Brooches
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1960s German Vintage Brooches
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1890s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Brazilian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Moonstone, Gilt Metal
1950s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1820s European Antique Brooches
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gold Plate
1940s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Asian Vintage Brooches
Amber, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Black Star, 18k...
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Antique Brooches
1880s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.
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