Brooches
2010s French Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1890s Spanish Art Deco Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Brooches
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Austrian Modernist Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century French Classical Roman Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
1980s Regency Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Pearl
1980s French Regency Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold
1980s Regency Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Copper
1980s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Regency Vintage Brooches
Gold
1990s French Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
1960s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1980s Victorian Vintage Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique and Vintage Brooches
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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