Zodiac Brooch
20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Brooches
Enamel
2010s American Brooches
18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
Antique 1890s Belle Époque Brooches
Ruby, Topaz
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Pakistani Arts and Crafts Brooches
Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French More Jewelry
9k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French More Jewelry
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
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2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Silver Plate
1990s French Brooches
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s German George V Brooches
Gold Plate
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, 22k Gold
Antique 1890s Portuguese Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Retro Brooches
Silver
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
American Brooches
American Brooches
American Brooches
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Diamond
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags
Antique 1870s British Greek Revival Brooches
18k Gold
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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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