Brooches
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s German Brooches
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum
1930s South American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1800s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond
1990s North American Contemporary Brooches
Carnelian, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Early 1900s European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Pearl, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Brooches
1940s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
1880s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Spanish Art Deco Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
1930s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
1820s French Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Brooches
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.