Montana Brooch
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
1990s French Modernist Brooches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Moonstone, 14k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Retro Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Brooches
1990s French Modernist Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Freshwater Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
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Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
French Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow 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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