Brooches
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Jade, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Enamel
1980s Vintage Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
1950s European Early Victorian Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Brass
1980s Vintage Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
1970s Vintage Brooches
20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Brooches
Jade, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
1960s Italian Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, Zircon, Blue Topaz
1960s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Opal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Enamel
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s European Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Other
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
1940s Vintage Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique and Vintage Brooches
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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