Silver Cameos Brooch
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Brooches
Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Brooches
Silver
2010s Italian Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Brooches
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Brooches
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s British Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Brooches
Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Silver
20th Century Brooches
Silver
Antique 1860s Neoclassical Brooches
Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Fire Agate, Gold, 18k G...
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Silver Plate
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Silver
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Ros...
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
10k Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Amber, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1870s Italian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Brooches
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Other, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Silver
20th Century Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Byzantine Brooches
Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Quartz, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Silver
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Silver Cameos Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Silver Cameos 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.
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