Tiffany Dog Pin
1990s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Sterling Silver
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro More Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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1990s German Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s German Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s German Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
American More Rings
American 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.