Brooches
Early 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
1890s Romantic Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1960s French Vintage Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Deco Brooches
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...
1990s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel
1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold, Platinum
1890s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, White Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
2010s Modern Brooches
14k Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1930s British Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s English Antique Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Retro Brooches
Gold Plate
1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Sapphire, White Gold
1990s American Brooches
Jasper, Sterling Silver
1880s French Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Brooches
Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Brooches
Crystal
1960s American Native American Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver
Antique and Vintage Brooches
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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