Scottish Kilt Pin
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Citrine
Early 20th Century Scottish Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Mid-20th Century Scottish Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Brooches
Agate, Citrine, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Agate, 15k Gold
Vintage 1960s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Gold
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Silver
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1890s Scottish Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
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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