Edwardian Brooches
EDWARDIAN STYLE
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
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Style: Edwardian
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Race Horse, Essex Glass & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1900
This exquisite 18ct Gold Edwardian Stick Pin is a true masterpiece, perfect for any racing enthusiast. Featuring a beautifully crafte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1910
This exquisite Edwardian bar brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a stunning oval faceted aquamarine. The 15ct stam...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Natural Seed Pearl & Diamond Gun Pistol Brooh
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gun Brooch
18ct Yellow Gold
Circa 1910s
Behold this striking 18ct gold Edwardian-era pistol brooch, a unique and elegant piece adorned with natural seed pearls and a singl...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Starburst Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Starburst Pendant
18ct Gold
Makers Mark S S
Circa 1910
* THE CHAIN IS SOLD SEPARATELY
Introducing our stunning 18ct yellow gold 12-pointed star, a true masterpiece tha...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Natural Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Tiffany Natural Grey Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin from the early 20th Century. Large 9mm grey natural pearl set with a marquise 40 point diamond and 2 smaller diamo...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Bow Brooch - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Feminine and lovely, this enchanting Edwardian brooch centers on lustrous natural pearl, accompanied by a GIA certificate, elegantly wrapped like a bonbon in...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Victorian Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lifelike enamel floral brooches were extremely popular throughout the 19th Century. Made mostly in Newark, NJ during the last quarter of the 19th Century, these hand enamelled flower...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold and Black & White Enamel Hat Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian gold & enamel hat pin.
With a 14k gold bulb-shaped black & white striped enamel finial supported by a long gold-plated pin ste...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1910s Diamond Flower Open Frame Brooch with Coral & Turquoise
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and black Enamel with Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats, Corals and Turquoises.
CIrca 1910s
1 3/4 x 7/8 inch
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum, Enamel
Cresarrow Diamond Pearl Platinum Yellow Gold Wreath Brooch Circa 1900
By Cresarrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cresarrow Diamond and Pearl platinum and yellow gold wreath brooch, circa 1900.
Craftmanship, craftmanship, that is what this company Cresarrow by Whiteside and Blank Co. were known...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, early Edwardian 9ct gold spider brooch.
The body is made from a beautiful cultured pearl with cool tones and the eyes are set w...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Blue Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This Edwardian platinum and 14 karat yellow gold brooch features an approximately 0.13 carat round pastel blue faceted sapphire that is bezel set in a platinum. Measuring approximat...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Garnet Bicycle Brooch
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Whimsical and beautifully crafted, this antique bicycle brooch (circa 1900) features an elegant silhouette adorned with sparkling Bohemian garnets—deep red gemstones prized during the Victorian and Edwardian eras for their rich color and symbolic connection to love and vitality.
Set in a base metal typical of antique garnet...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Garnet
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Demantoid Platinum 18K Gold Antique Turtle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized yellow gold turtle with platinum topped legs, tail, and head
Featuring demantoid garnets pavé set on shell - transparent vibrant green
Weighing approximately 0...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Old or Antique Estate Bronze Skull Memento Mori Stick Pin with Glass Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Memento Mori stick pin.
With a figural bronze skull with glass eyes mounted on a gold filled pin shaft.
The skull has a textured surface & detailed teeth and is mounted on a long pin stem.
One glass eye retains most of its facets, and it sparkles and reflects light. The second eye is fractured, retains only about half its original volume, and has a deadened look because it reflects comparatively little light.
Simply a wonderful antique Momento Mori...
Category
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin from 1900. Gilt brass with cold enamel detailing in black, white and yellow with paste eyes. Owl head trembles with mover. Marked Paten...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Exceptional Edwardian Paste Corsage Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Edwardian Corsage Ornament set in silver with pastes. Lovely design with central motif held by 3 sets of paste and faux pearl set swag chains, hanging off sword hilt...
Category
1870s French Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Silver
Edwardian Platinum Bow Brooch Pavé-Set with 6.00 ct. Old European Cut Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
This elegant Edwardian brooch is crafted in platinum and formed as a stylised ribbon bow. The curving loops and flowing tails are pavé-set throughout with old European cut diamonds, ...
