4 Carat Bow Pin
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Necklace Enhancers
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Austrian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches
Silver, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces
Turquoise, Diamond, Platinum
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20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
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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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