Brooches
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1880s European Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1850s French Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire
1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
1990s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Antique Brooches
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Brooches
Crystal, Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold
2010s British Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1980s Italian Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century French Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Vintage Brooches
1910s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s British Antique Brooches
Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
1860s British Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 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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