Brooches

To the Victorians, an anchor was a symbol of hope and steadfastness. Husbands would go off to sea as wives stood waving goodbye in the salty air of the harbor; they wore anchor motifs as a sentiment that they would see each other again. They would trust this idea and would hold enduring love, despite distance and danger. The anchor was also mentioned in a beautiful bible verse, Hebrews 6:19, “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and secure, and which enters into that within the veil.” This was likely the origination of the symbol, but of course, an anchor is logically a resource for ensuring safety, for holding steady, and for sound reliance.

This fantastic Anchor brooch has the added Victorian sentiment of the ivy leaf, a symbol of love, used as ‘I cling to thee’. The sterling silver anchor has pink and yellow gold washed leaves and tips for added visual interest. This wonderful piece measures 43.5 mm north to south and 22.7 mm across at the widest point, it weighs 2.7 grams. We’d be happy to convert this lovely brooch to a pendant upon request. The pin is marked to the reverse with the hallmarks showing that it was made in Birmingham, England in 1890, it also has a makers mark.

Sail away with this fantastic sea-themed anchor jewel. No need to be by the water to wear it, anywhere with a glass of wine and a sunset will do.

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When Queen Victoria's Royal Court followed her to Scotland and Barlmoral Castle, the demand for Scottish jewelry in all forms flourished. The witches heart, with a tail that almost always twists to the right, had become a popular and very romantic motif in Scotland in the 17th century. Made to ward off witches and evil spirits, it was sold from small stalls or locked booths and is sometimes also called a 'Luckenbooth'. By the time this wonderful brooch was made during the Victorian era, these brooches were being given as betrothal pieces, often shown with the hearts intertwined, the message was that the receiver had ‘bewitched’ the giver!

This wonderful brooch was hand crafted in about 1880, it is beautifully detailed with blue, white, red and green enamel to the front. This piece is unmarked but tests as sterling silver. It was likely made in England. The brooch measures 40.3 mm north to south and 29.9 mm across and weighs 9.8 grams.

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June of 1914 was the trigger that launched the Great War of 1914-1918, which we now call World War I. The English tried to stay out of the war, but on August 4th the Germans came through Belgium and attacked France and England could no longer ignore the treat, within days they were officially at war. English patriotism was high during war time and this ‘Bully’ bulldog holding a Union Jack in his mouth was just one symbol of this national feeling.

This wonderful brooch was hand crafted in sterling silver in 1914. It is beautifully rendered with great attention to detail, the bright enameled colors of the British flag really pop! This wonderful piece is marked to the reverse with the word ‘silver’ and a Registration number, ‘REGd 644039’, indicating the date of origin. The doggie measures 21.4 mm north to south and 35.2 mm across and weighs 3.8 grams.

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This fluttery Butterfly is so full of color and life that I almost want to follow it along to see where it will land. Perhaps on a flower? Perhaps on your coat? Take it along and see for yourself.

The English firm of John Atkins and Sons was well known for their beautiful enamel work and they were especially known for fabulous butterflies like this one. This lovely lady is enamel over sterling silver and has a wonderful play of color. It’s a larger one, measuring 45 mm north to south and 64.8 mm across. It weighs 19 grams and is marked to the reverse with ‘Sterling Silver’ and the makers mark ‘JA & S’. Made in England around 1915-1920.

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In Scotland, the thistle is the national symbol, it stands for pain, protection, and pride. There is a legend that is based in the 13th century in which the Norse King’s soldiers invade a Scottish Coastal town. This Viking King plotted to sneak slyly in on the Scottish Clansmen and Highlanders, while they slept. They chose to go barefoot. One of the soldiers stepped on a native thistle and cried out in pain. His scream was so loud it woke the Scots and thus the battle began prematurely, leaving the Scots victorious. How factual this myth is, is up to interpretation; but around this time period, the thistle became a symbol of national pride in Scotland.

