Brooches
1910s European Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Brooches
Gold
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s British Modernist Vintage Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s British Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Platinum, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Victorian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s French Brooches
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s French Brooches
1960s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
1950s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver
1970s Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century Scottish Brooches
Zircon, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Gilt Metal
1920s English George V Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1980s French Vintage Brooches
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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