Brooches
Mid-18th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
1790s European Georgian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
18th Century Indian Antique Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Baroque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s North American Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s French Brooches
Silver Plate
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Early 2000s Brooches
15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Antique Brooches
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil, Silver
Early 2000s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Late 18th Century French Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
18th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver
Early 17th Century Brazilian Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Crystal, Quartz, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
18th Century French Renaissance Antique Brooches
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal, Bronze, Copper
Early 2000s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Early 2000s Brooches
18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Brown Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Brooches
Early 2000s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s German Jugendstil Brooches
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Enamel
18th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s European Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Brooches
Silver, Gilt Metal
18th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
9k Gold
Early 18th Century English Stuart Antique Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
16th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Crystal
16th Century Italian Antique Brooches
Agate, Gold
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s French Artisan 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.