Schlumberger Bird Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1970s More Art
Paper
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1990s Mixed Media
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20th Century French Brooches
Ruby, Gold
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Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Vintage 1970s Italian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Modern Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s French Band Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Brooches
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s American Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Brooches
Citrine, Diamond
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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