Nest Brooch
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1920s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1920s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1960s British Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Romantic Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French More Jewelry
9k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French More Jewelry
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
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2010s Brooches
2010s Brooches
Vintage 1970s Austrian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Link Necklaces
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Art Glass
1990s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Spanish Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Black Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Black Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Brooches
Citrine, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Brooches
Citrine, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Shakudo
2010s Bahraini Vanity Items
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 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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