Musical Brooch
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English George III Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Brass
American Brooches
20th Century North American Brooches
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s British Retro Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Uruguayan Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
2010s Contemporary Nude Photography
Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
People Also Browsed
2010s Thai Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
1990s Japanese Fashion Rings
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Stud Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Silver
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Pearl, Silver
Recent Sales
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Mexican Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond
Early 20th Century Russian Animal Sculptures
20th Century Italian Pocket Watches
Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Pocket Watches
Gold, Enamel
20th Century English More Desk Accessories
Silver, Enamel
1990s Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Smoking Jackets
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
French Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s British Brooches
Quartz, 9k Gold
2010s American Decorative Objects
Mid-20th Century British Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Musical 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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