Amethyst Bee Brooch
1990s Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1990s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Ru...
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Arts and Crafts Brooches
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k 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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