Oak Leaf Brooch
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century German Modern Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1830s British Regency Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Dangle Earrings
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Vanity Items
Crystal, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Late 20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
1990s American Brooches
Brown Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond
Antique 19th Century Irish Books
Bog Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Books
Bog Wood
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Dutch Jugendstil Collectible Jewelry
Agate, Gold
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Books
Bog Wood
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s American Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Chain Necklaces
Oak Leaf 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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