Silver Butterfly Brooch
Antique 1890s British Brooches
Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Brooches
Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Mexican Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Norwegian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Brown Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s Italian Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Pl...
Vintage 1950s Unknown Native American Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s German Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
1990s Italian Artisan Brooches
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Enamel
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Silver Plate
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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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