Turquoise Snake Brooch
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s English Georgian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Late Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Vanity Items
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Garnet, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold
2010s French Top Handle Bags
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Turquoise
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Opal, Turquoise, Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Brooches
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise Matrix, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Enamel
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Turquoise
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...
20th Century French Brooches
Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Bracelets
14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Turquoise
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s French Romantic Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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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