Swordfish Brooch
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire
Vintage 1950s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Holbeinesque Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amber, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Drop Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
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2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Enamel, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
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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