Brooches
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Agate, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold,...
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Agate, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Agate, Gold
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Pearl, Agate, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Go...
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Ye...
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Ye...
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold,...
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapph...
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
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.