Black Spider Brooch
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Anglo-Indian Brooches
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Brooches
Black Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Crystal, Black Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Russian Brooches
Amber
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian More Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Pants
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century English Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s British Modern Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Skirts
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets
Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s Egyptian Revival Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Clip-on Earrings
Recent Sales
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum, 14k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Base Metal
Unknown Centerpieces and Tazzas
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Vintage 1980s British Brooches
Late 20th Century Thai Brooches
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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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