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21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodolite, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Bracelets
Gold Plate
1990s European Etruscan Revival Hoop Earrings
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Vermeil
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Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 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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