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Edwardian Paste Brooch

Edwardian Crystal Paste and Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Edwardian faceted crystal paste brooch set in 14k gold with genuine, focal pearl and black
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Crystal Paste and Gold Brooch
Edwardian Crystal Paste and Gold Brooch
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H 1.25 in W 1 in
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch from the late 19th Century set in sterling. Made in
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Antique 1890s French Edwardian Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Spectacular Antique Edwardian Silver Lazarus Emerald Paste Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This is a spectacular Edwardian period Emerald paste & Diamond Lazarus paste (glass) brooch in
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Novelty Hanging Paste set Monkey 9ct Gold and Silver Brooch
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Amusing novelty brooches were popular in the Victorian and Edwardian periods with piece such as
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

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Yellow Gold, Silver, 9k Gold

Vintage Edwardian Emerald Paste Bow Brooch 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A delightful Vintage Edwardian Inspired Emerald Paste Brooch. Encrusted with stones, the double bow
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Vintage Edwardian Emerald Paste Bow Brooch 1950s
Vintage Edwardian Emerald Paste Bow Brooch 1950s
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H 2.37 in W 1.78 in
Edwardian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Green Paste Heart Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Edwardian heart bar brooch crafted in 9K gold. The piece features dark green paste in
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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9k Gold

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Green Paste and Pearl Heart Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A superb antique Edwardian heart brooch. Centrally set with a heart-cut dark green paste surrounded
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Exceptional Edwardian Paste Corsage Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Edwardian Corsage Ornament set in silver with pastes. Lovely design with central motif
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Antique 1870s French Edwardian Brooches

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Silver

Edwardian Circular Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian paste and faux ruby cabochon brooch set in silvered metal. The circular brooch is
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

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Base Metal

Edwardian Circular Ruby Brooch
Edwardian Circular Ruby Brooch
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W 2.75 in
Edwardian Spinel Diamond Jabot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian, Spinel and Diamond Jabot Brooch! Beautiful swag design, with a vibrant red color center
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20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Edwardian Spinel Diamond Jabot Brooch
Edwardian Spinel Diamond Jabot Brooch
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W 2.5 in L 2 in
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique, Edwardian 9kt gold spider brooch. The body is made up of a vibrant green
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

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Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Peacock brooch hand set with colorful pastes circa 1900,set in sterling silver. The neck and
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Brooches

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Sterling Silver

A large emerald and clear paste 'lizard' brooch, c 1900.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A large striking sterling silver 'lizard' brooch, in serpentine form, set with old cut emerald and
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

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Silver

A large emerald and clear paste 'lizard' brooch, c 1900.
A large emerald and clear paste 'lizard' brooch, c 1900.
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W 1.5 in D 0.45 in L 3.75 in
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Dog Head Riding Whip Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Edwardian bar brooch depicting a dog head and a riding whip. It is crafted in 18K
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Gold

Antique Edwardian Pheasant Brooch Diamond Emerald 18Ct Gold Circa 1910
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Edwardian Pheasant Brooch adorned with a line of graduating old cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Antique (Edwardian) 9K 375 Yellow Gold Shield Australian Bar Brooch by Willis
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Beautifully crafted in 9K Yellow Gold, this stunning Bar Brooch is Edwardian, i.e. dating from the
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Antique Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Brooches

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1900. The
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian French Gold Filled Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian French Gold Filled Link Bracelet circa 1910. Gold toned link with central links
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Gold-filled

Edwardian French Gold Filled Link Bracelet
Edwardian French Gold Filled Link Bracelet
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W 0.5 in L 7 in
Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Paste Swallow Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Edwardian heart shape locket pendant crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1910. The piece depicts
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Spider conversion ring, 9k gold, Spinel and paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
brooch was an Edwardian era piece recently converted into a ring. Condition: Good used condition overall
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Spinel, 9k Gold

