Van Cleef Butterfly Pin
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
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Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown More Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1990s French Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Necklace Enhancers
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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.