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Item Ships From: California
Tiffany & Co. 18k Two-Tone Gold Bouquet Brooch with .50ct Ruby and .25ct Diamond
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, unique bouquet brooch by Tiffany & Co.
Features yellow gold bouquet and daisies with single cut ruby at center of each flower.
Includes white gold heart-shaped charm set wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pin Diamond and Sapphire
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic art deco style pin with beautiful blue sapphire and round cut diamond crafted in 18K white gold.
Specifications:
main stone: round diamond
additional: blue sapphire ...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Lion Brooch with Emerald, Ruby, and Diamond
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Texutred Yellow Gold Lion with White Gold Accents
Features Melee Diamonds, Ruby Cabochon Nose, and Emerald Eyes
Appx 1 1/8" Long x 3/4" Wide
Total Mass = 18.0 grams
Piece is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic, antique Victorian era lizard brooch is a century old surprise. Shimmering diamonds and lush green emerald 'scales' create an elegant pattern and color palate alongsid...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 14 karat white gold art deco brooch with round brilliant and marquis shaped diamonds. There are 58 diamonds totaling 3.63 carats. 12 marqu...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Round Repousse Leaves and Berries Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous sterling silver brooch.
Features repousse leaves and berries motif.
Reverse is stamped "925" and "102".
Diameter: 49 mm.
Weight: 14.9 grams.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Brooch With Round-Cut Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful 18k Yellow Gold Brooch With Pavé Set Round Rubies by Tiffany & Co.
Features ~1.40 Carats of Rubies.
Signed "Tiffany & Co."
Dimensions: 1 inch x 7/8 inch.
Total Weight: 5.8 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
60s Vintage Opal Diamond Brooch Pin Large Oval Statement Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed large opal & diamond brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Cabochon cut opal measures 23mm x 12mm. Single cut diamonds total an estimated...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large 23 Carat Vining Flowers Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Tsavorite 18K Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
A resplendent, large and stately, 18 karat white and yellow gold three dimensional vining flowers motif estate brooch is comprised of vivid golden yellow sapphires, sparkling white d...
Category
20th Century American Artisan California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Schlumberger Thistle Brooch Sapphires
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I am so happy to offer this magnificent Tiffany Schulmberger Thistle piece to all of you. As you may know I source anything I desire and this was 1 year in the making to source and ...
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco diamond and platinum brooch circa 1925.
Contact us right away if you have additional questions. We are here to connect you with beautiful and affordable anti...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Paisley Diamond brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co
Diamond Brooch Paisley motif. 60 Beautiful fine round diamonds F color VVS Quality set an 18 karat gold and platinum approximately one and a half inches in length and o...
Category
1970s American Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Silver Crystal Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Silver Crystal Brooch
*Marked Chanel (during 80s) and 174
*Comes with the original box
*One of the best se...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage California - Brooches
Turquoise Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise and yellow gold handcrafted brooch pendant circa 1970. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ130A. Scroll down for detailed specifications. Here we have a stunning vintage brooch that ...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gorgeous Sterling Silver Brooch with Various Bezel Set Gemstones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gorgeous sterling silver brooch.
Covered in bezel set semi-precious gemstone cabochons.
Main coral cabochon is 20 x 12 mm.
Small cabochons are about 6 x 4 mm.
Length: 62 mm.
Width: 3...
Category
20th Century Unknown California - Brooches
Materials
Coral, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Heart Brooch, 23.50 Carats
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Van Cleef & Arpels heart-shaped brooch crafted in platinum, set with approximately 23.50 carats of colorless pear-shaped and marquise diamonds. Weighing 28.8 grams, this e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Elephant Family Brooch with Emerald & Diamond Accents
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous brooch pasted in 18k yellow gold featuring three elephants with green emerald accenting eyes and the middle elephant is covered in pave diamonds by Cartier.
Previously sold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Pin Brooch Large
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Pin Brooch LARGE
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 9.20 grams
Measurement: 23mm(0.91") wide...
Category
2010s American California - Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Faux Pearl Pin Brooch
*Marked 95
*Made in France
-Approximately 2" x 0.7"
-Very pretty and classic
-It is in an excellent condition.
AB2905-0...
