Brooches
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire...
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Nouveau Brooches
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Citrine, Carnelian, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Tourmaline, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Whit...
1940s European Jugendstil Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Swiss Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Enamel
Early 20th Century Artisan Brooches
Jade, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Amazonite, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, Silver
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold Plate, Rose Gold,...
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Sapphire, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Wh...
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Amber, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
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.