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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches
Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Rhodium, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Brass
2010s Italian Braces
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20th Century Swiss Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Amber, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber
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Vintage 1950s Cuff Bracelets
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches
Other
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Base Metal, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Rhodium
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
2010s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
2010s Brooches
2010s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Gold, Brass
1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
Early 20th Century French Victorian More Jewelry
2010s French 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.