Penguin Brooches
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Ruby, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cufflinks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1950s Unknown Revival Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Post-War Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Silver
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
American Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
1990s British Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century English Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s English Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling S...
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Marcasite
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Revival Brooches
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Post-War Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Necklace Enhancers
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Carnelian, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
American Brooches
American Brooches
20th Century Argentine Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
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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