Shield Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Antique 19th Century Scottish Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Silver
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, Jasper, Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pink Diamond
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Brooches
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artist Brooches
Other, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Malachite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Carnelian
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s German Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Antique 1860s Swedish Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, 14k 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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