Late Victorian Brooches

An exceptional late 19th-century French transformable brooch designed as a naturalistic branch of dog rose, finely set throughout with rose-cut diamonds. Details: Late 19th century,...

A striking antique Victorian moonstone brooch, designed as an eight-rayed celestial star and set throughout with graduated cabochon moonston...

An exceptional and substantial antique Victorian mourning brooch (circa 1860–1870), expertly crafted in dark matte Bois Durci (hardened wood composition) showcasing a dramatic high-r...

An antique emerald and diamond star brooch, with a sugarloaf cabochon-cut emerald, in a crown claw setting, with old mine-cut diamonds, pavé set, in the points, mounted in silver-upo...

An authentic antique late Victorian era silver brooch featuring the iconic Giglio di Firenze (Florentine Lily) motif, dating to the late 19th century (circa 1890s). Crafted in solid...

An exquisite British Victorian era brooch featuring a hand-carved natural shell cameo portrait set within a delicate wirework frame. Originating from the late 19th century, this piec...

This exquisite piece is a rare example of 19th-century vanity history, featuring a whistle crafted from natural Mother of Pearl and heavy-gauge sterling silver. Historically associat...

An elegant Victorian Antique pearl and diamond floral spray brooch crafted in 15 carat yellow gold, dating to the late 19th century. Details • Period: Late Victorian, circa 1880–19...

An antique late Victorian cameo brooch dating to circa 1900, featuring a finely hand-carved natural angel skin pink cameo depicting the classical profile of a young woman. The carvin...

A Victorian diamond star brooch, with twelve points, set with old-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 11.26 carats, with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in the centre, ...

An exceptional late 19th-century Victorian lava cameo brooch-pendant, hand-carved from authentic Vesuvian volcanic stone. Originating from the traditional "Grand Tour" era, this pie...

Victorian Persian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Dove from the late 19th Century. Pave turquoises and pearls are used to decorate the dove in fli...

An antique Victorian Scottish silver brooch, dating from the second half of the 19th century and designed in the tradition of Scottish pebble jewelry...

Charming Victorian Onyx and Half Pearl Brooch set in 14k gold from the late 19th Century. High quality manufacture. 1.5 x.25". 1880's USA.

Victorian 14k yellow gold brooch with pearl and decorated with blue enamel – 7.7 grams detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 3.5 cm wide by 2.7 cm high weight 7.7...

This exceptional example of late-Victorian ingenuity, dating to circa 1890, features a masterfully hand-carved natural shell cameo set within a highly functional rotating frame. The ...

Lovely Victorian Coral Button Brooch of beautifully matched coral buttons from the late 19th Century. Wonderful coral color, Gilt metal. 1880's Ita...

Lovely Victorian Gold Griffin Brooch in 10k gold from the late 19th Century. Beautiful detailing set with a small diamond in mouth and green stone eye. Made as a watch holder brooch ...

French Tri Color Gold Ruby Brooch set in 18k gold from the 19th Century, Originally a cover for a fancy pocket watch, this was converted in the peri...

An authentic Victorian era (circa 1880s) composite mourning brooch featuring a dramatic interplay of materials and textures. The tiered, architectural oval base is masterfully molde...

Lovely Victorian 18K Gold Etruscan Bar Pin from the mid to late 19th Century. Beautiful hand applied gold shot and wirework on Victorian base. 2.25" x .4". 1870's USA.

Pietra dura bird brooch in 18 karat gold. Circular brooch adorned with a pietra dura (hardstone marquetry) medallion depicting a bird in flight agains...

An antique late Victorian goldstone dangle brooch dating to circa 1880. The piece is crafted from gold-filled metal and features four oval goldstone (aventurine glass) cabochons disp...

A quintessential Victorian treasure sourced from London, this 'Good Luck' horseshoe brooch captures the romantic symbolism of the late 19th century. In Victorian jewelry, the horsesh...

A beautifully carved Victorian era antique shell cameo brooch, dating back to circa 1890s. The genuine sea shell features a classically rendered left-facing profile of a noble veiled...

This pair of Scottish kilt pin was created in the last decades of the nineteenth century out of sterling silver. These kind pf pin are known as dirks, small replicas of traditional Scottish daggers...

An antique late Victorian open circle brooch, dating to circa 1890. Crafted from sterling silver (stamped on the reverse), this elegant ring-shaped brooch features alternating rows o...

Charming 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Very fine...

Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin from the 19th Century of fine French manufacture. Originally born as a hat pin, it has been cut down for...

A circa 1890s Victorian 14 karat yellow gold and lapis lazuli mourning pin measuring an impressive 42mm in diameter. The pin, boasting elaboration granulation and Etruscan Revival de...

A charming Late Victorian era antique brooch featuring a smooth, iridescent Mother-of-Pearl cabochon set in a graceful openwork wire frame. Dating back to circa 1890s, this British-o...

Victorian to Edwardian Butterfly Brooch, c.1900–1910 A charming antique butterfly brooch dating from the late Victorian to early Edwardian period, ...

Lovely Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin from the 19th Century. A finely carved 3D cat's head is set on a gold round with black enamel detailing to look like a ruff or collar. Superb qua...

A beautiful late 19th-century brooch, finely crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and adorned with vibrant turquoise cabochons. At its center sits a domed cluster of round cabochon-cut tu...

This exquisite Victorian-era oval brooch (circa 1880s) is a beautiful example of the sentimental jewelry often found in the late 19th century. At its center lies a smooth, polished b...

