Wave Brooch
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century North American Modernist Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1980s English Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Artist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Baroque Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Rococo Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Crystal, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, White Gold, 18...
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Onyx, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1850s Portuguese High Victorian Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Citrine, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 1850s Portuguese High Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary American Tapestries
Silk
2010s British Modern Brooches
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k 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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