Olive Branch Brooch
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Modern Collectible Jewelry
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1880s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Tapestries
Silk
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Spinel, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1920s American Hats
2010s Thai Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ru...
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Bronze
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Enamel, Gold
French Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches
Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Brooches
15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American 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.
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