Butterfly L Brooch
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Feathers
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Artist Cufflinks
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Austrian Brooches
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Brooches
18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches
Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Brooches
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s British Charles II Collectible Jewelry
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
20th Century Norwegian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1920s English Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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