Fine Jewelry Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Agate, Malachite, Jasper, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Moonstone, Gold
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Artisan Brooches
Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Artisan Brooches
Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Fine Jewelry Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Fine Jewelry Brooch?
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 considered fine jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What is considered fine jewelry is somewhat open to interpretation. Typically, fine jewelry features precious metals like sterling silver, gold and platinum. Any stones featured in pieces are generally genuine gemstones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. The term fine jewelry is different from fashion jewelry, which is usually more modestly priced and typically doesn't feature precious metals and genuine gemstones. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you define high jewelry versus fine jewelry is largely a matter of personal opinion because the terms do not have formal definitions. Generally, fine jewelry is any piece of jewelry carefully crafted out of precious materials like metal and gemstones. High jewelry is a term used by collectors to describe jewelry of significant value. Exceptional craftsmanship, one-of-a-kind signs and highly sought pieces may fall under the category. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Quality and rarity define the difference between fine jewelry and high jewelry. Any jewelry that features fine materials, like precious metals and gemstones, may be considered fine jewelry. The term high jewelry usually refers to one-of-a-kind jewelry that is often crafted entirely or partially by hand. Shop a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, fine jewelery is a good long-term investment. Often it takes jewelry up to 30 years to appreciate. Many types of jewelry hold their value quite well.
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