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Brooches For Sale
Style: Edwardian
Style: Napoleon III
14 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond 4.5 inch Long Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.4 grams Diamond Details: Rose Cut Diamonds, Natural, 2.00ct total weight, G-H Color, VS Clarity Pin Me...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Brooch Circa 1910-20
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This Edwardian 18k gold and platinum bar brooch set with pearls and early European cut diamonds. The stones are set in a scrolled and grain-set domed platinum top on a yellow-gold un...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Mixed Metal

Australian Indicolite Tourmaline & Seed Pearl Bar Brooch Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Australian made bar brooch featuring an indicolite tourmaline with floral scrolls set with half seed pearls. Stamped with makers mark, Duggin Shap...
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1910s Australian Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, Indicolite, 15k Gold

Edwardian 10 Karat White Gold, Silver Topped Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Fairfield, CT
This Edwardian brooch is a fine example of the era's craftsmanship, combining 10 karat white gold with a silver top that accentuates its intricate design. It features a total of appr...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian /Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (1905)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian (Belle Epoque) Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th C) Strikingly distinctive Edwardian-era beauty, expertly hand fabricated in platinum over 18K yellow gold during t...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 9ct Gold & Silver Golf Club Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Golf Brooch 9ct Gold & Silver Circa 1910 Lovely Little Safety Pin Style Golf Club Brooch. 9ct Gold & Silver Stamped with The Makers Mark B J H. ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Gold Enamel Lily Stock Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Enamel Pin Brooch 18ct Gold Fabulous French Made Stock Pin. Features a Pretty Little White & Green Enamel Lily with Seed Pearl Centre. ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Yellow Gold Diamond Edwardian Bar Brooch -14k Rose & European .32ctw Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1900s - 1910s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & Platinum (top) Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .32ctw Cut: Rose & European Color: G - H - I Clarity...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian1.30 Ct Sapphire 1.25 Ct Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This exquisite Edwardian period bar Brooch is 1910 circa Hand crafted as unique example of solid Platinum, pin solid 18 Kt gold Beautiful openwork filigree work with carved finish embodying geometric sections for the gemstone setting Adorned with a selection of natural intense rich royal Blue Sapphire...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Blue Sapphire with Diamond Brooch/Pendant Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 8.61 carats with Diamond 1.31 carats Brooch/Pendant set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (chain not included) Width: 4.0 cm Length: 5.4 cm Total Weight: 12.63 grams "We fi...
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2010s Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Moonstone Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Moonstone Brooch 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Lovely, Edwardian gold brooch. Features five, fabulous, moonstones- set in to a beautif...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, 9k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Horse Stock Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horse Pin 9ct Yellow & Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Cute Little Edwardian, Horse Head Stock Pin. The Horse Head is Yellow Gold, Set with...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

French Edwardian Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian repousse cat portrait brooch. The round free form brooch of silver plate with wonderful detailing and bright emerald crystal eyes. French clasp fitting. Excellent Co...
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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Large Opal and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite brooch is set with 9 glowing opals. They have flashes of fiery red and so any other wonderful colours. In-between each opal there are a pair of sparking diamonds...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise Stock Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pin Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1900 Lovely, little Edwardian gold stock pin. Set with two fabulous, bright, blue turquoise stones in yellow gold. Weight 1.7g Measures appr...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Luckenbooth Heart Crown Circle Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century, Luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a coronet, set with three, natural seed pearls, above a row of old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with a knife edge circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold, with the grain set diamonds in silver-upon-gold. American, circa 1910. Luckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19th century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones. The name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817. The brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil. By the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Goergian Antique Large Emerald Diamond Silver Gold Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
his antique Georgian Emerald Diamond Silver and Gold pendant is masterfully crafted in silver and gold, weighing 17.6 grams and measuring 47mm...
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Mid-19th Century Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique 18kt yellow Gold Brooch with ca 18.00 ct garnet
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered: "Biedermeier" antique engraved brooch made of 18 KT yellow gold and set with an 18.00 crt cabochon cut garnet. The garnet shows signs of use but not noticeable. Beautiful pi...
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1890s European Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Opal Seed Pearl 9ct Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
Discover our exquisite doublet opal and seed pearl brooch. The central gemstone features a beautiful opal, radiating green-blue hues set in 9ct yellow gold. Complementing this opales...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Opal, Pearl, Gold

