Bumble Bee Pin
Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modernist Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
1970s French Blouses
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
1990s American Brooches
Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Italian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s French Art Nouveau Vanities
Copper
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
American Brooches
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
American Clamper Bracelets
American Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, 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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