Victorian Amethyst Brooch
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Vermeil
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique 1860s American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver
20th Century German Retro Brooches
Crystal
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Brooches
15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Russian Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Zircon, 1...
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.