This wonderful Scottish brooch is set with an array of richly colored agates in shades of reds, yellows, oranges and grays which form a traditional Garter motif. The center of the brooch features a detailed silver thistle with one Amethyst and two Citrine faceted thistle flowers. This early example of Scottish jewelry was probably made around 1850-1860 and it has a small clip at the top, probably meant to hold a safety chain originally, it can now be used to hang this large brooch on a sturdy chain. The back of this piece is engraved with the initials EW in curvy script. There is a small repair to the back where a new ‘C’ clasp was put on. The brooch measures 60.3 mm north to south and 51 mm across and it weighs 31.4 grams. There are no hallmarks and we’ve tested it as sterling silver.

When the Castle at Balmoral was completed in 1856, the entourage of the Royal family flocked to Scotland. They dressed themselves in tartans and plaids, pinned with brooches set with agates, amethysts and citrines, brooches like this magnificent beauty.

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She remembers when she first fell in love. It was as though something pierced her heart, and she placed her hand to her chest. Her stomach fluttered and her cheeks were touched with pink. He was a boy in her class that helped carry her books. His eyes were dark, like chocolate truffles. He had four freckles on his nose. His hair was sandy, windblown, and wavy. He walked her home every day that year, telling her jokes just to make her smile. She was 11 and he was 12. He was the boy next door. 10 years later he was the boy with the ring on his finger, making her coffee in the morning, still telling jokes because her smile made his heart skip a beat, and his stomach flutter, and his cheeks turn pink. This piece reminds her of that feeling, as if Cupid’s Arrow struck her heart.

This sterling silver arrow brooch was handcrafted in Scotland around 1880. It is a striking piece that measures 70.3 x 25.8 mm and weighs 8.3 grams. The back contains a c-clasp to fit snugly on your favorite top! Red and gray granite decorate this arrow and shield brooch. It has been acid tested.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were enthralled with Scotland since they first began to visit during the 1840s. In 1852, the couple purchased Balmoral Castle to reside in during summers. Queen Victoria owned the estate until her death in 1901. During that time, the demand for Scottish jewelry was high. Between the colorful pebble design made with native Scottish stones and the use of silver, this piece was very clearly made during this era of heavy Scottish inspiration. It was a time where traditional Scottish jewelry mixed with Victorian styles, inspiring themes such as Celtic knots, swords, kilts, thistles, plaid pins, and flowers.

This piece reminds me of Cupid’s arrow, helping jewelry loving souls find their next brooch!  

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She is Eos, goddess of the day, she is Aurora, she is Dawn; bringer of light of hope and rejuvenation. She wears roses in her hair and is the Mother of the winds and of the planets. She lifts her head to face the new coming of day and rides on the wings of an eagle.

She is Nyx, she is the primordial goddess of the night, who emerged at the dawn of creation. She is the mother of Hypnos. She has her eyes closed in peaceful sleep and she wears poppies in her hair, as stars rise over her peaceful profile.

This exquisitely carved Night and Day cameo brooch is a marvelously made piece, with lovely deep relief. It features two engaging ladies with a graceful eagle below. The frame is made in 9 karat gold, which is marked ‘9ct’. The cameo is most likely Italian and dates to about 1870, the large oval brooch frame that holds it has a C clasp and dates to about 1900. This wonderful piece weighs 11.1 grams and measures 50 mm north to south and 40.5 mm across.

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The amber glow from the sun at dusk was fading as he looked at her. They were on his back porch drinking tea and lemonade, doing nothing in particular. His eyes traveled from her messy ponytail to her neck, to her collar, where he saw something metallic and interesting. It was a brooch she had affixed to her lapel. He wanted to ask her about it, but the silence was so pleasant he didn’t dare, at least not yet. She shivered as a breeze rushed by and he wrapped his warm arm around her, as a true gentleman does. As the last of the day’s light sank into the earth, the sky turned black and the stars popped out.

This antique late Victorian silver brooch was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1900. It showcases a heart, leaf, flower, and bow motif with engraved details. It measures 20.5 x 51.5 mm and it weighs 5.1 grams. This brooch pin has been fully hallmarked. It bears the anchor mark, the lion mark, the date letter, “a”, and the maker’s mark, “W.C.M”. It has been acid tested.

Every well-stocked jewelry box should have a great brooch or three; to pin to your jacket or to hold your knit scarf together. This versatile broach will be your favorite accessory.

