Sash Brooch
20th Century American Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches
Brass
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Brooches
Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique 1870s Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Italian Skirt Suits
1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx
Early 20th Century British Wallets and Small Accessories
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects
Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Vanity Items
Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Coral
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Vanity Items
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s German Brooches
Coral, Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Vanity Items
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Evening Gowns
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Austrian Brooches
14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Austrian Brooches
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Jackets
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Brooches
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Turkish Artisan Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Indian Cocktail Dresses
1980s American Jackets
1990s Unknown Evening Gowns
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Sweaters
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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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