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Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Crystal, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Onyx, 18k Gold...
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver
1990s French Modern Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
1990s French Modern Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Fashion Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s German Clip-on Earrings
Base Metal, Rhodium
2010s French Cuff Bracelets
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Crystal
Antique 19th Century Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Brass
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Brooches
Late 20th Century British Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Modern Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Retro Cufflinks
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Danish Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Danish Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1950s Danish Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Antique 1850s Italian Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Brooches
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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