Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Gold-filled
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Other
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Base Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Garnet, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Copper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Art Deco Antique Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century American Art Deco Antique Brooches
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
1990s American Artist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Brooches
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
20th Century Danish Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold
20th Century Danish Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White 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.