Snail Brooch
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Baroque Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1940s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s American Retro Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches
Natural Pearl
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Sapphire, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, Yello...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s British George III Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
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20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1990s Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Artist Brooches
Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Artist Brooches
Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Polish Contemporary Brooches
Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Polish Contemporary Brooches
Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Brooches
1990s Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
White Gold
2010s French Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
18k Gold
American Brooches
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Austrian Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Early 2000s American Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
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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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