Brooch Bird
Antique 1880s Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
10k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s French Victorian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, Coral, Yello...
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Danish Brooches
Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Gold
2010s American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches
Coral, White Diamond
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Go...
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Native American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Artist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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