Kieselstein Cord Pins
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gold
1990s American Brooches
Emerald, White Gold
1990s American Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
1990s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold
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Early 20th Century French Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
1990s American Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Copper
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Medieval Brooches
Agate, Bronze
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1990s American Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Artist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
18k Gold
American Chain Necklaces
20th Century American Brooches
18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
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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