David Yurman Brooch
1990s American Brooches
14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
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1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Silver
2010s Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Malagasy Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Brooches
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Pearl, Topaz, Amethyst, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Silver
1990s American Brooches
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.