Cartier Bee Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
Early 2000s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Vanity Items
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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20th Century French Modern Brooches
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
American Brooches
American Brooches
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.