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It fluttered in the wind like a snowflake in December. It danced through the sky like a ballerina on a stage. The butterfly landed on her nose, only for a moment, enough time for her to smile and feel it tickle her cheeks with its wings. She saw the turquoise and the indigo as it shimmered in the springtime sun. She chased it, desperate to watch it be violet, cyan, and azure all at the same time again. It seemed so dramatic and yet so gentle.

This vintage Art Deco butterfly wing bar brooch was handcrafted around 1920 in silver. It’s a sleek brooch pin with a morpho butterfly wing at the center, in a round setting, with long silver bars reaching out from each side. This pin measures 110 x 15.4 mm and it weighs 6.6 grams. This piece bears a maker’s mark that reads, “TM & Co” for Thomas L Mott Company. It’s also marked, “GENUINE BUTTERFLY WINGS” and “STERLING SILVER”.

This sophisticated and geometric brooch is a sharp looking piece, to be worn with the utmost confidence and plenty of attitude.

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This beautiful accessory was handcrafted in England around 1880. It’s a Victorian brooch and pendant combo with a safety chain made in 15 karat gold. This stunning star-shaped piece showcases an old European cut diamond at the center surrounded by a breathtaking display of 76 creamy white pearls. The diamond measures 3.4 mm in diameter and weighs approximately .20 carats. Overall, this piece measures 22.2 mm in diameter and weighs 25.6 grams. It bears the gold purity mark, “15 ct”. The box accompanying this brooch/pendant reads, “H. SAMUEL Jeweller Manchester Bolton Preston Rochdale Leicester”.

Pearls were once the most valuable gem in the entire world. In my book, they still are. Decorate your pea coat, fasten your scarf, or accessorize that boring black bag with pearls set in gold.

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This silver Victorian brooch was handcrafted in England around 1880. It’s an oval-shaped piece embossed and engraved with an elegant rose motif crafted in pink and yellow gold. Overall, this antique piece measures 40 x 32.8 mm and it weighs 7.1 grams. It bears no marks and has been acid tested.

Brooches are by far the most versatile accessory out there. Dress up a lapel or the center collar of a blouse, decorate your fedora, add a little something to an old bag or leather belt, or fasten that winter scarf stylishly around your shoulders. Honestly, the possibilities are endless!

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This antique silver Murrle, Bennett & Co. brooch was handcrafted in England around 1900. This beautiful brooch pin is done in bright and colorful enamel and is set with mother of pearl at the center. The wings are in shades of blue and light green, and the body is in shades of green with touches of blue. It measures 40 x 42.4 mm and weighs 7.8 grams. It bears the maker’s mark, “MB&Co” for Murrle, Bennett & Co. It also bears the silver fineness mark, “950”.

Looks like days at the lake, laying out with a good book, only interrupted by the quiet hum of one of these diving and twisting gentle creatures.

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Hand crafted around 1910-20, this breathtaking butterfly brooch and pendant is done in 18 karat gold with the stones set in silver. It showcases 21 sparkling Rose cut diamonds, 4 bright blue sapphires which total .64 carats, and 4 eye popping rubies which total .12 carats. It is further set with four creamy pearls. It is beautifully crafted with a fully removable pin stem so that it can be worn as a stunning pendant. This brooch/pendant measures 32 mm across and 43 mm top to bottom, it weighs 10 grams. This piece bears no marks and has been acid tested to verify the metals.

For decorating your lapel, bag, hat or neck, nothing beats a piece like this spectacular butterfly pin.

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I was in northern Scotland, browsing the Dornock Bookshop, when I decided that six more books were enough and it was time to go. I wandered the streets, admiring the old brown stone buildings the locals think of as home. Daisy Chain Café was welcoming and warm, and the barista mentioned a few shops I might enjoy on my impulsive adventure into the Highlands. The weather was calm, warm, blue, and green, about 60 degrees with a breeze that frizzled my hair. I found a few antique shops filled with old lamps, a table I desperately wanted, and a few tchotchkes that would have looked fabulous on my mantle back home. Of course, among this fascinating bedlam of goodies, I found this. And now, so have you.

