Brooches
2010s European Modern Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k G...
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Retro Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
2010s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Brass
2010s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Stainless Steel
2010s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary 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.
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