Early Victorian Brooches
EARLY VICTORIAN STYLE
Also called Romantic period jewelry, antique early Victorian jewelry and watches were a celebration of the young monarch’s love.
When Prince Albert became engaged to Queen Victoria, he gave her a serpent ring with emerald eyes, her birthstone. While this may seem a bit simple for our contemporary tastes, the serpent symbolizes eternity, and has become a popular motif in jewelry. The tail in the serpent’s mouth forms an unbroken circle. This dewy-eyed happiness trickled down to the masses and men and women favored jewelry that was sentimental and full of symbolism. Today, antique Victorian jewelry is very coveted and highly collectible.
Romantic period jewelry tends to be feminine and ornate. Flowers, hearts, birds, and bows were just some of the common decorative motifs. These pieces were embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. It was common to express your devotion with jewelry — REGARD and DEAREST rings were particularly popular. These rings were set with stones that corresponded to each letter: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond.
Most often, the design of the ring was simple, with the stones going across the shank of the ring in a line, but it was not uncommon to see a REGARD ring in a flower formation, with each stone set in the petal of the flower.
Another common early Victorian ring style was two hands clasping a flower or stone. They came in many styles and were made of coral and ivory but also of gold with precious and semiprecious gemstones. These rings, while not exclusively Victorian, are often associated with the time period and symbolized friendship. Lockets enclosed with hair, cameos depicting cupid or a loved one’s face and enamel pieces were also popular.
The early Victorian period corresponded with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Jewelry, no longer made only by hand, became more affordable during the 19th century. The growing middle class also helped increase the demand for it. This was reflected in how women styled their jewelry; they were not afraid to adorn themselves from head to toe with stacking and layering in between. Considering the time period (this was before the California Gold Rush), a lot of pieces in the Romantic period were made using low-karat gold or were gold-plated. Fine gold wire was also employed frequently to add to the design. This is a nice trick to know when determining the date of Victorian jewelry.
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Style: Early Victorian
Antique Swiss Enamel Mountain Scene Brooch, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
An antique, Swiss enamel brooch, showing a mountain scene, with a woman, in regional peasant dress, leaning on a goat and man blowing a horn, with goats and a chalet in the backgroun...
Category
1840s Swiss Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with ruby and rose cut diamonds. 0.10ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
The size of the brooch is 5.2 cm long by 1.3 cm wide
weight 3.6 grams
oc...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold branch brooch set with ruby and diamonds. 0.50ct - G/H - SI - dim. 5.5 cm x 3.0 cm
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 5.5 cm by 3.0 cm wide
weight 1...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch set with diamonds up to 2.60ct 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold with silver silver brooch set with brilliant and single cut diamonds. 2.60ct
detailed description:
The brooch has a diameter of 3.2 cm wide and 1.2 cm deep
weight 14.7 gr...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Brooch set with moonstone and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a bunch of tulips with moonstone and single cut diamonds. 0.10ct – F/G – VS/SI
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 3.7 cm by 1.7 c...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture.
I don't know what material.
It's old.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture.
I don't know what material.
It's old.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Antique Early Victorian 18kt Enamel Serpent Stickpin in Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual stickpins as this is are a treat. This Early Victorian Curled Serpent is 18kt gold and enamel and arrives in its original box. It was made c. 1845 by Robert August Brieskorn....
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Cameo Brooch 9k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
9k yellow gold cameo brooch – size 5.3 cm x 4.0 cm
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 5.3 cm by 4.0 cm wide
weight 15.2 grams
set with
- 1 x 4.8 cm x 3.7 cm oval cut...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
9k Gold
Brooch set with diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch set with rose cut diamonds. 0.30ct - F/G - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.0 cm wide
weight: 8.3 grams
set with
- 13 x 1.2 mm - 3.1 ...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fontane Circa 1900s Antique Gold Miniature Painting Fringe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique original Fontane brooch in 14k gold, circa 1900s. Brooch depicts a miniature painting of a nude lady. Brooch measures 2 7/8" x 1 3/8". Weight of the piece - 22.4 grams.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Stickpin Pearl and Stone
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture.
I don't know what material.
It's old.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl
Stickpin Cross
Located in Orimattila, FI
According to the picture.
I don't know what material.
