Australian Black Opal Brooch
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Australian Brooches
Opal, Emerald, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold,...
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Australian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Palladium
2010s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
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Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Vermeil
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Australian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Australian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Opal, Enamel, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Cocktail Rings
Opal
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 22k Gold
Antique 1840s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver
Australian Black Opal 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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