Pearl And Diamond Grape Brooch
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1810s French Empire More Jewelry
Onyx, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Crystal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
1990s German Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Agate, Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
American Brooches
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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