Austro Hungarian Brooch
Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Brooches
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Brooches
Chalcedony, Onyx, 14k Gold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Brooches
Garnet, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian High Victorian Brooches
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Citrine, Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Regency Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 22k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Ball Gowns
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Austro Hungarian Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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