Bumble Bee Brooch
French Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modernist Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s French Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Mid-20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Amethyst, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, Ru...
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Cufflinks
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
14k Gold
Italian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
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1990s American Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
18k 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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