Antique silver brooch - price guide and values

Silver Carnelian Brooch by Edith E Morris, New Zealand

New Zealand silver Edith E Morris Wellington (1894-1965) carnelian brooch, claw set carnelian panel on heavy wire worked platform, unmarked

Butterfly Gemstone Pearl Necklace/Brooch

A Belle Epoch pearl and gemset butterfly two Way necklace brooch; featuring a central butterfly with body set with 4 graduated river pearls, to wings with 2 round cut blue sapphires, 6 round cut rubies and 20 rose cut diamonds and 2 ruby eyes in 9ct gold…

Diamond Crescent Brooch, Circa 1890

Silver, gold and diamond crescent brooch, circa 1890. The crescent, set with graduating old European and rose-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.20 carats, length 35 mm.

Te Awaiti Whaling Station Brooch

New Zealand Colonial silver and marine ivory commemorative brooch, shaped as a harpoon and with name 'Te Awaiti'. The Te Awaiti whaling station established in 1827 by Londoner John guard, was New Zealand's first bay-whaling station and probably the oldest…

Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Spider Brooch

A Demantoid garnet and diamond spider brooch, the body of the spider set with fourteen old cushion cut demantoid garnets, interspaced with old mine cut diamonds and having cabochon red garnet set eyes, all mounted in 15ct gold and silver.

Paspaley Keshi Pearl & Diamond Flower Brooch

A Paspaley 18ct white gold South Sea Keshi pearl & diamond flower brooch, one keshi pearl, white in colour with silver overtone, twenty one baguette diamonds, 2.00ct, round brilliant cut diamonds, 5.00ct mounted in a white gold flower brooch, paspaley…

Victorian Diamond Circle Brooch/Pendant, 2.71ct TDW, 18ct & Silver

Victorian 18ct & silver diamond brooch / pendant, elegant circle sun-burst design all old European cut diamond set 48 approx 2.71cts TDW, 16

NZ Silver Carnelian Brooch by Edith E Morris

NZ silver Edith E Morris Wellington (1894-1965) carnelian brooch, claw set carnelian panel on heavy wire worked platform, marked Stg Sil and feathered arrow emblem

Greenstone Brooch with Diamond Panel and Feathered Arrow Emblem

NZ silver Edith E Morris Wellington (1894-1965) greenstone brooch, lozenge diamond panel with scrolling frame, marked Stg Sil and feathered arrow emblem

Antique Tsavorite Garnet Dragonfly Brooch

Antique tsavorite garnet and diamond set dragonfly silver and rose gold brooch. In a Hardy Bros. Sydney / Brisbane retail box. Size 31 x 31 mm, weight 3 grams, light wear to the center stone table facets. Provenance: The Logan estate.

WWII L.R.D.G. Sweetheart Brooch with Scorpion and Diamonds

A rare World War II L.R.D.G. (Long Range Desert Group) 9ct.gold and silver Sweetheart brooch, Egyptian made, the pierced central panel with scorpion above the letters 'L.R.D.G.' and framed by an encircling ring of 20 small diamonds. 3.96gm. Length 15.2 cm…

Art Nouveau Diamond and Enamel Bat Brooch

Art Nouveau bat brooch with typical styling of the period featuring a large rose cut diamond and many smaller rose cut diamonds throughout the wings, body and head of the brooch. The wings are Royal Blue enamel in Pique-a-jour sure style made in 9ct rose…

Antique Pearl, Sapphire, and Diamond Brooch

An antique natural pearl, sapphire and diamond brooch, featuring alternating old cut sapphires and diamonds on a knife edge bar, having a drop with conforming detail finished with a natural Baroque pearl, mounted in 15ct gold and silver

Victorian Diamond & Pearl Heart Brooch

A Victorian diamond and pearl brooch, circa 1860, the heart-shaped openwork brooch set with old brilliant cut diamonds of estimated total weight 3.10 carats, and three natural, coloured pearls. Silver and gold. Weight 13.35 grams. Width 4 cm.

Rose Diamond Floral Brooch

Floral spray brooch, 19th century, set throughout with rose and old European-cut diamonds, mounted in gold and silver, weight 10.5gm, length 6 cm.

