Victorian Brooches
VICTORIAN STYLE
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
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Style: Victorian
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning Victorian crescent moon brooch-pendant. It is crafted in 18K gold. The piece features amethysts and rose cut diamonds. Circa 1890.
Weight: 6.84g
Length: 5.2cm
I...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold
Antique c.1880s Victorian Garnet Cluster Brooch
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Victorian brooch is a radiant example of 19th-century Bohemian garnet jewellery, featuring dozens of rose-cut garnets arranged in concentric tiers around a domed centr...
Category
19th Century European Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl and Diamond Flower Head, Snake Brooch. Circa 1890–1910
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Pearl and Diamond Snake Brooch. Victorian Serpent Brooch Circa. 890–1910
This exquisite antique brooch features a sensuous snake motif wrapped around a slender gold bar, cul...
Category
1890s European Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold French, Victorian Hardstone Lady Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
18ct Gold French Hallmarked
Circa 1880
This exquisite antique brooch is a remarkable piece from the Victorian era, crafted in 18ct gold and featuring a beauti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Arrow Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian arrow bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features cultured pearls and rose cut diamonds. Circa 1890.
Weight: 5.15g
Length: 6cm
IMPORTANT: As a buyer, yo...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Branch brooch with coral 10k gold 8.9 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow gold branch brooch with coral
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm by 3.1 cm wide and 1.8 cm high
weight 8.9 grams
set with
- 15 x various sizes flow...
Category
1870s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold
Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Garnet Butterfly Brooch from the mid 19th Century. Nicely proportioned with pave rose cut garnets and seed pearl eyes. Great quality. 2.5" x 1.5". 1860's USA.
Category
1860s American Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Brooch with pearls - 4.3 grams - 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with stone pearls – 4.3 grams
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 4.3 cm long by 1.9 cm wide
weight 4.3 grams
set with
- 28 x...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold 2.10 Carat Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 18K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1890.
The piece features old cut diamonds (TW 2.10ct):
- 32 diamonds (antique brilliant cut...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early Victorian brooch with old mine and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with old mine cut and rose diamonds up to 1.20ct – G/H – SI
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 3.7 cm wide by 3.7 cm high
weight...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian brooch with pearl and rose cut diamonds 18k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold with silver brooch set with a pearl and rose cut diamonds up to 0.10ct- - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.6 cm long by 1.8 cm wide
weight: 4.2 ...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
15ct Victorian Brooch Ruby Set Hearts At Ends Seed Pearls Diamond set Heart Drop
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Heart Brooch
15ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1880
Fabulous Victorian Gold Brooch. Set with Rubies, Diamonds & Pearls.
Features Two Little Ruby Set Hearts at Either End & Di...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.02 Carat Ruby 0.25 Carat Diamond Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a beautiful Victorian snake pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1880.
The piece features:
- blue paste
- 2 rubies, round cut, TW 0.02ct, R 2/2, SI
- 36 di...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early Victorian brooch with onyx and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch set with onyx and rose diamonds up to 0.25ct – 41.5 grams
detailed description
the size of the brooch is 5.1 cm long by 4.4 cm wide
weight 41.5 ...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
18ct Gold & Silver French Victorian Ruby Sapphire Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Butterfly Brooch
18ct Rose Gold French Stamped
Circa 1880
This exquisite Victorian-era butterfly brooch is a true work of art. Crafted from 18ct rose gold, it features a n...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - 5.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with Corallium Rubrum - size 2.4 cm diameter
detailed description:
The diameter of the brooch is approximately 2.4 cm by 1.0 cm high
weight: 5.4 grams...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed.
Upon pond...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Turquoise dagger brooch, 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique Turquoise Kukri dagger brooch.
Modelled as the decorative traditional Kukri style Indian dagger in 9ct yellow gold it is set to the ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Vintage Style Victorian Brooch Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style Victorian Brooch Vintage Pin Opal Ruby & Diamond Silver Frog Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and frog, designed to make a bold statement. Crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$217 Sale Price / item
50% Off
French Victorian Style Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in Silver
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Style Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and dragonfly, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$337 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Victorian Diamond & Sapphire Crescent Moon Brooch in 18K Gold and Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
A romantic celestial brooch from the Victorian era, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a platinum top. The crescent moon is set with approximately 2.00 carats of rose-cut diamonds, acce...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian brooch with enamel, pearls and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold with silver brooch decorated with enamel, pearls and rose diamond up to 0.10ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 3.8 cm long by 2.2 cm wide...
Category
1870s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Psyche And Cupid Shell Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian oval pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900.
The piece features a shell cameo depicting Psyche and Cupid.
