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Lover
s Eye Natural Pearl, Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Antique Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An absolutely gorgeous lover's eye miniature portrait, presented in a frame of natural pearls
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Bailey Banks
Biddle Portrait Brooch
By Bailey, Banks
Biddle
Located in Litchfield, CT
and Biddle, this brooch is the height of Victorian Bespoke Fashion. Its one-of-a-kind miniature
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Circa 1783 Georgian Antique Portrait Memento Mori Mourning Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
sentimental heirloom features a miniature portrait of a reclining woman encased in glass and circled with dark
Category
Antique 1780s Georgian Signet Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Hand Engraved Locket Portrait Miniature Watch Key
Located in Towson, MD
and by the 1850's, photography had almost completely replaced hand painted portrait miniatures. This
Category
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Portrait Miniature Strass Ring Silver Rose Gold European
Located in Lisbon, PT
18th Century Portrait Miniature and Strass Ring in Silver and Rose Gold, English or French, circa
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Era Cleopatra Enamel Diamond Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
diadem, accented by rose cut diamonds.
The enamel miniature portrait is representing Cleopatra, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
Antique French Guilloche Enamel Locket Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
miniature portrait.
18 Karat greenish yellow gold.
Height - 23 mm (7/8 in.)
US ring size - 7 1/4
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Yellow Gold Enamel Case
Located in Napoli, NA
Antique jeweled gold case decorated with a finely enameled miniature portrait of a couple of that
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Boxes and Cases
Materials
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14K Gold Mini Portrait Painting Tassel Hidden Watch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
timepiece is a miniature portrait painting, a hidden watch adorned with seed pearls. (2 missing). The heavy
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Brooch with Locket Circa 1870s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
allows the wearer to keep a loved one close to their hearts at all times. Whether it is a miniature
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Locket Circa 1900s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
allows the wearer to keep a loved one close to their hearts at all times. Whether it is a miniature
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1871 Painted Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Locket Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a painted enamel miniature portrait
Depicting the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan
With a seated
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Theo Fennell Winston Churchill Ring
Located in London, GB
illustrate this and who are iconic for different reasons. They have been sculpted by the finest miniature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Early Victorian Mourning Brooch Circa 1840s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
wearer to keep a loved one close to their hearts at all times. Whether it is a miniature portrait, a lock
Category
Antique 1840s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Hand Painted Essex Crystal Ring Depicting a Robin, 1860
Located in Baltimore, MD
William Essex, a favorite of Queen Victoria. It was even assumed that all such fine miniature portrait
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian More Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, 10k Gold
Russian Yellow Gold Imperial Presentation Pocket Watch circa 1840
Located in Chicago, IL
with a finely enameled miniature portrait of Emperor Nicholas I after the 1835 original painting by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Locket Brooch Circa 1870
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
. Whether it is a miniature portrait, a lock of hair, or even a tiny love letter it can bring love and
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, 15k Gold
18 Karat Essex Rock Crystal Jack Russell Dog Stick Pin, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victoria. It was even assumed that all such fine miniature portrait works were his, when actually many were
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Diamonds Gold Pendant Chain, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
special compartment for a note, a miniature portrait or for a curl of the loved ones. The Turquoise is a
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
18 Karat Gold Hand Painted Portrait Miniature
Located in Towson, MD
18kt yellow gold hand painted portrait miniature of a Botticelli painting- Simonetta Vespucci 1453
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Miniature Georgian Portrait Ring of a Young Boy
Located in Stamford, CT
Our gold ring holds a small portrait of a British boy lovingly drawn with marvelous skill in subtle
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English Signet Rings
Swiss Gold Portrait Miniature, circa 1800 Attributed Anton Graff
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Portrait Miniature original beveled crystal, Swiss, C.1800, attributed Anton Graff
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold
Victorian Gold Collar
Locket Circa 1875-85
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
hearts at all times. Whether it is a miniature portrait, a lock of hair, or even a tiny love letter it
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Victorian Portrait Miniature Pendant, Locket, Hairwork, 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very fine antique portrait miniature in gold with a pendant fitting.
It is a large piece with a
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Unusual Antique French 18K Gold Portrait Miniature Ring 18th Century Belcher
Located in London, GB
This highly unusual antique gold ring features a late 18th century French portrait miniature
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Fashion Rings
Materials
18k Gold
ATHENA
S OWL Hand-Painted on Lapis Lazuli Silver Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
creates these exquisite miniature portraits and mythical stories. Working on both marble and hard stone
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
1880s French Diamond and Pearl Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
pierced decorated, asymmetrical setting displays a feature hand-painted enamel miniature portrait
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early Georgian Skull and Crossbones Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring c.1740
Located in London, GB
that ran out, things like miniature portraits and his initials in gold wire were placed under the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Band Rings
Materials
Crystal, 22k Gold
Antique 18k Gold Emerald Diamond Mesh Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Retro Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1800 Pair Of Gold Georgian Bracelets With Eye Miniatures
Located in London, GB
as was typical in these miniature eye portraits which revealed so little of and yet so much about the
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Gold
Victorian Emerald Diamond Dangle Earrings in Gold and Silver, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cushion Cut Diamond Earrings Victorian Silver and Gold, Antique Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
enamel portrait of a midshipman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Lovely naive enamel portrait miniature of a midshipman for his beloved who stays at home, circa
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Enamel Frames and Objects
18k Yellow Gold And Silver Pearl Diamond and Enamel Mourning Pendant
Located in Victoria, BC
, angels, or even skulls to represent death and remembrance.
