Brooch Circa
Antique 19th Century European Revival Brooches
Garnet, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Black Jade, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s English Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s Chinese Brooches
Coral, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal, Enamel
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Unknown Baroque Revival Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1770s Unknown Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Gold-filled, Mixed Metal
Antique 1820s Brooches
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 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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