Rare Brooches
Vintage 1940s French Retro Pocket Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Coral
Antique 1840s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Textiles
Linen, Silk
1990s French Jackets
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shawls
Vintage 1980s More Jewelry
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Copper
Mid-20th Century French Jackets
Early 20th Century French Coats
Late 20th Century Belgian Modernist More Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Silver
20th Century American Edwardian More Jewelry
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Antique 1780s French Georgian Link Necklaces
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
2010s Jackets
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Casual Dresses
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Historical Memorabilia
Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical More Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian High Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Accessories
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1920s Danish Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
French Brooches
Diamond, Coral, Turquoise
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Base Metal
20th Century French Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches
Amethyst, Opal, Sterling Silver
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Rare Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Rare 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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