Purple Pin Brooches
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Vintage 1960s Brooches
1990s French Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
1990s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Antique 1890s Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Antique 1820s European Georgian Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite,...
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Tourmaline, Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Amethyst, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold,...
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Rubelite, Turquoise, Base Metal
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Alexandrite, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Rhodium, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
- 1
Purple Pin Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Purple Pin 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.
- 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.
Read More

This Gem-Encrusted Boucheron Brooch Is a Symbol of Mid-Century Glamour and Clever Design
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.

The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.

5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.

Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.