Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Gold
Mid-20th Century North American Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1940s American Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French High Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Modern Antique Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Romantic Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Danish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
1860s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary European Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artist Brooches
Early 20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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