Apollo Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Shakudo
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English George III Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s German Post-War Brooches
Silver
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1960s Israeli Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx
Late 20th Century American Native American Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Agate, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Brooches
Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Turkish Historical Memorabilia
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brooches
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
10k Gold
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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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