Gold Tone Bird Brooch
20th Century Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches
Diamond, Gold
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Recent Sales
1990s Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Base Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Brooches
15k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Yell...
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Late 20th Century Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s American Wallets and Small Accessories
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century Italian Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
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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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