Dove Pin Brooch
1990s Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Copper
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Silver
1990s Brooches
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Late 18th Century Brooches
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
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20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Coral
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Band Rings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Copper
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Danish Brooches
Antique 1780s British Georgian Brooches
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Danish Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Danish Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1770s English George III Brooches
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century European Romantic Brooches
Pearl, 22k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Belts
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Copper
Vintage 1930s Danish Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Danish Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold-filled
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
British Brooches
Antique 1840s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 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.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
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