Retro Large Brooches
1950s Italian Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Retro Large Brooches
1980s American Modern Retro Large Brooches
Mixed Metal
1960s American Modern Retro Large Brooches
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Large Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1990s American Retro Large Brooches
Sterling Silver
1960s Retro Retro Large Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
1970s American Retro Retro Large Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Retro Retro Large Brooches
Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Retro Large Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Large Brooches
Topaz, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
1970s American Retro Large Brooches
1970s Unknown Retro Large Brooches
1980s American Retro Large Brooches
1960s Contemporary Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Retro Large Brooches
1970s Unknown Artisan Retro Large Brooches
1960s Finnish Modernist Retro Large Brooches
Moonstone, Silver
1960s Finnish Modernist Retro Large Brooches
Tiger's Eye, Silver
1980s American Retro Large Brooches
18k Gold, Gold
1950s American Retro Large Brooches
1960s Retro Large Brooches
1980s English Retro Large Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
1960s American Retro Large Brooches
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Retro Large Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Large Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Large Brooches
Late 20th Century European Artist Retro Large Brooches
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Retro Large Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass
1980s American Retro Large Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Large Brooches
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Retro Large Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Arts and Crafts Retro Large Brooches
1980s American Modern Retro Large Brooches
Sterling Silver
1950s American Retro Large Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Modern Retro Large Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Retro Large Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s Retro Large Brooches
Other, 24k Gold, Brass
1960s Canadian Contemporary Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Retro Large Brooches
1980s French Artist Retro Large Brooches
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Large Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Retro Large Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Contemporary Retro Large Brooches
Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Large Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Retro Large Brooches
Crystal, Pearl
1950s American Retro Large Brooches
1980s Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Norwegian Retro Large Brooches
1950s Austrian Retro Large Brooches
1950s French Retro Large Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s American Retro Large Brooches
1960s Unknown Retro Large Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Retro Large Brooches
Sterling Silver
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Retro Large 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.
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