Sheep Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s North American Art Nouveau Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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2010s American Baroque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
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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