Antique Scarab Brooch Beetle
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Mixed Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Silver
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s English Georgian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cufflinks
Coral, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s British Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Brooches
9k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Vermeil, Gilt Metal, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...
Vintage 1980s British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Czech Egyptian Revival Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling 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.
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