Large Modernist Brooch
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Modernist Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French British Colonial Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Mexican Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches
Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Amber, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Modernist Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1940s Swedish Modernist Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches
Moonstone, Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Brooches
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches
Tiger's Eye, Silver
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches
Quartz, Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
1990s English Modernist Brooches
Citrine, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s English Modernist Brooches
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Native American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1960s German Retro Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Band Rings
Silver
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Large Modernist Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Large Modernist Brooch?
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.