Victorian Gold Knot Brooch | Sculptural Fringe Drop in Bloomed 18ct Gold | English c.1870s

A magnificent Victorian brooch in richly bloomed 18ct gold, crafted in England around the 1870s.

The design is centred on an architectural knot,  bold, dimensional, and symbolic, representing eternal love, fidelity, and unbreakable bonds.

Not merely decorative, it’s a deeply expressive motif rendered with sculptural intelligence.

The gold surface glows with a velvety matte finish achieved through the rare 19th-century technique of blooming, a process that removes alloy from the surface to leave a fine layer of pure gold.

The result is a soft, radiant texture that catches light like candle flame: never brash, always luminous.

Suspended beneath the knot is a dramatic drop: part botanical, part fringe, part tassel, it adds rhythm and movement, contrasting beautifully with the structure above.

The balance of solidity and flow gives the brooch its theatrical grace.

Though rooted in Victorian sentiment, the form feels strikingly modern, a piece of wearable sculpture.

Whether worn on a jacket lapel, high collar, or silk ribbon, it carries presence, poise, and meaning.

A true antique, but timeless in its authority and elegance.