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Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Medium Orange Color w/ Cream Carving - 63.61 x 47.93mm (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 34.21 Grams Overall Width: 60mm ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Era Hand Painted French Enamel and Opal Brooch with 18KT Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Hand Painted French Enamel and Opal Brooch with 18KT Yellow Gold

Victorian Era Hand Painted French Enamel and Opal Brooch with 18KT Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

brooch is made in solid 18K yellow gold and features a hand painted French enamel plaque with a scenic

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch  W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting
Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch  W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting

Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting

$2,475

H 1.11 in W 1.11 in D 0.32 in Dm 1.11 in L 1.11 in

Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting

Located in New York, NY

This Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Pin W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting is a lovely piece

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

18kt yellow Gold Hand Painted Retro Brooch Pendant Portrait of Young Lady
18kt yellow Gold Hand Painted Retro Brooch Pendant Portrait of Young Lady

18kt yellow Gold Hand Painted Retro Brooch Pendant Portrait of Young Lady

Located in Antwerp, BE

18kt yellow gold elegant hand painted portrait brooch / pendant made in the 1950 s. This brooch

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Spritzer & Fuhrmann Hand Made 18k Gold Diamond & Ruby Ribbon Pin Brooch
Vintage Spritzer & Fuhrmann Hand Made 18k Gold Diamond & Ruby Ribbon Pin Brooch

Vintage Spritzer & Fuhrmann Hand Made 18k Gold Diamond & Ruby Ribbon Pin Brooch

By Spritzer & Fuhrmann

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.45ctw (approx.) (11) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pr...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Hand Engraved Millgrain Bow 1.30 Inch Brooch
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Hand Engraved Millgrain Bow 1.30 Inch Brooch

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Hand Engraved Millgrain Bow 1.30 Inch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

, Platinum Handmade Carved Millgrain Bow Brooch – a true testament to timeless elegance and craftsmanship

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Robert Wander 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Hand Textured Leopard Cat Brooch Pin
Robert Wander 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Hand Textured Leopard Cat Brooch Pin

Robert Wander 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Hand Textured Leopard Cat Brooch Pin

By Wander

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an Incredible French brooch pin by Robert Wander crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold 13.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Hand Engraved Brooch Pin
Antique Victorian 18k Gold 13.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Hand Engraved Brooch Pin

Antique Victorian 18k Gold 13.50ctw Oval Amethyst w/ Hand Engraved Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an outstanding antique brooch that was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 14K Gold 3.57g Pendant Brooch 3.75cm x 2cm
Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 14K Gold 3.57g Pendant Brooch 3.75cm x 2cm

Vintage Hand-Carved Shell Cameo 14K Gold 3.57g Pendant Brooch 3.75cm x 2cm

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

This vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch features a classical female portrait in profile, bezel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Medium Orange Color w/ Cream Carving - 63.61 x 47.93mm (approx.) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 34.21 Grams Overall Width: 60mm...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hand Painted Lady Portrait w/ 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Frame Pin Brooch Pendant
Hand Painted Lady Portrait w/ 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Frame Pin Brooch Pendant

Hand Painted Lady Portrait w/ 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Frame Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (43) Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - 2.5mm each (approx. ) (1) Hand

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Hand Carved Bone Cameo Pendant Brooch High Relief Solid Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Hand Carved Bone Cameo Pendant Brooch High Relief Solid Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Hand Carved Bone Cameo Pendant Brooch High Relief Solid Yellow Gold

Located in Greer, SC

Stunning antique high relief hand carved bone cameo, set with an elegant twisted rope border in 14k

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Diamond Brooch With Hand Carved Onyx
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Diamond Brooch With Hand Carved Onyx

Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Diamond Brooch With Hand Carved Onyx

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lis Brooch/Pin. This brooch/pin is entirely handmade in 18K Yellow Gold. There are a total of 83 round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Gold Detailed Hand Painted Boat Scene W/ Engraved Frame Pin Brooch
Antique 14k Gold Detailed Hand Painted Boat Scene W/ Engraved Frame Pin Brooch

Antique 14k Gold Detailed Hand Painted Boat Scene W/ Engraved Frame Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features an incredibly

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

silver and features an incredibly detailed hand enameled portrait at its center. The high quality

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch

Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

silver top and features an incredibly detailed hand enameled portrait at its center. The portrait

Category

Antique 1870s Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls Hand Engraved Holly Wreath Leaf Pin Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls Hand Engraved Holly Wreath Leaf Pin Brooch