This Victorian Scottish brooch was handcrafted around 1870. It’s an antique pebble brooch in the shape of a flower crafted of malachite and Blue John agate set in silver. Blue John agate is found only in Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern, in England. It’s a blue fluorite that is sometimes called “Derbyshire spar”. It bears no marks and has been acid tested. Overall, this pin measures 71 mm north to south and 37 mm across, and it weighs 17.2 grams.

A pebble brooch like this should be worn proudly on the lapel, for the world to see, because darling, the world deserves to see it.

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The heart is a symbol engrained in our society to mean friendship, love, and support. It’s an ancient symbol that stems from the shape of ivy and fig leaves, which traditionally represented fidelity. It was the Middle Ages that saw the heart motif begin to signify love, and, as it always does, fashion followed suit. The Victorians believed that two hearts, side by side, represented two people as bound together, typically bestowed as a betrothal gift.

This charming Victorian brooch was handcrafted around 1880 in England. It showcases two yellow-green heart shaped cabochon chrysoberyls surrounded by 44 creamy white pearls and topped with a bow, set in 18 karat gold. Each chrysoberyl measures 13 x 11 x 5 mm. Overall, this brooch pin measures 27.3 x 30 mm and it weighs 8.0 grams. The maker’s mark reads, “A&W” and it bears the gold purity hallmark, “18”.

My heart skipped a beat when I spotted this bright and sunny brooch. It’s a romantic piece that swept me off my feet and now all I want to do is sweep you off yours.

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This antique silver bird brooch was handcrafted in 1917 in Europe. Across the open-winged bird is a banner that reads, “Ypres”, a city in Belgium known for the Battle of Ypres – a series of fights during World War I between Germany and the Allied Forces. This brooch measures 60 mm across and 17.3 mm north to south. It has been acid tested and weighs 2.7 grams.

There were hundreds of thousands of casualties in the five engagements of the Battle of Ypres, which began in 1914 and ended in 1918. It was a significant battleground, and remembering it meant commemorating a plethora of multi-nationals that were involved – including but not limited to Australians, Belgians, Canadians, Indians, Africans, and New Zealanders. There were controversial moves in the battles that have gone down in history as potentially improper, which is saying a lot as far as warfare goes. Of course, out of tragedy, there is always a silver lining. Subsequently, the town and surrounding areas were completely rebuilt and brought into the modern era with new technologies and architecture.

What better way to remember something so life altering than a badge of honor?

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An art form handed down from the Ancient Romans, Pietra Dura (literally 'hard rocks') is the art of carving a hard stone background and inlaying small cuts of semi-precious stone to form a perfectly smooth design. Like little paintings, these plaques were hand made by craftsman who were masters of the art. Pietra Dura, like micro-mosaics and cameos, were often brought back from Italy to England or other European countries as souvenirs of the 'Grand Tour'.

I fell hard for this large and luscious wreath shaped Pietra Dura brooch. It features a motif of lilies and is wonderfully soft and smooth to the touch. This brooch was hand crafted by a skilled artist around 1880, it is a piece that makes a bold statement and promises not to be missed. This brooch measures 65.4 mm across and is mounted with a sterling pin stem and C catch to the reverse. This wonderful piece weighs 41.8 grams, it is in remarkably good condition, but it does have one tiny chip on the back edge, at about 10 o’clock, you can see this in the photos. This brooch is unmarked, but we’ve tested the pin as silver.

I was looking hard for a fantastic Scottish brooch this last trip and didn’t find one, but this glorious piece more than made up for it!

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Here is a wonderful and cheeky rooster who is beautifully hand crafted. The body of the bird is created from a large, natural, Baroque Pearl. His tail is set with a spray of rubies, diamonds and sapphires; and his head is further set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The brooch is fully engraved with fanciful and realistic details down to the toes on its perfect little feet.

This piece is marked on the back of the leg, but I was not able to make these marks out. It was most likely made in France in the 1940s, at a time when these brooches were highly desirable and created by many of the important jewelry houses. Buccellati, Cartier, Yard and Tiffany all crafted brooches in this genre, many with a pearl as the central body of the animal. It's quite possible this brooch was created by one of these important houses. It's beautifully crafted, note how the back is left open to reveal the back of this magnificent, 60 carat natural pearl.

