Brooches
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Platinum
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Pink Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gree...
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Carnelian, Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Retro Brooches
Pearl, Gold
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Ruby, 15k Gold, Gold, Enamel
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1840s Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold
1990s American Brooches
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brooches
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Silver Plate
1880s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
1980s Japanese Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
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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