Miniature Portraits: Some pendants featured
Category
Antique 1860s British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Georgian Lover
s Eye Miniature Brooch with gold bezel in the form of a Serpent
Located in Baltimore, MD
jewelry. These miniature eye portraits were commissioned by the two people engaged in a "dalliance" (an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Earrings in 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
admired their relationship. Cameos, matching brooches, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Revival 18k Gold Old European Cut Diamond Earrings Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique paste locket pendant, portrait, 900 silver, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
' paste in cool 900 silver this pretty and versatile pendant is a locket, currently holding a portrait
Category
Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Portrait Pendant Locket, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Seed Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning Victorian portrait miniature pendant with a locket back.
It features a beautiful hand
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, miniature portraits and lockets reflected the likeness of loved ones. After Albert’s passing in 1861, the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Louis Aucoc French Art Nouveau Diamond And Gold Portrait Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
scrolled surrounding, displaying a painted portrait miniature of a lady, with an 18th century hairstyle
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Corletto Akoya Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Addison, TX
miniature hand painted portrait of a woman adorned with diamond jewelry. The portrait is accented with 5
Category
Vintage 1950s Retro Tennis Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Large 15K yellow Gold Floral Chased Oval Frame Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
within. This locket would be perfect to hold portrait miniatures, photographs, gemstones, or a small
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss 1825 Archimedes Enameled Snuff-Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
.
Literature: Christies, 10 June 2008, Important Portrait Miniatures and Gold Boxes, Lot-42, for a very similar
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Stuart Rock Crystal Ring Gold Wire Cipher circa 1700 Georgian English
Located in London, GB
portrait miniature of the King himself, all set beneath a foiled rock crystal quartz panel. Later in the
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Stuart Signet Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold
George Rémond
Co 1810 Enameled Snuff-Box In 18Kt Gold With Painted Landscape
Located in Miami, FL
London, 2 December 2015, Centuries of Style: Silver, European Ceramics, Portrait Miniatures and Gold
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Rococo Boxes and Cases
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Miniature Portrait Gold Frame Pin Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
pendant. Cats are a common theme in Victorian jewelry, however, it is uncommon to find a miniature
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Rose Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Miniature Portrait Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Georgian miniature portrait ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features detailed hand
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Miniature Portrait Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
IMPORTANT: can’t be resized.
This is a Georgian miniature portrait ring crafted in 18K gold. The
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Dome Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cherub Flute Miniature Portrait Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features miniature portrait depicting a cherub with flute. It is hand painted in enamel. Pendant is highly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Enamel Porcelain Lady Miniature Portrait Dangle Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
detailed vivid miniature portraits of ladies painted on porcelain.
These earrings are adorned with seed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian 18th Century French Enamel Miniature Portrait Paste Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This miniature portrait pendant is an exceptional and collectable piece of jewelry dating from the
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal, Enamel
Late 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Man Miniature Portrait Garnet Floral Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Georgian miniature portrait ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features a
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Tiffany
Co. Antique Diamond Gold Silver Miniature Portrait Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tiffany & Co 14k gold and silver top brooch, featuring three miniature hand painted
Category
Antique 19th Century American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Miers
Field Painted Silhouette Miniature Portrait of an Unknown Lady
Located in Baltimore, MD
Portrait miniatures reached their peak of popularity during the 18th century. They served the same
Category
Antique 1790s British Neoclassical Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Victorian Miniature Portrait Pendant/Brooch Set in Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Birmingham, AL
This beautiful portrait piece features a painted depiction of a well dressed woman in pink and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Miniature Ring 18K Gold Lady Portrait Flowers, 1820
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Antique Miniature Portrait Ring in 18K Gold, Lady with Flowers, circa 1820
Overview
A fine and
Category
Antique 1820s Band Rings
Materials
18k Gold
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Miniature Portrait Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of miniature portrait jewelry for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 46 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of miniature portrait jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of miniature portrait jewelry over the years, but those made by LB Exclusive and Tiffany
Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of miniature portrait jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 13 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an option in this array of miniature portrait jewelry, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Miniature Portrait Jewelry?
Prices for a piece of miniature portrait jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $453 and can go as high as $12,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,450.
Questions About Miniature Portrait Jewelry
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are small portraits called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Small portraits are called limnings. Popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, limnings would be created with watercolors on prepared card, vellum, ivory or copper. The portraits were a great way to keep your loved one close, even when separated by distance. You’ll find a variety of limnings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
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