Persian Turquoise And Diamond Brooch
Vintage 1940s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Pink Diamond
2010s More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Enamel Frames and Objects
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Turquoise
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Turquoise, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Diamond, 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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