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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Signet Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Antique 19th Century More Necklaces
Garnet
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Gold-filled
20th Century German Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1980s New Zealand Rope Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Unknown Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian More Jewelry
Agate, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 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.
- Is black jade good luck?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not black jade is good luck is a matter of personal opinion. Some people do believe the precious stone symbolizes good fortune and wear or display it to ward off negative energy. Find a collection of black jade jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020Buddha statues are not inherently lucky or unlucky, though images of the Fat Buddha (Budai or Hotei), have come to be associated with wealth, knowledge, and luck, with people often rubbing the belly or head.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Traditionally, the hand that you wear a bracelet on for good luck is the left hand. The belief can be traced back to ancient healing traditions that associate the left side of the body with recovery and balance. Keep in mind that not everyone follows this practice, so you'll often find people wearing bracelets on their right as well as their left hands out of personal preference. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of bracelets.
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