Owl Face Brooch
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.25" high x 2"
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Brooches
Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
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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