Giani & Venturi, 18ct gold, silver, pearl and diamond brooch. Modelled as a bouquet of flowers, each flowerhead centring a cultured pearl of silver and cream hues measuring approximately 7.00 mm, each within a surround of rose-cut diamonds, signed, length…

Gem-set Crescent and Serpent Brooch

9ct gold and silver gem-set brooch, modelled as a crescent set with old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carats, entwined by a serpent set with circular and cushion-cut emeralds together weighing approximately 1.40 carats with a…

Flight of the Diamond Butterfly Brooch

A silver and gold diamond brooch, in the form of a butterfly in flight, the wing set with two collet-set rose-cut diamonds totalling an estimated 0.50 carats, within a surround of rose-cut diamonds totalling an estimated 2.5 carats, mounted in silver on…

Antique Diamond Acorn Brooch

An antique diamond brooch, late 19th century, sculpted as an acorn and leaves, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, width 5.5 cm

2.0ct Diamond Bow Brooch in Gold and Silver

A diamond brooch, of stylised bow design, comprising old European, rose and round brilliant cut diamonds totalling 2.0cts, in gold and silver.

Arts & Crafts Opal Brooch by Arthur & Georgie Gaskin

Arthur and Georgie Gaskin, Arts & Crafts brooch, English, c. 1920, featuring opal cabochons, pink tourmalines and blister pearls bezel set in silver in a floral garland design, with Arthur Gaskin 'G' hallmark to verso, 9.30 grams. Provenance: purchased…

Paspaley Pearl and Diamond Bow Pin

A South Sea pearl and diamond bow pin by Paspaley, comprising an oval pearl of pink and silver hue measuring 12.0 mm, surmounted by a single round brilliant cut diamond and pave set diamond bow totalling 0.47cts, mounted in platinum, signed. Condition:…

Opal Arts & Crafts Brooch by Rhoda Wager

An Arts & Crafts opal brooch attributed to Rhoda Wager, the open circular brooch set with four opal doublets within a floral and foliate frame in sterling silver highlighted with gold accents

Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips on Rose Gold

Edwardian period sapphire & diamond dress clips set on silver mounted on rose gold. Size 53 x 29 mm, weight 27 grams, estimated total weight of Ceylon type sapphires 4.00ct, 20x Old mine cut diamonds

Victorian Diamond Brooch Pendant in Sterling Silver & 15ct Gold

Victorian sterling silver and 15ct diamond brooch / pendant, central old mine cut diamond approx 0.95cts with 66 diamond to ribbon loops, 18

Rare Georgian diamond brooch, silver and gold rectangular plaque adorned with acanthus leaves and "C" scrolls. Decorated with rose cut, briolette, and slice cut diamonds, unstamped, tested to be 43% silver, 19% gold, and 36% copper, length 5 cm, 20.3grams…

Opal and Diamond Cluster Brooch in 9ct Gold and Silver

9ct gold, silver, opal and diamond brooch, of openwork cluster design, comprising nine circular opals cut en cabochon together weighing approximately 0.80 carats and old European and rose-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.92 carats, diameter…

Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch, 2.00ct Total Weight

A Victorian diamond crescent brooch, set with 19 graduated brilliant cut diamonds approx 2.00ct total weight, mounted in 9ct yellow gold and sterling silver setting (tested)

Ruby and Diamond Antique Spray Brooch

A beautiful ruby and diamond set brooch, sterling silver and 9ct white gold, beautifully crafted as an antique spray brooch of foliate design, centrally detailed by three floral clusters, each set with a central ruby of strong red colour, framed by old…

Victorian Diamond Butterfly Brooch

A Victorian diamond butterfly brooch, set throughout with old brilliant and rose cut diamonds. Silver and yellow gold. Weight 6.67 grams. Width 28 mm. Length 25 mm.

Art Nouveau silver and gold and diamond pendant/brooch, rose gold to a silver top with a demi lune top and stylized drops with an articulated diamond drop to the centre, claw and mill grain set with old mine cut and European cut diamonds, unmarked, with…

Gem-set Bar Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphires

15ct gold, silver and gem-set brooch, of bar design, centring a floral cluster and crescent set with old European-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.40 carats and circular-cut sapphires together weighing approximately 1.50 carats, the ends…

Foliate Diamond and Emerald Pendant/Brooch

12ct gold, silver, emerald and diamond pendant/brooch, early 20th century, the openwork foliate plaque set throughout with old European and rose-cut diamonds, suspending articulated diamond drops and a tumbled emerald bead, measuring 52 mm x 21 mm,…

Australian Kangaroo Brooch in Silver Gilt

Silver gilt brooch, Australian, of oval openwork design, depicting a kangaroo in a bush landscape, measuring 24 x 2 mm, accompanied by a fitted M. Blasbalk jewellery box, 3.5 grams

