Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise, Jasper, 18k Go...
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Austrian Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yel...
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1970s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold,...
1970s American Vintage Brooches
14k Gold
2010s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Coral, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Coral, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Coral, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Coral, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold
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.