Diamond Thistle Brooch
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1930s French George V Brooches
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
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Vintage 1940s Italian Solitaire Rings
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Vintage 1930s French Retro Beaded Bracelets
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Brooches
Chalcedony, Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Brooches
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Scottish Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 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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