Brooches
Early 1900s Turkish Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
1950s French Baroque Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Agate, 14k Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Early 1800s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Citrine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1990s Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Victorian Brooches
1980s Victorian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
18th Century Baroque Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, Silver, Enamel
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, 15k Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.