Tiffany Diamond Star Brooch
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum
20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Mexican Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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2010s British Signet Rings
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1810s Unknown Regency Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
American Signet Rings
American Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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.