Spider Web Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Moonstone, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Zircon, Brass, Rhodium, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Mexican Brooches
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Brooches
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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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