Brooches
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Base Metal
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Early 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Onyx, Diamond, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold
1890s German Jugendstil Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
20th Century Peruvian Artisan Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Brooches
Silver
Early 2000s German Jugendstil Brooches
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
1930s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Brooches
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
2010s French Artisan Brooches
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artisan Brooches
2010s British Artisan Brooches
Labradorite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
2010s Japanese Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Brass
1990s French Artisan Brooches
2010s French Artisan Brooches
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1980s Thai Artisan Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k 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.