Category
20th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Antique 0.69 ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch, 14K Rose Gold Pin
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Composed of elegant, flowing Edwardian lines, this brooch is made of richly colored rose gold and set with antique old mine cut diamonds. Diamonds from this era are beautiful, hand-c...
Category
1910s Dutch Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rosecut Diamond Snake Stickpin of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A captivating antique stickpin dating to circa 1900, masterfully crafted in 14k gold. The design features an entwined pair of serpents—ancient symbols of wisdom and eternal love—each...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k 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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Edwardian 18kt Gold & Platinum Bow Brooch with Natural Pearls & Diamonds
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant Edwardian brooch crafted in 18kt yellow gold and platinum, designed as a bow with floral and foliate motifs. The brooch is pavé-set with approximately 103 rose-cut diamond...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Antique Signed Edwardian Marcus & Co. 14K Gold & Sapphire Stick Pin
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian stick pin.
By Marcus & Co.
In 14 karat yellow gold with a small, round faceted blue sapphire.
Simply a wonderful signed antique...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but high quality American manufacture. Platinum t...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
15ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1900 White and Blue Enamel, Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Flower Brooch
15ct Gold Tested
Circa 1900
Softly blooming from the turn of the century, this exquisite gold brooch captures the romance of circa 1900 craftsmanship. White ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Silver Old Cut Diamond Openwork Stomacher Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch/stomacher, comprising seventy-seven old and rose cut diamonds of various shapes and sizes, in silver and 14 karat yellow gold.
My...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Spider web brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spider chic? Spiderman’s web? An amusing handmade 14kt. golden spiderweb with accompanying spider in opal, baroque pearl and solitary diamond.
This was a very popular motif in the l...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 14k Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold & seed pearl stickpin.
With a 14 karat yellow gold head and a 10k pin stem.
In the form of an horseshoe with prong-set seed pearls throughout.
...
Category
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, 10k Gold
Edwardian Platinum Filigree Diamond and Cat’s Eye Moonstone Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful Edwardian pin is in platinum with gorgeous pierced filigree set with stunning diamonds and an enchanting cat’s eye moonstone center! ...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
Floral yellow gold and 2.65cts diamond hair clip
Located in New York, NY
Three five petaled flowers set between two luscious leaves set in yellow gold with diamonds.
Diamond weight: 2.65 cts
Total weight of 17.796 grams
Category
19th Century North American Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Diamond Horse Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous brooch crafted from platinum and 18ct gold into the shape of a galloping horse. This dynamic horse design has been expertly handcrafted and adorned with a stu...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum Carved Lapis Old Mine Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):--
(1) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Scantily Clad Gathering Carving - Oval Shape - Prong Set - Blue Color - 31.3x21.5mm (approx.)
(30) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Eur...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum
$6,157 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Metal Bar Pin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Antique Victorian / Edwardian, 1910-1915, fine platinum diamond filigree bar pin. Center Old European cut diamond (approximately .17 Ct) illusion setting in an open foliate filigree ...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Red Enamel Diamond & Seed Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Brooch
15ct Gold
Circa 1910
Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian era brooch, crafted in 15ct yellow gold. This stunning piece features a dazzling old-cu...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Circa 1900s Amethyst & Citrine Nature Brooch 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
In the dance of light and shade, the Elvera Amethyst & Citrine Nature Brooch sings a story of warmth and transformation. Crafted in 9 carat yellow gold, vibrant gemstones reflect sun...
Category
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 18kt Gold and Platinum Brooch with Sapphires, Diamonds, Pearls
Located in Braintree, GB
A finely crafted Edwardian brooch in 18 karat yellow gold with platinum top setting. The openwork scroll design is pavé-set with 83 diamonds in round brilliant and single cut . It fe...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Edwardian Period Equestrian Essex Crystal pendant/brooch in the shape of a beautifully detailed gold saddle. The cabochon crystal engrav...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 1900 Enameled Blue Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled Pansy flower brooch.
Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, b...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Gold 5ctw Diamond Comb Bride Veil
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stones–
148 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - 4-5ctw approx.
1 Natural Carved Stone - Comb - Orange Color
Material: Solid Platinum Top w/ Yellow Gold Back
We...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$17,588 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Forget-me-not Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique brooch (circa 1910-1920) features blue enamel forget-me-not flowers on 14k gold.
The piece measures 1.8 inches wide by 0.5 inches from north to south, and it is in good...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Diamond, Platinum and 9 Carat Gold Pin
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pin is modelled in 9 carat gold and has a simple and classic design. The three diamonds measure 30pts and in between these bright stones are pearls.
Length: 66mm
We...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Gold & Coral Chandelier Pendant/Brooch & Earrings Demi-Parure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian coral set comprised of a convertible chandelier pendant/brooch and a pair of chandelier dangle earrings.
Each piece set with multiple...
Category
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Coral, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Yogo Gulch Montana Sapphire & Diamond Circle Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yogo Gulch sapphires were nearly synonymous with Tiffany & Co. at the turn of the century. This brooch is a lovely, wearable example of the American company's use of these vivid, rar...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Moonstone Cabochon & Gold Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Edwardian gold and moonstone stickpin.
With a smooth, oval moonstone cabochon bezel set in 10k gold with decorative oval frame....
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold & Diamond Branch & Vine Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold and diamond branch and vine stickpin.
With pave set diamonds in the of leaves of a vine that wraps around a 14k gold branch.
Simply a great stickpin!
Date:
19th C...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Platinum 0.57tgw Ruby and Old Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian ruby, diamond, platinum and yellow gold brooch, comprising three cushion cut rubies, and two old mine cut diamonds, set in platinum, to a 15 karat yellow gold bar brooch...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1920s 18ct White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Sapphire & Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
French 18ct White Gold
Circa 1920’s
Set with Calibrated Sapphires & Old European Cut Diamonds
Twist & Pull Closure
Measures Approx Length 8...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
An Edwardian Pink Topaz And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pink topaz and diamond brooch-pendant, the cushion-cut pink topaz measuring 13.5 x 9mm and estimated to weigh 7.3 carats, surrounded by a double frame of small old-cut d...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Platinum
Antique Pink Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A graceful celebration of floral beauty, this antique brooch (circa 1900–1910) features a richly detailed chrysanthemum crafted in solid 14k gold, its petals hand-painted in soft pin...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Cameo brooch, Nyx goddess, 9k rose gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but admire this attractive antique Edwardian era 9ct gold cameo brooch.
A nicely carved bullmouth shell cameo depicting Nyx the Greek goddess and personification of n...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1900 English GIA 3.0ct Royal Blue No-Heat Sapphires Diamonds Crescent 14K Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Authentic 1900s Antique Edwardian English GIA Royal Blue Unheated Sapphires & Old Cut Diamonds Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
A super rare and highly collectible, this...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Pearl Edwardian Petite Three-Stone Bar Brooch 14k AntiqueLingeriePin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian
Date: 1900s - 1910s
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Pearls
Material Information
Enamel
Color: Black
Style: Petite Three-Stone Bar Brooch
F...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Fire Opal & Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in London, GB
Featuring a fabulous cushion cut fire opal held in a fine 18ct gold bezel setting with four seed pearls radiating to the points of the compass. With a quatrefoil decorative frame su...
Category
20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Category
1910s American Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18K Gold Platinum Edwardian
This gorgeous Edwardian circa 1890-1910s Brooch Pin is crafted in 18K Yello...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Jadeite, Diamond, Ruby, and Onyx Platinum Brooch Circa 1915
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A true keepsake for any passionate collector of fine jewelry, this impeccable carved jade and gem-set Edwardian brooch circa 1915. Its handmade platinum setting is created around the fine antique jadeite jade...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum and 10K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: Platinum Top & 10K Yellow Gold Pin [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.0 grams
Diamond Information:
Center Diamond: .50ct approximate, Old mine brilliant, ...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 France with sterling hallmarks on hook closure. Heavy quality sterling hand set with...
Category
1890s French Antique Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
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