Antique Brooches Modernist
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Brooches
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s British Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 1...
20th Century Mexican Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s More Jewelry
20th Century Italian Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Mid-20th Century British Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Antique 1860s British Holbeinesque Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Vintage 1980s Art Deco More Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Brooches
Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
20th Century Modern Bangles
Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Gilt Metal
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Modernist Brooches
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modernist Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century British Modernist Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s German Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Modernist Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Garnet, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Palladium
Vintage 1960s Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s German Modernist Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Jewelry
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Brooches
Vintage 1980s British Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Brooches
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
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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.