Garnet Beetle Brooch
Antique Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Brooches
Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Enamel, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Zircon
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Gold Plate
2010s African Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
2010s African Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Modern Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline, Rubelite
2010s African Artisan Loose Gemstones
Rubelite, Tourmaline
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Garnet
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Vermeil, Gilt Metal, Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1760s British Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1780s British Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Cut Steel
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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