Dear Brooch
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Brooches
Diamond
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Coral, Gold-filled
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Early Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Early 19th Century Czech Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Gold-filled
1990s Austrian Brooches
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sap...
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
9k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 9k 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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