Dragon Fly Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Rhodium, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s American Brooches
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1890s British Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
2010s Malaysian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Brooches
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Garnet, Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Dragon Fly Brooches 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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