Brooches

Antique Victorian 14k yellow gold Jabot sword pin decorated with light robins egg blue enamel done in the Cloisonné technique. 

A jabot pin is a brooch with a decorative motif at either end, and was pinned in such a way that only the decorative ends were seen. They were originally used to secure the ruffled or lace piece of fabric (the Jabot) that men wore on the front of their shirts. 

ID#: BRO210

Metal: 14k yellow gold 

Material: Light blue Cloisonné enamel 

Dimensions: 2 7/8 inch (L) 

Weight: 2.82g

Markings: '14'

Condition: Exceptional 

Stunning 1880's Victorian 14K yellow gold and oval faceted aquamarine brooch. Features scroll motif and slight engravings. 

ID#: BRO017

Aquamarine: One (1) oval faceted aquamarine with an estimated weight of 3CT.

Metal: 14K yellow gold

Weight: 6.6g

Dimensions: 69.53 x 14.40 x 6.34 mm

Markings: '585'

Antique Victorian 9k yellow gold horseshoe lapel pin featuring raised dots for nails. Pin features a twisted stem to hold in position. 

ID#: BRO107

Metal: 9k yellow gold 

Weight: 3.0g

Length: 2 7/8"

Horseshoe Dimensions: 11/16" (L) x 1/16" (W) x 3/4" (H)

Antique Victorian natural red coral 12k yellow gold brooch. The center rectangular hand carved coral is surrounded by twelve hand carved round rosettes. 

During the Victorian Era coral was believed to promote good health and ward off illness, for that reason was often worm by young children. 

ID#: BRO128

Coral: 

One (1) prong set, rectangular hand carved coral measuring approximately 21.26 x 8.66 mm.

Twelve (12) prong set, round hand carved coral measuring approximately from 5.0 to 5.5 mm. 

Metal: 12k yellow gold, acid tested 

Dimensions: Approximately 1 5/16 inches (L) x 7/8 inches (W) 

Weight: 6.53g

Elegant antique Victorian handmade 14k yellow gold and garnet brooch with drop chains.  This gorgeous piece of jewelry dates back to the mid-1800s and is an example of high-precision craftsmanship.

ID#: BRO058

Center Garnet: One (1) bezel set, oval faceted deep red garnet measuring approximately 7.0 x 9.0 mm. 

Garnet Halo: Eight (8) bezel set, purple red garnets with measuring approximately 4 x 5.5 mm (average) each. 

Metal: 14k yellow gold, acid tested

Dimensions: 1 1/2 inches (L) x 1 1/2 inches (W), chains hang 7/16 inch from the bottom of the brooch

Weight: 8.7g

Delightful antique Victorian 14k yellow gold horseshoe and buckle brooch. Hand engraved with a lovely floral design and scroll work featuring six pointed tassels. We are certain this brooch will bring good fortune to its new owner. 

ID#: BRO129

Metal: 14k yellow gold, pin not gold. Acid tested

Weight: 15.7g

Dimensions: 1 3/4" (W) x 2 1/2" (L)

Glossy black onyx is adorned with lustrous seed pearls in this Edwardian 14k yellow gold brooch. 

ID#: BRO216

Onyx: One (1) bezel set, oval polished onyx disc measuring approximately 13.87 x 8.83 x 1.82 mm. 

Seed Pearls: Five (5) pre-set seed pearls measuring approximately from 0.80 - 1.60 mm

Metal: 14k yellow gold 

Dimensions: 7/16 inch (L) x 1 1/16 (W) 

Weight: 3.30g

Markings: '14k', 'x'

Early Victorian (1839) shell and onyx mourning brooch. 

Mourning jewelry popular from the 16th to 18th centuries was traditionally worn by a person in mourning to commemorate the life of the departed loved one. 

ID#: BRO222

Shell: One (1) bezel set, rectangular polished shell measuring approximately 14.25 x 20.40 mm.

Onyx: Sixteen (16) bezel set, single cut onyx measuring approximately from 4.2 to 5.1 mm each in diameter. 

Metal: Gold filled

Dimensions: 1 1/8 inch (L) x 1 1/4 inch (W) 

Weight: 10.97g

Condition: Minor dent on the back of the brooch consistent with age. Please refer to the images for more detail. 

This late Victorian 10k yellow gold starburst is adorned with lustrous light gray seed pearls and can been worn as either a pendant or a brooch. Bail is hinged rotates and can been moved down so it is not seen when sporting it as a brooch.

Across a multitude of religions the twelve point star or dodecagram has been used as symbol representing the twelve tribes of Israel, in Judaism, and the twelve disciples, in Christianity.

ID#: PEN259

Seed Pearls: Fifty-five (55) light gray seed pearls measuring approximately from 1 to 1.5 mm each in diameter.

Metal: 10k yellow gold 

Dimensions: approximately 1 1/4 inch (L) x 1 1/4 inch (W) 

Weight: 2.62g

Markings: '10k', makers mark - please refer to images

Gorgeous Victorian brooch with banded agate cabochon.

ID#: BRO028

Item Weight:  18.4 grams

Dimensions: 49.62 x 40.70 x 5.64 mm 

Materials:  9 karat yellow gold.

Agate:  One brownish orange banded agate oval cabochon with buff top, displaying characteristic bands of varying translucency and color, measuring 43 mm x 34 mm x 3.85 mm.

Antique Victorian 10-14K rose gold diamond bar pin with two silver leaves decorated with lustrous pearls. This brooch is circa 1850 - 1890.

ID#: BRO220

Diamonds: 

Four (4) prong set, old European cut diamonds measuring approximately from 2.4 to 2.5mm.

Twenty-six (26) pre-set, rose cut diamonds measuring approximately from 0.80 to 1.46 mm..

Pearls: Four (4) single drilled very round cultured pearls measuring approximately from 2.8 to 7.8 mm each. The pearls have a very light cream body color with slight rosé and green overtones. The pearls have very good luster, thick nacre, and are very slightly blemished. The pearls are well-matched for size and roundness. 

Metal: testing 10-14k gold, silver leaves

Dimensions: 1/2 inch (L) x 1 7/8 inch (W)

Weight: 7.02g

Condition: Three of the four old European diamonds are slightly chipped, which is common considering it's impressive age

Unique Victorian 18K yellow gold and striped enamel mourning pin in the style of Egyptian revival. Center of pin features beveled quartz to showcase woven hair in a basket weave pattern. 

ID#: BRO069

Material: striped black enamel, quartz

Metal: 18K yellow gold 

Dimensions: 1" x 1/2"

Weight: 2.8g