Brooches
Early 2000s Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1940s Portuguese Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
2010s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1820s English George III Antique Brooches
Cut Steel
1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Brooches
1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1780s Unknown Antique Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century English Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Early 20th Century Australian Brooches
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s North American Contemporary Brooches
Carnelian, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1930s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1980s English Modern Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s French Vintage Brooches
2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s French Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Sapphire, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Brooches
14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, 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.
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