Antique Victorian Scottish Agate, Jasper, Paste Sterling Silver Dirk Kilt Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Scottish market kilt brooch in the form of a Dirk. In (English) sterling silver.
Agate, Jasper, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk in Sterling Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a brooch for heavy winter fabrics and would have been worn on a kilt or tartan.
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Victorian Dirk Brooch of Gold Set with Gemstones
Located in CA, CA
Victorian Dirk Brooch set with gemstones of Montrose agate, bloodstone, citrine, Cairngorm quartz and jasper mounted in an antique gold filigree and scrollwork brooch in the form of ...
Agate, Citrine, Quartz, Gold
Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk Dagger Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Chesterland, OH
This striking historic Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk brooch is Circa at 1900. The brooch measures 4.9" (12.4 cm) long with a secure pin and clasp.
Agate, Garnet, Quartz, Jasper, Silver
Dirk kilt pin
Located in Toronto, ON
Scottish Victorian agate and bloodstone Dirk Kilt pin with a traditional "c" clasp.
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Gold Gem Scottish Agate Dirk
Located in Stamford, CT
Gold engraving separates the specimen agates and citrine of this high quality and rare Scottish Dirk. It is a masterpiece of Victorian Jewelry. Scottish agate was created in various ...
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold, 1920s Scottish Agate & Citrine Dirk Kilt Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Scottish Dirk Pin 9ct Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite 9ct gold Scottish dirk pin is a true work of art. The pin is adorned with a lovely-sized faceted citrine top, as wel...
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Scottish Dirk Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Scottish dirk brooch of mixed agates, marble and pearls with a facetted smokey quartz thistle cap.
Agate, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Silver Dirk Brooch, Agate
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Scottish agate and Silver Dirk brooch. It has an amethyst paste stone to the top and a single circular red Jasper just below, the main length of the Dirk is s...
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk Brooch, Circa 1900, Garnet & Agate
Located in Chesterland, OH
Presenting a stunning historic Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk brooch, dating back to circa 1900. This remarkable brooch measures 4.9" (12.4 cm) long and features a secure pin and cla...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Agate Yellow Gold Dirk Brooch
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A jewel of a Scottish agate brooch proudly shows a faceted cairngorm at top set in half of an inch of engraved gold and followed by carnelian, montrose agate and bloodstone. Each sec...
Agate, Citrine, 10k Gold
Edwardian Scottish Agate Amethyst Kilt Dirk Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
The unique Scottish Jewelry The Sgian – Dubh brooch is an ornate kilt pin; the design is based upon a Scottish dagger This lovely example is Sterling silver with some gilded or gold ...
Agate, Amethyst, Silver
Unusual Large Victorian Sterling Silver-Mounted Scottish Agate "Dirk" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, large, Victorian, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked but tested) Scottish agate "dirk" form brooch with three cairngorms, Scotland, Ca. 1880's.
Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Dirk Kilt Brooch in Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful example of Victorian Scottish dirk brooch hand crafted of solid Sterling silver tested and only two little portions of solid 9 Ct gold tested Adorned with White Quartz over...
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Quartz, Silver
Antique Scottish Agate and Citrine Sterling Silver Dirk Dagger Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully Hand crafted Antique Scottish solid sterling brooch, modeled in 3-D as a Dirk or Dagger; chased mounts set with polished Agates and Citrine; measures approx. 3.5 inches l...
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Scottish Gold, Red Jasper and Bloodstone Dirk Kilt Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Scottish gold red jasper and bloodstone kilt pin in the form of a Scottish dirk. Fully hallmarked on back, J. C. & S., 9 375 (anchor symbol) C. Great quality engraving, good ...
Gold
Sold
W 0.75 in D 0.38 in L 2.38 in
J COOK & SON - Antique Sterling Silver & Agate Dirk Pin/Brooch - UK - Circa 1914
By J. Cook & Son
Located in Chatham, CA
COOK & SON - Antique sterling silver and agate dirk/dagger kilt pin or brooch - signed verso - Birmingham - United Kingdom - circa 1914.
