Signed Brooch
2010s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Brooches
Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Silv...
Vintage 1960s French Medieval Brooches
Bronze, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Chalcedony, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Metal
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Necklace Enhancers
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Swiss Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Collectible Jewelry
Crystal, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Base Metal
1980s French Jackets
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cufflinks
Opal, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k...
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1860s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Oil, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Labradorite, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s British Clip-on Earrings
Rhodium, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Renaissance Revival Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Renaissance Revival Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Signed 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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