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls Hand Engraved Holly Wreath Leaf Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (6) Genuine Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - 1.70mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.21 Grams Overall Height: 25.44mm (1.00") (approx.) Overal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold 26ctw GIA Aquamarine Diamond Hand Made Brooch
Large Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold 26ctw GIA Aquamarine Diamond Hand Made Brooch

Large Vintage 18k Two Tone Gold 26ctw GIA Aquamarine Diamond Hand Made Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Aquamarine - Elongated Cushion Cut - Prong Set - Transparent Clean Blue Color - ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** - 23ct (appr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Hand Carved & Textured Goose Pin Brooch w/ Ruby Eye
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Hand Carved & Textured Goose Pin Brooch w/ Ruby Eye

Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Hand Carved & Textured Goose Pin Brooch w/ Ruby Eye

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone:-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby: Round Cut - Pave Set - Red Color - 0.01ct (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Pin Total Weight: 18.05 Grams Overall Hei...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.20ct Diamond Brooch 18KT gold Pearl Diamond brooch
3.20ct Diamond Brooch 18KT gold Pearl Diamond brooch

3.20ct Diamond Brooch 18KT gold Pearl Diamond brooch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

What a stunning piece! Pearl diamond brooch made by hand in 18KT gold with 3.20 carats of diamonds

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Hand-Carved Onyx Cameo Brooch with Pearl Halo from Napoleon III in Yellow Gold
Hand-Carved Onyx Cameo Brooch with Pearl Halo from Napoleon III in Yellow Gold

Hand-Carved Onyx Cameo Brooch with Pearl Halo from Napoleon III in Yellow Gold

Located in Berkeley, CA

This Napoleon III hand carved onxy brooch has a profile portrait of woman wearing a pearl necklace

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphires Diamond Brooch 18 Karat White Gold Bow Design Brooch
Sapphires Diamond Brooch 18 Karat White Gold Bow Design Brooch

Sapphires Diamond Brooch 18 Karat White Gold Bow Design Brooch

Located in Jupiter, FL

Unique hand crafted sapphire and diamond brooch made in 18KT white gold with stunning royal blue

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch
Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch

Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Striking Art Deco black bakelite clock brooch with moveable hands. Chrome back. Excellent condition

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Artisan Palm Tree Brooch
Artisan Palm Tree Brooch

Artisan Palm Tree Brooch

$475

W 4.75 in L 6.5 in

Artisan Palm Tree Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large, artisan hand made bronze palm tree brooch composed of hand crimped, coppery bronze wire in a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Copper

Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s
Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s

Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s

$263Sale Price|65% Off

W 1.97 in L 1.97 in

Versace Flower Brooch, 1990s

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nottingham, GB

This is a very rare and beautifully crafted Versace brooch. It is hand-made in the shape of a

Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Carved Jade Diamond Brooch
Carved Jade Diamond Brooch

Carved Jade Diamond Brooch

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast in 18 Karat gold & sterling silver, this stunning brooch is hand set in 42.85 carats carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch

$1,250

W 1.5 in L 2.25 in

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Massive Jugenstil Amber Drop Brooch
Massive Jugenstil Amber Drop Brooch

Massive Jugenstil Amber Drop Brooch

Located in New York, NY

with natural amber centers and drops in a hand raised floriform brooch. Scandanavian Art Nouveau Period

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amber, Silver

Gold Biedermeier Brooch with Carved Coral
Gold Biedermeier Brooch with Carved Coral

Gold Biedermeier Brooch with Carved Coral

Located in Berlin, BE

Biedermeier 14K yellow gold brooch featuring a hand-carved coral in floral form. Total weight: 6.8

Category

20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ArtDeco Diamond Brooch in Platinum
ArtDeco Diamond Brooch in Platinum

ArtDeco Diamond Brooch in Platinum

$4,495

W 0.45 in L 1.78 in

ArtDeco Diamond Brooch in Platinum

Located in Honolulu, HI

Art Deco Diamond Brooch in platinum. Gorgeous hand crafted art deco brooch in a braided infinity

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch
Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch

Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Art Deco Bakelite Sombrero Brooch hand carved in mango toned bakelite with hand cold

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Fabrice Green Resin Flower Brooch
Fabrice Green Resin Flower Brooch

Fabrice Green Resin Flower Brooch

By Fabrice Paris

Located in New York, NY

Striking Fabrice Green Resin Flower Brooch from Paris. Hand molded resin is etched and curled to

