Pearl And Stone Brooches
2010s Singaporean Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches
Ruby, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, G...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...
Antique 1880s Edwardian Brooches
Natural Pearl
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Brooches
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Empire Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Collectible Jewelry
Stone, Crystal, Metal
1990s American Beaded Bracelets
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Other
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
20th Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
1990s American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Collectible Jewelry
Pearl And Stone 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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