Brooches
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yello...
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.