Weight: 11.58g
Size: 4.8x3.5cm
IMPORTANT: As a b...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Estate Vintage Style Victorian Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Unisex Silver Pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Vintage Victorian Style Diamond Opal Turtle Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and turtle, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted with love and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
$117 Sale Price
50% Off
Early victorian brooch with pearls and rose diamond up to 0.20ct 14k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with stone pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.20ct
Detailed description
the size of the brooch is 4.7 cm by 2.6 cm wide
weight 8.9 grams
set with
- 55...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual figural sterling brooch from 19th Century France. Extraordinary lifelike detailing in 3 dimension. Gold detailing in 18K gold mixed with sterling silver. Charming circus pood...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Massive Victorian Bear Cloak Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Massive Victorian Bear Cloak Clasp Brooch from the late 1800's. Large and dimensional, with beautiful detailing throughout. The bear has emerald past...
Category
1870s American Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Scottish Specimen Agate & Gold Brooch or Kilt Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian Scottish brooch or kilt pin.
In 14k yellow gold with finely engraved decoration and 2 concentric rings framing a central Celtic cross.
Set with carved bloodstone, jasper, and agate cabochons througout.
Simply a wonderful Scottish pin...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold
Massive Victorian French Diamond Gold Serpent Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Extraordinarily crafted French serpent brooch from the mid 19th Century. The massive proportions and realistic detailing help to date this amazing 3 dim...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Star Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian brooch.
With interlocking gold circles that create a star or snowflake like shape.
A round rose cut white diamond is prong set at the center of the pin.
Simply a...
Category
19th Century American Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Swivel Mourning Brooch pendant, 15k gold and black enamel
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is truly one of the most spectacular and beautiful antique mourning brooches of its design.
It is a large sized brooch and can also be worn as a pendant, it is designed in a kn...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional Collector Quality Tiffany 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin with hinged gold helmet which opens with dragon perched on top. Exquisite ...
Category
1860s American Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct gold carved coral horse stick tie pin in original box, Equestrian 9k
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb antique stick tie pin featuring a carved coral horse head set in 9 carat yellow gold, in original box.
The pin was designed to keep ties in place and prevent the tie from flap...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage Style Victorian Opal Ruby Stone Diamond Owl Brooch Unisex 925 Silver Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Victorian Style Opal Ruby Stone Diamond Owl Brooch Silver Unisex Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism and owl, designed to make a bold statement. Crafted wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$207 Sale Price / item
50% Off
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 Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$470 Sale Price
20% Off
17 Carats Old-cut Diamonds Flower Brooch Box, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
17 Carats Old-cut Diamonds Flower Brooch Box, 1890
Fine and exquisite antique Diamonds brooch depicting flowers. It was probably originally a tiara, hence the angle that the brooc...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with rose diamond up to 0.50ct 7.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with rose diamond up to 0.50ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 4.7 cm long by 2.1 cm wide
weight 7.1 grams
set...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bee Insect Animal Brooch Silver Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th Century Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Bee Brooch in Silver and Gold. A captivating 19th-century insect brooch modeled as a bee, crafted with remarkable realism in silver-t...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Victorian Salamander Brooch Demantoids Diamonds Pearls 18k Yellow Gold Ca 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian demantoid garnets rose-cut diamonds pearls and 18k yellow gold salamander brooch circa 1900. *
The Victorian Demantoid Garnet, Rose-Cut Diamond and Pearl 18k Yellow Gold...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique .50ctw Diamond & Seed Pearl Wings Brooch, 14K Yellow Gold, Victorian
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones:
diamonds
old European cut
1.75 - 3.25 mm
approximately .50 total carats
H-I color, SI1-I1 clarity
seed pearl
round bead
1.75 - 2.85 mm
Length: 2.25 mm
Width: .75 inches
We...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Painted Woman Portrait Round Pin Pendant in Silver Setting, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish retro French pin, featuring a Victorian-era lady painted on a round ceramic centerpiece, set in a decorative silver-tone setting. Can be worn as a...
Category
20th Century French Victorian Brooches
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII, Catholic Historical Relic
Located in Chesterland, OH
Catholic Historical Relic, Very Rare Carved Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII In 14K Solid Gold Frame.
We present you with one of the most rare and unique cameo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual "anchor" themed brooch from the late 19th Century. Made of 15ct pink gold, Gucci style links suspend the anchor from a bar pin. 11.3 grams.
2" x 3.5". Excellent condition.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Antique Circa 1870s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 5.8 grams.
Totally is diamond about 0.60 ct.
The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2.
Acid tested to be real 18k gold.
