Kite Brooch
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Aquamarine, Beryl, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s European Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Revival Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Amethyst
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Antique 1840s Italian Revival Drop Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pink Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Charm Bracelets
20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Aquamarine, Beryl
Early 2000s French Mini Dresses
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Recent Sales
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Renaissance Revival Brooches
Peridot, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Italian Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1920s British Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s British Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Diamond
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique 1860s British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Quartz, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Kite Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Kite Brooch?
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.
Read More
This Gem-Encrusted Boucheron Brooch Is a Symbol of Mid-Century Glamour and Clever Design
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.