Skip to main content

Brooches

19
3,400
139
to
324
2,090
1,180
14
660
1,924
941
170
83
123
79
70
139
149
70
88
139
10
83
72
72
60
49
1,992
1,528
19
3,090
1,581
1,472
797
600
7,538
1,975
1,918
987
1316
308
252
224
179
to
492
363
312
269
244
176
140
86
28
26
23
5
3
3
2
2
1
1
Brooches For Sale
Gemstone: Sapphire
Gemstone: Pearl
Antique Arrow and flower brooch, 9k gold and pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique 9ct gold Arrow and flower brooch is a real charmer! Rich in both symbolism and style you can't go wrong. A slender feathered arrow with the rich buttery gold ...
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Antique Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an impressive vintage inspired brooch set in 18k white gold featuring a gorgeous oval cut blue sapphire gemstone measuring 6 x 5 mm. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 15k gold and Pearl Crescent moon brooch, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 15ct gold and pearl crescent brooch. A beautiful closed crescent in very rich bloomed 15ct yellow gold, it is set with creamy pearls that graduat...
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sentimental Novelty Brooch Bird Forget Me Not Turquoise Pearl Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming Victorian novelty brooch was made out of silver in 1880 ca. It is designed as a little bird sitting on a bouquet of flowers, some of the flowers are forget me nots. The...
Category

1880s Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.9 grams. Totally is diamond 1.90 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and vs-s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is emerald ruby and sapphire 1.20 ct. ...
Category

1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
Perched in the center of this 9k gold brooch is a beautiful jewel encrusted Victorian fly. The fly has ruby eyes, a Rose Cut diamond as its thorax, and e...
Category

1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi-Color Sapphire Pair of Birds Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning pair of birds brooches made with multi color sapphires. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Handcrafted with attention to detail.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond & Sapphire Bonnet & Ribbon Brooch in 18K Rose & Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
1940's Diamond and Sapphire Bonnet (Hat) and Ribbon Brooch crafted in 18K Rose and Yellow Gold. This exquisite pin/brooch weighs 34.86 grams and features a prong setting, showcasing ...
Category

1940s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxury design Brooch high workmanship quality 25.74 gram natural sapphire 1.73ct
Located in bangkok, TH
Name: 25.74gram luxury design brooch top workmanship Main stone weight: 1.73ct natural sapphire royal blue Side stone : CZ Material: Sil...
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Silver Plate

Irish Tara Brooch in 18K yellow Gold set with Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires
Located in Dublin, IE
This unique Tara Brooch is set with 3 square Emeralds (.30ct.) cabochon and marquise cut Rubies (.90ct) and three cabochon Sapphires (.60ct.). This 18K yellow gold brooch has a self ...
Category

Early 2000s Irish Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bow Pin #16256
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Pearl Bow Pin This adorable bow pin is crafted form 14K yellow gold and is decorated wit beautiful blue ...
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Diamond Star Brooch Pin with Glowing Green & Pearls - or Convert to Ring
Located in Danvers, MA
I'm delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian brooch/pin that would also be fantastic converted into a statement ring or a striking pendant. (please message me if you would l...
Category

1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Blue Sapphire Long Flower Brooch Pin in Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Natural Blue Sapphire Long Flower Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and ado...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian 15ct Gold Seed Pearl Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Bow Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1880’s Pretty, Victorian Bow Shaped Gold Brooch. Set with Natural Seed Pearls. Measures Approx Wid...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Cabochon Seed Pearl Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate and charming brooch was made around 1885. It is designed as a series of quatrefoils made each with crysoberyll cats eye cabochon. The colour ranges from lighter green ...
Category

1890s European Belle Époque Antique Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver

Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g
Located in Chicago, IL
Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g American Flag Pin/brooch featuring 134 Round brilliant cut natural diamonds we estimate 1.34CT total weight (G-H in ...
Category

2010s Unknown Federal Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pale Gold CHANEL Brooch
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful Chanel brooch in pale gold, a stunning piece of jewelry! Condition : very good Made in France Materials : metal, resin, pearls, strass Color : gold, mother-of-pearl Dimens...
Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 Beautiful Edwardian Bar Brooch. Set with a Centre Aquamarine & Three Seed Pearls Either Side. Measures Approx Length 44.5mm & Width App...
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl & Emerald Wreath Brooch - 14k Rnd .25ctw Halo Circle
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Size: 3.5mm - 4.4mm Natural Emeralds Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .25ctw Cut: Round Color: Green Total Carats: .25...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Victorian Ruby, Diamond & Pearl Insect Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Insect Brooch 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Tested Circa 1880 Fabulous, Victorian diamond encrusted insect brooch. A pretty little fly-lo...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 5.18 CTW Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Herme Intaglio Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval-shaped sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 5.18 carats - bezel set with flat face up Transparent light blue in color and carved with an intaglio of the Greek ...
Category

