Brooches
1950s Unknown Revival Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Brooches
Crystal, Gold
2010s British Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass
2010s French Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Brass
2010s French Brooches
1950s Vintage Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
1950s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Art Deco Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
2010s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
2010s French Modern Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
2010s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
2010s French Artisan Brooches
1950s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Bronze, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold, Platinum
2010s French Artisan Brooches
1950s Italian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Brooches
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Asian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Brooches
Gold Plate
1950s English Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
2010s Brooches
2010s Indian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
2010s French Brooches
2010s Israeli Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Brooches
2010s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French 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.