Category
1990s French Artisan California - Brooches
18k Yellow Gold & Carved Blue Chalcedony Brooch with Sapphire & Diamond
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Centering an Oval-Shaped brilliant cut Sapphire Measuring 8.09mm x 6.57mm
Mounted in 18k Yellow Gold
Gross Weight: 35.0 grams
Dimensions: 2.5" x 2.25"
Featured in Bonhams Auction Cal...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum 14k Gold Diamond Onyx Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian era horseshoe pin features French cut onyx and single cut diamonds set in platinum. Weighing 5.8 grams, the design showcases a symmetrical horseshoe shape, measuring a...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art-Deco GIA Certified Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
GIA-certified Antique Art-Deco diamond bar pin brooch. The primary diamond is GIA-certified and weighs 1.17 carats. It offers a subtle yellow hue, a Y-Z color range, slight inclusion...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Webb Cat Brooch Pendant 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive and fun David Webb cat brooch made of 18k gold, featuring enamel and diamond.
A striking feline face with a textured surface is brought to...
Category
1980s American Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Gold Phoenix Bird Clip Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro emerald ruby and sapphire platinum and gold Phoenix bird clip brooch circa 1935. *
ABOUT THIS ITEM: #P-DJ27A. Scroll down for detailed specifications. This early Retro broo...
Category
1930s Retro Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Wave Design Diamond Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooch
0.75cts TDW Round Brilliant Diamonds
Excellent condition!
1.25" long
Category
Mid-20th Century California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Janete Zamboni De Farro Italian Mesh and Pearl Oversized Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
De Farro mesh and pearl brooch by Italian-Brazilian jewelry designer, Janete Zamboni. Loose pearls trapped within a metal mesh net, are a continuing ...
Category
Early 2000s European Artisan California - Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Base Metal
Vintage Lalaounis 18k Gold Sailboat Pin & Pendant Onassis Yacht
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Presenting a lovely vintage Ilias Lalaounis sailboat pin pendant. Find yourself transported to the azure blue Mediterranean sea in Santorini while wearing this versatile heirloom fas...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruser Vintage 18k White Gold Poodle Brooch Featuring Freshwater Pearl & Onyx
By William Ruser
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Ruser Vintage 18k White Gold Poodle Brooch Featuring Freshwater Pearl and Diamond
Gorgeous Vintage Poodle Brooch by Ruser
Features Baroque Freshwater Cultured Pearls and Onyx set in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Oak Leaves And Enameled Acorns 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Oak leaves and enameled acorns 18k yellow gold clip brooch.
The "1970s Oak Leaves And Enameled Acorns 18K Yellow Gold Clip Brooch" exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship and ...
Category
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Silver CC Pearl Brooch
*Marked 05
*Made in France
*Comes with the original box
-Approximately 1.6″ x 1″
-Very pretty and classic
-In a very good condition
2075-43572
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan California - Brooches
Rare Sammy P. Gee 14k Yellow Gold Opal American Modernist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Important one of a kind 14k gold and opal brooch created by San Francisco jeweler Sammy Gee, circa 1950. Brooch measures 1.5" by 2.5" and is signed SP-GEE, ...
Category
1950s American Modernist Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage Flower Brooch 14k Gold Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage flower brooch 14k gold featuring diamonds.
The brooch’s layered petals are designed with a mix of radiating wires and broader brushed...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
60s Vintage Carved Opal Cameo Pendant 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage carved opal cameo pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1960s).
Carved opal measures 29mm x 22mm.
The beautifully detailed pendant highlights ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1900's Plique a Jour Butterfly with carved Chalcedony Ladies Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This piece is wonderful a plique a jour Butterfly with a carved Chalcedony Ladies Face. This is in the likes of Lalique, Vever, Gaillard and F...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique California - Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Flower Pearl Crystal Pin
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Classic Gold Plated CC Flower Pearl Crystal Pin
*Marked in 07
*Made in France
-Approximately 1.25″ x 1.25″
-Very pretty and classic
-The faux pearl has scratches and...
Category
Early 2000s French Artisan California - Brooches
Yellow Gold Circular Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K yellow gold circular diamond stick pin combines simplicity with timeless beauty. The design features eight brilliant-cut diamonds set...
Category
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Las Vegas Showgirl Gemstone Pendant 10k Yellow Gold Brooch Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed Las Vegas Showgirl pendant crafted in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s).
