Gold Skull Brooch
2010s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver, Yello...
20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Brooches
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Mixed Metal
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 9k Gold, Yel...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 16th Century British Georgian Brooches
9k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Brown Diamond, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tsavorite, Brown Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique 17th Century Renaissance More Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold
2010s Brooches
2010s Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Brooches
18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
Turquoise
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Black Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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