18k Sea Shell Brooch
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Brooches
20th Century American Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, Crystal, Onyx, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Crystal, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Sapphire, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamon...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
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Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s English Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Romantic Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
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Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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Late 20th Century French Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Artist Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Jade, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Sea Shell Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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