Penguin Pin
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
1990s American Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Bracelets
Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
1990s French Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Wrist Watches
Vermeil
Antique Early 19th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Bangles
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Cuff Bracelets
Silver
20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1970s English Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Necklace Enhancers
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Post-War Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
20th Century Argentine Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century More Jewelry
Yellow Gold
2010s Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
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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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