Midcentury Brooch
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Brooches
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Garnet, Silver
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Spinel, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art
Silver
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Retro Brooches
Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
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Midcentury Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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