Amethyst Old Brooches
Antique 1860s Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst
Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Turquoise, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond
Antique 1890s Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Brooches
Amethyst, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, ...
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Silver
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1820s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Silver, Yellow Gold,...
Vintage 1910s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches
Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Si...
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Mounted Objects
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
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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.
- What are old brooches made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.
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