Brooches
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Amethyst, Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Chalcedony, Garnet, Opal, Gold Plate
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Other, Gold Plate
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl
1990s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Spinel, 14k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1800s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
9k Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Russian Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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.