Donkey Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s English Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1860s American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Cufflinks
Amethyst
20th Century French Brooches
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2010s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
French Brooches
Antique 1860s British Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow 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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