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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Agate, Malachite, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yell...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Other
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Brooches
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold
1990s French Necklace Enhancers
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
American Brooches
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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