Brooches
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold
1990s Dutch Artist Brooches
Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
1820s European Georgian Antique Brooches
14k Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1790s European Georgian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1940s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
1960s French Artist Vintage Brooches
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1820s British George IV Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1830s European Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Brooches
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Gold, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Silver, Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Other, Mixed Metal
19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Other, Mixed Metal
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
15k Gold
1980s German Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
18th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver
1830s English George III Antique Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k 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.