Flame Brooch
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Tanzanite, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s German Arts and Crafts Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish High Victorian Brooches
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1820s French Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1910s Swedish Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches
Natural Pearl
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Early 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Modern Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Art Deco Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Brooches
Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Dutch Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Link Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches
Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
French Brooches
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Portuguese Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Romantic Brooches
Crystal
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Dome Rings
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1990s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Brass
20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
American Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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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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