Comet Diamond Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1830s European Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s South American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Brooches
Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century European Collectible Jewelry
20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Brooches
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Antique 1860s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Base Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
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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