Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1960s French Post-War Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Antique Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Unknown Retro Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s French Modern Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise
1960s French Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches
Citrine, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Romantic Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Quartz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1970s Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Brooches
1970s French Modern Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
1990s French Brooches
Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brooches
18k Gold, White 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.