Nail & Horseshoe Diamond Brooch

Diamond brooch, early 20th century, designed as a nail decorated with graduating old European-cut diamonds centring two interlaced horseshoes similarly embellished, the diamonds together weighing approximately 3.00 carats, mounted in 15ct gold and silver,…

Gemstone Dragonfly Brooch

An antique gem-set dragonfly brooch, comprising rose cut diamonds, rubies, sapphires and seed pearls, mounted in gold and silver

Handmade Agate and Opal Brooch by Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler

A contemporary one of a kind handmade brooch by Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler. 2007. Features a 6.3 x 2.6 cm freeform botroidal agate, one bezel set 10 x .7 cm, opal and three bezel set .4 cm, cabochon cut fire opals. 18ct gold and sterling silver. Weight…

Circular Sapphire Brooch in Silver and 9ct Gold

Superb silver and 9ct brooch a circular designed brooch set with 29 round old European cut fine medium blue coloured sapphires (Ceylon like colour) these are of very good colour, clarity and well matched.

Antique Diamond Bird Brooch

A beautiful antique diamond set bird brooch, 18ct yellow gold and silver with high carat wash to yellow gold sections, presented as a naturalistically formed brushed finish branch of gold, detailed by two claw set old cut diamonds totalling approximately…

Georg Jensen Amber Brooch with Chalcedony Floral Border

Georg Jensen, brooch no. 78, featuring cabochon amber with chalcedony floral border, set in sterling silver, stamped 'Georg Jensen 925S Denmark 78', with original box, length 5 cm, width 4 cm. Provenance: Property of a country lady, NSW

Victorian Diamond Crescent Brooch

A Victorian diamond crescent brooch, set in silver on an 18ct gold ground with a central row of 11 graduated old European cut diamonds totalling approx. 0.80ct to a scalloped surround and border set with 69 old European, old single and rose cut diamonds,…

Silver and Greenstone Brooch by Halling

NZ silver Horace Alfred Halling (1891-1975) greenstone brooch oval panel with twisted silver frame marked Stg Sil Halling Auck, work shop in Durham Lane, died working and engraving for Walker & Hall

Russian Royal Enamel Book Brooch with Romanov Dynasty Commemoration

Miniature Russian silver & enamel book brooch, marked 84, with cyrillic makers stamp, the cover decorated in Royal Blue enamel and set with central Russian Lesser coat of arms and the dates 1613-1913 commemorating the Romanovs' tercentenary, the book…

Art Nouveau Moon Goddess Necklace/Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls

An Art Nouveau style plique a jour necklace/brooch, the finely detailed 'Moon Goddess' in an opaque enamel and diamond set surround, suspending a Baroque silver pearl, on a detachable trace link chain, with pin fitting to reverse, in 18ct gold with box…

Garnet and Diamond Lizard Brooch

Victorian 9ct and sterling silver lizard brooch, body set with nine green garnets framed with old rose cut diamonds

Georgian Diamond and Crystal Mourning Urn Brooch

A Georgian silver gilt diamond and rock crystal mourning brooch, in the form of a two-handled lidded urn set with old mine cut diamonds, rock crystal to the centre which opens at the back to permit insertion of a small portrait of lock of hair.

Gemstone Butterfly Brooch

A c.1900 gold and silver gilt gem set butterfly brooch, the silver topped wings and body set with 19 diamonds, four rubies, seven sapphires and two garnets upon a knife-edge bar with a further ruby to one end, length 5 cm.

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Cicada Brooch

Victorian pearl and diamond cicada brooch; modelled as a cicada, a half off-round pearl and a mabe pearl set as the head and abdomen respectively, the thorax and wings accented with bead-set rose-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 1.00 carat,…

Victorian Scarab Beetle Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Garnet

Victorian 18ct gold, diamond, ruby and garnet brooch; designed as a scarab beetle, the silver topped head and thorax set with rubies and bead-set single-cut diamonds, the abdomen composed of a split cabochon garnet centring a row of single-cut diamonds,…

Gemstone Insect Trio Brooch Set

A trio of gem and diamond Insect brooches, the finely detailed insects with rose cut diamond set wings and bodies, with sapphire and ruby detail, in 9ct gold and silver.

Antique Diamond Starburst Brooch with 0.70ct Total Weight

An antique diamond star Burst brooch, set with twenty one graduated mixed cut diamonds. The centre diamond raised in a star shaped mount. Total diamond weight: 0.70cts. Silver and gold setting. Boxed.

