Coral Butterfly Brooch
Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s Unknown Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1960s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Onyx, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gol...
Early 2000s American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Jasper, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French More Rings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Maxi Dresses
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1970s French Informal Dresses
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate
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20th Century Unknown Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Antique 1880s British Stud Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Coral
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches
Black Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Base Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
English Brooches
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
1990s More Furniture and Collectibles
Crystal, Enamel, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k 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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