Brooches
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s Vintage Brooches
1990s Brooches
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1960s Vintage Brooches
20th Century Unknown Brooches
1920s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Silver
1990s Brooches
1940s European Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s French Brooches
1990s Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze
1980s Vintage Brooches
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
1920s Serbian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1940s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Brooches
Green Beryl, Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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.
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