Brooches
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1880s French Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...
1990s American Modern Brooches
1890s English Antique Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Go...
1990s American Brooches
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Peridot, Yellow Gold
1930s British Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French High Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Brass
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Sapphire, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
14k Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Antique and Vintage Brooches
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.