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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
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl. I don't know where it's done. Stamp 14K
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond + Ruby Cat and Wishbone Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A lovely pin from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, this beautiful 3-dimensional pin depicts a playful diamond kitten sitting at...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Pearl Jet Brooch, 1880
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Pearl Jet Brooch. Within a border of pearls and faceted French jet a curved glass display with tightly arranged curl of hair. A romantic custom of...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Georgian/Early Victorian Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pearl, Hand Made
Located in MELBOURNE, VIC
Delightful late Georgian/early hand made Victorian brooch Typically for the era it was made of Sterling Silver covered with patina Four rows of flower petals hold 40 old full cut dia...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Hand Carved Onyx 10 Karat Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Fit for a queen, the fine detail of this romantic antique cameo brooch displays the portrait of a beautiful queen revealing her mirror image. Hand carved in regal rich onyx, the 15 m...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold

Victorian Humming Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This charming gold brooch from the 1880's features a real South American Violetear hummingbird head with etched gold wings and ruby cabochon eyes. The Victorians were obsessed with natural history and exotic travel. Creating earrings and pins from the heads of hummingbirds brought those ideas to every day fashion. During the Victorian era, there was a great fashion for bird taxidermy...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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10k Gold

Antique Victorian Coral and Gold Fruit Carved Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique fruit-carved coral brooch is absolutely gorgeous. The coral is so gracefully detailed with a very shapely pear surrounded by her vibrant leaves. The leaf veins are subtl...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Small Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Brooch in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This incredible Victorian style turquoise and diamond brooch is an absolutely stunning piece of history. Set in a horizontal layout, the brooch pops with vibrant turquoise stones and...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Scottish Agate Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Large Victorian oval polished banded agate within black greek enamel frame in original case. Size : 4,5cm x 4,2cm
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Victorian Brooches

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Agate

Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Star Brooch Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s – early 1900s The ten pointed star with a raised center is handcrafted in silver and 14K gold. It is centered with a round midnight blue sapphire (approximately 2.64 ct)...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Austrian Sapphire, Diamond, and Chalcedony Brooch with Cluster Center
Located in New York, NY
An antique sapphire, diamond, and chalcedony brooch of rounded rectangular form, centered by an oval Ceylon sapphire in a diamond surround, further set within a piece of carved chalc...
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1890s Austrian Antique Victorian Brooches

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Crystal Victorian Style Brooch and Clip on Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
An extravagant set of clip on earrings and a brooch, decorated with open-back ruby and amethyst crystals and set in a gold-plated setting. Reminiscent of lavish Victorian styles, thi...
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20th Century American Victorian Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Flower design with old cut diamond and natural pearl in silver and gold Lenght:5cm Weight: 9,97gr.
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1890s British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Antique Tiffany & Co Sapphire Brooch/ Pendant in 18K Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well, this piece pretty much speaks for itself! Crescent moon motif, set with gorgeous medium blue sapphires and antique diamonds, circa 1860. Signed Tiffany & Co. 11 Cushion Cut F...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Victorian Brooches

