Seashell Brooch
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s American Miscellaneous
2010s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Necklace Enhancers
Crystal
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Coral, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
18k Gold
1990s American Modernist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Pocket Watches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Ye...
20th Century Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Enamel
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Art Deco Brooches
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
American Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Brooches
14k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Coral, Turquoise
Seashell Brooch 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.
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