Brooch Classic
Early 20th Century Brooches
Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Marcasite, Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Austrian Classical Greek Brooches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s German Rococo Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond
Antique 1890s Brooches
Garnet
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Brooches
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Moonstone
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century American Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Zircon, Yellow...
Vintage 1950s Modernist Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Citrine, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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