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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
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.
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