United Kingdom - Brooches

A vintage gold mounted grasshopper brooch, the body set with a mabe pearl and the head set with diamonds with ruby eye, all to a realistically carve...

A Fabergé enamel and diamond brooch, circa 1900. A rare, hand crafted 14ct yellow gold and silver brooch by Karl Fabergé, comprised of a roy...

This charming brooch dates back to the Edwardian period. A single carat old cushion cut sapphire sits central, diagonally flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds. The vibrant blue sapp...

An Art Deco diamond, onyx and emerald giardinetto brooch, the pot formed by an onyx embellished with eight old-cut diamonds, the rim flanked with five carre-cut diamonds, the trunk of the tree formed by four trapeze shaped cabochon-cut emeralds and the branches millegrain-set with small diamonds, the diamonds estimated to weigh 2 & ¼ carats in total, all mounted in platinum with platinum brooch fitting, bearing Austrian platinum mark circa 1925, measuring 4 x 1.9cm, gross weight 6.8 grams. This vintage broch is in very good condition for its age. Giardinetto little garden Art Deco flower brooch...

A rose gold brooch, formed in the shape of two connected hearts, in 9 karat rose gold, with pin and fittings in 9 karat rose gold. This lovely brooch is beautiful in its Victorian...

Here we have an exquisite Art Deco negligee brooch crafted from 18ct white gold and showcasing a harmonious blend of natural pearls and diamonds. The main frame atop presents a boxed...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 7.50 carat onyx, 3.20 carat diamond and platinum brooch; part of our diverse onyx jewelry collections. This stunning antique black onyx brooch has been crafted in platinum. The navette shaped, pierced decorated Art Deco style design displays a feature marquise shaped cabochon onyx, claw set to the centre. This central gemstone is flanked on either side with two horizontal pales ornamented with seventy-two pavé set eight cut diamonds, terminating with horizontal claw set pear shaped cabochon cut onyxes. The outer geometric frame of this impressive 1920s brooch is embellished with a further twenty-eight eight-cut diamonds. This stunning Art Deco onyx brooch...

A Belle Epoque diamond-set dragonfly brooch, the body and the head set with fourteen old European-cut diamonds, the wings set with fifty-two rose-cut diamonds, the diamonds estimated to weigh 3 carats in total, all mounted in silver to yellow-gold back, bearing French gold hallmarks for 18ct gold, circa 1890, measuring approximately 4x4cm, gross weight 9.2 grams. Belle Epoque brooch in Excellent condition. This stunning, antique dragonfly brooch...

An Early 20th Century diamond brooch with forked ends, set with a line of circular-cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.25 carats, spaced by smaller, single cut diamonds mounted in...

Hand crafted in the Edwardian period, this stunning infinity double knot brooch is laden with old cut diamonds. A total of thirty eight old cut diamonds are set into platinum totalli...

A modern gem set dragonfly brooch, with trembling wings, with an oval faceted sapphire, weighing 1.73 carats, set in the thorax, with blue to green plique à jour enamel wings, with ...

A Regency cannetille gem-set cross brooch, to the centre a rectangular-cut emerald estimated to weigh 0.9 carats, surrounded by eight rectangular-cut rubies and eight old mine-cut di...

Crafted by hand in the likeness of a Grouse, this wonderful brooch dated back to the 1880s. A total of 0.78 carat in diamonds encrust the bird design. These diamonds comprise mostly ...

Art Deco sapphire and diamond double clip brooch. Each set with one drop shape old cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open b...

Karl Faberge 14kt yellow gold oval cabochon amethyst and rose - cut diamond brooch. This exquisite circular brooch, crafted in 14-karat matte gold, embodies the opulence and artistr...

Cartier Platinum flowerhead scrollwork design diamond brooch. Signed Cartier, Numbered. This brooch, created by Cartier in the 1950s, showcases a sophisticated stem and scrollwork d...

A Victorian opal, seed pearl, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one oval opal cabochon, and two half seed pearls, set in 9 karat yellow gold, with a 9 karat yellow gold pin. Th...

Georgian diamond brooch. Set with one hundred and ten rose and table cut diamonds of varying shapes and sizes, in closed back cut down settings ...

A fine and impressive vintage 3.50 carat diamond, opal, ruby and sapphire 18 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This impres...

An Art Deco platinum and gold rectangular-shape and single-cut diamond geometric link-motif brooch.  Principle diamond estimated weight estimated 0.75ct, G-H colour, VS clarity est...

