Tiffany Starfish Brooch
2010s Spanish Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Jade, Black Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Spanish Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bangles
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Silver
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Spanish Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Modernist Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Romantic Brooches
Crystal, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Spanish Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century More Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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