Gemset Pin
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s English Georgian Brooches
Topaz, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s British Regency Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s English Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sterling Silver, 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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