Wwii Brooch
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, Crystal, Rhodium, Mixed Metal, Gilt Metal, Base Metal, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Copper
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium, Silver, Base Metal
Vintage 1960s North American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Base Metal
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century French Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
1990s European Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Brooches
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Post-War Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Post-War Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Palladium
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Post-War Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Brooches
Mid-20th Century German Modernist Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Chain Necklaces
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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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