Minimalist Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s German Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
1980s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s British Edwardian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Spinel, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
1980s French Clutches
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dome Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver, Yellow Gold
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2010s Austrian Contemporary Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Austrian Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Brooches
Antique 19th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
15k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Rope Necklaces
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Amber, Sterling Silver
1990s French Brooches
Vintage 1930s English Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Minimalist Brooches 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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