Brooches
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Vintage Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s European Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal
1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rock Crystal, Silver
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Brooches
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Brooches
18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
1930s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Crystal
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Yellow 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.