Amethyst, citrine, and blue topaz measure approx. 2mm. One small appr...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins
*Marked 08
*Made in Italy
*Comes with original box and dustbag.
-CC is approximately 1.25″ x 1″
-Star is approximately 1.1″ x 1″....
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan California - Brooches
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Clover Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Clover Brooch
*Marked 94
*Made in France
-It is approximately 2" x 2".
-In an excellent condition.
AB2944-00718
Category
1990s French Artisan California - Brooches
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brooch Pendant Sapphire Diamond Platinum Estate
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Oscar Heyman brooch pendant, made in platinum, featuring sapphire and diamond.
The design centers around a pear shaped sapphire, framed by a halo of round diamonds. Tapered baguet...
Category
1960s American Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rene Boivin brooches were produced by the brand in a broad spectrum of shapes. There were plaques, rounded disks, arch and shield-shaped brooches.
...
Category
1940s French Retro Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
E. Wolfe Cat Brooch with Emeralds and Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in La Jolla, CA
E. WOLFE Cat Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold with Emeralds and Diamonds
18k Yellow Gold Cat Pin/Brooch features a Sitting Cat Pin with Two Emerald Eyes and Three Round Brilliant cut Diamonds on its breast set in 18k Yellow Gold by the British Jeweler...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges Braque Hebe Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Estate Jewelry
By Georges Braque
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An intricate and artful Hebe brooch designed by Georges Braque in 1962 and produced by Baron Heger de Löwenfeld in the 1965.
The brooch is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold and f...
Category
1960s French Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Belle Epoque 1.81 CTW Diamonds Pendant Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details:
Edwardian Belle Époque diamond pendant/brooch from the early 1900's. There is a count of 50 diamonds, the largest being 5mm and 1/2 car...
Category
1890s Belle Époque Antique California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Filigree Bow Pin Brooch with Emerald in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Diamond and Emerald Bow Pin Brooch with Filigree in 18k Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Bow Pin features Round Brilliant cut Diamonds and Bagu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage ruby 18k yellow gold poodle brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1970s 18k yellow gold poodle brooch is accented with vibrant ruby eyes, adding a playful and charming touch to any collection.
Center ...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Coro Apple Pink Green Blue Gold Novelty Rhinestone Vintage 60s Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic CORO signed pink, blue and green rhinestone gold apple novelty brooch pin ! Features pastel Swarovski crystal rhinestones throughout. Apple shaped. Great on any jacket, blouse, ...
Category
1960s American Vintage California - Brooches
44.65 Carats Aquamarine Diamond 18k White Gold Flower Brooch-Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch featuring a floral design, crafted with 44.65 carats of oval-cut aquamarine stones, each petal showcases a captivating blue hue. The center is adorned with 0.30 car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary California - Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco inspired platinum diamond brooch with rounds and baguettes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
*Motivated to Sell – Please make a Fair Offer*
Total Carat Weight: 1.55
Diamond Clarity Grade:VS
Type:Brooch
Antique:Yes
Main Stone Color:White/Colorless
Vintage:Yes
Main Stone:Diamo...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Boucheron 18k Gold Retro Clip Pin Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic Retro clip created by Boucheron Paris in 1930s.
Made of 18 karat yellow gold, the clip features approximately 10 carats of invisibly set sapphire and 2.40 carats of Old European...
Category
1930s French Retro Vintage California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Double Clip Diamond 9 carats Brooch Platinum
Located in beverly hills, CA
This platinum dress clip is a luxurious Art Deco brooch from the 1920s-30s. It features a fan-shaped design with intricate scrolling style decorations, curved lines adorned with pavé...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier brooch (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The stylish vintage brooch features 3 fluted high domes in a textured shell motif. The whimsical design of the brooch highlights the bold aesthetic of the retro period. The brooch is large in scale and is ideal worn on a lapel as a bold statement piece. We were lucky to acquire the set of jewelry including the ring, brooch and earrings (each sold separately).
The brooch is accompanied by a letter of expertise from the International Antique Jewelers...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro California - Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chanel Starburst Brooch Pin c2001 Large Crystal Yellow Gold Tone
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel Large Starburst crystal brooch (circa 2001) crafted in yellow gold tone.
