Platinum Turtle Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century British Romantic Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings
Star Ruby, Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Brooches
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American More Jewelry
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yell...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Moonstone, Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
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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