Wishbone Brooch
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Hawaiian Modern Brooches
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Decorative Boxes
Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Regency Clip-on Earrings
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s American More Jewelry
14k Gold
2010s Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
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20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Brooches
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Brooches
Amethyst, 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.
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