Brooches
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
1940s Modern Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Chrysocolla, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
1990s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Stainless Steel
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1970s Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
18k Gold
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
Early 1900s European Retro Antique Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
1950s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century North American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Brooches
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s South American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.