Poseidon Brooch
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century Chinese Anglo-Indian Bangles
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pendant Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Brooches
18k Gold
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Unknown Brooches
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century American Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k 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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