Vintage Moon Brooch
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 18k ...
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Modern Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Modern Dome Rings
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
1990s American Modern Brooches
Antique 1810s French Empire More Jewelry
Onyx, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k...
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Late 20th Century Brooches
20th Century Retro Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
2010s American Modern Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amber, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Natural Pearl, Gold, Copper
20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold
20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Enamel
20th Century French Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1920s Unknown Byzantine Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Marcasite, Silver
1990s French Brooches
1990s French Art Deco Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Vintage Moon Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
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