Lava Cameo Pin
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Moonstone, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry
Lava, Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
9k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold
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18k Gold, Silver
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Agate, Pearl
Antique 1840s Retro Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Revival More Jewelry
22k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Copper
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Brooches
9k Gold, Rose 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.
- What is a lava cameo?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lava cameo is a medallion made out of dark limestone found around Pompeii, an Italian city that was destroyed by a volcano. Normally, the cameos feature relief sculptures of people shown in profile. They often decorate earrings, necklaces, brooches and other pieces of jewelry. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lava cameo jewelry.
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