Mythical Brooch
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Brooches
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Brass, Enamel
1980s Medieval Mixed Media
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Chinese Artisan Signet Rings
Jade, Silver
2010s British Artist Drop Earrings
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Romantic Lever-Back Earrings
Gold-filled
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s British Romantic Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
Recent Sales
Antique 1890s Belgian Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1830s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow...
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Jade, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modernist Brooches
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1810s Polish Neoclassical Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Brooches
European More Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Mythical Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Mythical Brooch?
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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