Brooches
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Portuguese Modern Brooches
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Irish Art Nouveau Brooches
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gr...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Base Metal, Brass
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Sapphire, Pearl, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
1990s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Hawaiian Modern Brooches
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Danish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k 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.