Brooches
Early 1900s Asian Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold
1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold, Platinum
1920s Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
15k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Spanish Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
14k Gold
Late 20th Century English Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
Pearl
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century Brooches
Late 20th Century Brooches
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s North American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Baroque Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Brooches
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1920s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl
Late 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Brooches
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Brooches
Silver
2010s Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Other, Gold Plate
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Coral, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Vintage Brooches
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
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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