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Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Byzantine Dome Rings
Carnelian, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Signet Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Antique 17th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1920s Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Silver
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1760s Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 9k Gold, Yel...
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American Brooches
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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