Georgian Brooches
GEORGIAN STYLE
Georgian jewelry is named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). A slew of beautiful pieces were produced during the period, and today antique Georgian rings, necklaces and other accessories are coveted by fine jewelry collectors.
There are certain features that distinguish jewelry from this era, including the fact that pieces from the 18th and early 19th centuries were handmade (so don’t let the absence of a maker’s mark lead you to believe otherwise). Antique Georgian jewelry also has a certain “look.” It’s a bit gray because stones were often set in silver, and because stonecutting techniques were not as advanced as they are today, the gems do not possess the level of sparkle to which we have become accustomed.
Intricate metalworking techniques such as repoussé (the hammering of metal into ornate designs) and cannetille (a method of working the gold wire to make it look woven) allowed goldsmiths to really flex their muscles. These gold pieces, either on their own or combined with gemstones, made for highly original and dramatic jewelry. The era also saw pieces with ornately woven strands of human hair.
Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. These were often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. It was fashionable to combine garnets or rubies with seed pearls. In Georgian diamond rings, popular cuts for diamonds included rose, old mine and table. Around the 1780s, paste jewelry, or hand-cut glass on foil, was used to imitate diamonds.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Georgian
Georgian Era Peacock Brooch Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond & Sapphire
Located in Montgomery, AL
This brooch is so intricate and thought out!
He is accented by an array of gemstones, including a hidden sapphire behind the head!
Brooch Details
Material: 14K Gold & Silver Top
Era...
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18th Century Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Turquoise Ruby Parrot Stick Pin
Located in Napoli, IT
This very pretty and unique stick pin is Georgian/Victorian period – 1840 circa
An exquisitely made Parrot stands fiery upon the pin, words cannot say how beautifully made this is
Ha...
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1840s European Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian 9K Yellow Gold Ouroboros Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian pearl, and yellow gold locket, comprising a a glass covered locket compartment containing hairwork, twenty-three seed pearls, in 9 karat yellow gold, with 9 karat pin and ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Micromosaic Plaque of a Landscape Scene, Rome, circa 1800.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique micromosaic of an Italian landscape scene with two sentries in the foreground standing watch by the water with a town on the right, and a curving tree on the left and mountai...
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Early 1800s Antique Georgian Brooches
18th Century Micromosaic Plaque of a Bluebird, attributed to G. Raffaelli.
Located in Aspen, CO
18th Century micromosaic plaque of a bluebird, Rome, c. 1785, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). A micromosaic plaque of a blue bird perched on a flowering tree branch, 2.2...
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1780s Italian Antique Georgian Brooches
18th Century Micromosaic Plaque, possibly by G. Raffaelli, c. 1780
Located in Aspen, CO
18th century micromosaic plaque of a dog looking right. The sparse but interesting vegetation in the foreground, the light blue background set with horizontal oblong or square tesse...
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1780s Italian Antique Georgian Brooches
18th Century Micromosaic of a Goldfinch, c. 1790, attributed to G. Raffaelli
Located in Aspen, CO
18th Century micromosaic plaque of a Goldfinch, Rome, c. 1785, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). A micromosaic plaque of a goldfinch, looking left, perched on a red flowe...
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1790s Italian Antique Georgian Brooches
Vintage Georgian Revival 14k Gold 5ctw Rose Cut Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Prong, Pave & Bezel Set
Total Carat Weight: 4-5 (approx.)
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
Weight: 20.66 Grams
Overall Wi...
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19th Century Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Georgian 18kt gold Brooch with Garnet Cabochon Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
Georgian 18kt gold Brooch with Garnet Cabochon Pendant.
This antique brooch, from the Georgian era is crafted from 18kt yellow gold and feat...
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1840s European Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Silver & 9K Gold Diamond Foliate Openwork Brooch in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian diamond, silver, and rose gold brooch, comprising forty-seven old mine cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 9 karat rose gold, with 9 karat rose gold pin and fittings.
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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian 14K Gold Dutch Brooch with Garnet and Colored Stones
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This 14 karat yellow gold rare Dutch Frisian brooch, crafted between 1825 and 1840, is an exquisite example of early 19th century jewelry design of the regional costume in the Netherlands. This piece features intricate craftsmanship, characteristic of the Georgian era, with a focus on elegance and opulence.
The brooch's structure is made from 14 karat yellow gold, which provides a warm, rich backdrop for the vibrant stones. The design has intricate patterns and motifs, such as this lovely floral design and scrollwork, which were popular during this period.
The surface of the brooch has a stunning arrangement of garnets, known for their deep red hue. The garnets are faceted to catch the light and enhance their natural brilliance. These garnets are set in various drop-shaped configurations, scattered near the border.
