Horse Lapel Pin
Late 20th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century German Brooches
Vintage 1960s Unknown Artisan Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Argentine Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
1990s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Jackets
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Brooches
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
14k 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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