Openwork Brooch
1990s French Brooches
2010s French Brooches
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Classical Roman Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Stuart Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s German Georgian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Marcasite, Silver
Vintage 1960s German Tudor Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Retro Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Holbeinesque Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1750s Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Silver
Antique Early 1700s Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Garnet, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Enamel
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s German Artist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s French Victorian Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
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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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