Brooches
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Brooches
Mixed Metal
1950s American Post-War Vintage Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Danish Post-War Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1950s Italian Vintage Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
1960s French Vintage Brooches
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1950s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Israeli Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
1960s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Pearl
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Brooches
1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow...
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s French Post-War Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k 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.