Bull Brooch
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 2000s North American Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s Egyptian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Cotton
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Recent Sales
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Gold
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Gold
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Revival Brooches
Silver, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Silver Plate
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Late 20th Century French Brooches
English Brooches
Diamond
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
1990s Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bull Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Bull Brooch?
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.
Read More
This Gem-Encrusted Boucheron Brooch Is a Symbol of Mid-Century Glamour and Clever Design
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.