Jw Brooch
Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Brooches
Amber, Silver
20th Century North American Brooches
Bronze
Vintage 1970s English Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
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Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Baroque Revival Charm Bracelets
Silver
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modern Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Citrine
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Silver
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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