The body of this piece tests as 18 karat gold and the diamonds are set in platinum. The pin stem has a trombone style clasp. The brooch measures 55 x 53x 17 mm and weighs 21.56 grams.

This piece has been expertly appraised by an independent appraiser and has a value of $15,000. Please inquire for a full copy of the detailed appraisal.

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She wore this brooch much like a man wears a watch. With confidence and a touch of charm. She was debonair in her gaze as she ordered a coffee, black, and patiently waited. She munched on a croissant drizzled in honey as she walked around the city, in her high heels and dark red lipstick, perfectly aware of how sleek a touch of black and gold can look.  

This antique Georgian brooch was handcrafted around the 1820s in 9 karat gold. This simple yet chic rectangular brooch features 10 flat cut black paste set in gold. This brooch pin weighs 2.3 grams and measures 22.4 x 19.0 mm. It has been professionally acid tested.

At nearly two centuries old this piece has proven timeless with its fashion, add a little Georgian to your outfit. 

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The Arts and Crafts movement in England began as a response to the Industrial Revolution and the mechanization of the decorative arts. It bloomed into one of the most enduring legacies of style to come out of the 19th and 20th centuries. Something about the return to hand crafting and the motifs of the natural world speaks to the very root of human nature.

This wonderful brooch was handcrafted in London around 1900-10, and was most likely done by Henry George Murphy. Anchored by a beautiful large opal gem, this brooch is framed in 15 karat gold with a scroll and foliate design. This rectangular brooch holds a large cabochon precious opal which measures 30 x 20 x 7 mm and weighs approximately 23 carats. Precious opals are known for their diffraction of light, called ‘play of color’, in which rainbow colors shine from inside the stone like a kaleidoscope of firelight. Overall, this piece measures 39.7 x 27.6 mm and it weighs 60.8 grams. It has been acid tested. This brooch comes in an antique box which reads, “Gieves 27 Old Bond Street London, W.I.”, most likely it’s not original to the brooch but it has kept it in good order over the years.

Henry George Murphy was part of the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London and later went on to become a silversmith of some renown, working mostly in the Art Deco style.

For all occasions and even non-occasions. This brooch is sheer perfection, it gives off color no matter where you are.

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It was a hidden treasure, a diamond in the rough, a needle in a haystack, if you will. It was the end of my trip and although I’d had a fabulous time, I was still looking for my own crown jewels. Instinct guided me into a tiny shop with dark fabric draping from the ceiling and tables of tchotchkes and shelves of curios. In London, one can learn a lot from a shopkeeper if you seem uninterested for long enough. There was a door in the back, she pointed it out to me. I feigned boredom as I opened it. And there she was, this beauty, this fortune.

This Art Nouveau silver brooch was handcrafted in England around 1900 by Murrle Bennett and Company. It’s an organic shape of hammered silver with an oval amethyst at the center and a natural pearl drop. It measures 38.5 x 26.2 mm and weighs 6.5 grams. The amethyst measures 13.5 x 11.7 x 6.4 mm and weighs approximately 4.82 carats. It bears the silver fineness mark, “950” and the maker’s mark, “MB CO”.

It was fate that brought me this brooch and it’s fate that you found it, too.

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This stunning brooch was made by the firm of Murrle Bennett and Company, an Anglo-German firm started by Ernst Murrle and J.B. Bennett, which produced pieces for retail by the store 'Liberty and Co.', the famous (and my personal favorite) London Arts and Crafts dealers. It’s the type of jewelry I can’t get enough of. There’s something so elegant and timeless about the stylized foliate forms, the usage of semi-precious stones, and the abstract motifs clearly influenced by nature. I can see myself now, with this brooch at the center of a white button-up blouse, faded jeans and pair of booties, just in time for fall.

This lovely Murrle and Bennett Company gold brooch was handcrafted in England around 1910. It’s an Art Nouveau pin with a turquoise at the center with a natural pearl drop set in 15 karat gold. It measures 30 x 26 mm and weighs 4.9 grams. It bears the gold purity mark, “15CT” and the maker’s mark, “MBCO”.

