Brooches
1990s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Brooches
14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, W...
1980s Vintage Brooches
Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century Dutch Retro Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Gold
1990s French Brooches
2010s North American Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Spinel, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum...
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
1860s Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century African Brooches
Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Early 2000s French Brooches
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Brooches
Chalcedony, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
Late 20th Century French Brooches
18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
1940s Vintage Brooches
1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s German Medieval Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique and Vintage Brooches
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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