Agate, Sterling Silver
Gold and Sterling Silver Victorian Scottish Dirk Pin
Located in Towson, MD
The figural dirk knife or dagger-shaped brooch measures 2.5 inches long and is complete with a traditional c-clasp.
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk Brooch Silver Agate, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
To read more please click continue reading below- This stunning antique Victorian Silver Scottish Dirk brooch is Circa 1860. Scottish jewellery was made popular by Queen Victoria ...
Agate, Quartz, Silver
Antique Victorian Scottish Dirk Dagger Brooch Dated 1873
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A highly prized Victorian large Scottish Dirk brooch that is fully hallmarked with a kite mark 29th March 1873.
Agate, Sterling Silver
$375,000
W 0.37 in D 0.25 in L 0.5 in
5.34 Carat Brazilian Alexandrite Oval Loose Gem AGL Certified – Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultra-Fine Rare Brazilian Alexandrite Gemstone by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills. Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills proudly presents an extraordinary treasure: a 5.34 carat Brazilian Ale...
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.58 in D 5.36 in L 2.17 in
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Thistle Brooch in 18K Gold & Gems
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
I am so happy to offer this magnificent Tiffany Schulmberger Thistle piece to all of you. As you may know I source anything I desire and this was 1 year in the making to source and ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Fabergé Julius Rappoport Silver Bulldog with Ruby Eyes and Gold Collar
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
Allow us to present yet another treasure from our collection—an antique figurine from the era of the Russian Empire, crafted in the workshop of the illustrious Carl Fabergé. This exq...
Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver
$260
H 1.25 in W 1.25 in
Jay Strongwater Four-Leaf Clover Enamel Charm, Gold-Plated with Crystals, JAY
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Milford, DE
Dimensions: 1.25 inches Marks/Hallmarks: Jay Strongwater, CN Materials: Gold plating, enamel, crystals A stunning four-leaf clover charm by Jay Strongwater. Add a touch of elegance ...
Crystal, Gold Plate
$636Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Multi-Stone Silver Scottish Shield Garter Pebble Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 19.0 Grams Stone: Lace Agate, Red Jasper, Bloostone Measurements: 50.0 x 44.5 mm Hallmark: Silver Tested ITEM #:BR-1068-101023-01
Agate, Jasper, Silver
Vintage 1950's Pistachio Green Tulle Dress Strapless Sweetheart Neckline UK 6
By Will Steinman
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pistachio coloured tulle and decorated with chartreuse green faille ribbon, this original 1950's tulle dress is the perfect piece for that special oc...
Antique Florentine Large Etruscan Revival 14K Yellow Gold Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, on par with the finest Castellani pieces, antique Etruscan Revival large 14K yellow gold locket pendant/brooch 19th Century Featuring superb granulation and wire...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Rose Gold and Silver Masonic Star Orb Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic masonic orb is modelled in silver and coated in 9 carat rose gold which shows the engraving perfectly. This orb opens out into a star which makes this orb a hard to find...
Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5150 or “T150” in 2001 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the relationship between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. This model was offered ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Cocoon Dress Stunning Gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Vivienne Westwood SS 2020 Dress New, unworn Cut from beautiful flower jacquard fabric, tailored with voluminous elements and frayed gathered seams for a patchwork effect. The cotton...
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but high quality American manufacture. Platinum topped gold with diamonds and natural pea...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Valentino Women's Gold Nude Tiered Tulle Lace Gown, Size IT44
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Absolute fairytale Valentino tiered tulle and lace gown - bought for £6500 and unworn. Made from gold speckled nude polyamide mix tulle and gold lace. It has a super feminine tiere...
Unworn Rolex Rainbow Daytona 116595RBOW
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
This impressive Daytona variant was first released in rose gold at Baselworld 2018 after Rolex had discontinued the yellow and white gold models. On the black lacquer dial, 11 sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.