Jet Brooch Victorian
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Base Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl
Antique 1860s American Victorian Brooches
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
10k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s English Renaissance Revival Brooches
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 1870s French Etruscan Revival More Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Base Metal
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Brooches
Base Metal
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
10k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Brass
English Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches
Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
British Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
20th Century American Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Jewelry
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 1870s Unknown Cluster Rings
Pearl
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Mounted Objects
Bog Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Brass
Antique 1840s American Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 1870s French Victorian Brooches
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.