Brooches Unusual
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches
Citrine, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Post-War Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Aluminum, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Brooches
White Diamond, Opal
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Brooches
Brass
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches
Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches
Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Titanium
Late 20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Brooches
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Antique 1860s French Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
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Brooches Unusual For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Brooches Unusual?
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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