Horse Brooch Pin
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Silver
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
20th Century French Brooches
Silver
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s British Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches
Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
American Brooches
American Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Unknown Brooches
Unknown Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Italian Brooches
American Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Turquoise
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Hematite, Onyx, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Sterling Silver
French Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- 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.
- 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 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 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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