Van Cleef And Arpels Animal Brooch
2010s French Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Cufflinks
Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artist Engagement Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century English Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1990s American Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Black Jade, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Vintage 1970s Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Dangle Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Enamel, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Rose Gold, Silver
2010s French Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.