Brooches
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Brooches
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Brooches
Crystal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
1970s American Vintage Brooches
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Brooches
1950s Italian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
1980s North American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Brooches
Early 2000s French Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century German Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, 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.