18k Seashell Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s French Other
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Yellow Gold
2010s Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Modernist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Ye...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
American Brooches
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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