Brooches
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, ...
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold Plate, Rose Gold,...
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches
19th Century French Artisan Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Brooches
Coral, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Alexandrite
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Brooches
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver, Other
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Mid-20th Century Scottish Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Brooches
Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
1980s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Jugendstil Brooches
Silver
1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
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.