Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Chalcedony, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal
2010s French Modern Brooches
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
9k Gold
2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
2010s European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1840s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
14k Gold, Gold Plate
1960s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Enamel
Late 17th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Amazonite, Silver
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Agate, Amber, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s French Modern Brooches
2010s European Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Crystal
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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.