Brooches
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Enamel
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Citrine, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Brooches
Quartz, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Go...
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yello...
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s English Edwardian Antique Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Peridot, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1860s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, 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.