Black Cat Brooch
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
White Diamond, Coral, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern Brooches
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Bronze, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Antique 1890s Hungarian Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 16th Century Italian Brooches
Agate, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk, Textile
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Emerald
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Brooches
Recent Sales
Vintage 1970s British Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
20th Century French Modernist Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
1980s American Wallets and Small Accessories
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Textile, Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Brooches
Base Metal
2010s French Contemporary Brooches
American Brooches
Antique 1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Brooches
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
Moonstone, Quartz, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 18k 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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