The company was in existence from 1886-1914. After World War I, the company was renamed White Redgrove & White. Murrle Bennett and Company jewelry is now highly sought-after and widely collected.

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Symbolism was powerful to the Victorians. With strict rules of society and culture they had to express themselves in non-verbal ways, like through art, music and literature. When it came to jewelry, symbolism and creativity were combined. This faith, hope, and charity brooch was a popular motif during the Victorian era. We have the cross, a traditional symbol indicative of faith, the heart, a symbol reaching back thousands of years, which is representative of charity and last but not least, there’s the anchor; long associated with sailors at sea, it indicates hope and steadfastness. A sailor hopes to land an anchor in a safe place after a long journey.

This silver gilt brooch was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1900. It’s a late Victorian brooch that features the traditional cross, heart, and anchor motif set on a crescent. It also spells out the words, “Faith Hope Charity”. This antique pin measures 41.5 x 21 mm and weighs 2.8 grams. It bears the assay mark for Birmingham, the lion mark for sterling, the date letter, “a” for 1900, and the maker’s mark, “P&T”.

A faith, hope, and charity accessory was typically gifted by sweethearts, from mothers to children, or between sisters.

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Kate Greenaway was a beloved children's writer and illustrator and a rival of Randolph Caldecott. Her first book was, 'Under the Window', a best-selling collection of stories about the idyllic lives of children. Her wonderful characters were used widely in Victorian times to decorate porcelain, clothes, and all manner of items, including jewelry. She would portray her characters in early 19th century clothing, which in turn influenced the Victorian fashion of the times. Liberty of London adapted her drawings as designs for actual children’s clothing! This sweet brooch is a stunning example of how her illustrations shaped fashion.

This Kate Greenaway brooch was handcrafted in Victorian England around 1890. It is crafted in 18 karat gold and features the motif of a boy whispering into a girl’s ear. A fence makes up the background while a cute cat and a woven basket sit near the couple’s feet. This brooch pin is decorated with two pearls and two rose cut diamonds. This piece measures 32.5 x 24 mm and it weighs 8.1 grams. It bears the gold purity mark, “18” and the maker’s mark, “AF”.

I always found Kate Greenaway to be a role model. Her career is aspirational as her work affected both the literary community and the fashion industry. She was a woman making strides well over a hundred years ago and her books are still coveted today. This brooch is a token of her successes and her brilliant imagination.

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Hunting, in the 1870’s, wasn’t just a man’s game. Women were invited to attend, and they most certainly knew how to dress for the occasion. An adventurous lady of means would ride sidesaddle on her horse, while wearing red to prevent any shots from coming her way. This woman would have known that thematic accessories were also required, such as a hunting-inspired brooch to accent her black riding hat.

This awesome antique Victorian citrine silver brooch was handcrafted around 1870 in the Scottish style. It features a quadruple deer head motif with the antlers holding the oval faceted citrine in place. This stone measures 27.4 x 19.3 x 10.5 mm and weighs approximately 29.43 carats. The large brooch weighs 41.7 grams and measures 69.5 x 63 x 21.5 grams. There are no marks on this fabulous piece, and it has been acid tested.

Deer have symbolized many things over the years. To Native Americans, they were considered messengers. Other cultures regarded them as a symbol of harmony. 

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I’m always ravenous for pieces of art that can be worn and shown off. And pieces like these, with endless charm and flattery, are by far my favorite. There’s a sweetness with this piece that stems from the jeweler’s love for his craft. There’s tradition with this piece, illuminated from the idea of nature. There’s a fashion with this piece, found in the ratios of gold, crystal, and paint, which give a sense of perfect artistic balance.

This antique Victorian gold Essex crystal brooch was handcrafted in England around 1880. It features a detailed motif of a horse and bridle, set in 15 karat gold. It’s a round pin that measures 22.4 mm in diameter and weighs 8.4 grams. It bears the hallmark, “V” and a maker’s mark. This brooch has been acid tested.

