Brooches
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
1910s Late Victorian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Contemporary Antique Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Citrine, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
1950s English Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Silver
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond
2010s French Brooches
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Italian Napoleon III Antique Brooches
18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1890s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1990s Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1660s Italian Art Deco Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Amber, Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.