Diamond Ballerina Brooch
20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s British Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
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20th Century Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1930s Brooches
1950s American Ballerina Dresses
2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
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2010s American Modern Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Belgian Pendant Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Brooches
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
American Brooches
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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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