Antique Poppy Brooch
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Poppy Brooch
Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Antique Poppy Brooch
White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
14k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Poppy Brooch
14k Gold
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1880s British Victorian Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Antique Poppy Brooch
18th Century Italian Victorian Antique Poppy Brooch
18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1870s English Victorian Antique Poppy Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Antique Poppy Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Poppy Brooch
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
1950s American Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Poppy Brooch
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Poppy Brooch
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Artisan Antique Poppy Brooch
Jasper, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Metal
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Antique Poppy Brooch
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Poppy Brooch
14k Gold
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Poppy Brooch
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Poppy Brooch
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Poppy Brooch
Agate, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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