Sterling Silver Cat Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Malachite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Hungarian Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artist Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Peridot, Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Garnet, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cufflinks
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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Mid-20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Marcasite, Vermeil
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Carnelian, Citrine, Emerald, Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Ruby, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Danish Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Onyx, Silver, Brass
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
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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