Heraldic Brooch
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s European Baroque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Antique 1890s Belgian Late Victorian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Silver, ...
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Renaissance Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Garnet, Silver
Antique Early 18th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1900s More Jewelry
Diamond
Vintage 1960s French Medieval Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Bronze
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Heraldic Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Heraldic Brooch?
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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