Painted Enamel Portrait Brooch | 14ct Gold & Diamond | French c.1880s

A beautifully made French portrait brooch from the 1880s, set in 14ct gold and enamelled with the image of a woman in a bonnet, her collar and hat accented with two small old-cut diamonds.

Just 2.5cm across, it’s detailed with exceptional care - a finely painted miniature that captures the romantic style of the late 19th century.

This piece showcases the highest calibre of 19th-century French craftsmanship, with soft, expressive enamelwork requiring immense precision and multiple firings.

The gold mount is smooth and balanced, with diamonds that add quiet sparkle without distraction.

Likely made as a sentimental keepsake, it bridges the worlds of jewellery and portraiture: refined, intimate, and beautifully made.

Worn today on a lapel, scarf or dress, it’s a quiet statement of antique charm, made not just to wear, but to be cherished.

Available exclusively at ELTONS, Grays Antique Market, Mayfair, London.