Serpent Brooch
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Glass
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Agate, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Titanium, White...
1990s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s Swedish Early Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish High Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s French Empire Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Topaz, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Belgian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
15k 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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