Used Brooches
1980s North American Used Brooches
1970s Japanese Artisan Used Brooches
Brass, Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Used Brooches
Early 2000s German Modern Used Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Used Brooches
Silver
20th Century Used Brooches
Silver
20th Century Used Brooches
Silver
20th Century Used Brooches
Silver
20th Century Used Brooches
Silver
20th Century Used Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Used Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Used Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Used Brooches
Diamond
1950s Unknown Used Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Brooches
White Diamond, Silver
American Used Brooches
Mid-20th Century Used Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Used Brooches
Other, Gold
1950s American Used Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Used Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Used Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Used Brooches
Diamond, Citrine
1990s French Used Brooches
1970s French Used Brooches
1990s French Used Brooches
1980s French Used Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Used Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Artist Used Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s French Used Brooches
Late 20th Century Retro Used Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1940s French Retro Used Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
2010s French Used Brooches
Crystal
Early 2000s British Modern Used Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Used Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Used Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Used Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Used Brooches
2010s French Used Brooches
1940s Used Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Used Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Used Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Used Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Used Brooches
1990s French Used Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Used Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Used Brooches
Early 2000s German Modern Used Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s French Used Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Used Brooches
1960s French Used Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s French Used Brooches
2010s French Used Brooches
2010s North American Art Deco Used Brooches
Labradorite, Quartz, Gold Plate
1980s Used Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
1960s American Modern Used Brooches
1960s Used Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Used Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Used Brooches
Chalcedony, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate
2010s North American Retro Used Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s North American Retro Used Brooches
Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
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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.
- What were brooches used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers mostly used C clasps on brooches during the 1890s and early 1900s. However, some designers continued to use them up until the 1930s. The clasp resembles a simple hook. Find a selection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
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