Dogwood Pin
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Black Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Palladium
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Spinel, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Archival Paper, Color Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k 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.
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