Brooches
1980s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Danish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
1980s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1960s North American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Base Metal
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s Greek Modern Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Malachite, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Silver, Brass
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century British Modern Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 14k 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.