Tiffany 18k Fish Brooch
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterli...
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
1990s German Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
1990s German Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Garnet, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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