14k American Flag Pin
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Italian Sweaters
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Desk Accessories
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s English Cocktail Dresses
2010s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
2010s British Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Tank Tops
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Vintage 1910s American Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
1990s American Folk Art More Folk Art
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Enamel
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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