Antique Diamond, Platinum And Gold Crown Brooch, Circa 1915
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crown brooch, set with Edwardian and old-cut diamonds, mounted in yellow gold with platinum settings, circa 1915.
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

A 14 Carat Gold Pansy Brooch with Onyx and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A brooch in the shape of a pansy with a 14 carat gold mounting (and with a metal safety clasp), the flower has been carved from one piece of onyx and is set in the heart with an old ...
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl, and Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian stick pin. In 14k gold. Prong-set with an off-round, Old European cut white diamond that is flanked on each side by an off-round white pearl. Simply a wonderful a...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

1900s Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Oar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set oar brooch - boxed; part of our antique Edwardian jewellery co...
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian "DEAREST" Bar Brooch - Hallmarked Chester 1904
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Edwardian bar brooch with floral coloured gold overlay, twisted wire, and granulation work, set with a small garnet doublet. The front panel is hinged and reveals a secret "DEAREST" message inside. Hallmarked Chester...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bow Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.84 carats Brooch set in 18 Karat White Gold settings Width: 6.3 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 14.34 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in ...
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2010s Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond and Onyx Bell Brooch with Pendant Fitting c. 1914
Located in Stamford, CT
The nuance of onyx shading makes the workmanship of this bell pendant / brooch artistic and masterfully created. Under the front lip of the bell is a shadow of rectangular onyx while...
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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Edwardian Rock Crystal Intaglio and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Small but Charming Edwardian Rock Crystal Intaglio and Seed Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Set in 14k gold. Hand carved intaglio of a cherub ser...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Edwardian Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Aquamarine, diamond and platinum brooch from the Edwardian period. The beautiful handcrafted, elongated oval-shaped mounting displays a pierced cut-out design with filigree accents ...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 5.10 Ct Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Wide 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Edwardian period Filigree brooch is 1910 ca Impressive, intricate open filigree art work, resembling scrolls and leaf motifs finely detailed by hand carving and enha...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Cameo Agate and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch centering a cameo on bluish agate decorated with a profile of a woman wearing pearl jewelry. Frame in 18K gold With its original case. Good condition. Gross weight: 35.3 g Siz...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s 0.32 Carat Diamond, Enamel, Carved Hardstone and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.32 carat diamond, enamel and carved hardstone, 14 karat yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our antique Edwardian jewelry...
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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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 by beautiful seed pearls. The brooch is topped with a beautiful bow motif inlaid w...
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Signed American Edwardian 14k Gold and Amethyst Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Edwardian stick pin. In 14k gold. By Eckfelt & Ackley Inc of Newark, NJ. With a fine buff top cut amethyst cabochon set in a fancy engraved bezel. Marked to the re...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1.40 Ct Diamond Barrette Hair Clip 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Be Jewelled! This charming long hair barrette is Edwardian period, 1905/09 ca. hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold topped by silver for the Diamonds housing Gorgeous effective design of...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Circa 1900s 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Crystal Terrier Dog Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1910s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 33.7 grams *Depicts a terrier standing on grass with a white, black and brown colored fur coat...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Opal, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Butterfly Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: .70ct, total weight. Antique single cut. G-H Color, VS Clarity. Opal...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Garnet Gemstone Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stickpin In 14k gold with a platinum frame to the head. Bezel-set with a richly colored oval-cut garnet gemstone. Simply...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum

