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2010s Italian Artist Brooches
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique 1880s European Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
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2010s British Brooches
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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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