Pique Brooch
Antique 1820s Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century English Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Antique 1850s English High Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s European Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
2010s European Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Turkish Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Vanity Items
Cut Steel
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s European Early Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1860s French Hats
Late 19th Century Unknown Curiosities
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Ruby, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 15k Gold
1970s American Cocktail Dresses
English Brooches
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
British Brooches
15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Turkish Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s French Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s American Day Dresses
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold, Silver
Unknown Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles
Gilt Metal, 14k 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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