Fairy Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Enamel
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Carnelian, Agate, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s British Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s British Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage 1910s French Victorian More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Sapphire, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Unknown Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brooches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1850s Italian Classical Roman Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Brooches
Diamond
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Brooches
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Other, Sterling Silver
American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Fairy Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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