Knot Pin
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1860s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Peridot, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Antique 1820s English George IV More Jewelry
Cut Steel
Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Medieval Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Edwardian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German George V Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Artist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s German Baroque Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s German Artist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s German Baroque Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s German Baroque Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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