Athena Brooch
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
10k Gold, Gold
Antique 1830s Greek Brooches
Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Tourmaline, Spinel, Sapphire, Garnet, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
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Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Brooches
Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brooches
Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k 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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