Pietra Dura Brooch
Antique 19th Century Brooches
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Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold
2010s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
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Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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Turquoise, 14k Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold
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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches
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Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
14k Gold, Silver
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15k Gold
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18k Gold
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Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Brooches
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Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
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Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
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Pietra Dura Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pietra Dura Brooch?
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.
- What is pietra dura stone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pietra dura stone is a term for inlaying items with colored stones, such as agate, jade, jasper, topax, onyx and alabaster. In Italian, "pietra dura" literally translates to "hard stone." You'll find a selection of pietra dura decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
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