Brooches
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Brooches
Zircon, Blue Zircon, Emerald, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
18k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Native American Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
1880s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
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.