Safety Pin Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
Early 2000s Italian Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s French Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s French Brooches
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Agate, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold...
Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Brooches
Crystal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Nouveau Brooches
Labradorite, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Silver
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Brooches
Crystal, Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Safety Pin Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Safety Pin Brooches?
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 are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a safety pin symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. In recent years, the pin has come to symbolize support for the rights of marginalized people. Historically, people associated safety pins with babies and motherhood because of the pins used to hold cloth diapers in place. Shop a collection of safety pin jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a safety pin dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original safety pin dress was a Versace creation famously worn by actress Elizabeth Hurley in 1994. Since then, Versace has made many other designs featuring safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Versace safety pin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Elizabeth Hurley’s famed 1994 safety pin dress, which the actress wore to the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral, was designed by Versace. The dress was made with revealing slits in the sides that were held together with oversized gold safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and contemporary Versace pieces from top sellers worldwide.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
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