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Emerald, Diamond and Ruby Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
An antique Russian emerald and diamond dragonfly brooch, the body a square-cut emerald with estimated weight 0.6 carats, the tail set with twelve emeralds and four diamonds, the wings and legs set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, the eyes a pair of cabochon-cut rubies, estimated total diamond weight 4 carats, all set in silver and yellow gold, with gold brooch fitting, bearing Russian hallmark, circa 1910, measuring approximately 5.5x7cm, gross weight 13.3 grams. This brooch is in very good condition. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold and silver with 14ct brooch fitting . This beautiful Antique Russian brooch...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18k Gold 1.97ctw Old European Diamond Swirl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique brooch pin was crafted in 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era and features an open swirl flower design that is covered in fine old European cut diamonds th...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Diamond Brooch/Pendant in a Fitted Box
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set brooch/pendant, set with graduated old European and rose-cut diamonds to an openwork foliate and scroll design, suspending a diamond-set drop, with detac...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Victorian 18 Carat Gold Turquoise and Diamond FB BF Heart Bar Broch
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb late Victorian period brooch. Solid 15 carat yellow gold bar brooch. Designed with an 18ct gold heart to centre. The heart set with a single turquoise stone with diamond enc...
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19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 19th century 14 karat gold brooch created with fine cannetille work. The oval-shaped brooch is embellished with cannetille work, stars and a crown on top. The broo...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Rare Victorian 15ct Rose Gold Coral and Diamond Snake Shaped Stick Tie Pin
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb mid Victorian period stick tie pin. Designed with an entwined gold snake in 15 carat rose gold. The snake head set with two rose cut diamond chips for eyes surrounding a sin...
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19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very well made, antique, pin/brooch that was crafted in France from solid 18k gold and silver during the Victorian era. The brooch features a large beetle design that shows incredible detail and is neatly set with fine stones throughout. The beetles' wings are constructed from polished, custom cut, garnets that are well matched showing a deep, dark, red color bringing a truly rich look to this piece. The body of the beetle is then adorned with old rose cut diamonds in which brilliantly sparkle for a glamorous touch, while the eyes stand out with the vivid red color of the cabochon cut rubies. The remaining areas display high quality workmanship with its truly outstanding and realistic detail, including at the underside of the beetle in which is perfectly set on the gold stick that is elegantly adorned with a lovely cultured pearl at its top. This magnificent piece remains in excellent condition with patina intact, giving this brooch its wonderful rosy yellow gold appearance. It is secured with a pin along the back with a bypass closure, making this piece 100% ready to wear upon arrival. Enjoy! -- Stone(s) -- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS2/SI2 Clarity - 0.70ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Pave Set - Vivid Red Color - 0.10ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Garnets - Custom Cut - Deep Dark Red Color - 18.60x6.80mm each (approx.) (1) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Pear Shape - Stem Set - Nice White Color - 6.1x5.0mm (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.80 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Rosy Yellow Gold Torso...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond-Set Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond-set star brooch, to the centre an old european-cut diamond estimated to weigh 1.5 carats, surrounded by eight old-cut diamonds I the form of a form of a floral c...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sky Blue Enamel Sword Hat Stick Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a fantastic Victorian hat stick pin in 18k yellow gold with gorgeous pale blue enamel detailing. The pin is in the design of a long sword and would have once been used by a fine lady to pin her hat! The hilt of the sword is decorated with finely engraved details, including a depiction of an eagle. This could be a French uniform...
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1890s French Antique Victorian Brooches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Italian 14 Karat Small Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Italian 14 Karat Small Shell Cameo Brooch. Portrait of a lady with a flower on her collar. This is a petite yet lovely cameo that will work well as an accent piece to your fa...
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20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond & Pearl French Made Pin Platinum & Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Delicately created over 120 years ago this pin is sure to stand out. This beautiful creation measures apprioximately 1.25" in length. The pin is set with rose cut diamonds and three ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Green-Paste Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond and green-paste brooch, the brooch in the form of a flower with a cushion-shaped green paste to the centre surrounded by six petals set with old European-cut diamonds, within diamond-set foliate decorations, suspending a detachable drop consisting of an old-European-cut diamond-set bow suspending a green-paste drop with rose-cut diamond-set cap, the diamonds estimated to weigh 9 carats in total, all mounted and set in silver and gold, with gold brooch fitting, circa 1880, measuring 6.7 x 5.4cm, gross weight 22.3 grams. Victorian brooch is in excellent condition. Unmarked tested as 18ct Gold and Silver. A striking, early 19th century diamond corsage...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond Spray Thistle Brooch, Circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a thistle, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approx. 2.65cts total, length 6cm
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1890s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Half Pearl and Diamond Brooch-Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural half pearl and diamond oval brooch-pendant, set to the centre with three graduating half pearls set with rose-cut diamonds, surrounded by cluster of fourteen half...
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1860s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Moon Pin
Located in New York, NY
Luminous paste figural "moon" pin. Three rows of stones sparkle and shine. Exceptional quality stones in a beautiful configuration. 1 1/4" x 1." Set in sterling. silver with 14K pin...
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1890s American Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Moon Pin
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15ct 625 Antique English Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
15ct Gold Antique Diamond Brooch By Victorian Goldsmiths Rolason Brothers Full Hallmarks on reverse old mine cut diamond measure 2mm across it is a...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed High Quality Antique Diamond Gold and Silver Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted rectangular open floral design Silver top and Gold base. Hand set with...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold

