Star Burst Diamond Brooch
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Brooches
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
20th Century American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k 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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