Mourning Brooch Pin
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s American Victorian Brooches
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique Early 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
10k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s European Georgian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Enamel, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
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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.
- What is a mourning pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021It's not uncommon for people to wear jewelry that represents their loved ones. Wearing a mourning pin shows an emotional connection with someone who has passed away and can help you grieve in a way that feels appropriate and respectful.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
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