Forget Me Not Brooch Pin
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Jade, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
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Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
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18k Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Italian Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Oil
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14k Gold, Rose Gold
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Desk Accessories
Jade, Silver
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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Vermeil, Silver
20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Rose Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s British George V Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Brooches
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
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Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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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.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
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