An Edwardian Diamond Buckle Brooch and Choker Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond-set buckle brooch and choker centrepiece, the rectangular shaped brooch consisted of a double openwork frame set with old European and rose-cut diamonds, with tw...
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20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Love Knot Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian gold and diamond love knot stickpin. In 10k gold. Set with a round white diamond to the center of gold love knot. Simply a w...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian c1920's Semi-Black Crystal Opal, Old-Cut Diamond, 15K Gold Bar Brooch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Crafted with refined elegance this stunning Bar Brooch is dating from Edwardian circa 1920's period, yet it's in beautiful condition ~~ Of lovely bar design, it centers a bezel...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Tourmaline Pearl Pendant GIA 4.25ct Original 1910-1920 Antique Platinu
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from 1910's-1920's GIA Certified 4.25ct Tourmaline Pearl Edwardian Platinum Pendant/Brooch Featuring 4.25ct Total Weight of GIA Certified Old Cut Natural T...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1900 Edwardian 14K Rose Gold .20ct Old Mine Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1 grams Center Diamond Details: Weight: .20ct Cut: Old Mine Color: I Clarity: VS Pin Measurements:...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Kt. Gold, Silver Brooch with 1.20 Ct rose cut Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This magnificent antique brooch is in 14k yellow gold and silver. The brooch is set with a large rose-cut diamond of approx. 0.80 ct (a modern brilliant cut diamond of this size woul...
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1880s European Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Diamond Wreath Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Edwardian brooch is easy to wear with any outfit. • Metal: Platinum • Circa: 1910s • Gemstone: Diamonds • Diamonds: 5 OEC/OMC =approximately 2 cts 15 smal...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Pendant, 4.00 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming heart-shaped pendant from Tiffany & Co. hails from the Edwardian period. Approximately 4.00 carats of Old European-cut diamonds offer a striking brilliance to the creat...
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large White Circle Pearl Openwork Knot Bow Ribbon Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Gi...
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1980s French Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique FabergeStyle 3AquamarineCabochons 4GreyDiamonds BezelSet Platinum Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Victorian platinum filigree bar-brooch or tie-pin from the Edwardian period in a Faberge style features bezel settings with three square-cut 10mm sugarloaf aquamarine ca...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th Century)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Bar Brooch (1901 - 1914) The terminals millegrain collet set with two pearls (5.90 and 6.00mm diameter each, not tested and pending certificate) a...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

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 clear pastes, and a ruby paste 'eye', from the early...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

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Silver

Venus Agate Cameo Habille Brooch/Pendant, 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
Oval brooch/pendant in 18kt yellow gold, the center decorated with an onyx cameo depicting a Venus bust in profile wearing emerald and diamond highlight jew...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 30.00 Ct Baltic Amber and Rose Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find This spectacular and rare antique brooch is 1900 ca Superbly hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with Silver portions for the Diamond setting The brooch is large and rare example, oval shaped taken from the main stone, beautifully crafted throughout It boasts a large approx 30.00 Ct. (31 x 24 mm.) 100% natural Baltic Amber, deep cabochon cut, exceptional clarity, natural, beautiful Burgundy colour It is exquisitely held by rub mount and V shaped prongs then surrounded by a rich frame of rose cut Diamonds, bright white, clear and sparkly, approx 2.30 CT measured with a diamond gauge...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond

Edwardian 'Faith, Hope & Charity' 9 Carat Gold Pendant Cluster
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous victorian cluster holds an anchor, heart and cross. this stands for Faith, hope and charity. They are modelled in 9carat gold and the heart has fabulous engraving on it...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches

Materials

Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond crescent brooch, silver and 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Ahh the antique Crescent moon brooch, such a revered and sought after jewel, both today and in the past. Not only are celestial pieces considere...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Yellow Flower Green Leaf Bouquet Crystals Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Some very light scratches, since over 70 years. 100% genuine. A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Size: 7.2*3.5 cm. Weight: 23 g/each. Crown Trifari...
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1950s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

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Gold Plate

Edwardian 15 Karat Gold Platinum Ruby Swan Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a delicate Edwardian swan bar brooch crafted in 15K gold (9K needle) and adorned with textured platinum. The head is set with cabochon ruby eye. The feathers are highly detai...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Pink Pearl & Diamond Brooch - c.1920
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite 18ct gold & platinum brooch made c.1920 The brooch features a wonderful two-tone mount with the rear portion being gold and the front panel...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

An Edwardian diamond and emerald stick-pin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and emerald stick-pin, the square shaped openwork panel consisting of six interwoven stripes finely millegrain-set with forty-five rose-cut diamonds, each corner...
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20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Platinum

Diamond-set Platinum Crescent Moon Brooch by Barthman New York
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910, 18k/Platinum, by Barthman, New York. This elegantly mythic crescent moon brooch by the esteemed New York City firm of Barthman features 3.0 carats of superb white diamon...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique and Vintage Brooches

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.

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