Marcel Boucher Edwardian Revival Heart Ring
By Marcel Boucher
Located in New York, NY
Rare Marcel Boucher Edwardian Revival single heart ring. Of rhodium plated sterling silver, with
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Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Fashion Rings

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Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

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Edwardian 5.50ct Diamond and Pearl Necklace and Brooch, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
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Antique Cameo Brooch with 14K Gold Frame and Diamond
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique cameo brooch with 14K gold frame and diamond. This brooch is from the second half of the 19th century. This classic cameo is carved in a lady's profile with her ha...
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Antique Cameo Brooch with 14K Gold Frame and Diamond
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Located in London, GB
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By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Lisbon, PT
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Antique Art Nouveau Winged Heart Peridot Pearl 14K Gold Edwardian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Nouveau Edwardian period Winged Heart motif peridot, pearl, 14K yellow gold necklace. Circa 1900 The central pearl encrusted heart topped by a pair of pearl encrusted wings...
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Antique Diamond and Natural Pearl Yellow Gold Drop Earrings Circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive pair of antique 0.56 carat diamond and natural pearl, 9 karat yellow gold and silver set drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These fine and...
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Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian pearl and diamond brooch/pendant, centrally-set with a cream pearl measuring approximately 8.7 mm in diameter, to a diamond-set scroll openwork designed surmount, te...
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Antique Victorian Enamel Pearl Diamond Gold Hair Locket Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful representative of antique Victorian era Mourning jewelry, this delicate 14k gold heart pendant is set with bright turquoise blue enamel, pearls and an old mine cut diamond...
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Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver 101 Moonlight and Grapes Pin/Brooch
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Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver Moonlight & Grapes pin by Georg Jensen, Denmark. Pattern # 101, featuring leaves and grapes is a classic Jensen nature motif. Measures approx 1 3/8" high, 1 3/4" wi...
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Pauline Rader Chattering Monkey Brooch
By Pauline Rader
Located in New York, NY
Adorable novelty Pauline Rader Chattering Monkey Brooch from the 1960's. The lower jaw is set with a trembling spring so the money's mouth is always moving. Unusual and charming. 3" ...
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Pauline Rader Chattering Monkey Brooch
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Mid-Century Andresen & Scheinpflug Sterling Silver Enamel Brooch Norway
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Enamel Brooch by the esteemed Norwegian maker Andresen & Scheinpflug. Pieces by Andresen and Scheinpflug are rare and highly d...
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Georg Jensen Deer Brooch Denmark 256 Sterling Silver Designed by Arno Malinowski
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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Edwardian Paste Bow Brooch Silver, circa 1905 Boxed
Located in Lancaster , GB
A spectacular Antique Edwardian bow brooch modelled in solid Silver and decorated with an array of
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

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Antique Edwardian Paste Pearl Suffragette Brooch Silver, circa 1910
Located in Lancaster , GB
An exquisite antique Edwardian brooch decorated with pink and green Paste Stones and white Pearls
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

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Edwardian Hand-Wrought Sterling & French Paste Brooch Circa 1905
Located in Burbank, CA
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Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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Located in New York, NY
Edwardian paste brooch in the Romantic Style, of faux pearls and pastes set in sterling silver
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Antique Sterling Silver and Paste Bow Brooch, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Edwardian Paste Spray
Located in New York, NY
Pastel Edwardian paste spray set in antique gilt wirework. Handmade Bouquet style brooch tied with
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Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
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Located in NEWARK, GB
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Located in Wilmslow, GB
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Edwardian Paste Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact edwardian paste brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from silver, gold and sterling silver — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a edwardian paste brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a edwardian paste brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Marcel Boucher are consistently popular. A edwardian paste brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring crystal, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also french cut and heart cut versions for sale. Most of our edwardian paste brooch for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Edwardian Paste Brooch?

The price for a edwardian paste brooch starts at $72 and tops out at $22,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $495.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Edwardian Paste Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.