Metal Bird Brooch
20th Century Mexican Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s French Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
1990s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Base Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Romantic Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brooches
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Platinum, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
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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.
- Where are metal birds made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Metal bird sculptures have been made by many different artisans and companies over the years. They remain popular, timeless pieces sought after by enthusiasts across the world. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of antique and contemporary metal bird sculptures and figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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