Large Brooches
Vintage 1970s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s North American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s Mexican Artisan Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
20th Century Mexican Pendant Necklaces
Alexandrite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Gold-filled
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 10k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold Plate
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, White Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Renaissance Revival Beaded Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Bangles
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French More Jewelry
Vintage 1970s American Necklace Enhancers
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Brooches
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Large Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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