The garnets are accompanied by colored crystal stones or also known as paste stones, which add a rich contrast to the red garnets. These colored stones are also faceted and carefully set to ensure they complement the overall design of the brooch.
This 14 karat yellow gold brooch with garnets...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Other, 14k Gold
Georgian Aquamarine Set Brooch Circa 1830's
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This stunning Georgian brooch features five quatre-foiled aquamarines surrounded by decorative cannetille wire work with hand engraved scrolls with a glass locket to the rear of the ...
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1830s Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Earrings Brooch/Pendant Demi Parure Spanish
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 18th century Iberian emerald demi-parure composed by earrings and brooch/pendant in yellow gold, with Spanish hallmarks and accompanied by fitt...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality antique late 17th/early 18th century diamond and yellow gold Baroque “sequilé” earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, with hallmarks from the period and ...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Regard Locket Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Georgian Regard locket brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1820.
An original 18ct gold acrostis Regard brooch.
The first letter of each claw set sto...
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1820s British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin. This gorgeous Georgian pin is crafted in silver. This pin features a monkey playfull...
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Early 1800s Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver and Yellow Gold 3.45ctw Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian, diamond, gold, and silver brooch, comprising forty-three old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, and one large pear cut diamonds, set in silver, with a yellow gold backing, f...
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1830s British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Garnet and Pearl brooch, 18k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very beautiful antique Georgian Garnet and Pearl brooch.
This is an elongated oval shaped brooch, perfect for securing a fichu or lace ruffl...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Petite Georgian Diamond & 18K Gold Flower Brooch - France - Circa 1819-38
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional petite Georgian era diamond and 18K rose and yellow gold flower brooch - featuring nine old mine cut diamonds in solid silver crimped collet settings to form the flower h...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Knot Rope Glow Mesh Swirl Twist Dome Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1963 Vintage Knot Rope Glow Mesh Swirl Twist Dome Round Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine.
A unique piece. This gold plated styl...
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1960s German Vintage Georgian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Camellia Crystal Layer Rose Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Rare to find.
A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch.
Safety-catch pin closure.
Size: 3.0 cm x 2.8 cm.
Weight: 10.0 g.
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1980s German Vintage Georgian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Georgian Memorial Onyx Hair Brooch
Located in Wheaton, IL
This exquisite and remarkable brooch is a charming and elegant example of Georgian jewelry dating back to approximately 1830. The brooch measures 1.50 inches in diameter and is craft...
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Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Amethyst Brooch Earrings Silver Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl amethyst quartz foliate pendant/brooch and drop earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, late 1800s, in a fitted case. A popular design with collectors of Georgian and Victorian jewelry, here offered as a set of earrings and pendant/brooch. The earrings are composed by a circular surmount suspending an articulated pear-shape drop, both parts pave-set throughout with “chrysolite” chrysoberyl gemstones and a purple amethyst quartz gemstone to the center, fitted to reverse with a lever-back fitting. The brooch is composed by a similarly-designed surmount and drop, with the addition of a two foliate branches issuing from the center; this piece is fitted with a hinged pin and C-shape clasp fitting.
Tested as silver, not marked. Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.6 cm (brooch); 5.1 x 2.2 cm (each earring). Gross weight: 45.59g (brooch); 27.2g (earrings).
Both Portugal and Spain had colonies in South America. Brazil was a treasure trove of precious stones, yielding huge quantities of diamonds, topaz, aquamarine and chrysoberyl gems, which were made into jewelry back in Portugal. These gemstones were pieced together and pave-set to create suites of swagged and beribboned necklaces and earrings in floral and bow motifs. The colorful floral and bow jewelry...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver
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...
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1820s English Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Georgian cut steel flower brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique late Georgian era cut steel flower brooch.
This is a circular floral brooch with carefully hand crafted individual petals all made fr...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Georgian Gold, Enamel, and Seed Pearl Braided Hair Mourning Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian gold, seed pearl, hair, and enamel mourning brooch.
With braided or plaited hair behind glass in a worked gold setting set with seed pearls and surrounded by a black enamel band.
The reverse bears a pin for attachment and likely had a jump ring removed.
In the Georgian and Victorian eras, woven hair art was used to memorialize a departed loved one or given as a keepsake memorial for a loved one in their absence.
The gold tests at 10k.
Simply a wonderful Georgian mourning brooch...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
18th Century Georgian 3 TCW Diamond 18K Gold Star Brooch, S.J. Phillips, London
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting 18th Century Georgian period diamond brooch in the shape of a star, retailed by S.J. Phillips with the firm's early heart shaped tooled leather box.
