Antique & Vintage Brooches
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A petite Art Deco rhinestone brooch. An oval-shaped brooch containing two rows of beautiful rhinestones, a clear rhinestone outer row and a sapphire blue rhinestone inner row. These rhinestones are all securely mounted in a closed-back gold tone setting. An original and very well-made piece of vintage costume jewellery. Size: 25mm x 20mm, weight: 3.8g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
A sparkling 1960s rhinestone brooch. Beautiful concentric circles of rhinestones, starting with a royal blue outer circle which moves to a sky blue middle circle and then to a pale blue inner circle. Finished with a single royal blue rhinestone at the centre. These rhinestones are set in a closed-back gold tone setting and have been signed by Sphinx. An eye-catching piece of vintage costume jewellery. Size: 52mm in diameter, weight: 49.5g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A very pretty 1950s Sterling silver and enamel leaf brooch. Stamped Norway. Size : 45mm x 43mm, weight: 8.5g. Metal: Sterling Silver Period: Mid-Century Jewellery (the 1950s). Layaway plans available. -
A beautiful cherry red bakelite brooch. Size: 61mm x 11mm, weight: 6.3g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A skillfully crafted Bog Oak mourning brooch. An oval-shaped piece of bog oak has been carved with a floral design in relief. Fitted with a brass spring-mounted pin to the back. Size: 48mm X 18mm, weight: 5g Period: Victorian ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A petite 1950s costume brooch. A white and black enamel butterfly on a gold-tone metal background. This lovely brooch is signed Sporrong. Size: 28mm x 15mm, weight: 3.2g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery ( the 1950s ). Layaway plans available. -
An original Victorian brooch. A crescent moon studded with clear graduated rhinestones in a gold-tone setting. The pin on this brooch extends beyond the brooch itself, this was a security measure and is a characteristic of Victorian jewellery. A rare piece of antique costume jewellery. Size: 28mm x 18mm, weight: 2.4g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
An original Victorian bog oak mourning brooch. An oval cabochon shape piece of bog oak has been carved to depict a central flower, with two foliate panels on either side. Size: 43mm X 34mm, weight: 10g Period: Victorian ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A marcasite studded silver branch brooch. Size: 38mm x 14mm, weight: 1.9g. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A bright & cheerful swallow brooch. A rhinestone studded swallow brooch in a gold tone setting, sign by Sphinx. This well-made brooch is a lovely piece of vintage costume jewellery. Size: 85mm x 57, weight: 26g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A meticulously crafted Victorian Micro Mosaic brooch. Made by the Italian artist Fabbrica Angelo Pessar, who was renowned for his beautiful micro mosaics. Which he sold to Victorians traveling in Italy, typically as part of their grand tour. A beautiful piece of history. Size: 27mm X 27mm, weight: 6.7g Period: Victorian ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A very pretty Victorian silver daisy brooch, inspired by the Japanese arts of shakudo and shibuichi. Depicting two daisies flowers in raised relief and engraved foliage. A well-made piece of antique jewellery, circa 1875. Diameter: 34mm, weight: 5.8g Period: Victorian ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
An intricately carved Whitby jet mourning brooch. An oval-shaped piece of jet has been hand-carved to depict an eagle landing on a garland, which is finished with a foliate surround. A beautifully made Victorian Mourning brooch. Size: 55mm X 47mm, weight: 19.6g Period: Victorian ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A pretty Victorian clover brooch. Three saphiret glass hemispheres have been set in a closed back gold-tone setting, with a single rhinestone in the centre. Saphiret glass is made by adding gold to sapphire coloured glass and was produced in Gablonz, Czechoslovakia during the 19th century. A well-made and rare piece of antique costume jewellery. Size: 22mm x 22mm, weight: 4.5g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 - 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A unique and rare Art Deco Flower Brooch. Two delicate and intricate roses have been hand-carved from celluloid. These pale yellow roses are fixed to a marcasite studded sterling silver stem. This brooch is Swiss-made and stamped 935. A beautiful piece which desires to be treasured. Size: 49mm x 28mm, weight: 8g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
A rich yellow-gold Trifari brooch. A gold-plated ostrich feather brooch, signed by Trifari. A quality piece of vintage costume jewellery in mint condition. Size: 77mm x 47mm, weight: 24.6g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery (the 1950s). Layaway plans available. -
A bright Victorian pinchbeck Citrine Brooch. An oval cut Citrine gemstone weighing 25ct has been set in pinchbeck. Pinchbeck is an alloy of copper and zinc and was invented in the 18th Century to resemble gold. This large Citrine has excellent colour saturation and clarity, allowing it to catch the light beautifully. Size: 32mm x 28mm, weight:11.6g. Period: Victorian ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A beautiful 1930s Trifari brooch. A gold-plated spray brooch, studded with clear rhinestones individually mounted in a closed-back rub-over setting. Each rhinestone frond features a twisted rope finish, which adds texture as well as extra sparkle to the piece. These rhinestone fronds alternate with metallic blue fronds, creating a gorgeous combination of depth and sparkle. This brooch is signed Trifari and is an original piece of vintage costume jewellery. Size : (L) 51mm x (W) 75mm, weight 33.2g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 - 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
A highly decorative Victorian tortoiseshell pique brooch. Pique was a technique that used gold and silver to inlaid a decorative pattern. It was first introduced in Italy during the 1600s but reached its heyday in the mid-1800s. The front of this tortoiseshell brooch is in perfect condition. However, there is a chip to the rim at the back of this brooch as can be seen in the photo. This chip cannot be seen from the front of the brooch when worn, however, there is a small crack visible. An intricate piece of fine antique jewellery. Circa 1880s. Size: 36mm in diameter, weight: 7.6g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 – 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A petite Peridot and Seed Pearl brooch. This bright and lively oval cut Peridot weighing 1.07ct has been set in 9ct yellow gold, with a fine milgrain border. Set out from the gemstone on four points are Seed Pearls, which in turn are surrounded by bands of gold. An elegant yet understated antique brooch. Size: 23mm x 21mm, weight: 2.3g. Period: Edwardian Jewellery ( 1901 – 1914 ). Layaway plans available.