925 Sterling Silver Brooch
Vintage 1930s Italian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Indian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Brooches
2010s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Norwegian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Onyx, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Brooches
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Coral, Enamel, Gold, Sterling Silver
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925 Sterling Silver Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 925 Sterling Silver Brooch?
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024No, not all sterling silver is marked 925. Although all sterling silver usually features hallmarks, these markings do vary. You may sometimes see STERLING or STER used in place of 925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of sterling silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Although you can shower with 925 sterling silver jewelry on, it is better to remove it prior to bathing. Exposure to water is unlikely to damage the metal, especially if you dry it off promptly after you shower. However, chemicals found in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products could react with the precious metal and cause tarnishing. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of sterling silver jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not 925 sterling silver is good quality is largely a matter of personal opinion. Sterling with this mark is 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper or another metal. The addition of the alloy metal helps prevent tarnishing. Shop a variety of sterling silver jewelry, decorative objects and serveware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024Many jewelry lovers believe that 925 sterling silver is worth buying. Not only is the cool color of sterling silver visually appealing, but the metal is also fairly resistant to scratching. Compared to fine silver, sterling is also less likely to tarnish. The benefits of sterling silver have led many well-known jewelry makers to craft pieces out of the material. Among them are Tiffany Co., David Yurman, Alex Jona and J Dauphin. However, whether or not it's worth investing in sterling silver jewelry is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find sterling silver jewelry and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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