Bloodstone Brooch
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold
20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Jasper, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Brooches
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Jasper, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Agate, Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Brooches
Quartz, Agate, Citrine, Gold
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Agate, Jasper, Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Malachite, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Agate, Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Charm Bracelets
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist More Rings
Onyx, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian More Bracelets
Agate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wedding Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Scottish Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Enamel
Scottish Dangle Earrings
Agate, Amethyst
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Tiger's ...
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Scottish Brooches
Citrine, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Scottish Revival Brooches
Agate, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Onyx, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, 15k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Other, 18k Gold
20th Century American More Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
14k Gold
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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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