W Germany Brooch
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century German Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Jugendstil Brooches
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1970s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Jugendstil Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Wh...
Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s German Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Rococo Choker Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass
1970s More Art
Paper
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Other
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Other
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx
Late 20th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century German Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Other
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century German Brooches
Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century German Modernist Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century German Modern Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century German Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Brooches
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century German Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Retro Cufflinks
18k Gold
1980s Italian Jackets
1990s German Brooches
Early 20th Century German Brooches
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s German Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Silver
Vintage 1980s German Retro Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century German Brooches
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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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