Maltese Cross Pin
20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Chalcedony, Garnet, Opal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Brooches
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, Gol...
Early 2000s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist More Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s French Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil
Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 1...
1990s French Gothic Revival Collectible Jewelry
Gold Plate
20th Century Norwegian Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Turquoise, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Early 2000s French Brooches
Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Early 2000s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Moonstone, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Hematite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Garnet, Iolite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a Maltese cross symbolizes is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Some first responders wear the cross to represent their willingness to die to protect others. The cross may also represent the Sovereign Military Order of Malta or serve as a general symbol of protection. You'll find a variety of Maltese cross jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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