1870s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Art Deco 1.50 Cttw Diamond 0.45 Cttw Sapphire Bow Pin Pendant
Located in Troy, MI
Your style is all neatly "tied up" in a bow with this vintage intricately pierced Art Deco pin with 1.50 Cttw old mine and old european cut diamonds edged with 0.45 Cttw square step...
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Nouveau Petite Gold Flower Brooch Pin with Old Cut Diamond & Pearl
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautiful, dainty and petite Art Nouveau period gold flower brooch pin in lovely original condition. Finely made in 14K yellow gold, the piece retains most of its original bloomed finish...
Category

Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick pin that is hand wired with Niki pearls and on the end of the pin has a flower and th...
Category

1940s American Baroque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Monkey Brooch Holding a Beautiful Natural Seed Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
Monkey Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1880 Holding a Beautiful Natural Seed Pearl Weight 3.9g All of our items are either Antique, Vintage or Preloved. They are in ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Dian Malouf Pearl Bottoni Cross Brooch/Pendant Enhancer 925 14k Faith Pin Budded
Located in Greensboro, NC
Designer: Dian Malouf Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Cultured Pearls Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Enhancer Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Chick Black Diamond Yellow White 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Petronilla Chick White and Red Yellow 18 Karat Gold Australian Pearl Pin A small beautiful Australian pearl has been carefully crafted to make a chick with a black papillon. It's a n...
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Big Blue Sapphire Bumble Bee Brooch Pin in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Houston, TX
This Big Blue Sapphire Bumble Bee Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl Green Enamel Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1890's Green enamel winged brooch with natural graduated pearls. There is a hook on the back to ad a pendant or small dangle watch. Circa 1890-1900 5 natural gray pearls...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Elegant 14K Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Crescent Floral Brooch with Fleur-de-Lis In
Located in London, GB
Elegant 14K Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Crescent Floral Brooch with Fleur-de-Lis Inlaid Design This exquisite brooch probably dates back to circa 1900 or later and is a testament to cr...
Category

Early 1900s European Early Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Flower Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique gold & enamel brooch. By Krementz. In 14 karat gold. In the form of a horseshoe. Set throughout with seed pearls and centered on an enamel leaf & flower tha...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch #14776
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Gorgeous 14K gold crescent moon brooch with 10 blue sapphires and 13 pearls! Pearls: 1.9-3.2mm 2.08cts in natural blue sapphires. Eye clean, medium light violet blue color, good cu...
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Vintage Bacchus Roman God Natural Coral Akoya Pearl 18K Brooch Pendan
Located in Miami, FL
Acquire this rare Buccellati brooch and convertible pendant to make two valiant statements in your collection. Bacchus is the beloved Roman God of agriculture, wine, and fertility....
Category

1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gargoyle Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.84 carat Transparent vibrant medium blue - set with talon prongs With a highly rendered surround of two gargoyle heads Back ...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Gold Multi-strand Bead Necklace and Double Flower Brooches
Located in Miami, FL
Bask in the beauty of this refreshingly decadent Diamond Sapphire 18K Gold Flower Multistrand Ombre Necklace Brooch!  This necklace has 5 ombre strands of light to dark-colored genu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White Gold Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k Round .24ct Vintage Milgrain Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .24ct Cut: Round Color: Blue Tot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.05 CTW Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Clover Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a three-leaf clover comprised of round cut sapphires Weighing approximately 1.05 carats total Transparent medium blue in color Prong set with gold stem Completed by gol...
Category

1880s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This outstanding Collectable flower brooch pin was designed by Sabbadini, Italy. It is handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold weighing approx. 69.9 grams. It features a flowerhead desi...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18K Sapphire Diamond Brooch 20 carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This 18K Sapphire Diamond brooch is unique as it has over 20 carats of Sapphires. These Sapphires are oval cut and of different colors of Sapphires, from...
Category

