Sputnik Brooch
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gilt Metal
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Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Retro Retro Bracelets
Citrine, Topaz, Other, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
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Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
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Gold Plate, Enamel
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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Enamel, Gold Plate
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Crystal
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Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal
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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Gold
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Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Vintage 1950s Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
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American Cocktail Rings
Amethyst
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
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Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k 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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