Roman Coin Brooch
Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Brooches
Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Classical Roman Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 16th Century Italian Brooches
Agate, Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold
20th Century Baroque Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Central American Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
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Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Multi-gemst...
Vintage 1960s Italian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Signet Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Classical Roman Beaded Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Spinel, Bronze, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Gold-filled
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Australian Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles
18k Gold
20th Century Italian Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century British Brooches
Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
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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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