Diamonds: approximately 3 TCW- Old Mine, Rose Cut and Point Cut
Tested for 18K gold
Length: 31mm ( 1.32 inches)
Width: 25mm ( 1 inch)
Weight: 7.3 grams
Condition: Very Good
Box: S.J. Phillips, 113 New Bond Street, Silversmith, Goldsmith & Diamond Merchant, leather exterior, silk and velvet interior.
This striking 18th century jewel...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded by a cluster of eight, old mine-cut diamonds, wit...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Long Vivid Peacock Emerald Crystal Openwork Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Long Vivid Peacock Emerald Water Drop Shining Crystals Openwork Brooch, Gold Plated
Very excellent condition. Very ...
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1980s German Vintage Georgian Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Georgian pearl hair brooch with locket, circa 1770.
Located in London, GB
Georgian pearl hair brooch with locket back opening. Traditional mourning jewellery with locket of hair, circa 1770.
Category
1770s Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Georgian Diamond Set Miniature Brooch Circa 1830s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This rare Georgian diamond set miniature brooch. Hand painted, this painting is a scene from the poem “Paradise Lost” by John Milton. It depicts the Archangel Raphael issuing a warni...
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1830s Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Mixed Metal
Gold Snake Brooch with Turquoise
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large curled snake brooch set with round, cabochon cut turquoises and small facetted garnets in the eyes, with an articulating hinged tail, England, circa 1830.
weight: 31.67 gram...
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1830s English Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds
Located in Montgomery, AL
This exceptional antique piece dates back to the Georgian design period (1714-1840). This design period is quite lengthy as it encompasses the rule of five British monarchies. This G...
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Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch with hair compartment under glass from the early 19th Century. Set in 10K gold with unusual ruby enamel with half se...
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1830s British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Southbury, CT
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
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1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Georgian Canetille Bow Garnet Natural Pearl Brooch Pendant Necklace 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This stunning Georgian period pendant brooch is 1790 ca
The fine elaborated Canetille work is elegantly shaped as a bow with a suspending drop further enriched by Natural not nucleated Pearls...
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1790s European Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Georgian Amethyst & 18K Yellow Gold Cannetille Brooch - France - Circa 1820
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Georgian Amethyst and 18K yellow gold cannetille work brooch - featuring four fine crimped collet set and solid gold backed amethyst gemstones (approx. 9.36 Total Carat W...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Rose Cut Sapphire Amethyst Pin Brooch
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique Dutch Georgian /early Victorian Rose cut white Sapphire Amethyst Pin / Brooch set on an gold backed on silver with open work design . This kind o...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Love for Ever
Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love
Georgian perio...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning brooch, flat cut Garnet, Pearl, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
The Georgians were very sentimental and it shows in the jewellery from the era, not least in their beautiful Mourning pieces.
This sweet antique Mourning brooch...
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19th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian Black Dot Paste and Silver Antique Spinning Flower Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
Dramatic and historic, this brooch was created in the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some clouding to a couple of the stones and scratches to the surface of a couple t...
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Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Silver
Small Antique Snake Eternity Brooch Pin - Gold with Hairwork
Located in Danvers, MA
Crafted of gold testing at a minimum of 9K - 10K and hairwork, the brooch pin features a sinuously designed snake in a sentimental eternity knot design. All original, the snake's hea...
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19th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Georgian French Pearl Diamond Novelty Swallow Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Precious Past Novelty
Sweet novelty brooch from the Georgian period, bearing French hallmarks 1796 ca – hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold and silver portions
Featuring four Swallows l...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Georgian 1.40 Ct Diamond Rare Comet Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Celestial Halley’s Comet
A rare and stunning example of Georgian Halley’s comet brooch, superb little example richly set with old mine cut Diamond...
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1830s European Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Rock Crystal Portuguese Brooch Gold Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
The Magic of 19th Century
This rare antique brooch is 19th Century
A master crafted piece made of solid 18 KT gold topped by silver
Extraordinary design made of rectangular body is m...
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Gold Paste shoe buckle
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding Antique Georgian c.1800 Silver and Black dot paste shoe buckle with engraved Rose Gold trimming. Black dot paste one of the finest paste from that period. The buckle c...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Gold, Silver
Antique Enamel Snake Mourning Stick Pin with Hair Locket, Inscribed 1852
Located in Danvers, MA
A stunning piece of antique early Victorian Mourning jewelry, this enameled Snake Stickpin is complete with its hair locket and original inscription on the reverse, with date of Janu...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 15K Gold Georgian/Victorian Hardstone Cameo Gentleman's Portrait -c.1830
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this wonderful 15ct gold Georgian or Victorian hardstone cameo made around the bordering period of late Georgian to Early Victorian c.1830-40s.
