Hand Brooch
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Marcasite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Mexican Artisan Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brooches
Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brooches
Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Anglo-Indian Brooches
Silver
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Brooches
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Brooches
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Romantic Brooches
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Romantic Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Silver, Steel
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Gold
20th Century Italian Baroque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Brooches
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Native American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Silver
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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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