Violet Flower Brooch
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Purple Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphi...
2010s Hong Kong Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Platinum
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Drop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Aquamarine, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Brooches
White Diamond, Gold
2010s British Brooches
White Diamond, Gold
2010s British Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platin...
20th Century German Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond
Early 2000s French Brooches
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Romantic Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modernist Brooches
Jade, Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
American Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1930s Unknown Romantic Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Violet Flower 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.
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