Japanese Shakudo Brooch
Antique 19th Century Japanese Brooches
Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Early 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Shakudo
Antique 1880s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper, Shakudo, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Copper, Shakudo
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Shakudo
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Shakudo
Early 20th Century Japanese Cufflinks
Shakudo, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings
Gold, 9k Gold, Shakudo
People Also Browsed
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Base Metal
1990s Jeans
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx
Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Cocktail Rings
14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold, Shakudo
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, Silver, Shakudo
Antique 1870s Japanese More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold, Silver, Brass
Vintage 1970s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Brooches
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper, Shakudo
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Copper
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century More Jewelry
Shakudo
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Brooches
Silver, Base Metal, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Brooches
Shakudo
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Shakudo
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.
Read More
This Gem-Encrusted Boucheron Brooch Is a Symbol of Mid-Century Glamour and Clever Design
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.