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Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900
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Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

19th century
Sold 12 March 2025 · Artisan Antiques
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We are delighted to offer this charming antique late Victorian dragonfly brooch made c.1900.

The brooch is made from solid 9ct gold and in spectacular Victorian fashion. Featuring a dragonfly design, profusely decorated with garnet topped doublets (GTD) and seed pearls, it presents a distinguished appearance full of naturalism and motion.

During the Victorian era, insect inspired designs were popular and often symbolised certain attributes. In this instance, the dragonfly represents change and hope due to their agility and rapidly changing life cycle.

In addition to such symbolism, insect designs also offer the perfect opportunity to display high level goldsmithing, with intricate and fine wirework, curves and angles to be embellished with gemstones.

This brooch is of substantial size and utilises the dragonfly design to its fullest with a beautiful two tone contrast of green gems and the seed pearls set meticulously on its wings with four accenting green intervals. Stunning upon wearing, its lifelike design and delicately spread wings make for a wonderful accenting accountrament - unique, lively and stylish, this brooch most certainly makes for a distinguished and discerning choice to wear with a variety of clothing.

The reverse side of the brooch has a pin (along with a safety chain) which allows it to be worn with jumpers, jackets or coats. It is also marked underneath the clasp for 9ct gold.

Not only would this piece make for an excellent collectable/display but also serves as a wonder piece of antique Victorian insect jewellery to wear on special occasions. Certainly impressionable and distinguished, this piece would be a wonderful conversation starter and the perfect way to share your passion of history and antiques. 

All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior.

Size & Total Weight

5cm x 4cm

7.49g /0.24 troy oz

Condition: Great antique condition with no issues/damage, only minor surface wear commensurate with age - please kindly refer to the photographs for further details. 

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. 

Please refer to the photos for further details. 

*Please note: all other items are for display purposes only and this listing is for the item listed in the title only. 

FREE SHIPPING 

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) - 

Date of Manufacture

Artisan Antiques has dated this Victorian Dragonfly Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127293
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Description
We are delighted to offer this charming antique late Victorian dragonfly brooch made c.1900.

The brooch is made from solid 9ct gold and in spectacular Victorian fashion.

“
Featuring a dragonfly design, profusely decorated with garnet topped doublets (GTD) and seed pearls, it presents a distinguished appearance full of naturalism and motion.
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fig 1. An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

During the Victorian era, insect inspired designs were popular and often symbolised certain attributes. In this instance, the dragonfly represents change and hope due to their agility and rapidly changing life cycle.

fig 2. An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

In addition to such symbolism, insect designs also offer the perfect opportunity to display high level goldsmithing, with intricate and fine wirework, curves and angles to be embellished with gemstones.

fig 3. An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

This brooch is of substantial size and utilises the dragonfly design to its fullest with a beautiful two tone contrast of green gems and the seed pearls set meticulously on its wings with four accenting green intervals. Stunning upon wearing, its lifelike design and delicately spread wings make for a wonderful accenting accountrament - unique, lively and stylish, this brooch most certainly makes for a distinguished and discerning choice to wear with a variety of clothing.

fig 4. An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
fig 4. Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

The reverse side of the brooch has a pin (along with a safety chain) which allows it to be worn with jumpers, jackets or coats. It is also marked underneath the clasp for 9ct gold.

Not only would this piece make for an excellent collectable/display but also serves as a wonder piece of antique Victorian insect jewellery to wear on special occasions. Certainly impressionable and distinguished, this piece would be a wonderful conversation starter and the perfect way to share your passion of history and antiques. 

fig 5. An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
fig 5. Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior.

Size & Total Weight

5cm x 4cm

7.49g /0.24 troy oz

Condition: Great antique condition with no issues/damage, only minor surface wear commensurate with age - please kindly refer to the photographs for further details. 

fig 6. An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
fig 6. Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. 

Please refer to the photos for further details. 

fig 7. An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
fig 7. Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

Please note: all other items are for display purposes only and this listing is for the item listed in the title only. 

FREE SHIPPING 

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

fig 8. An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
fig 8. Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

fig 9. An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
fig 9. Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9k Gold - C.1900

All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) - 

Date of Manufacture

Artisan Antiques has dated this Victorian Dragonfly Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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An antique Victorian gold dragonfly brooch set with green garnets and seed pearls along the wings and body.
Antique Victorian Dragonfly Brooch Garnet & Seed Pearl 9K Gold - c.1900
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  • ObjectBrooch
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9K Gold, Garnet, Seed Pearl
  • ColourGold, Green, White
  • MotifsInsect motif, Pave seed pearls, Facetted gemstone body

Victorian and Edwardian jewellery is characterised by heavy romanticism, botanical and zoological motifs, and intricate metalwork often incorporating coloured gemstones and natural pearls.

Pieces from this era typically utilized low-to-mid carat golds such as 9K or 15K, natural seed pearls, mined gemstones like garnets or tourmalines, and hand-soldered pin stems with C-clasps or safety catches.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut or early faceted stones, closed-back settings in older works, natural organic irregularities in seed pearls, and traditional tubular hinge mechanisms rather than modern machine-made findings.

In fashion, antique brooches can be pinned to lapels, silk scarves, or velvet headbands. For interior styling, framed textile shadow boxes or dedicated display domes showcase these items as miniature works of art.

Clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove oils, avoiding harsh chemical dips, ultrasonic cleaners, or prolonged water exposure that can damage organic seed pearls and historic foil-backed or closed settings.
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