Victorian Spider Brooch
Antique 1890s English Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, Gold
2010s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Spinel, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian More Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century English Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s American Fashion Rings
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Chandelier Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Mid-20th Century Revival Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Recent Sales
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Amethyst, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Brooches
9k Gold
Antique 1870s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Peridot, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Opal, Tourmaline, 9k Gold
Unknown Brooches
European More Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Ruby, Star Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
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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.
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