Brooch Lot
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Bronze
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Austrian Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Copper
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1930s European Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Regency Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Silver
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Garnet, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Moonstone, Turquoise
Vintage 1960s American Regency Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Rose Gold
20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1970s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
1990s French Artist Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Rubelite, Garnet, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Irish Retro Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k 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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