French Brooch With Serpents
1990s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Empire Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Evening Gowns
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
French Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 1820s French Edwardian Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 9k 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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