Brooches
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century English Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold
1990s French Brooches
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Central American Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Jade, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Brooches
Gold, Enamel
1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose 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.