Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, ...
1930s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Silver, Enamel
1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Go...
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
1960s French Vintage Brooches
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Austrian Vintage Brooches
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Gold Plate
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Late 20th Century Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Chalcedony, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1840s European Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 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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