An Edwardian diamond and emerald stick-pin, the square shaped openwork panel consisting of six interwoven stripes finely millegrain-set with forty-five rose-cut diamonds, each corner...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.54 carat onyx, rock crystal and 0.29 carat diamond, 14 karat yellow gold and silver set Art Deco bow brooch; part of our collection of antiq...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.60 Carat white opal and 2.95 Carat diamond, 9k yellow gold and silver set brooch / pendant; part of our diverse brooches collection. This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The bar style brooch is ornamented to the centre with a feature fifteen-claw set 2.60 Carat cabochon cut white opal. The stunning cabochon opal is encircled by fifteen individually claw set Old European cut diamonds. The impressive antique brooch is ornamented with a further ten Old European cut diamonds, each individually millegrain decorated collet set to the terminal of a linear bar within a stellate design. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This versatile antique brooch can also be worn as a pendant; if required, the brooch fitment could be removed and a ring loop can be attached to enable the piece to be worn as a pendant. This antique opal brooch...

A vintage Montana sapphire, diamond and gold circle brooch, with two rows of round faceted Montana sapphires, in four claw settings, cinched with two gold, three-row bows, each with ...

A stunning Victorian turquoise and 0.08 carat ruby, 0.06 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, silver set brooch with 15k gold pins; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a silver setting, and 15k yellow gold pins. One of the pins is ornamented with a silver setting to the upper border, modelled in the form of a three dimensional falcon. The falcon is embellished with a total of one hundred and thirty-nine pavé set cabochon cut turquoise. The bird's eyes and beak are accented with two bezel set rubies and two pavé set diamonds. The matching pin is ornamented with a French knot style 18k yellow gold motif to the upper border. The pin brooches connect via two spiga style chains. This antique Victorian brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18k gold and silver set, with 15k gold pins. The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique Victorian bird brooch is exceptional quality set with rubies, diamonds and turquoise. The brooch is an exceptional gauge of gold and is in excellent condition. Gemstone Quality Turquoise Quality Color Turquoise Cut Cabochon Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Cabochon Content 0.08 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Old Mine Content (total) 0.06 carat Dimensions Length of Falcon Setting 2.8cm/1.1" Width of Falcon Setting 9.25mm/0.36" Length of Falcon Pin...

This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with deep blue sapphires forming the body, pave-set sparkling diamonds in the wings, and round ruby ...

This fine quality Suffragette brooch is set in its original box the largest peridot approximately 15 carats. In original fitted box. Total peridot w...

Here we have a suburb crescent brooch exuding Victorian elegance. This piece features a harmonious arrangement of vibrant pinky red rubies and chunky old mine cut diamonds, each ston...

A Victorian black enamel, yellow gold, and silver belt buckle, comprising one yellow gold oval panel, adorned with black enamel, with silver buckle mechanism. This striking Victori...

This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with vibrant tsavorite garnets forming the body, pave-set sparkling diamonds in the wings, and round...

A striking vintage brooch by Boucheron, crafted in 18kt white gold and designed as a stylised floral spray formed from finely twisted ropework. Each central flower is set with a bri...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage Italian 2.78 carat diamond and 18 carat white gold brooch; part of our vintage jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond brooch has been crafted in 18ct white gold. The floriated wreath design is ornamented with ten flower-head cluster tremblant settings; this setting style indicates the high quality of the piece. Each flower head design is embellished with seven transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds. The brooch is further ornamented with twenty individually four claw set transitional modern brilliant round cut diamonds, incorporated into linear settings alternating each floral cluster, and completing the design. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp. This exceptional example of vintage diamond jewellery is hallmarked to the reverse with the 18ct gold fineness mark ( 750 ), in addition to the Italian maker's mark LUNATI P. di P. & G. LUNATI and town mark for Alessandria (160 AL). This vintage tremblant brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. This stunning diamond floral wreath brooch has been crafted in the same style as C1302 ruby and sapphire brooch...

An antique turquoise and diamond brooch dating from around the turn of the twentieth century and featuring a romantic heart motif. Set in platinum-accented 18 carat yellow gold, thi...

This gorgeous Art Deco brooch is a whimsical bow shape, adorned with an assortment of grain-set diamonds totalling 1.70 carats. The diamonds are a mix of old cut and round brilliant,...

An exquisite antique 19th-century pendant brooch crafted in silver on 9kt gold (X-ray tested), featuring a substantial cushion mixed-cut natural aquamarine of approx. 10.60 carats, s...

Here we have a refined oversized crescent brooch showcasing Victorian charm. The design features a captivating array of rich pinky red rubies paired with chunky white old mine cut di...

1.20ct Diamond and emerald elephant pin badge 18ct white yellow gold 5.9g 1.20ct Diamond elephant pin badge 18ct white yellow gold. Diamond and green Colomb...

A Victorian archaeological revival gold cross pendant brooch, the Greek cross composed of five square panels, each square bearing to the ce...

A fine and impressive vintage 1.36 carat coral, pearl, chrysoprase and 14 karat yellow gold leaf brooch; part of our diverse collection of vintage brooches. This fine and impressive...

