Ostrich Brooch
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Whit...
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Pearl
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Quartz, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
American Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Late 19th Century Indian Coats and Outerwear
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Diamond
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Collectible Jewelry
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses
American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald
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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