Gold Crab Pin
2010s Modern Brooches
Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Go...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Deco Brooches
Pearl
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Cufflinks
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
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Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k ...
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Link Bracelets
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold, 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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