Medusa Brooch
1990s Italian Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, 22k Gold
1990s Brooches
1990s Italian Brooches
Early 2000s Italian Brooches
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Sunglasses
Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses
20th Century Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Skirt Suits
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cufflinks
Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Late 20th Century French Skirts
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal, Enamel
1980s English Hats
Recent Sales
1990s Italian Brooches
1990s Italian Brooches
1990s Italian Brooches
1990s Italian Brooches
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Italian Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s French Empire Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s German Jugendstil Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Silver
1990s European Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
2010s Italian Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Italian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Day Dresses
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Italian Empire Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Brooches
1990s Italian Brooches
Antique 19th Century French Empire Brooches
Agate, Gold
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Collectible Jewelry
Gold
2010s Italian Evening Gowns
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
Early 20th Century Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k 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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