Violet Pin
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Labradorite, Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Cufflinks
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Brooches
Crystal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Tanzanite, Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, Blue Zircon, 9k Gold, Yel...
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Artisan Loose Gemstones
Alexandrite, Chrysoberyl
Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platin...
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Cocktail Rings
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Early Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Amethyst, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Garnet, Iolite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces
Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Brooches
Emerald, Opal, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gol...
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Cufflinks
Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Belle Époque Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Spinel
2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unknown Brooches
Amethyst
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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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