Sapphire Dimond Flowers Brooch
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
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Citrine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Moonstone, Ruby, Silver
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gold, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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.