Butterfly Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Brooches
18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Brooches
Labradorite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Brooches
Jade, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Unknown Artist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Brown Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Cut Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, Gold
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Jasper, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Rhodolite, Mandarin Garnet, Tsavorite, Spinel, Sapphire...
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 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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