Black Bee Brooch
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gol...
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches
Amber, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Amazonite, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Maxi Dress
20th Century French Brooches
Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s French Blazers
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Maxi Dress
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Brooches
20th Century European Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Base Metal
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Enamel, Silver
20th Century French Brooches
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Belgian Late Victorian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Silver, ...
2010s Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Early 2000s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Jackets
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Twin Sets
Early 2000s British Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Ru...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
2010s Unknown Modern Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sa...
1990s American Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
American Brooches
American Brooches
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
2010s Italian Brooches
Citrine, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Brooches
14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Brooches
Citrine, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, 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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