Brooches
1920s Serbian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
1940s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Brooches
Green Beryl, Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Jade, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1950s American Post-War Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Vintage Brooches
1960s British Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Brooches
1960s Vintage Brooches
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s French Romantic Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
14k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Amazonite, Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Enamel
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Agate, Amber, Silver
1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Brooches
Crystal
Early 20th Century British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century English Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k 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.