Antique Victorian 6.30 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian 6.30 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold, silver set crescent brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The crescent shaped, pierced decorated frame is ornamented with a central 0.78ct Old European round cut diamond, flanked on either side by two further stunning feature diamonds. The silver set design is embellished with a further twenty-one claw set Old European round cut diamonds, graduating in size dependant on location. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This large diamond crescent brooch...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Gold Violin and Ivy Leaves Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Victorian hand chased ornate sterling silver bar brooch, featuring a violin and ivy leaves gilded in rose gold and yellow gold. Measuring l...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond and ruby brooch, to the centre a pearl surrounded by eight old-cut diamonds, to a cluster surround of eight old-cut diamonds alternately-set with eight round faceted rubies, all within a border of sixteen pearls and eight old-cut diamonds, the diamonds estimated to weigh 1.75 carats in total, the rubies estimated to weigh 1 carat in total, all mounted in rose gold, circa 1880, measuring 28mm in diameter, gross weight 10.9 grams. Late-Victorian ruby brooch...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold

Victorian Coral Stomacher Brooch with Fitted Box
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Coral, diamond and enamel on gold stomacher brooch with original fitted box. Very impressive large size. Can be used as a hair piece ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond

Sterling Silver Stickpin of a Wild Boar
Located in Stamford, CT
Here piggy, piggy is not what you say to a wild boar unless it is an silver stickpin. It is very much like a wild boar appears in person.I have seen them them at close range. The sti...
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1890s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique piece was crafted during the early Victorian era from solid 18k gold with a silver top and features an incredibly detailed hand enameled portrait at its center....
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1870s Antique Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 14 Karat Gold Cannetille Lapel Stick Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century 14 karat yellow gold stick pin set with seed pearls. This handcrafted stick pin is made of fine cannetille work and filigree, which is applied on top of this gold pin. The filigree and cannetille work are skillfully handcrafted and gives the impression of lace or fine embroidery. The stick pin is embellished with a pearl on top. The stick pin belongs to the regional dress around 1900 and from earlier periods in The Netherlands. These pins were worn in pairs and were pushed backwards into the hat above the forehead needle on both sides between the curls of the ear iron...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Victorian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Essex Crystal Spaniel Dog Stickpin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Essex Crystal spaniel dog stickpin 18 karat yellow gold. This charming pin features a domed crystal with an exquisite collie dog scene. The w...
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Early 1900s French Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Era Antique Russian Amethyst Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated 1873 A 14K yellow matte gold brooch features an oval Russian amethyst (24 x 21 x 12.4 mm, approximately 33 carats) surrounded by ornate open...
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Fringe Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Fringe Brooch 45 antique cut diamonds approximately 11.55 cts , set in 18k yellow gold with black enamel on the edges. Ma...
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Early 1900s French Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Goering Silver Onyx Marcasite Watch Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Decorated with sparkling marcasite and emerald-cut black onyx accents, this elegant 1940's watch brooch is made of .935 silver. The T-bar brooch has a pivoting fob that rotates easil...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Victorian Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Silver

Silver and Gold and Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A silver double bow brooch set with chunky old-cut diamonds (app. 3.4 carats) with gold backing. One edge of the bow has scalloped sides and the ends of the ribbon are decorated with small gold balls...
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Honeymoon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicted as a crescent moon cradling a flower motif Honeymoon style that a groom would give to his bride Symbolizing a newly waxing marriage sweetened by the nectar of a flower Fl...
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1860s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Tiffany & Company Diamond Fox Stick Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company 2 sided Fox Stick Pin, the Fox measures 3/4 inch in length is Silver and is set with Rose cut Diamonds on both sides, Yellow...
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Early 1900s American Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Garnet Riding Crop Equestrian Horse Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Victorian brooch in the shape of a riding crop accented with bohemian garnets set in base metal.
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Base Metal

