Man In The Moon Brooch
Late 20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches
Moonstone, Base Metal
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Brooches
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Hong Kong Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Silver Plate
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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Revival Solitaire Rings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s French Baroque Revival Brooches
Oriental Pearl, Silver, Brass
Early 2000s French Evening Gowns
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Band Rings
Moonstone, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Man In The Moon Brooch 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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