Ruby Crescent Moon Brooch
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s French Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Egyptian Revival Brooches
Silver Plate
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Chandelier Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
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Garnet, Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry
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1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Silver, Enamel
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Mid-20th Century Brooches
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
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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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