Coral Buddha Brooch
Late 20th Century Brooches
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Thai Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Italian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings
Onyx, Coral, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Baroque Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Brooches
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Collectible Jewelry
Coral, Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Carnelian, Coral, Jade, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Coral
American 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.
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