Tiffany Cat Pin
2010s American Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Platinum
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Stud Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Bangles
Silver
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
18k Gold
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20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
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2010s Greek Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s German More Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s German Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
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.