Georgian era 18K gold garnet miniature portrait brooch

Step back in time with this exquisite Georgian-era 18K gold brooch, featuring a finely detailed miniature portrait of a young girl, dressed in a white and blue lattice-patterned gown. Her innocent gaze and delicate expression evoke a sense of tenderness and mystery, inviting us to imagine the story behind her life.

Encircling the portrait is a luminous frame of flat-cut red garnets, a hallmark of the Georgian era’s style. Originally crafted as a bracelet closure, this piece was later transformed into a brooch during the 19th century, as shown by the C-catch on the back.

A Touch of History: Child portrait miniatures were highly popular in the 18th century, reflecting a cultural shift toward the idealization of childhood innocence and familial bonds. These portraits often celebrated the tender affection of parents and served as cherished keepsakes. Today, such pieces are highly collectible, prized for their sentimental value, artistic mastery, and ability to provide a poignant glimpse into the past.

Wearing this brooch feels like adorning a precious museum painting, carrying its beauty and history with you wherever you go.

The pendant is stamped with 2 French owl hallmarks for 18K gold on the back.

Measurements and condition

In overall good antique condition with traces of use and oxidation

French owl hallmarks for 18K gold on the back.

Length: 42mm

Width: 36mm

Weight: 16.6g