Plique A Jour Pins
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Carnelian, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Enamel, Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Recent Sales
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
Vintage 1910s Brooches
18k Gold
French Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Spanish Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
People Also Browsed
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s English Egyptian Revival Bangles
Jade, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Austrian Egyptian Revival Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets
Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Colombian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Egyptian Revival Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Plique A Jour Pins For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Plique A Jour Pins?
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Read More
This 1960s Opal Pansy Brooch Is a Perfect Token of Love
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
This David Webb Coral Flower Brooch Is Better Than a Bouquet
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
This Gem-Encrusted Boucheron Brooch Is a Symbol of Mid-Century Glamour and Clever Design
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.