This type of reverse cut and painted rock crystal is commonly called an Essex Crystal. It’s made by taking a smooth round rock crystal, and cabochon cutting it, then deeply reverse-carving it. The stone is then hand-painted from the back. It’s a tedious process that takes many man hours. Of course, every minute of work on this piece was absolutely worth it!

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When I was a kid, I would beg and plead for my parents to take me to the movie theatre; some would say I was obsessed. I used to turn around and look at the projector, I’d gaze at the little speck of bright light that glowed like the moon against the dark. It looked like a sparkling diamond, full of time and full of history. This brooch reminds me of that speck of light, a moon with diamonds that radiates, even in twilight.

This antique diamond and pearl crescent moon brooch sparkles with light. It was handcrafted in France around 1880. It’s decorated with six Old European cut diamonds patterned among nine pearls, set in silver over 18 karat gold. Each of the larger pearls measure 3.5 mm in diameter. The diamonds weigh approximately 1.32 total carats. This beautiful pin measures 32.4 x 34 mm and it weighs 9.5 grams. It bears French marks on the pin stem and has been acid tested.

Let this crescent moon brooch light up your lapel with its glittery diamonds and shiny white pearls.

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Racket sports date back centuries but tennis began in England on the lawns of well-to-do ladies’. Middle-class Victorian ladies held highly regulated lives during the mid-1800s. They weren’t allowed to pick flowers in parks or to attend public meetings. They were, however, allowed a few leisure activities and one of the most popular was tennis. It began as a casual sport, with patting a ball back and forth on a well-tended lawn. Once the men got involved, the game became more competitive with score-keeping. Official rules for tennis were finalized in 1874. Tennis was a game of mental and physical strength, but it was also considered a moral and exciting sport for the Victorians.

This antique Victorian niello tennis racket brooch was handcrafted around 1880. It measures 51.4 x 18.6 x 6.5 mm and weighs 3.2 grams. It’s a charming pin with a tennis ball in the center of the racket head. It bears the silver fineness mark, “800”.

Beat the competition with this charming racket brooch pinned to your collar!

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Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold, developed in Japan. It is crafted from a mix of metals that are often in colors of copper, silver and dark gray. The West wasn’t introduced to Shakudo until the mid-1800’s, although Japanese Shakudo pieces have been dated to as far back as the 12th century. Shakudo was an art form which was traditionally used for decorating Japanese swords and Samurai armor as well as other small items like boxes or door catches.

This antique brooch is made from a piece of Shakudo which was probably brought back from a Grand Tour. Brought back to England, this little treasure was then handcrafted into a silver-backed pin, likely around 1890. It features a hooded, ear-ringed man balancing a jug on the tip of his finger tip. This piece measures 42 x 24 mm. This brooch comes in its own fitted box which says, “WATCH MAKER JEWELLRY” “W. KIBBLE” “LUDGATE HILL”.

For centuries, Japan was an isolated nation and in 1868 their trade doors opened, allowing the world to glimpse inside a beautiful and unique culture. The West found its muse and Japanese designs affected everything from performing to decorative arts.

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An art form handed down from the Ancient Romans, Pietra Dura (literally 'hard rocks') is the art of carving a hard stone background and inlaying small cuts of semi-precious stone to form a perfectly smooth design. Like little paintings, these plaques were hand made by craftsman who were masters of the art. I often see flowers or animals done in pietra dura, but it is vary rare to find one like this, with a musical theme.

Pietra Dura, like micro-mosaics and cameos, were often brought back from Italy to England or other European countries as souvenirs of the 'Grand Tour'. Sometimes just the plaques were brought back and then mounted by a local jeweler, sometimes the jewelry was made in Italy and brought back whole. In this case, I’m certain that the frame was done in England as it is crafted in 15 karat gold (acid tested, not marked). Most likely made around 1860-1870, this wonderful quality piece shows a guitar along with sheet music and a ribbon of malachite. The brooch measures 33.2 mm north to south and 46 mm across and weighs 15.4 grams.

Everything about this piece is exceptional. The quality of the Pietra Dura is lovely, the little musical notes inscribed into the white marble, the detail of the strings on the guitar, the design is classical and flattering and will go with just about any outfit. This one is a guaranteed conversation starter!

