Conch Brooch
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Brooches
Emerald, Tsavorite, Ruby, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Pink ...
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Brooches
Crystal
Antique 1870s Brooches
Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Necklace Enhancers
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Link Bracelets
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Mexican Clamper Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Clamper Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Other, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Modern Brooches
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s British Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Antique 19th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s Italian Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Pearl, Gold-filled, Enamel
2010s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
10k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches
9k Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Antique 1810s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Conch 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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