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20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artist Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
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Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Solitaire Rings
Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Rhodium
1990s Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Platinum
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French Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Citrine, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
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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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