, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with 15 karat...

HIGH VICTORIAN (= VIENNESE HISTORICISM) GOLDEN JEWELRY SET: PAIR OF EARDROPS AND BROOCH MADE OF GOLD 14ct, COVERED WITH SMALL EMERALDS. ELEGANT BROOCH: made of GOLD (14 ct / 585), having longitudinal-oval form, additionally decorated with small movable rods attached to area below - causing a very decorative effect ! Additionally, the brooch is ornamented with a small emerald attached to middle area, surrrounded by scrolls made in chiselled technique. WEIGHT: 6.0 GRAMS (= 0.21 OZ / 0.19 TROY OUNCE) FINEST GOLDEN COLOUR ! OLD PRAGUE OFFICIAL HALLMARK (= OLD IMPERIAL AUSTRIA...

Taking on a wonderful three leaf clover design, this Victorian brooch has been intricately crafted in 15 carat gold and silver. At the heart of each leaf sits a pearl, each 6.4mm in ...

This 14k gold Victorian pin has an undulating flower form with curved petals that spiral like a sea anemone. Floral and oceanic, the pin has an organic quality to it that seems simple at first but draws in the eye to reveal the design’s intricacies. The flower is a fractal, its spirals mirror...

Old gold brooch from the end of the 19th century in the Biedermeier style. Made of gilded copper and zinc alloy Origin: Western Europe, 2nd half of the 19th century Good condition...

Gold and silver flower-shaped brooch with natural pearls and a sapphire-ruby butterfly Origin: Scandinavia, late 19th century Dimensions: width 5cm x length 2.5cm Weight of the pr...

A large, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.85 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold, silver set jabot pin style brooch; part of our antique jewelry/estate jewelry collections. This impressive antique Victorian jabot pin style brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold in the form of a sword and scabbard. The scroll decorated hilt is embellished with a total of forty-eight Old European round cut diamonds, graduating in size, and silver set to the pierced decorated design. Each terminal of the quillon is ornamented with an individually set Old European round cut diamond. Eighteen further Old European round cut diamonds, also graduating in size, ornament the silver set push fit scabbard. The scabbard and hilt are both fitted with securing pins to the reverse, and joined with a rope twist 14k yellow gold security chain accented with a feature pearl. This antique pin-style brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This exceptional Jabot pin Victorian...

Center Stone: 3 Pearls Size: 6.09mm, 4.98mm, 4.73mm Accent Stone: 3 Rubies Cut: Pear Cut Weight: Approximately Color: Red Accent Stone: 8 Diamonds Cut: Old Mine Cut Weight: Approxima...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Flag Pin. This incredible Victorian diamond and ruby pin is crafted in 14k yellow gold. This gorgeous pin featur...

Victorian Hat Pin Pearl Beads Original Box. Created around 1890. Three Pearls depicting a clover - a sing of good luck. A tiny and elegant item fro...

A Victorian ruby, diamond and pearl heart brooch, the natural saltwater pearl measuring 10.1 x 8.5 x 7.1mm set to the centre, surrounded by a row of...

A stunning diamond and pearl brooch from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 14k gold and sterling silver, this piece features a central cluster of seven diamonds, weighing a coll...

An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising five old European cut diamonds, and fifty-eight rose cut diamonds, in silver and 15 karat yellow gold. This Victorian...