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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1950s British Modernist Signet Rings
18k Gold
1990s Austrian Brooches
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s Austrian Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s African Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Sterling Silver, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
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Mid-20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
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Vermeil
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modernist Brooches
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s English Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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1990s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Gold Plate
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White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Gilt Metal
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Tourmaline
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Mid-20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
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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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