Dagger Brooch
Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish High Victorian Brooches
Quartz, Agate, Citrine, Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities
Bronze
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
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Gold
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Early 20th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Quartz, Jasper, Agate, Garnet, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Brass
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Renaissance Revival Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
Coral
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Agate, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Silver
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Quartz, Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
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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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