Diamond 50s Brooch
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Zircon, 1...
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Revival Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Citrine, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Artisan Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century German Brooches
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Austrian Artisan Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Argentine Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
Vintage 1950s Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Vintage 1960s English Photography
Paper
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Brooches
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023How much Chanel bags were in the 1950s varied based on style. When introduced in 1955, the now iconic Chanel 2.55 sold for $220. Chanel has raised the price of popular accessories over the years. Shop a large collection of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
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