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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
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2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Shoes
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Go...
20th Century German Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century German Brooches
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century British Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Brooches
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2010s Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1970s Unknown Baroque Revival Brooches
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 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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