Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s European Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
9k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Gilt Metal
17th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze
1840s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
14k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 17th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Agate, Amber, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Amazonite, Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Bronze
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal
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.