Moon Star Brooch
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s French Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Tank Tops
Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s British Skirt Suits
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Enamel
1980s Jackets
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches
Silver
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
American Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Silver
1990s Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Brooches
20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Vintage 1920s Unknown Byzantine Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver, Brass
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Base Metal
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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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