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Lady Brooch

Blue enamel and diamond brooch a fine example of a Victorian brooch set with 27 old mine cut diamonds surrounding a painted image of a young lady. Finished in sterling silver. Weight 20.8 grams.

Double Tortoise Brooch with Diamonds and Gemstones

An interesting double tortoise brooch in 9ct yellow gold and silver and set with diamonds / sapphires in one and diamonds / peridots in the other and connected by a small chain. Circa late 19th century. Weight 7.8 grams.

Amethyst and Diamond Brooch

An ornate amethyst and diamond set panel brooch, 18ct yellow gold and silver, made as an antique styled large oval panel of domed profile, centrally set with an oval amethyst of light to medium colour, weighing approximately 23.50ct, bezel set in a…

Georg Jensen Amethyst Pendant Brooch

A pendant brooch by Georg Jensen, styled in sterling silver, featuring oval amethysts cut en cabochon, reference 152

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Brooch

Victorian 18ct and silver, diamond, enamel brooch central diamond cluster of 27 rose cut diamonds, royal blue enamel frame set with 24 diamonds, pendant drop set with 11 diamonds '13

Maori Warrior and Whare Wreath by C. Beeby

Design of Maori warrior in front of a whare set within a wreath of ferns and rope twist border circa 1880-1890, marked C Beeby silver, Charles Beeby was a Queenstown silversmith, having emigrated to New Zealand in 1866 from London where he was trained. He…

Georgian Diamond & Pearl Harlequin Brooch

Georgian diamond and pearl set brooch, with old mine and rose cut diamonds set with coloured cut glass harlequin panels and a seed pearl surround. With a silver and gold mount and setting. Unmarked, with a later restored rose gold back tests as 14-15ct…

Arts & Crafts Moss Agate Silver Brooch

An Edith Morris (NZ 1896-1965) Arts & Crafts silver brooch, quatrefoil lozenge shape with riven surface, beaded and wire rope detail framing a moss agate cabochon, maker's cipher and Stg Sil to reverse, width 6.2 cm

New Zealand silver Eleanor Mary Copeland Adkins (1882-1968) paua and greenstone lapel brooch, large panel of paua with greenstone bead on plain bar 9 cm long, applied E Adkins label stamped Stg silver, Adkins immigrated to New Zealand from the UK in 1921…

Silver and Diamond Openwork Brooch with 2.00 Carats

Silver and diamond brooch. The plaque of openwork design, set throughout with old European and rose-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 2.00 carats,. Length 25 mm, width 46 mm, gross weight 8.4 grams

Victorian Gem Butterfly Brooch with Diamonds and Sapphires

A Victorian gem set butterfly brooch, set in silver on 15ct gold with old European cut diamonds, rubies and blue sapphires. Length 71 mm.

Hallmarked Sterling Silver Egg Brooch in Case

English hallmarked sterling silver egg and brooch in case

Art Deco Diamond Brooch

An Art Deco diamond brooch, c.1925 silver topped and 9ct white gold (tested). The brooch is a pierced diamond shaped design, with geometric circular shapes, set with old European, and rose cut diamonds. 15 diamonds in total. Length 53 mm

Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Double Heart Brooch

A Victorian turquoise and diamond brooch, of double heart design. 15ct yellow gold and silver. Weight 6.77 grams. Length 4 cm.

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dove Brooch (Hallmarked)

A brooch by Georg Jensen, styled in sterling silver featuring a dove, hallmarked, reference 70.

English Galleon Enamel Brooch by George Hunt, 1922

George Hunt stunning English enamel brooch with galleon scene in silver mount set with two moon stones, sign 'G. Hunt, 1922', 4 cm high

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Butterfly Brooch

A Victorian Bug brooch, 9ct rose gold and silver, Victorian, crafted as a large stylised butterfly, the central body set with round rubies and graduating pearls, outstretching to beautifully pierced grain set wings of further rubies, sapphires and old cut…

18ct gold, silver and diamond brooch. Modelled as three birds perched on a branch, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds, the eyes detailed with circular-cut rubies, length 38 mm, gross weight approximately 10.7 grams.

