Brooches
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
18k Gold
Early 1900s British Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1970s Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Stainless Steel
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
18k Gold
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
1930s South American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, White Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Brooches
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White 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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