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This antique, Arts and Crafts, silver and amethyst brooch was handcrafted around 1910. It was designed by the famed Jessie M King, who was a successful artist and designer. King began her career as a book cover designer and illustrator. In around 1904 she began to design fabric for the well-known department store, Liberty & Co.. Shortly thereafter, she started designing jewelry for Liberty. This turquoise colored enameled flower brooch was one of those pieces. It measures 28.7 x 18 mm. It features a faceted round amethyst at the center, measuring 4.8 x 4.8 x 3.4 mm and weighing approximately .37 carats. This stone pairs perfectly with the bright blue enamel that cover the silver flower petals. It weighs 5.0 grams and has been acid tested.

Jessie M King was born in Scotland, in 1875. She studied at the Glasgow School of Art, and, in 1905, became a member of the historic Glasgow Society of Lady Artists. She was influenced by the Glasgow Style movement that began in the late 1880s. Eventually, she ended up influencing the movement itself, and was known as one of the Glasgow Girls. During this period of enlightenment, women artists had a short era of international visibility. They inspired other women in terms of art, women’s suffrage, and women’s equality.

This brooch was designed and crafted during this time period, and would be a stylish addiction to any art history buff’s jewelry box!

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Grace Darling lived in a lighthouse with her family, as her father was the keeper of the light on Longstone Island, off the Northumberland Coast. In 1838, when she was 22, she spotted the shipwreck of the Forfarshire and saw that it had split in half on a nearby low-lying rocky island. It was early in the morning, before the sun had risen, and the weather was not cooperating. Grace and her father had to row over a mile each way, on multiple trips, to rescue the nine survivors. By daybreak, the entire ship had sunk. Grace and her father became celebrities for their efforts and skills. What better way to commemorate a story like this than with a rowboat brooch? 

This antique Victorian boat brooch pin was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1881. The name, “MABEL” can be found on the front of the brooch with a boat charm dangling from below, swaying as if it’s floating on the water. It measures 59 x 26.5 mm and weighs 5.1 grams. It has been fully hallmarked and bears the lion mark for English sterling silver, the anchor mark for Birmingham, and the date letter, “g”.

Maybe Mabel was the name of a survivor? Maybe it’s just a pretty name attached to a symbolic rowboat. Either way, this precious pin belongs in your jewelry box. 

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Ancient Greek myth tells us that while the Creator was giving all flowers their color, he heard a soft whisper, “Forget me not!”. By the time this tiny voice was heard, nearly all his colors had been used up. He was only able to gift this little flower a small amount of blue. None the less, this flower was very pleased and delighted to don such a lovely blue shade, and so he wore it with pride and happiness. During Medieval times, ladies wore this flower’s symbol as a sign of enduring love and faithfulness.

This antique Victorian 9 karat gold brooch was handcrafted in England in 1896. The front of this oval engraved brooch features a motif of forget-me-not flowers with a garter or buckle frame. The front piece opens to reveal a secret message: Forget Me Not. This brooch pin measures 38.5 x 18.5 mm and it weighs 3.8 grams. This piece has been fully hallmarked as it bears the gold purity mark, “9.CARAT” and the registration number, “RD273697”. There is also a maker’s mark that reads, “W.J.H”.

This perfect brooch pin would tidy up any jacket lapel and would be a lovely golden accent on a winter scarf.

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A billowy scarf, a dress with an impossible neckline, a jaunty hat, a silk neck tie; these are just a few of the things that would be greatly improved upon by adding a pin as fabulous as this one.

Hand crafted by one of my favorite firms, Murrle Bennett & Co., this wonderful pin features a lovely heart shaped opal at the top and a smaller round opal at the termination of what looks like a stylized G-clef. The pin is made in 9 karat gold with a rosy pink color, it is 47.5 mm from top to bottom and 12mm across at the widest point. Made in England around 1900-1910. This pin is marked ‘9ct’, ‘Patent’ and with the ‘MB&Co’ makers mark, it weighs 2.2 grams.

This versatile pin would make a great gift for the one that you love!

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