The cameo...
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Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Gold Brooch with Rose Cut Diamond Border
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer a very lovely antique portrait miniature brooch, surrounded by glittering rose cut diamonds.
Crafted of gold testi...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian convertible brooch and pendant.
Great antique piece, created in England during the Georgian period, circa 1820. This is a convertible pendant brooch carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and accented with applications of black enamel. Embelished with fine selection of gemstones such Dutch rose cuts diamonds and a Colombian emerald. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar with a security hook to wear as a brooch. This piece can be also wear as a pendant.
It should be noted that the emerald and diamonds used in this piece are of exceptional quality. Seeing a piece from this period with an emerald of this quality is very rare and difficult. Usually these pieces with that kind of precious stones were disassembled during the later Victorian period to create new pieces. This is a great brooch of great rarity, with an excellent craftsmanship and surely a collector's item.
Diamonds: Accented with 8 old Dutch rose cut diamonds, 3.84 carats, white colorless F/G color, SI-1 clarity.
Emerald: Mounted with 1 semi round cabochon cut (7.1 x .2 x 4.5 mm) of a natural Colombian vivid green emerald of 1.70 carats.
Note: The emerald displayed in this piece, are from the Muzo region in Colombia, with great green color saturation, vivid green and transparent with no inclusions. Muzo is a town and municipality in the western Bocaya province, part of the department of Bocaya, Colombia. It is widely known as the world capital of emeralds for the mines containing the world's highest quality gems of this type.
Birthstone: Emerald for the month of May.
Weight: 27.45 Grams, (17.60 Dwt).
Measurements: 41 mm by 43 mm by 23 mm (1.61 x 1.69 x 0.91 Inches).
Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for 18 karats gold.
Georgian Jewelry...
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1820s English Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Georgian Black Dot Paste, Silver and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant holds black dot paste. The paste is set in silver and the back of the pendant is modelled in 9carat gold.
Heart Diameter: 17x18...
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1830s British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Silver, Gold
Old XIXth BROOCH, Enamels, Silver, Vermeil, Antik BROOCH, Burgundy France
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
OLD BROOCH early 19th century,
antique brooch,
in Georgian French enamel and vermeil silver.
Brooch is decorated with an enamel motif typical of the town of Bourg-en-Bresse,
in the region of Burgundy, France.
French jewel from the Restoration period in France, Georgian period, between 1819 and 1838.
dimensions: width 5 cm, height 4.5 cm, weight 14 g,
good condition for its age, but I think the clasp needle is not original
(hence the price, which is always negotiable).
Bressan enamels are traditional jewels exclusively made in Bourg-en-Bresse in the department of Ain, they are made of enamel, fine particles of gold, all set on a mount.
The Bressan tradition dates the origin of this technique back to the 14th century from 1397 when an enameller from the city, Master Guillaume, was entrusted with the sword of Amédée VIII of Savoy to decorate the pommel and the scabbard. This regional jewel, intimately linked to the traditional Bressan costume, reached its peak in the years 1800 to 1900, both in their creation and in their distribution. In the middle of the 19th century, the Bressan goldsmiths Amédée Bonnet and Amédée Fornet gave new impetus to these regional creations. In their workshops in Bourg-en-Bresse, they initiated a new genre, incorporating enamel plates, gold sequins, enamel beads and filigree arabesques into colored backgrounds.
FR:
ANCIENNE BROCHE début XIXème siècle,
broche antique...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Antique Georgian Pink Tourmaline 18k Cannetille Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cannetille jewelry is highly admired for its exquisitely detailed hand wrought gold work reputedly inspired by fine lace embroidery of the 1...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
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 English Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Carved Memento Mori Skull Stick Pin
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Rare Antique Georgian c.1800s "Memento Mori" skull stick pin. Memento mori from Latin means: "remember that you must die". Memento mori jewellery was...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Silver
Magnificent Large Antique Georgian Regency Period Black Dot Paste Turban Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb antique Georgian Regency period black dot paste and silver turban ornament brooch.
Circa 1810
The hand cut, hand polished stones set in a substant...
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19th Century Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Silver
Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century enamel on gold brooch embellished with pearls, circa 1790. The enamel miniature on the front shows a boy flying a kite against a sunny Mediterranean landscape. The b...
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18th Century Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Georgian Early1800s Cannetille Filigree WiredPearl FloralSpray RedSilk PinBrooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by folk embroidery, filigree jewelry transformed in the early 1800s during the Georgian period into labor-intensive cannetille, like this antique handmade intricately-wired metal-frame brooch depicting a floral spray. Resembling Silesian wire-ornamentation, this metallic wire and red braided-thread brooch...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Berlin Iron
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