Planet Brooch
20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Greek Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Brooches
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
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2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Brooches
Late 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Accessories
2010s Dutch Modern Collectible Jewelry
Metal, Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Brooches
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Spanish Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Jade, Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Danish Brooches
Labradorite, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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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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