Brooches
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Silver
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1830s English Georgian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
18k Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
1980s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate, Brass
20th Century French Brooches
Gold
1940s American Vintage Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Mixed Metal
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate
2010s North American Art Deco Brooches
Chalcedony, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Amethyst, Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate
20th Century Brooches
20th Century French Baroque Brooches
Other, Mixed Metal
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s Vintage Brooches
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
1930s Vintage Brooches
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1970s Austrian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artist Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique and Vintage Brooches
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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