Halleys Comet Brooch
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique 1830s European Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s South American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1930s British Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cufflinks
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Onyx, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Brooches
Agate, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Gold
Antique 1830s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Regency Cluster Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
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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