Ed Wiener Brooch
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Brooches
White Diamond, Opal
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cufflinks
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dome Rings
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 10k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s American Modernist Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver, Brass
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1970s Mexican Artisan Cocktail Rings
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Finnish Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Brooches
Mixed Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Sapphire, Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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American Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
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.