Grasshopper Brooch
Antique 1830s French Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage 1940s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
20th Century More Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry
Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Antique 1890s British Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Tsavorite, White Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
American Brooches
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches
Sterling Silver
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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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