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Victorian Diamond and Emerald Set Monkey Brooch
Mitaine
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Victorian Diamond and Emerald Set Monkey Brooch

19th century
For Sale by Mitaine
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A beautiful rare example of a diamond and emerald antique double swinging monkey brooch, se tin silver and gold, these monkey brooches were popular in the late Victorian early Edwardian era and are humorous and brighten up any lapel. The monkeys are set in silver with old cut diamonds and the emeralds and rubies for eyes.

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Mitaine has dated this Victorian Diamond Monkey Brooch to the Victorian era.

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Description
A beautiful rare example of a diamond and emerald antique double swinging monkey brooch, se tin silver and gold, these monkey brooches were popular in the late Victorian early Edwardian era and are humorous and brighten up any lapel. The monkeys are set in silver with old cut diamonds and the emeralds and rubies for eyes.
fig 1. Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain.
fig 1. Victorian Diamond and Emerald Set Monkey Brooch

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Mitaine

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Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated this Victorian Diamond Monkey Brooch to the Victorian era.

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Archive I Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain.

Victorian Diamond and Emerald set Monkey Brooch

Archive II Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain. View II
Archive III Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain. View III
Archive IV Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain. View IV
Archive V Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain. View V
Archive VI Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain. View VI
Archive VII Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain. View VII
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Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain.
Victorian Diamond and Emerald set Monkey Brooch
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Victorian bar brooch featuring two pave diamond-set monkeys, one perched on a gold bar with green emerald terminals and one dangling below from a chain.
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During the late Victorian era, natural history and whimsical animal motifs became popular themes in fine jewellery design. Monkeys, insects, and birds were frequently rendered in precious metals and gemstones to create playful lapel pins and brooches.

Victorian jewellers typically set diamonds in silver-topped gold to enhance the white brilliance of the stones, as platinum was not yet widely utilised. Accent stones often included natural emeralds, rubies, and sapphires set into yellow gold mountings.

Authentic Victorian brooches often feature silver topped over gold settings, hand-cut rose or old mine cut diamonds, and elongated pin stems that extend past the hinge. C-clasps or tubed safety clasps were standard fastening mechanisms during this period.

Antique novelty brooches can be fastened to blazer lapels, winter coat collars, silk scarves, or velvet ribbons worn around the neck. Stacking multiple small pins together on a jacket or handbag creates a curated focal point.

Clean gently using a soft-bristled brush, mild dish soap, and warm water, avoiding prolonged immersion if foil backing is present. Store separately in a fabric-lined box to prevent diamonds from scratching softer metals or gemstones.
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