African Brooch
20th Century Unknown Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century African Brooches
Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique 1830s Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Brooches
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Spinel, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ru...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Paraiba, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Ruby, Par...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
Early 20th Century Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
2010s Romantic Pendant Necklaces
Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Uruguayan Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s African Artisan Loose Gemstones
Emerald
2010s African Artisan Loose Gemstones
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Go...
2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Revival Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century South African Late Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold
2010s South African Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s South African Modern Brooches
Citrine, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches
Silver
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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African 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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