Pearl Horseshoe Brooch
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold,...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver, Palladium
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Fashion Rings
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Turquoise, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, 9k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 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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