Hand Brooch
Vintage 1970s British Modernist Brooches
18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Chrysophrase, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Chrysophrase, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Wood
2010s American Abstract Sculptures
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Collectible Jewelry
Silver, Other
Mid-20th Century American Native American Collectible Jewelry
Silver
20th Century American Navajo Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Gold Plate
1990s American Primitive Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s Danish Modern Sterling Silver
Amber, Malachite
1990s American Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Copper
1990s American Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Copper
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Platinum
1990s American Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Sterling Silver, Copper
Antique 1880s Pocket Watches
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cuff Bracelets
2010s North American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
20th Century American Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Retro Cuff Bracelets
Base Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Brooches
20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Coral, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Classical Roman Brooches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Hand Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Hand 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.
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