18 Karat Yellow Gold Rosenthal Diamond Bee
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Wrist Watches
Silver, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Band Rings
White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Wrist Watches
Silver, Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx
Late 20th Century American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Recent Sales
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Band Rings
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.