Tiffany Shell Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, Gold-filled
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Late 20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Vintage 1960s American More Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Jade, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Brooches
Early 2000s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Opal, Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
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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.