Peridot Stick Pin
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
Peridot, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Bracelets
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Danish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Bangles
Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Brooches
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Star Ruby, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Peridot, 14k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
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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