Brooch Clasp
1990s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Pearl, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Enamel, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Labradorite, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...
Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Brooches
Brass
1990s French Brooches
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Brooches
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Brooches
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches
Vermeil, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Brooches
Opal, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1810s British George III Brooches
Oriental Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1740s British Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Citrine, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Titanium
20th Century Brooches
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Bronze
2010s French Art Deco Brooches
Pearl
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique 1850s French Neoclassical Brooches
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers mostly used C clasps on brooches during the 1890s and early 1900s. However, some designers continued to use them up until the 1930s. The clasp resembles a simple hook. Find a selection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
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