Brooches
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s European Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
2010s French Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Artist Brooches
Sterling Silver
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
20th Century North American Brooches
Silver
Early 2000s American Retro Brooches
Crystal
20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century North American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Early 2000s American Retro Brooches
Crystal
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Crystal
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Opal, Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Citrine, 15k Gold
Early 2000s American Retro Brooches
Crystal
20th Century North American Brooches
Silver, Copper
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century North American Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Brooches
Bronze
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold
1990s European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gilt Metal
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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