Here we have a super unique and truly magnificent antique brooch crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and platinum featuring two incredibly detailed knights fighting on top of a beauti...

This antique Scottish bar brooch dates from the Victorian period and is a fine example of traditional Scottish pebble jewelry. The elongated si...

An authentic antique Victorian hand-form brooch, dating to circa 1890s, carved from natural mother of pearl. Symbolizing affection and friendship, this piece is shaped as a delicate...

An elegant Victorian turquoise and 15ct gold brooch dating to the late 19th century, designed as a pair of beautifully interlocking hearts in a flowing infinity-style arrangement. T...

Exceptional 19th C. Egyptian Revival Micro Mosaic Brooch circa 1870's, Italy. Designed as a micromosaic of a pharaoh head set in 14k setting of gold bead and twisted wirework. Incred...

This dazzling 2.05 carat diamond pendant is crafted in 925 sterling silver, designed with a refined silhouette that exudes timeless sophistication while offering radiant brilliance a...

Charming Victorian Painted Miniature Brooch with a surround of half pearls. A finely painted miniature watercolor of a young child playing a harp in t...

A Magnificent late Victorian diamond-set butterfly brooch, the brooch in the form of a butterfly, the body, pierced wings and head set throughout with old brilliant- and rose-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of 15 carats, with ruby eyes, all set in silver to a yellow gold mount and brooch fitting, circa 1890, measuring approximately 7.1x4cm, gross weight 18.2 grams. This gorgeous butterfly brooch comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. This brooch is in the shape of a lovely butterfly modelled from silver and yellow gold, set throughout with a combined weight of 17 & ¾ carats of dazzling diamonds. The diamonds are all old-cut and rose-cut, giving this piece alluring sparkle. The eyes of the butterfly are set with cabochon-cut rubies, a typical feature of Victorian jewellery depicting insects. This magnificent piece is a perfect example of late Victorian insect jewellery...

An exquisite authentic late Victorian rectangular bar brooch (circa 1880s–1890s), sourced from the United Kingdom. This piece features intricate hand-engraved foliate and geometric ...

A charming Victorian-era petit brooch featuring a luminous oval goldstone cabochon, dating to the late 19th century (c. 1880s). Goldstone—historically known as aventurine glass—was ...

An antique Belle Époque diamond buckle design brooch, with old-cut diamonds, with an estimated total weight of 13.65 carats, with an Edwardian-cut diamond in the centre, weighing app...

Demantoid garnet, diamond and pearl brooch. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural demantoid garnet in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.40 carats...

Antique Gold & Silver Diamond Floral Brooch w/ Aristocratic Provenance, circa 1880 An elegant and highly decorative 19th-century floral diamond brooch, designed as a sweeping br...

A very fine 14k gold and diamond stick pin. Converted from a Late Victorian larger piece of jewelry. With a round brilliant cut diamond pave set in center of a 14k gold flower shap...

Lovely Victorian Paste Buckle Brooch from the late 19th Century. Originally a buckle but converted in the period to a brooch with antique fittings. Hand ...

This outstanding Victorian period spray brooch is 1890/1900 ca Hand crafted during the time of solid 18 Kt yellow gold topped by silver Nature inspired design of a stunning bunch of leaf and flowers, rich and opulent as it could be in nature, articulate three-dimensional art work...

An antique diamond six point star brooch, with rays, with an old-cut diamond, in a cut down setting, in the centre, with an air gap surrounded by a flower, grain set with old-cut di...

An exceptional and rare authentic Victorian mourning brooch (circa 1870s–1880s), intricately crafted from molded black pressed horn. This piece features a striking hexagonal silhoue...

Acquired in Milan, this antique Italian brooch features an elegantly reimagined Fleur-de-lis motif, reflecting the humanistic spirit of the Re...

This Victorian stickpin features a finely detailed reverse intaglio crystal depicting a hunting dog, beautifully hand-painted and carved in reverse beneath a domed crystal cabochon. ...

An exceptional late 19th-century Victorian French Jet cameo brooch, acquired in France. Crafted during the height of Victorian mourning and black jewelry elegance, this striking pi...

A poignant and beautifully crafted example of Victorian mourning jewellery, this antique brooch dates to around 1880. The piece features an intricately carved floral design, formed f...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 2.35 carat garnet and 21 carat yellow gold brooch with a silver pin; part of our diverse antique garnet jewellery and estate jewelry...

An elegant Scottish agate brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, centering a beautifully polished banded agate of elongated navette form. The agate displays striking natural coloration, with deep smoky brown and black tones framed by a soft pale grey band, creating a dramatic, eye-shaped silhouette that is quintessentially Scottish in character. The stone is bezel-set and surrounded by a finely worked gold border featuring blue enamel dot decoration, accented with delicate rope-twist wirework along the inner edge. The refined enamel detailing adds a subtle yet vibrant contrast to the warm gold and moody agate. The navette shape, rope-twist wirework, and blue enamel dot motif are all hallmarks of Victorian Scottish jewelry, often associated with mourning or Highland dress. The reverse reveals a traditional closed-back construction with a sturdy horizontal pin and C-catch, consistent with 19th-century Scottish jewelry craftsmanship. The brooch is substantial yet elegant, designed to sit gracefully on a lapel, bodice, or tartan sash. A timeless and collectible example of Scottish jewelry, rich in symbolism and craftsmanship, equally suited to a serious collector or a striking modern wearer. Please note: The green jewelry box...

A diamond and platinum brooch by Cartier, circa 1900. This elegant brooch by Cartier dates from the turn of the last century and is in beautiful condition for its age. The brooch t...