Small Brooches
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold
20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Regency Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Vermeil
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Romantic Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Base Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Early 20th Century Russian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Brooches
18k Gold
2010s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Tsavorite, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Swedish Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Crystal, Pearl
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Copper
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1820s English George III Brooches
Cut Steel
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Brooches
Amethyst, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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Small Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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