Le Vian Brooch
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s More Jewelry
Topaz, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Bracelets
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
Mid-20th Century European Beaded Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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2010s More Jewelry
White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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.