New Butterfly Brooches
1990s Brooches
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Rhodium
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Mexican Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1990s American Brooches
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
Late 20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinu...
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Medieval Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pink Diamond
Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Brooches
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Palladium, Sterlin...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Amethyst, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, 18k 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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