Scallop Brooch
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British George IV Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s German Retro Brooches
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1840s Italian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Baroque Revival Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Canadian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dutch Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Emerald, Pink Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Peruvian Artisan Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
1990s French Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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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