Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Regency Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Aquamarine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1990s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Quartz, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s French Regency Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Silver
2010s European Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Silver
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Modern Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1930s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Green Beryl, Quartz, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, ...
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Pearl, Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
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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