Lyre Brooch
Antique 1820s English George III Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Pinchbeck
Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1960s Israeli Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, Tourmaline, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamon...
Antique 1880s Brooches
Diamond
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Onyx, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Brooches
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
Antique 1820s British George III Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian More Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
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20th Century French Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond
English Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
10k 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.
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