American Flag Pin
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Enamel
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
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20th Century Brooches
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2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
14k Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Federal Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s American Brooches
14k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022During World War II, the American flag was the 48-star flag used from 1912 (incorporation of New Mexico and Arizona) to 1959 (incorporation of Alaska). The rows and columns of stars were arranged in a regular pattern, unlike the offset rows of the modern American flag. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique American flags from some of the world’s top sellers.
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