Opal Doublet Brooch
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Australian Retro Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Brooches
White Diamond, Opal
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s French Brooches
Antique 1870s British Signet Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Revival Brooches
White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Australian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Opal, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
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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