Old Antique Brooches
Early 20th Century British Old Antique Brooches
9k Gold
1910s British Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold
Early 1800s European Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Old Antique Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Old Antique Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 19th Century French Georgian Old Antique Brooches
Vermeil, Silver
19th Century Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1920s Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1890s French Art Nouveau Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1880s Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1830s Unknown Georgian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond
1890s English Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Old Antique Brooches
Diamond
1880s Russian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s Italian Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1890s British Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1890s British Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English Old Antique Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1860s European Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Silver
1920s Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s German Edwardian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1890s American Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 17th Century Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 1900s French Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1870s European Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Edwardian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1880s Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Unknown Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Spanish Tudor Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Old Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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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.
- What are old brooches made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
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