Beautiful Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Crystal, Gold Plate, Rhodium
2010s Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Mid-20th Century European Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian More Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Egyptian Revival Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 1880s French Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, Yell...
Antique 1890s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1990s French Jackets
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel,...
1940s American Hats
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
2010s French Coats and Outerwear
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Coats
Early 2000s French Jackets
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
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Beautiful Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Beautiful Brooches?
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.
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