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Mid-20th Century European Early Victorian Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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Cultured Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Balinese Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Nouveau Brooches
Agate, Onyx, Gold, Palladium
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Brooches
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Brooches
Mid-20th Century German Victorian Brooches
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.