Brooches & Pins
Crown and Staff Gold Scottish Brooch Agate
$ 1,750.00
The Scepter always seems an oddity to me, but the staff from which it evolved dates back to earliest days of antiquity. Pharaoh’s carried them and the shepherd’s crook shape...
Victorian Cameo Brooch Roman Soldier Gold Frame
$ 680.00
This roman soldier was likely carved into this shell in Italy in the 1880s, he was likely picked up by some English traveler, perhaps a woman traveling with her maiden...
Antique French Griffin Brooch Diamond 18k Gold
$ 5,720.00
He might be a Wyvern from the Kingdom of Sussex or perhaps he is a Big Maw from Poitou region of France. He could be a Griffin and just not...
Antique Victorian Silver Horseshoe Brooch Ivy Riding Crop
$ 340.00
The horse's elegance and grace, it stature and gait, the sheer beauty of its form make it an ideal candidate for decorative items such as jewelry and is the reason...
Antique Gold Black Onyx Pearl Memorial Brooch Pin 18kt
$ 780.00
Alas, poor Mary Corben, she perished on the last day of January in the year 1878. I don’t know much about her but we can tell a few things from...
Antique French En Tremblant Spray Brooch set with 4.5 cttw Diamonds Pin
$ 7,500.00
"Tea, Mademoiselle?" he asked."Oui" she replied with a small smile.She sat across from him sipping her tea from a dainty porcelain cup. In one hand her long slender fingers held...
Stunning Grann & Laglye Silver Amber Brooch Pin Danish Antique
$ 1,980.00
This fabulous and oversized brooch was hand crafted by the firm of Grann and Laglye, a firm which was located in Copenhagen in the early 1900s. It is made in...
Edwardian Faith Hope and Charity Sweetheart Brooch Pin Silver
$ 250.00
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...
Mid-Century Silver Stylish Carnelian Brooch
$ 490.00
How wonderful is this beautifully detailed brooch? I love the swoops and wonder if it is a design indicative of plenty. Are those flowers? Ears of Corn? Wheat? Something plentiful...
Vintage Art Deco Moonstone and Marcasite Dress Clip
$ 850.00
What is it, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you. It’s something whose time has come and gone and definitely needs to come again. It’s a dress clip. Made to be...
Large Victorian Memorial Brooch Pin Banded Agate Black Enamel 15k Gold
$ 1,850.00
If being locked in quarantine this last year plus has shown me anything, it’s that you have to get out and taste the world when and while you can. I...
Art Nouveau Woman in Profile Silver Brooch Pin
$ 300.00
I found this stunning girl in the markets of Paris. Her flowing, wavy hair adorned with a freshly picked flower, she sits in a pierced frame formed by the nature...
Vintage Art Deco Silver Macasite Scottish Terrier Brooch
$ 380.00
Awww… this sparkly little Scottie is looking for a treat! You could treat yourself to his charming company, he’ll be happy to ride along where ever you go!This wonderful Art...
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Woman Brooch Pin
$ 390.00
It happens every time, I’m on my way to Europe and I have a little chat with myself about what I should buy, garnet rings, diamond bands, gold earrings, I...
Antique Victorian Amethyst Pearl Brooch Pin Gold
$ 920.00
This mid to late Victorian brooch was lovingly handcrafted in 9 karat gold and is set with a stunning, deep purple rectangular cushion cut amethyst. Bezel set, with a fine...
15k Gold Victorian Opal Brooch Pin Clover Leaf Lucky
$ 650.00
A map of the British Empire done in 1890 might reveal a few clues as to why the Brit's were so enamored with Revival Styles. Spread out across the globe,...
Art Nouveau Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Woman in Profile
$ 450.00
I found this stunning beauty in a small stall on Portobello Road in London, but she was undoubtedly made in Germany right around 1900-1910. Almost never signed, the German Jungendstil...
Victorian Memorial Enamel Gold Brooch Pin Inscribed 1879 'Dear Helen'
$ 750.00
Some people really don’t like hair jewelry. I get it, and if you’re one of them, then maybe this brooch isn’t for you, it’s okay. I personally kind of love...
Silver Victorian Scottish Penannular Agate Citrine Brooch Pin
$ 790.00
This style of closure is called a Penannular brooch. The form dates back to the Iron Age, but this one dates to the Victorian Era, around 1880. They were very...
Antique French Wings Mother of Pearl Brooch
$ 3,950.00
– Sold OutSome things I buy with great consideration, I measure the stones, look at them with a jewelers loupe to judge the color and clarity, think about the price, consider my...