Iris Brooch
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Hawaiian Modern Brooches
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary British Artist Stud Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Contemporary Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Artisan Brooches
14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Jade, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Citrine, Coral
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Antique 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Brooches
Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1990s American Brooches
Amethyst, Quartz, Brass, Gilt Metal
20th Century Brooches
Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s American Drop Necklaces
Iolite
2010s American Cuff Bracelets
Zircon
1970s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Labradorite, 14k Gold
1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
European Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
American Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Brooches
Amethyst, Jade
Vintage 1940s British Brooches
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
10k Gold
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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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