Leaf Lapel Pin
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Rhodium
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Paintings
Natural Fiber
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches
Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yello...
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1830s English Georgian Brooches
Topaz, Gold, 15k Gold
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
1930s American Lingerie
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
1980s Trouser Pant Suits
20th Century French Brooches
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
18k Gold
2010s British Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century North American Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century German Retro Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Malachite, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Rhodium
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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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