Sphinx Brooch
Vintage 1980s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches
20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique 1880s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Retro Clip-on Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Austrian Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Link Bracelets
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Brooches
Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings
Agate, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century British Enamel Frames and Objects
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Silver, Bronze, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Cocktail Rings
22k Gold
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Vintage 1980s Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Egyptian Revival Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Star Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches
20th Century British Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique 1870s Egyptian Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Brooches
20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s British Modern Brooches
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s British Brooches
Brass, Gold Plate
20th Century Czech Egyptian Revival Brooches
Antique 1890s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Vintage 1910s Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 1880s Portuguese Belle Époque Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century American Brooches
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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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