Brooches
1990s Brooches
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Vintage Brooches
1990s Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Baroque Revival Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
1970s Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s German Post-War Vintage Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooches
Coral, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Antique Brooches
Diamond
20th Century American Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Brooches
Brass
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Brass
1990s European Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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