En Tremblant Floral Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Brooches
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
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Vintage 1980s Brooches
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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
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Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
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Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches
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Antique 19th Century Brooches
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
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Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
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Antique Late 19th Century High Victorian Brooches
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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2010s Brooches
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Brooches
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Antique 1780s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Unknown High Victorian Brooches
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s Unknown Georgian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches
Silver
British Brooches
Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches
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.
- What is an en tremblant brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022“En tremblant” is an old French phrase meaning “trembling”, which in jewelry refers to the feature of the piece. En tremblant brooches are crafted with gems and generally feature a floral motif, but can also branch out to birds and other designs. You’ll find a variety of en tremblant brooches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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