Enamel Snail Brooch
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Rock Crystal, Pearl, Diamond, Crystal, Enamel, Platinum, White Gold, 18k...
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, White Gold, ...
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Romantic Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Turkish Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Austrian Brooches
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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