Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Black Opal, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century English Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Platinum
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Scottish Brooches
Zircon, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Austrian Modernist Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s American Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
1990s American Brooches
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
17th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1990s French Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Brooches
Green Beryl, Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1990s Brooches
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.