Bee Brooch Pair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modernist Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Rock Crystal, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Silver
20th Century French Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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1990s American Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1990s Brooches
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Vintage 1960s Swiss Brooches
South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Brass
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
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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