Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Onyx, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
All excellent condition.
Carved Bakelite Sunflower clips in yellow and red,1930s, 1.75"each: $395 pr.
Clear Bakelite...
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
All Excellent condition.
Tyrolean hat...
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Base Metal
1920s French Vintage Brooches
Emerald
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.