Talisman Brooch
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Romantic Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Zircon, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Collectible Jewelry
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Gilded Age Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s More Jewelry
Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Indian Brooches
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Fashion Rings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Drop Earrings
Silver Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Copper, Enamel
20th Century French Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Garnet, Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
American Brooches
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s German Necklace Enhancers
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s North American Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Brooches
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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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