Sea Horse Brooches
1990s Indian Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Wrist Watches
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Amber, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
18k Gold
American Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Black Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sea Horse 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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