Van Cleef Crystal Brooch
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Cufflinks
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Artist Chandelier Earrings
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
Vintage 1940s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1990s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Drop Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
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Vintage 1950s Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
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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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