Honey Bee Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Japanese Artist Brooches
Fluorite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Austrian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1890s Belgian Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
14k Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Citrine, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Antique 1890s Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, Ruby, Diamond, 18k 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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