Please contact for any...
Category
1870s European Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,239 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold Victorian Etruscan Revival Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, 12K gold (unmarked, but tested), "Etruscan" brooch, England, Ca. 1870's-1880's; @2" long. Very good condition, having one minor "scratch" on the reverse side commensurate ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian Gold Tone Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Victorian Gold Tone Pearl Brooch
Beautiful Movement when worn. Could be styled above pocket or at the neckline in the collar. This piece is part of the Oiseau Bleu Heirloom ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Basket of flowers brooch with rose cut diamonds up to 3.20ct 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold (pin) with silver brooch set with rose diamonds up to 3.20ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 4.7 cm long by 4.1 cm wide
weight: 15.1 grams
set...
Category
1880s Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian / Aesthetic Gold-Filled Watch Fob / Charm with Leaf Motifs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold-filled Aesthetic Movement charm.
With a gold-filled body.
In a cube shape with openwork leaf designs to the sides.
The top with an integral bail. The bottom w...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Scotch Pebble And Silver Brooch dated Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Antique Scotch Pebble And Silver Brooch dated Circa 1890
Typical Scottish Brooch with really nice examples of scotch pebble and beautifully hand crafted silver leaves.
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Silver
GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
Located in Southbury, CT
This simple and beautiful Victorian-era chatelaine brooch dates to about 1890 and features seven luminous GIA-certified natural saltwater pearls toge...
Category
1890s American Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,300 Sale Price
67% Off
Victorian Etruscan 15 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Pearl Star Motif Locket Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian Etruscan Revival locket pin brooch crafted in 15K gold.
The piece has an eight pointed royal blue enamel work star. Bead set in the center is a round natural pe...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1860
This exquisite brooch showcases a charming cherub intricately carved from shell, encased in a stunning 15ct yellow gold frame. T...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Swallow Brooch
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Antique Turquoise Bird Brooch: This Victorian era brooch (circa 1880) features a swallow adorned with turquoise cabochons and two ruby eyes. The ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Silver
Victorian Scottish Malachite Serpent Pins
Located in Stamford, CT
The unique vibrant green color of malachite is beautiful set in the gold or heavily gold cased setting of these cloak pins. Malachite has natural back stripes in the stone. When gold...
Category
1860s British Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Malachite, 15k Gold
Antique Butterfly Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant Brooch Necklace Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Butterfly Pendant or Brooch set throughout with Rose Cut Diamonds, Pearls and Rubies in a gorgeous open work design in Silver atop 14 Karat Yellow Gold. This is one of the most beautiful Butterfly Insect jewels we have seen. The Butterfly has a detachable brooch pin on the reverse which can be easily unscrewed to convert the jewel to a pendant necklace. The Butterfly is set throughout its wings with Rose Cut Diamonds. Each diamond is set within its own open work section. The sections are then combined into a fully three dimensional butterfly with exquisite craftsmanship and artistry. In the center of the body are four stunning silvery white pearls which may be natural. The eyes of the insect are two round Ruby cabochons. The diamonds and pearls are set in silver as was the custom of the period in order to show off the diamonds to greater brilliance. The butterfly wings are masterworks of jewelry making and diamond setting. The extraordinary jewels are all set "a jour" - open backed - so that the light is allowed to filter through the gems and make them sparkle with the wonderful quality we love in the antique jewels. This whimsical butterfly dances delightfully around the neck or across the body and creates a conversation piece to be passed on for generations. And insect inspired jewels are all the rage today. And here we have the magnificent butterfly with the exquisite gems and delicate design - how rare! The Victorians were absolutely enamored with nature and insects and created jewels as well as sculptures of the fascinating creatures. These antique butterfly gems...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Certified Natural Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VICTORIAN NATURAL SALTWATER PEARL AND DIAMOND BOW BROOCH (late 19th Century) (GIA Lab report and Gem & Pearl Lab report)
Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Brooch 19th Cen...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Onyx Star Mourning Locket Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique pearl, onyx, and yellow gold brooch, one onyx cabochon, and nineteen half seed pearls, in 14 karat yellow gold.
My favourite thing about this Antique Yellow Gold Onyx an...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Karat Gold Silver 1.80 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Victorian floral pin brooch. It is crafted in 9K gold and 830 silver. Needle is 14K gold. The piece features 22 diamonds (rose cut, TW 1.80ct, RW-T, SI-P2). Circa ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Tiffany Enamel Violets, Late 19th Century
Located in Riverdale, NY
Realistic spray of violets in enamel and gold from the late 19th Century. Fine gold wirework form a loosely wrapped "twine" holding the blooms togethe...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
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