Barrette Brooch
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gol...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian More Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Copper, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Copper, Enamel
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Berets
Late 20th Century French Berets
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Vanity Items
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Art Glass
Antique Early 1900s British Early Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century French Caps
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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.
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