Larger Butterfly Brooch
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s Swiss Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s German Medieval Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s American Modern Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Native American Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Brooches
Malachite, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pearl, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diam...
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold
2010s Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Spanish Romantic Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Brooches
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Native American Brooches
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silv...
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Agate, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Brooches
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Garnet, Silver
20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
2010s Thai Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Sapphire, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Yello...
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Late 20th Century British Modern Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
2010s American Modern Brooches
Amethyst, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Brooches
Bronze, 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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