Large Flower Pins
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century British Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Chalcedony, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Accessories
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Colombian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Summer Dresses
Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
Early 2000s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Waist Dresses
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches
Early 2000s French Blouses
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Wall-mounted Sculptures
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
American Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
18k Gold
1990s French Hats
Late 20th Century French Coats and Outerwear
Late 20th Century French Corsages
21st Century and Contemporary French Corsages
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
20th Century Brooches
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
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2010s Australian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1800s American Late Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
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1990s British Skirt Suits
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Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- What is a flower pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A flower pin is a decorative piece of ornament that is usually worn on a suit. It is positioned on the left lapel. A flower pin is attached to the garment either by sliding it into a slot on the lapel or with a metal wire secured to the back of the pin. Shop for a range of antique and vintage flower pins on 1stDibs.
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