Antique Key Brooch
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish High Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold, Brass
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Bangles
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Si...
Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s French Empire More Jewelry
Onyx, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1880s Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s British Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Boxes and Cases
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s French High Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platin...
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Antique 1880s French Victorian Pocket Watches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
2010s Italian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry & Watches
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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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