Old Cameo Brooches
Antique 1870s Dutch Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Etruscan Revival Brooches
Carnelian, Gold
20th Century Baroque Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches
15k Gold
Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Gold
Vintage 1940s Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Austrian Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, Y...
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Pinchbeck
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
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Old Cameo Brooches 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.
- What are old brooches made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
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