Colorful Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Rubelite, Turquoise, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Post-War Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, G...
20th Century Brooches
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Regency Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Mexican Native American Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Brooches
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Regency Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
20th Century Indian Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Brooches
Brass, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Crystal
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Brooches
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...
Vintage 1960s Unknown Artist Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 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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