Small crystals are set into the large starburst motif. Large...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins
*Marked 08
*Made in Italy
*Comes with original box and dustbag
-CC is approximately 1.25″ x 1″
-Star is approximately 1.1″ x 1″.
...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan California - Brooches
Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A colorful butterfly pin brooch made of 18k gold, featuring various gemstones, and accented with colored enamel.
The gems are mount-flush set in the gold “wings” and bezel set in the butterfly’s “body”. The “head” and “wings” feature rose cut diamonds. The butterfly’s body is made of fancy colored diamonds, orange brown, and brownish orange.
This vibrant butterfly pin brooch is very cheerful and optimistic. Butterfly jewelry is often associated with freedom and joy. This delicate and whimsical jewel fully fits the description.
Lovely colorful pin is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold, set with white diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The diamonds are rose cut, pear and round brilliant cut, H-I color VS clarity. The emeralds are pear, oval and round faceted cut. The rubies and sapphires are round faceted cut.
The Victorian brooch measures 2 ¼” x 1 ¾” (5.7 x 4.2 cm) and weighs 18.6 grams.
The butterfly brooch was created in the 1900s and stamped with a hallmark for 18 karat gold and unidentified maker's mark.
History of Insect Jewelry:
Insect jewelry carries a diverse symbolism and has deep historic roots. To us, these pieces serve as a reminder of the delicate beauty that designers found in nature.
Scarab Beetles
In ancient Egypt, scarab beetles were associated with the Sun God Ra. They symbolized regeneration and protection. Scarabs were often used in amulets, and seals to bring good luck and ward off evil.
Bees and Butterflies
Bees were revered in ancient Greece and Rome and seen as symbols of diligence and cooperation. Honey, a product of bees, was also associated with sweetness and fertility. Butterflies, with their transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, were seen as symbols of metamorphosis and the soul's journey.
Insect Jewelry Resurgence
In the 19th century, during the Victorian era, there was a resurgence of interest in nature-inspired jewelry. It often incorporated real insect specimens preserved in resin. This trend was influenced by the Victorian fascination with the natural world and scientific discoveries of the time.
The Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th - early 20th centuries embraced organic forms and drew inspiration from nature. Insect motifs, such as dragonflies, butterflies, and beetles, were prominent in Art Nouveau jewelry. These pieces featured flowing lines and delicate designs.
Today, insect jewelry continues to be equally loved by designers and jewelry buyers. For example, dragonflies are often associated with change and self-realization, while butterfly brooches symbolize transformation and beauty. Bees are still seen as symbols of hard work, community, and productivity.
About Victorian Jewelry:
Victorian jewelry is dated from 1837 to 1901. The era’s name was inherited from Queen Victoria who reigned during that time. Her significant input shaped the jewelry style of that time.
To navigate in such a vast period, historians divide it into following parts:
• The Early Victorian or Romantic
• The Middle of Grand Victorian
• The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Era
Different materials, gemstones and techniques were popular specifically for each era. Some styles though remained in favor longer than during just one period. For instance, hair jewelry made its way from the Romantic to the Grand period. Snake and animal motifs were also in demand throughout the era.
Early Victorian Jewelry
As to the Queen influence, Romantic Period jewelry had well pronounced sentimental vibes. It was the time when young Queen Victoria was in love with her husband, Prince Albert. And the whole nation admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the Early Victorian Period ended, and The Grand era began.
Grand Victorian Jewelry
After the incandescent bulb invention in 1870s, diamond jewelry started thriving like never before. Diamonds, being placed under the electric light, revealed their dazzling nature and looked truly fascinating.
Besides Victorian diamond jewelry...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Huge 7ct Diamond Apple Pendant Worm Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Red Enamel Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct vintage diamond red enamel Apple pendant crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Rose cut diamonds total an estimated 7 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI2-I2 clarity)
Rendered...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern California - Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Heart-Shaped Turquoise and Silver Brooch
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-Century Navajo Silversmith T. K. Turquoise and Silver Brooch
A large gorgeous old turquoise stone set in an almost heart-shaped brooch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Artisan California - Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Silver
Estate Coral Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant estate brooch with a platinum setting features a cluster of oval cabochon corals accented by approximately 2.50 carats of marquise cut diamonds.
Brooch Length: 3.00 i...
Category
20th Century California - Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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