What characterises Victorian foliate brooch design?

Victorian foliate brooches are defined by organic motifs inspired by botanical forms, including sweeping leaves, vines, and floral scrolls. Popularised in the late 19th century, these designs frequently combined precious coloured gemstones with diamonds to highlight botanical features.

What materials were traditionally used in 19th-century sapphire brooches?

Brooches from this era were typically constructed using nine-carat or fifteen-carat yellow gold, often topped with a thin layer of silver to set diamonds and enhance their radiance, alongside natural sapphires.

How do you identify authentic late Victorian gemstone jewellery?

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-cut gemstones such as rose-cut or old European-cut diamonds, silver-topped gold settings, C-clasp closures, and evidence of historical hand fabrication.

How can an antique gemstone brooch be styled or displayed in a modern context?

In addition to traditional lapel wear, antique brooches can be worn on coat collars, fitted to velvet neck ribbons as pendants, attached to evening bags, or preserved in framed glass display cases.

How should antique sapphire and diamond jewellery be cared for?

Clean gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled toothbrush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or ultrasonic baths that may damage antique metalwork or loosen hand-set stones.

for sale €878 $953

£750

Artisan Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Dec 2020

View Dealers Stock Page

About Us

Artisan antiques based in london, brings to you a global selection of fine antique silverware.

Relevant Links

Id #SA1202892

PDF

SAVE

Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880

Name: Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202892
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Artisan Antiques

Description

We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch made c.1880.

The brooch is made from 9ct gold with a solid silver front which complements the sparkling diamonds with a dazzling appearance.

The workmanship and intricacy is wondeful on this piece with a very fine and delicate setting of a foliate/scroll motif.

Between each leaf and scrolled sections, varying sizes of old cut diamonds have been set with an additional 4 sapphires to accent the overall aesthetic.

Ideal as a gift to someone special or as an indulgent treat for yourself, the versatile size and modest colour scheme of the brooch lends itself to many styles. Whether it be to wear with a blouse or jumper or perhaps on a lapel in the cooler months, this brooch is a wonderful accoutrement to display your passion for fine antique jewellery.

A very special gift for someone or as an indulgent addition for the discerning antique jewellery lover. This brooch is exemplary of the creative and meticulous Victorian jewellery making and is a wonderful way to display your passion for distinguished antiques, history and style.

Sapphire is known to be the birthstone for September and diamonds for April.

The brooch is unmarked, as is common with articles of this period and as such, we have tested it, indicating 9ct gold, with a silver front. Please note the pin is not gold.

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

Size & Total Weight

4.3 x 1.2cm

4.74g/0.15 troy oz

Condition: great antique condition with no issues or damage, only some slight surface wear as expected with antiques of this age.

We aim to overemphasise 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 kindly 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*

Declaration

Artisan Antiques has dated this Victorian Sapphire Diamond Brooch to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1202892

Dealers Notes

We strive to provide inimitable first-class service with your needs and satisfaction as our number one priority.

Description

We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch made c.1880.

“

The brooch is made from 9ct gold with a solid silver front which complements the sparkling diamonds with a dazzling appearance.

Artisan Antiques

fig 1. An antique Victorian foliate scroll brooch crafted in gold and silver, set with circular blue sapphires and accent diamonds. — fig 1. Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880

The workmanship and intricacy is wondeful on this piece with a very fine and delicate setting of a foliate/scroll motif.

Between each leaf and scrolled sections, varying sizes of old cut diamonds have been set with an additional 4 sapphires to accent the overall aesthetic.

fig 2. An antique Victorian foliate scroll brooch crafted in gold and silver, set with circular blue sapphires and accent diamonds. — fig 2. Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880

Ideal as a gift to someone special or as an indulgent treat for yourself, the versatile size and modest colour scheme of the brooch lends itself to many styles. Whether it be to wear with a blouse or jumper or perhaps on a lapel in the cooler months, this brooch is a wonderful accoutrement to display your passion for fine antique jewellery.

fig 3. An antique Victorian foliate scroll brooch crafted in gold and silver, set with circular blue sapphires and accent diamonds. — fig 3. Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880

A very special gift for someone or as an indulgent addition for the discerning antique jewellery lover. This brooch is exemplary of the creative and meticulous Victorian jewellery making and is a wonderful way to display your passion for distinguished antiques, history and style.

fig 4. An antique Victorian foliate scroll brooch crafted in gold and silver, set with circular blue sapphires and accent diamonds. — fig 4. Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880

Sapphire is known to be the birthstone for September and diamonds for April.

The brooch is unmarked, as is common with articles of this period and as such, we have tested it, indicating 9ct gold, with a silver front. Please note the pin is not gold.

fig 5. An antique Victorian foliate scroll brooch crafted in gold and silver, set with circular blue sapphires and accent diamonds. — fig 5. Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880

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

Size & Total Weight

4.3 x 1.2cm

4.74g/0.15 troy oz

Condition: great antique condition with no issues or damage, only some slight surface wear as expected with antiques of this age.

fig 6. An antique Victorian foliate scroll brooch crafted in gold and silver, set with circular blue sapphires and accent diamonds. — fig 6. Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880

We aim to overemphasise 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 kindly refer to the photos for further details.

fig 7. An antique Victorian foliate scroll brooch crafted in gold and silver, set with circular blue sapphires and accent diamonds. — fig 7. Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880

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 foliate scroll brooch crafted in gold and silver, set with circular blue sapphires and accent diamonds. — fig 8. Antique Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Brooch with Foliate Motif 9k Gold- C.1880

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.