Bird Pin Tiffany
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes and Cases
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Rococo Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Silver
1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Cufflinks
Silver
20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Rope Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Native American Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Amazonite, White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
2010s Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
American Brooches
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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Finding the Right brooches for You
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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