Violet Brooch
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1920s English Baroque Brooches
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1980s European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 9k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Tanzanite, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
20th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s European Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1990s Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Labradorite, Garnet, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s French Scarves
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver,...
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1970s French Belts
Antique Early 1900s French Inkwells
Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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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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