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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Jade, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Blue Topaz, White Gold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sweaters
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Coral, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Necklaces
Amber
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brooches
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Norwegian Brooches
Crystal, Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Swiss More Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
2010s European Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Crystal
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Enamel
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Brooches
Jade, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, 9k Gold
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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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