It's old.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Brooch set with cameo and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold with silver brooch set with a cameo and rose cut diamonds. 0.40ct - F/G - SI - 3.0 cm wide
detailed description:
The top of the brooch is 2.3 cm wide
weight: 11.0...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Brooch with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with rose diamonds. 0.30ct - G/H - VS/SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 6.1 cm by 1.2 cm wide
weight 5.5 grams
occupied wi...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Brooch set with diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with rose cut diamonds. 1.50 ct G/H SI
Detailed description
the brooch is 2.5 cm high and 2.5 cm wide
total weight: 9.6 grams
occupied with:
- 1 x...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Elegant 14K Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Crescent Floral Brooch with Fleur-de-Lis In
Located in London, GB
Elegant 14K Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Crescent Floral Brooch with Fleur-de-Lis Inlaid Design
This exquisite brooch probably dates back to circa 1900 or later and is a testament to cr...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gripoix Red Cabochon Heart Crystal Love Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine.
Signed on the back YSL, Made in France.
Size: approx. 2.8*2.8 cm.
Weight: Approx. 12 g.
_ _ _
Great for everyday wear. ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique 'En Tremblant' Diamond Large Butterfly Brooch, c. 1850.
Located in Aspen, CO
'En Tremblant' Diamond Butterfly Brooch, circa 1850. 18K yellow gold and topped with silver, which was the custom of the time period, this large brooch is impressive and one of the ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Sterling silver ruby emerald Pearl Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold ...
Category
2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Gemstones Sterling silver Queen Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Queen Bee Diamond Sapphire brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterling silver with 18K Gold ...
Category
2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Rare Antique Sardonyx Cameo Pin - 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Pearls, Circa 1850.
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Antique Early Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Pin - 18K Gold, Diamonds, and Pearls (Circa 1840-50)
Description:
Overview:
Step into the elegance of the early Victorian era with this exceptional antique pin, a true gem from the 1840-50 period. Crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold (authenticated through acid testing), this extraordinary piece weighs 8.40 grams. The pin features an exquisite cameo...
Category
1840s European Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage style rose cut Diamond garnet Sterling silver Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Garnet Diamond brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the Victorian era. It has been crafted in 925 sterl...
Category
2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Vivid Wavy Leaf Pearl Exquisite Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.
Size: 6.5*2.2 cm.
Weight: 5.0 g.
_ _ _
...
Category
1960s German Vintage Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Cameo Baccante Follower of Dyonisus Sardonyx Gold Guilloché Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sardonyx cameo of a bacchante, in Greek mythology a follower of Dyonisos, is monted in a gold brooch decorated with a guilloché enamelled frame...
Category
1850s English Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 14Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Flower Basket Brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful flower basket diamond brooch, with a definite nod to the romanticism of a bygone era.
The brooch combines rose cut diamonds...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond
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 English Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 18K gold large Diamond Pearl Crescent Moon brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
We absolutely love everything in this amazing large Victorian Crescent brooch: Its incredibly large size and hefty weight, its elegant silver...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 1850 Antique Sculptural Brooch Carved Portrait of Cupid in High Relief
Located in Miami, FL
Carved cupid brooch from the Victorian period.
Exceedingly rare three-dimensional piece, created in England during the early Victorian period (1837-1901)...
Category
1850s British Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Diamond Fox Face Brooch, circa 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique rose cut diamond brooch of a fox head. A fox for all Seasons! Nearly 80 rose cut diamonds (about 1 ct.), a pair of small cab...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
Mughal tutti frutti jardiniere brooch with carved gemstones.
A beautiful colorful piece, created by the Mughals courts during the early Victorian era, circa 1830 or earlier. This un...
Category
1820s British Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Rose Cut Diamond Mouse Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
Vintage Early Victorian Rose-cut Diamond Mouse with Neckless Pearl , Blue Sapphire and Ruby
set in silver.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
18k Yellow Gold Mediterranean Coral Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18k Yellow gold Mediterranean coral cameo brooch/pendant. The high relief hand carved round coral cameo depicts the portrait of a young g...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 14k Gold Emerald Mine Diamond Sword Cigar Cutter Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique sword and sheath brooch crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with a rich rosy tone during the early Victorian era. This brooch features an emerald cut n...
Category
1890s Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Pear Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Firenze, FI
A Victorian pear rose cut diamond with blue sapphire and red ruby set in 14k gold and silver , the central rose cut pear diamond ( approximately ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond
14 Karat Gold Micro Mosaic Floral Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Micro-Mosaic Brooch and Pendant with a floral center. Does double duty, truly a wonderful piece. Antique C style pin back. Set in 14kt Yellow Gold . Measuring 1.83 in wide...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Victorian Diamond and Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique baroque pearl and silver set diamond brooch in 9 karat yellow gold; part of our antique brooch and estate jewelry ...