Weight: 11.31gr Metal: 18kt white gold and platinum Condition: Very Good Stones: 1 Diamond • Total carat weight: 0.80ct approximately • Cut: Old European • Colour: H/I • Clarity...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 0.62 carat ruby, 0.50 carat sapphire and 3.15 carat diamond, platinum heraldic owl brooch - boxed; part of our diverse collection of diamond b...

An Art Deco Buddha sureté pin, set with a fine blue pâte de verre Buddha, resting upon a diamond and green pâte de verre pedestal, with a platinum crown, al...

An Alabaster and Wilson vintage fly fishing enamelled brooch in 9 karat yellow gold. This fun and collectable brooch comprises of a realistically...

An impressive antique 0.15 carat ruby and 0.96 carat diamond, black onyx and 18 karat white gold bar brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold. The bar brooch is ornamented to the center with the 'Patriarchal Cross' or 'Cross of Lorraine', embellished with fourteen channel set French cut rubies. The pierced decorated, shaped frame that surrounds the central two-barred cross is accented with eight pavé set eight-cut diamonds, and framed by a border composed of twenty calibre cut black onyx. The bar to either side of the central setting are set with a further eighteen pavé set eight-cut diamonds, and four calibre cut black onyx to the terminals. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and push fit clasp. This antique diamond and ruby bar brooch...

Antique 19th century 21kt gold and carved banded agate cameo brooch. Made in circa 1850s 0 1870s. Cameo Design: The central stone is a multi-layered cameo, carved from agate. It f...

An Edwardian natural pearl and demantoid garnet acorn stick pin, the cupule encrusted with seventeen small faceted demantoid garnets, the pericarp formed by a button-shaped white co...

An antique pearl and yellow gold brooch, set with ten seed pearls, set in 9 karat yellow gold, with a 9 karat yellow gold pin and fittings. The brooch is formed as simple stock pin...

This spectacular piece can either be worn as a brooch or a pendant. A 0.95 carat old cut diamond sits central surrounding by a halo of smaller diamonds. Elegantly scrolling metalwork...

Victorian hardstone cameo brooch. Set with an oval cameo in hardstone depicting the profile of a woman in the classical style, featuring a decorative engraved border and fitted to re...

An important Giuliano gold and pearl brooch, the brooch designed as two amorini, each holding aloft a twisted rope with a pearl finial, seated astride ei...

This Victorian brooch displays a captivating circular design, featuring a single original antique synthetic ruby at its centre. The claw set synthetic ruby weighs 3.50 carat and is c...

Here we have a fantastic antique brooch crafted from 22ct yellow gold at a time when the Art Nouveau style was at its pinnacle. An open framework with fleur-de-lis designs acts as th...

Edwardian Swan Brooch 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing the exquisite Edwardian Swan Brooch, a true masterpiece of antique jewellery. Crafted in 14ct gold, this stunning pi...

Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the Greek goddess Selene riding a serpentine dragon in a rubover collet setting, encircled by a conforming frame of gold beading and twisted gold wire punctuated with four gold palmette form plaques engraved and decorated with dark blue enamel and placed at the cardinal points, the reverse mounted with a hinged pin and scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust length portrait of Selene with crescent-set headdress, encircled by a conforming frame matching that of the brooch with the addition of a pendant decoration composed of a horizontal bar of gold beading and twisted gold wires suspending gold link chains graduated from centre and ending in conical gold elements, the reverses mounted with French wire fittings, all in a fitted red leather case, the interior marked ‘FIRST CLASS PARIS MEDAL/ 1855.1867.1851/ PARIS FIRST CLASS & LONDON PRIZE MEDALS/ JOHN BROGDON/ Goldsmith/ MANUFACTORY/ 16, Henrietta St. Covent Garden/ London’. The cameo—defined as a gem, usually either a mineral or a shell, upon which a design has been carved in relief—is believed to have originated in Hellenistic Greece, during the third century BC. These miniature sculptures, at that time confined to the medium of hardstone, are thought to have been made with the primary purpose of personal adornment. The same practice of mounting cameos in jewellery was then continued by the Ancient Romans, and they are known to have been worn by many a Roman emperor. After the fall of Rome the fashion for cameos went into a decline, until it was again revived during the Renaissance period, brought about by a keen interest in the ancient world. At this time both antique and contemporary cameos were mounted in jewellery, as well as collected as objet d’art. The art of cameo cutting was revived in Italy, where it would remain a centre for the coming centuries. Again there was a lull in interest in carved gemstones, until the Neoclassical revival of the eighteenth century, largely stimulated by the discoveries of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. As with the Renaissance, antique specimens were generally prized over modern cameos, and the worldliest men in Europe held them among their collections of art and antiques. That said, carving centres in Rome and Torre del Greco (near Naples) in Italy were established in response to the demand of the Grand Tourists, who travelled to Italy and Greece to become educated in the wonders of the ancient world. It was at this time that shell cameos, mostly made in Torre del Greco due to its proximity to the sea, became more popular, owing to the relative ease in carving shell over hardstone. In addition to Rome, hardstone cameos also became a specialty of Idar Oberstein, Germany, which had a long history with both the gem mining and cutting trade. In a shift away from the collector’s cases of the previous century, the nineteenth century saw a strengthening in the fashion for wearable cameos. After the Empress Josephine donned a cameo-set suite of jewellery at the coronation of Napoleon in 1804, cameo jewellery became all the rage. Napoleon played a further hand in promoting the art by establishing a gemstone carving school in Paris, inspired by his appreciation for the arts of the ancient world. By the mid-nineteenth century shell cameos, in part due to their lightness compared with hardstone cameos, were the height of fashion. Large shell cameos as well as hardstone cameos were set into contemporary mounts, often as suites of jewellery. Some of the best cameos of the nineteenth century—carved by a select group of recognized carvers—were set into revivalist mounts, corresponding to the subject matter. In Victorian England cameo jewellery was particularly prized, due in part to the fact that the Queen owned and wore a number of cameo jewels. One example which can often be seen in official portraits is the Badge of the Order of Victoria and Albert, carved by Tommaso Saulini of Rome, who also produced cameos for the maker of the present suite, John Brogden. To meet demand some carvers set themselves up in London, including William Schmidt, a German carver from Idar Oberstein, who produced cameos for top London jewellers, including Brogden, Carlo Giuliano and Child & Child. In fact, Schmidt purports to have been the first to carve cameos out of opal, which Brogden reportedly displayed in the Paris Exhibition of 1878. An extant example, now in the collection of the British Museum, was set by the Giuliano firm. Regarding subject matter, cameos throughout time have been largely figural, from bust length profile portraits to scenes with multiple full-length figures, and sometimes animals. Ancient Greek and Roman cameos often depicted mythological scenes as well as contemporary figures. During the Renaissance, mythological scenes were popular, often taken directly from ancient sculpture, as well as portraits of notable contemporary figures. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, due to the revivalist styles, both Renaissance and Classical subjects were copied and set into matching (and sometimes unmatching) revivalist mounts. From the Renaissance through the Victorian era, being able to recognize the source of the carving in a cameo was a mark of erudition, revealing in the wearer knowledge of Classical art. As mentioned, the present cameo parure...

A stunning Retro period brooch crafted in 18kt yellow gold, designed in a distinctive bow motif. At its center is a vibrant emerald-cut aquamarine, estimated to weigh approximately 6...

An antique lucky clover brooch, with a gold circle, edged with rope wirework, with white enamelled clover leaves, with a clover leaf in the centre, with a central natural pearl and t...

A stunning, fine and impressive cultured pearl and 0.52 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold spider brooch; part of our diverse range of antique gemstone jewellery/jewelry. This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold. The brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a spider crawling. The head and thorax of the arachnid are comprised of two stunning cultured pearls. The two feature pearls are segmented with two individually claw set Old European cut diamonds, in addition to two further diamonds representing the eyes. The brooch incorporates further anatomical features crafted in 18k white gold, including: eight spindling legs, two pedipalps and chelicerae. This rare antique spider brooch...

A fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.70 carat diamond and 3.20 carat sapphire, 15k white gold and platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 15k white gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated, symmetrical Art Deco design is ornamented with eight claw set round faceted sapphires, totalling 3.20 carats. The angular design to the centre of the brooch incorporates four of the aforementioned sapphires encompassing an impressive feature pavé set 0.15Ct Old European cut diamond. This central sapphire and diamond design is set in relief to an angular cut-cornered border, incorporating twelve pavé set eight-cut diamonds and four Old European cut diamonds. The remaining four sapphires flank a bezel set Old European diamond, in a linear arrangement segmenting the rectangular frame. Either end of this geometric Art Deco frame incorporates a individually collet set Old European round cut diamond. The brooch secures to the reverse of the setting with a hinged bar and safety clasp. This stunning antique Art Deco brooch...

Tiffany & Co sapphire and diamond 18 karat white gold crescent moon brooch circa 1960. This eye catching retro Tiffany & Co crescent moon sha...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 12.50 carat amethyst, seed pearl and 15 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The yellow gold pierced decorated scrolling design displays a central feature collet set 12.50ct hexagonal faceted cut amethyst. The stunning amethyst is surrounded by six impressive collet set seed pearls, set within a pierced decorated yellow gold scrolling border. The antique brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and clasp, benefitting from the additional security of a fine link safety chain and safety pin style fastening. The impressive antique brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the 15k gold fineness mark (15CT). This impressive amethyst and seed pearl brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive Victorian amethyst brooch...