Flower Vase Lapel Pin
20th Century European Retro Brooches
Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire
1990s Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Ties
2010s American Modern More Jewelry
24k Gold
1990s German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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.