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Roger Scemama Modernist Starburst Brooch
Roger Scemama Modernist Starburst Brooch

Roger Scemama Modernist Starburst Brooch

By Roger Scemama

Located in New York, NY

brooch. Of hand formed wire , with signature multi petal setting. Completely hand made in France, 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze

Louis Rousselet Large Bouquet Brooch
Louis Rousselet Large Bouquet Brooch

Louis Rousselet Large Bouquet Brooch

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Louis Rousselet large brooch of signature hand made and hand wired curling opaline glass petals

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Floral Spray Brooch
Louis Rousselet Floral Spray Brooch

Louis Rousselet Floral Spray Brooch

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired opaline petals and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Double Bouquet Brooch
Louis Rousselet Double Bouquet Brooch

Louis Rousselet Double Bouquet Brooch

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Louis Rousselet double bouquet brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre flower heads

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Victorian 3.50ct Garnet Brooch, c.1880s
Victorian 3.50ct Garnet Brooch, c.1880s

Victorian 3.50ct Garnet Brooch, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

Dating to the Victorian era, this beautiful hand crafted brooch features a collection of deep red

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Felix Flower Head Brooch
Large Felix Flower Head Brooch

Large Felix Flower Head Brooch

By Felix

Located in New York, NY

Felix, France rare resin and gilt metal flower brooch. Composed of hand made resin petals stained

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

French 1960s Retro Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
French 1960s Retro Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

French 1960s Retro Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This yellow gold brooch depicts a fern leaf

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Etched Gold Buckle Brooch
Victorian Etched Gold Buckle Brooch

Victorian Etched Gold Buckle Brooch

$1,195

W 1.25 in L 1.75 in

Victorian Etched Gold Buckle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Etched Gold Buckle Brooch with lovely hand engraving detailing throughout with bead work

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Chalcedony Buddha Brooch
Art Deco Chalcedony Buddha Brooch

Art Deco Chalcedony Buddha Brooch

$575

W 0.5 in L 2.25 in

Art Deco Chalcedony Buddha Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Chalcedony brooch with hand carved Buddha set in sterling with marcasites

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

Pearlized Marcel Boucher Carnation Brooch
Pearlized Marcel Boucher Carnation Brooch

Pearlized Marcel Boucher Carnation Brooch

$2,950

W 2.12 in D 0.75 in L 3.75 in

Pearlized Marcel Boucher Carnation Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Collectible Marcel Boucher Retro Carnation brooch, of signature hand painted pearlized enamel in

Category

Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium

Articulated Dueling Gargoyle Modernist Brooch
Articulated Dueling Gargoyle Modernist Brooch

Articulated Dueling Gargoyle Modernist Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Artisan hand crafted double Gargoyle Modernist brooch from the 1980's with pendant

Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1930 Platinum Diamond Clip Brooch
Vintage 1930 Platinum Diamond Clip Brooch

Vintage 1930 Platinum Diamond Clip Brooch

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

adorned with pavé set diamonds, and channel set baguette-cut diamonds. The brooch is hand-fabricated in

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 0.40ct Diamond Brooch, c.1880s
Victorian 0.40ct Diamond Brooch, c.1880s

Victorian 0.40ct Diamond Brooch, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

This wonderful diamond set brooch was hand crafted during the Victorian era. Made entirely in 15

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Camila Blue Sapphire Diamond Brooch
Camila Blue Sapphire Diamond Brooch

Camila Blue Sapphire Diamond Brooch

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast in 18K gold and sterling silver. A stunning brooch hand set in 3.78 carats blue sapphire and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Carved Jade Diamond Rose Brooch
Carved Jade Diamond Rose Brooch

Carved Jade Diamond Rose Brooch

By Meghna Jewels

Located in Hoffman Estate, IL

Cast in 18 Karat gold & sterling silver, this stunning brooch is hand set in 101.09 carats carved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Brooch
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Brooch

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Art-Deco brooch is hand-made in platinum and features a filigree design with a very

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Blossom Convertible Double Clip Brooch
Vintage Diamond Blossom Convertible Double Clip Brooch

Vintage Diamond Blossom Convertible Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Double Clip Brooch is expertly hand fabricated with the same rigorous attention paid to the details of

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Hand Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate hand brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 275 vintage editions and 44 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect hand brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic hand brooch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Sicis Jewels and MMarte Małgorzata Mieleszko are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a hand brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a hand brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Hand Brooch?

Prices for a hand brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $47 and can go as high as $40,982, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,212.

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.