Intaglio Blue Brooch
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s English Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Ruby, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Oil
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Iolite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Moonstone, 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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