Purple Silver Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Silver
Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1950s Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphir...
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
Silver Plate, Steel
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s American Brooches
2010s British Artist Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Pi...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches
Moonstone, Peridot, Topaz, 22k Gold, Silver
1990s French Artist Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal, Rhodium
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, ...
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Early 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sa...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
2010s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold Plate...
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Artisan Brooches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver
1990s American Necklace Enhancers
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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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