Big Statement Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, White Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Brass
1990s North American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal
1990s French Jackets
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
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Vintage 1980s Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Silver Plate
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s European Brooches
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Modern Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s British Retro Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Brooches
20th Century Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
1990s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Austrian Brooches
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Big Statement Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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