Antique Dirk Pin
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Dirk Pin
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Antique Dirk Pin
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Silver
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Dirk Pin
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Dirk Pin
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Antique Dirk Pin
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s Unknown Antique Dirk Pin
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Dirk Pin
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Early 20th Century American Antique Dirk Pin
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Dirk Pin
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Dirk Pin
14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1940s American Retro Antique Dirk Pin
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
20th Century American Georgian Antique Dirk Pin
Onyx, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Antique Dirk Pin
Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Dirk Pin
Coral, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
9k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Quartz, Jasper, Agate, Garnet, Silver
Late 19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Silver, Steel
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Citrine, 10k Gold
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Amethyst, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Quartz, Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Dirk Pin
Agate, Sterling Silver
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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