Tiffany Brooch Lapis
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Turquoise, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1960s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Brooches
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Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Silver
20th Century American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s More Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald
American Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Diamond, Coral
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Opal, Jade, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 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.