Twisted Wire Brooch
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches
Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Amber, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Swedish Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1960s French Romantic Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Greek Brooches
Silver
Antique 1870s French Etruscan Revival Brooches
Oriental Pearl, Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Brooches
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Portuguese High Victorian Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Russian Brooches
Amber
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Brooches
Opal, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Antique 19th Century Chandelier Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Spanish Retro Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Portuguese High Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Dutch Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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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