Category
1880s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Early Victorian Jasmine Petal Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian jasmine petal diamond brooch, the brooch in the design of a six-petalled diamond encrusted flower head with a central old brilliant-cut diamond, the diamonds estim...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Early Victorian Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Locket
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian blue enamel, pearl and diamond locket, to the centre a 18th century miniature portrait depicting the head of a lady in a blue dress, within a border of old-cut diamonds on a blue enamel oval mount set with half pearls and rose-cut diamonds in foliate motifs, brooch pin to back and detachable pearl and diamond set pendant loop, inscribed to back "Frances Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham died September 27th 1734, with fitted case, circa 1840, measuring 4.2 x 2.5 cm, gross weight 17.1 grams.
This antique locket is in good condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Unmarked tested as 18ct gold.
A delightful antique portrait brooch...
Category
1840s English Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Diamond Stick Pin, circa 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Natural pearls accented by rose diamonds set in silver and topped with gold, this is an early antique stick pin circa 1860. During the 19th century and early 20th century men routinely wore stickpins in their ties. Today both men ad woman sport...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Seed Pearls and Peridots Gold Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Stunning Antique Late Victorian 15 Carat yellow gold Brooch
Encrusted with Seed Pearls and Peridots
In a shape of a flower with an elevated centre.
Dimensions: 31.2 mm x 31.2 mm.
Bro...
Category
19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold .38Ct Diamond Scarab Brooch with .06Ct Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature.
This 18 karat yell...
Category
1990s Spanish Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian Topaz Set Cross Brooch
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian topaz set cross brooch, the brooch in the form of a cross with nine round faceted topazes and pear shape faceted topazes in between ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Topaz, Rose Gold
Stickpin 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
750 Gold stamp.
Possibly made in Helsinki.
Lots of stamps.
Checkmark Finland.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique piece was crafted during the early Victorian era from solid 18k gold with a silver top and features an incredibly detailed hand enameled portrait at its center....
Category
1870s Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain, Pearl and Diamond Mourning Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptional mourning pin from the early Victorian (1850-1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, this beautiful piece depicts the image of a woman rest...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl.
I don't know where it's done.
Stamp 14K
Category
Mid-20th Century Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Moon of gold, no stamps.
Small Beads
I doubt 14 karat gold.
The needle is a little crooked, see picture.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl.
I don't know where it's done.
History with this needle leads to the Harolds department store in London.
There was also an Antique and Jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Moon of gold, no stamps.
Small Beads
I doubt 14 karat gold.
The needle is a little crooked, see picture.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Crown and Flower Tremblé Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking and highly unique tremblé pin from the Early Victorian (ca1850s) era! This magnificent piece is crafted in rosy 12kt yellow gold and featur...
Category
1850s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Needle Silver.
Moon of gold, no stamps.
Small Beads
I doubt 14 karat gold.
The needle is a little crooked, see picture.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
15 Carat Gold Topaz and Seed Pearl Brooch Date circa 1850
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold Topaz and Seed Pearl Brooch date circa 1850
Beautifully made, typically early victorian with nice contrast of white half pearls and topaz.
Category
1850s British Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique Guilloche Ruby Enamel, Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapel Watch
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique lapel was realized in France, circa 1860. It features a circular pendant composed of 18kt yellow gold with crescent moon and star inlaid in starburst guilloche r...
Category
1860s French Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
1840s Biedermeier Enamel Pearl Gold Brooch Vienna Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier Brooch
Vienna, made c. 1840 / 50
14 Carat Gold / 585 (checked)
Red Gold, decorated with ornaments made of enamel as well as cover...
Category
1840s Austrian Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Beautiful Early Victorian Floral Brooch, circa 1860s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An early Victorian flower broach, ca. 1860s, with big rosecut diamonds. The diamonds weigh circa 6-7 carats.
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Green Quartz Pearl Diamond Gold Arrow Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold and silver arrow pin, set with 56 single cut diamonds weighing 1.0 carats total, 2 cultured pearls and a pear shape faceted green quartz.
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Silver Gold Leaf Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold over silver and silver diamond and pink tourmaline leaf pin, set with 186 rose cut diamonds approximately 7.44cts and 12 cabochon pink tourmalines
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver
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