Paste Brooch
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s German Brooches
Coral, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s French Brooches
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s French Brooches
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Silver
2010s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Silver
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Brooches
Vermeil, Silver
2010s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Quartz, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Quartz, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Brooches
Silver
2010s French Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Rhodium
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1930s Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Antique 1890s French Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Bronze
2010s French Brooches
2010s Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Brooches
2010s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
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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.
- What is a paste brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
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