Brooches
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
2010s Thai Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
2010s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
1930s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Brooches
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Amethyst, Silver, Gold...
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Aquamarine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
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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