Candy Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Artist Brooches
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
2010s Turkish Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Engagement Rings
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
20th Century American Brooches
2010s French Modern Brooches
Ceramic
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
20th Century Italian Brooches
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches
Malachite, Silver
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches
Quartz, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Fire Opal, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches
Agate, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Carnelian, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Green Sapphire, Fire Opal, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Rub...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Fire Opal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Peridot, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Belts
Early 2000s French Brooches
Gold Plate
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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