Ancient Coin Pin
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
1990s Brooches
Diamond, 22k Gold
1990s French Brooches
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Rose Gold
20th Century Classical Roman Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Brooches
Mixed Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Indian Islamic Metalwork
Silver Plate, Brass
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Vintage 1970s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Revival Brooches
Silver, Gold
1990s French Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Italian Porcelain
Gold Leaf
Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century British Brooches
Gold, Bronze
English Brooches
1990s British Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Fiberglass, Wood, Foam, Paint
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An ancient silver coin is called a Drachma. It is one of the world’s oldest coins and was the equivalent of the value of a handful of arrows.
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