Tiffany Fan Brooch
Early 20th Century Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Desk Accessories
Ruby, Brass, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Chrysoberyl, Sapphire, Pin...
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s North American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
14k Gold
Late 20th Century German Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.