Green Agate Brooch
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Agate, Amber, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Agate, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Titanium, White...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k ...
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
14k Gold
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sterling Silver
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Link Bracelets
Agate, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Renaissance Revival Brooches
Agate, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s Central American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Bangles
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique 1860s European Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1960s Danish Brooches
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Brooches
Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Agate, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Silver
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold
Danish Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Link Necklaces
Agate, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modernist Brooches
Agate, Silver
2010s American Brooches
Agate, Quartz, Topaz, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Scottish Brooches
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modernist Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Diamond, Agate, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Garnet, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Art Nouveau Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Agate, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Brooches
Spinel, Topaz, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Chalcedony, Quartz, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Brooches
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Classical Roman Brooches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Antique 1850s Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Egyptian Revival Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Agate, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Agate, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modernist Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Go...
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Agate Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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