Tiffany Orchid Brooch
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century German Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Romantic Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
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Antique 1850s Victorian Drop Earrings
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2010s British Belle Époque Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Hats
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Yellow Gold
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20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
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.