Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver, Yello...
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1920s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Central American Artisan Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Agate, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s Indian Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Artisan Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s French Artisan Brooches
1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Brooches
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire...
20th Century Dutch Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
1940s European Jugendstil Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
2010s Indian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
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.