Scottish Thistle Pin
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Scottish Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French George V Brooches
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Silver
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Bangles
Agate, Citrine, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Agate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
2010s Scottish Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1830s English George IV Beaded Bracelets
Agate, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s English Cufflinks
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique 1880s Scottish Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Scottish Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
Chalcedony, Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s English Brooches
Enamel, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s English Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Pottery
Pottery
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Scottish Romantic Brooches
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Antique 18th Century Scottish Arms, Armor and Weapons
Steel
1950s French Scarves
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Silver Plate
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Base Metal
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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