Brooches
1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
2010s European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold, Platinum
1960s Austrian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Enamel
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Jade, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Brooches
2010s European Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
2010s European Modern Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Gold
1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Brazilian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Bronze, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
2010s French Modern Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s French Artist 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.