Early 2000s North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Silver 2.33ctw Old Cut Large Diamond Open Filigree Oval Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Synthetic Sapphire - Oval Cut - Bezel Set w/ Milgrain - Royal Blue Color - 10x7mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Bezel Set - I Color - I...
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Silver

Art Deco 2.34 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Origami Bird Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized origami bird featuring baguette and calibré cut sapphires Weighing approximately 2.16 carats total - medium transparent blue in color Channel set on platinum w...
Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond sapphire green emerald and ruby brooch 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous art deco parrot brooch in 18k white and yellow gold. Composed of round brilliant diamonds, green Colombian emerald, blue sapphire and ruby gemstones all mounted in 18k white...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 15k gold Crescent moon and flower brooch, Pearl, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Victorian Crescent moon and flower brooch. A beautiful open crescent moon in rich 15ct yellow gold with a pretty spray of flowers over the moon. The flower...
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Amethyst & Pearl Edwardian Flower Brooch 14k Oval 4.00ct Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian Date: 1910s - 1920s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Amethyst Carat(s): 4.00ct Cut: Oval Color: Purple Natural Seed Pearls Total Carats: 4...
Category

1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold 1920’s Cat Brooch Ruby eyes Diamond drop collar cultured pearl at paws
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cat Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920’s A fabulous, antique, yellow gold kitty. Sitting pretty with little natural ruby eyes, diamond ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1980's Large Yellow and Golden Orange Sapphire Gold Flower Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Big and bold in design! This 18k yellow gold Flower pin features 28.60 carats of round brilliant-cut genuine yellow Sapphire in different shades of color from yellow to orange. It...
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

Belle Époque Diamond And Sapphire Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
Of openwork design with central round sapphire cabochon approximately 2.5ct to an old brilliant-cut diamond scrolling surround approximately 1.5ct, circa 1880, mounted in platinum an...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Gold and Cultured Pearl Bow Brooch 1960s
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage bow brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The outside surface of the bow is made of smooth gold while the inner surface is textured and matted. The brooch is set with a c...
Category

20th Century Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold

Antique Austrian 14k Rose Gold, Synthetic Sapphire, & Rose Cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian stick pin. In 14 karat rose gold mounting with a silver top. Center set with a circa 0.6ct round mixed cut synthetic blue sapphire (transparency: transparen...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm M342 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silver and has 4 Akoya Cultu...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sonia Bitton Pink Sapphire & Tsavorite 14K Flower Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a Designer statement Brooch Pin by Sonia Bitton hand-crafted in 14K yellow gold with genuine pink sapphires and Tsavorite gemstones. The three-layer flower motif brooch i...
Category

1980s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite

18K White Gold Flower Sapphire Brooch with Diamonds & Green Garnets
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Flower Sapphire Brooch with Diamonds & Green Garnets 11 Sapphires - 4.41 CT 450 Diamonds & Fancy Diamonds - 9.68 CT 231 G...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire, and Platinum Arrow Jabot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond and calibre sapphire jabot brooch in the form of an arrow, in platinum and 18k gold. Cartier #9.L7735, original box. The delicate scale allows this to serve as an attractive but not overly dressy accent on a lapel or turtleneck. Would also pair beautifully with another Cartier arrow jabot...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 9ct Gold Platinum Victorian Brooch Set with a moonstone Seed Pearl Acorn
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Acorn Brooch 9ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1880 Pretty Little Victorian Bar Brooch. Set with a Cute Little Moonstone & Seed Pearl Acorn. Bar Me...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Designer Signed Heidi Daus Swarovski Crystal Pearl Christmas Tree Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Heidi Daus Designer Signed Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Christmas Tree Holiday Brooch Pin. Hand set with Sparkling Swarovski Crystal ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl

Victorian Pearl & Diamond Starburst Brooch & Pendant Circa 1890s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A superb Victorian pearl & diamond starburst brooch with a pendant fitting and safety chain. An unusual rotational symmetry featuring seven points. A central cluster with one natural...
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

925 Sterling Silver Natural Blue Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This Blue Sapphire Dragonfly Brooch enhances your attire and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and charm to any outfit. Crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and adorned with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Kurt Gaum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Pearl Tennis Racket Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Kurt Gaum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Pearl Tennis Racket Pin Metal: 18k gold and platinum Weight: 15.81 grams Diamonds: Approx. .75 CTW round natural diamonds F-G VS Dim...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow 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.

Recently Viewed

View All