Hidden Brooch
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s American Brooches
Topaz, 10k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Gold
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Revival Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Silver, Base Metal, Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ru...
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold,...
Vintage 1950s Unknown Revival Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Paraiba, Garnet, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapp...
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Spinel, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ru...
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Green Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Purple Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, T...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Green Sapphire, Blue Zircon, Purple Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, Zircon, T...
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Brooches
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Rubelite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Revival Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rubelite, Ruby, Par...
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, Mandarin Garnet...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmali...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
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Hidden Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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