Brooches
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Brooches
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1950s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Native American Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s North American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1970s Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s French Modern Vintage Brooches
1960s Lebanese Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1950s Canadian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Brooches
Rose Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
1950s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
1950s Vintage Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1950s British Vintage Brooches
Base Metal
1970s French Vintage Brooches
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique and Vintage Brooches
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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