Eagle Stickpin
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cufflinks
Brown Diamond, Gold
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Egyptian Revival Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches
Peridot, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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Coral, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
Finding the Right brooches for You
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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