Brooch Filigree
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Collectible Jewelry
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Maltese Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Frames
Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Maltese Arts and Crafts Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Turkish Islamic Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Early 20th Century Turkish Miscellaneous
20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Hats
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century German Art Deco Brooches
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Uruguayan Brooches
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Maltese Modern Brooches
Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Artist Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Artist Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Native American Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Brooch Filigree For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Brooch Filigree?
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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