Purple Brooch
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s French Brooches
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Israeli Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
1990s French Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Brass
Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s American Brooches
Antique 1860s British Brooches
Brass
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Rubelite, Turquoise, Base Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
Silver Plate, Steel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Purple Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, ...
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Crystal, Pearl
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal, Rhodium
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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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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