Victorian Spider Brooch with Baroque Pearl and Gem-Set Thorax

Victorian spider brooch, modelled as a spider, the abdomen set with a Baroque pearl measuring approximately 12 mm x 10 mm, with a gem-set thorax and circular emerald eyes, the legs accented at intervals with rose-cut diamonds, within its palp an old-cut…

1890 Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Brooch with Safety Chain

Gold ruby and diamond brooch, circa 1890; the cluster bar brooch centring a claw-set oval-shaped ruby weighing approximately 0.56 carats, within a surround of old round-cut diamonds flanked by a pair of bow motifs, each accented with a ruby and variously…

Gemstone Butterfly Brooch

A multi-coloured gemstone encrusted butterfly brooch, strikingly set with 26 diamonds, 10 pink sapphires, three blue sapphires and five emeralds to the silver body and wings with gold plated underside.

Starburst Diamond Brooch/Pendant

Diamond brooch / pendant, circa 1880, of starburst motif embellished with old-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, diameter approximately 23 mm.

Norwegian Enamel Seahorse Brooch in .925 Silver

David Anderson Norway .925 silver and enamel seahorse brooch

Natural Pearl and Diamond Arrow Brooch

An antique natural pearl and diamond brooch, modelled as three arrows in a crossover formation centred by three natural pearls, set throughout with rose cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold and silver.

Georgian Diamond Floral Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds

A Georgian diamond floral brooch, the floral spray set throughout with rose cut diamonds, mounted in silver.

Diamond Bow Brooch with European Cut and Gold/Silver Accents

An Edwardian diamond bow brooch, centrally set with an old European cut diamond weighing 0.45cts, and further diamond decoration, 9ct gold and silver

Gordon Holdsworth Enamel Sailing Boat Brooch

A rare Gordon Holdsworth, West Australian silver, and enamel, Arts & Crafts brooch, c.1930's, 1940, the centre panel depicting a sailing boat in enamel, signed verso G.H. SILVER, width 3.7 cm note: for more information on Gordon Holdsworth, enamel…

Ruby & Diamond Clover Leaf Brooch with Missing Diamond

Yellow gold ruby & diamond Clover leaf brooch. Set with three rubies (total approx. 3cts) each surrounded by diamonds, with three central diamonds (1 diamond missing). Silver setting.

Antique Diamond & Pearl Brooch with Provenance

Early silver & gold diamond & pearl brooch. Diamond set bow bar, with diamond & pearl set pendant. Old mine cut & rose cuts (2 very small rose cuts missing). Provenance: Estate Australian collector, weight 7.6g

Victorian Diamond Flower Pendant Brooch in Rose Gold/Silver

Victorian old cut diamond flower pendant brooch set in 14ct rose gold and sterling silver. Approx 1@ old mine cut 0.30ct VS-2, H-I, 54x old European cuts total diamond weight 1.92ct, 20x rose cut diamonds 0.10ct VS-SI1 clarity and F- I colour. Total…

Diamond and Ruby Lizard Brooch

A silver gilt diamond and ruby set lizard brooch, the sinuous body bead set with a row of rubies framed by multiple old cut diamonds, sapphire set eyes, length .8 cm.

Cherub Carved Coral Brooch with Silver Pin - Antique

Antique coral brooch; the carved coral modelled as a cherub, with a silver brooch pin, length 45 mm, total gross weight approximately 16 grams.

Micro Mosaic St. Peter's Square Brooch

Micro mosaic brooch, featuring a detailed scene of St Peter's square, Rome, inlayed into an onyx plaque with sterling silver frame and brooch fitting, stamped 'Stg.Silver', 44 grams

Early 20th century sapphire and diamond brooch, quality handmade in silver and rose gold and set with 40 old cut diamonds approximate weight 1.35ct and 14 old cut dark blue green sapphires approximate weight of 3.7ct, all bead and claw set. The brooch can…

Jeweled Butterfly Brooch: Art Deco Delight

An Art Deco-style gem set butterfly brooch, the body and wings encrusted with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires, silver back with gold.

Royal Blue Enamel Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch

An antique enamel, diamond and seed pearl brooch, the cartouche shaped plaque set with Royal Blue guilloche enamel, centred with a seed pearl and diamond set swag, all within a border of old European and rose cut diamonds, in 15ct gold and silver.

Diamond and Enamel Flower Brooch

Enamel and diamond brooch, late 19th century, the oval blue guilloche enamel plaque applied with a flowering urn decorated with rose diamonds, within an open work scrolling ribbon border surmounted by a giardinetto motif, set throughout with rose diamonds…

Scottish Fraser Clan Silver Set with Sgian Dubh

A Scottish Fraser clan set, James Crichton / Edinburgh / circa 1924, the handsomely displayed set comprising a sterling silver mounted sporran, sterling silver and citrine mounted Sgian Dubh, a sterling silver citrine mounted kilt pin, a sterling silver…