Face Brooches
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Brass
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century Mexican Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Czech Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Agate, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Titanium, White...
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s British Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Egyptian Revival Brooches
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, 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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