Pair Brooch
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Base Metal, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Romantic Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century North American Brooches
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Austrian High Victorian Brooches
Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Marcasite
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Base Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium
Early 2000s European Contemporary Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Brooches
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Czech Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Brooches
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Holbeinesque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Retro Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Tourmaline
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Clip-on Earrings
Antique 1870s Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian More Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Turquoise
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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.
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