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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary T-Shirts
2010s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Enamel, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1950s Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown George III Scientific Instruments
Horn, Glass
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Silver
Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches
Amber, Chrysophrase, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1970s Swiss Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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