Vintage Ruby Brooches
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Burmese Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1980s European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1650s European Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s European Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Star Ruby, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Opal, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Ruby 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
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