19th Century Gold Watch Pin Suspending Russian Easter Egg
Located in St. Catharines, ON
English Victorian pin designed as an 18k yellow gold bow on a 14k rose gold pin, suspending a Russian hand-painted porcelain gilded egg pendant, inscribed XB for Xristos Voskrese, a ...
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1890s British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Boulder Opal Cabochon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cabochon boulder opal measuring approximately 10.0 x 8.0 mm Opaque brown matrix with areas of white opal with strong blue/violet play-of-color Set in polished gol...
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Early 1900s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and 1.54 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.54 carat diamond, 1.09 carat ruby and natural pearl, 12 karat yellow gold and silver brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Victorian brooch has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with a silver setting. The pierced decorated circular frame is embellished with eight square faceted cut rubies set in yellow gold, alternating with a total of twenty-four silver set Old European cut diamonds. The internal border of the feature frame is further embellished with sixteen silver set Old European cut diamonds set within individual foliate designs. The centre of the brooch is ornamented with a halo of eight stunning natural pearls, completing the design. This ruby brooch secures to the reverse with a yellow gold hinged pin and clasp. This Victorian ruby and pearl brooch...
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1890s Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love our wonderfully esoteric Grotesque man (or "other") crafted by a talented unknown carver in the 19th century from a chunk of the most desirable orange-red toned coral. Connoisseurs of literature or theater or the arts understand the term Grotesque as referring to fantastical, exaggerated or distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the Italian "grottesca", meaning of a cave" (grotto = cave in Italian) and refers to doubled, metamorphosed, or altered forms). Originally Italian, the concept of the Grotesque was used in French and German literature as well, and is a an integral part of English literature and theatre (The Theatre of the Grotesque preceded the Theatre of the Absurd) today. We find our Grotesque stickpin guy (gal) to be not grotesque at all but endearing, with his (or her) exaggerated features and droopy skin folds. And as a reference to classic theatre, this coral stickpin...
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1880s British Antique Victorian Brooches

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Coral, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Crescent Moon Engraved Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian sterling silver crescent moon brooch with floral engraving, and featuring a lovely chain and rope twist design. The crescent moon and two end bars are gilded in rose gold. The brooch has English hallmarks, stamped with a lion, an anchor, and the date letter is 'S'. The makers mark is AJS for Arthur Johnson Smith. This means that the brooch is sterling silver, assayed in Birmingham, and is dated 1892. Measuring length 4.1cm / 1.6 inches by maximum width 8.5mm / .33 inch. The clasp works well. We have given the brooch a light clean. This is an adorable and beautiful antique silver brooch...
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1890s English Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Diamond-Set Fox Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set fox stick-pin, the realistically carved fox head set with rose-cut diamonds and cabochon-cut ruby-set eyes, all set in silver to yellow gold back and pin, circa 1890, the jewelled part measuring 1.4 x 1.1cm, gross weight 4 grams. A whimsical and delightful stock pin featuring a fox’s head set with rose-cut diamonds. The diamonds are wonderfully characterful, catching the light well. The eyes of the fox are two glinting rubies. This handsome piece, made in the late nineteenth century, may have been worn as a reference to the fox hunt...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Early Victorian Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Locket
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian blue enamel, pearl and diamond locket, to the centre a 18th century miniature portrait depicting the head of a lady in a blue dress, within a border of old-cut diamonds on a blue enamel oval mount set with half pearls and rose-cut diamonds in foliate motifs, brooch pin to back and detachable pearl and diamond set pendant loop, inscribed to back "Frances Countess of Winchilsea and Nottingham died September 27th 1734, with fitted case, circa 1840, measuring 4.2 x 2.5 cm, gross weight 17.1 grams. This antique locket is in good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Unmarked tested as 18ct gold. A delightful antique portrait brooch...
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1840s English Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Wonderful Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful and rare Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin. Substantial size and quality with an incredible oval hand painted Essex crystal of r...
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1860s French Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The 14K yellow gold brooch / pin is designed as two crossed anchors which are embellished with old European, old mine, and rose cut diamonds, and are accented with three...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1890s Montana Sapphire and Pearl Circle Pin in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1890 Metal Type: 14 karat gold Weight: 3.3 grams Dimensions: 0.75 inch diameter
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1890s American Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Mid Victorian Gold Memorial Pins
Located in Stamford, CT
Two lovely and unique memorial brooches from the mid Victorian era executed in 15 Kt gold. The larger has an scalloped edge that is enameled with black scallops. An inner oval of black enamel frames a gold engraved border framing woven hair in perfect condition. This example is priced at $950. The smaller Greek Key pin is rectangular with a black greek key pattern on white enamel. Two gold rectangles further in frame perfectly braided hair. This beautiful memento mori is $800. The two brooches sold together are $1750. Good condition. and original. The. Greek Key measures approximately 3/4 of an inch wide. The Scalloped Brooch...
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1850s British Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

1800s Diamond and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.75 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver setting. The brooch displays a central arrow motif with stylised accents at either side, creating a trident head design. The silver setting is embellished with a total of forty pavé set Dutch cut diamonds, totalling 0.75cts. The brooch secures with a hinged pin and clasp to the reverse. The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the mark for 18k gold 750, in addition to the Dutch silver import mark denoting a minimum 925 fineness (ZI). The antique arrow brooch...
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1880s Unknown Antique Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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