Brooches
1990s American Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Retro Brooches
Turquoise, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
14k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 1800s Italian Retro Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1960s English Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Enamel
1950s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1970s North American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Amber, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Mexican Retro Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Czech Retro Brooches
Crystal
1930s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling S...
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Brooches
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.