Brooches
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Brooches
Malachite, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Brooches
1990s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Brooches
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver
1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Enamel, 18k Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Brooches
18th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Zircon, Brass, Rhodium, Silver
1860s Unknown Georgian Antique Brooches
Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Brooches
Marcasite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
1940s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
1990s American Modern Brooches
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
2010s Unknown Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
1990s French Modern Brooches
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s French Modern Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Brooches
Cut Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Portuguese George III Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Malachite, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Malachite, 18k Gold
Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k...
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.