18th C Brooch
Antique 1790s Rococo Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Silver
Antique 1860s European Neoclassical Brooches
Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1810s British Regency Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Quartz, Turquoise, Ruby, Rock Crystal, Jade, Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, ...
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 16th Century British Renaissance More Rings
Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Si...
Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Antique 1780s Brooches
Diamond, Silver
Antique 1770s Russian Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Pinchbeck
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
10k Gold
Antique 1780s British Georgian Brooches
Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Antique Early 18th Century European Romantic Brooches
Pearl, 22k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s German Brooches
Enamel, Silver
Vintage 1950s British Byzantine Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century Brooches
Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian More Jewelry
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese George III Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s British Clip-on Earrings
Rhodium, Base Metal
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Brooches
Diamond
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches
Emerald, 24k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Diamond, Sapphire, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Brooches
Marcasite, Silver
18th C Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 18th C Brooch?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers mostly used C clasps on brooches during the 1890s and early 1900s. However, some designers continued to use them up until the 1930s. The clasp resembles a simple hook. Find a selection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
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