Brooches
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1950s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Dutch Retro Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
9k Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Platinum
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Brooches
1950s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1950s Canadian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
1950s Revival Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond
Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches
Tsavorite, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond
Early 2000s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches
1950s Italian Vintage Brooches
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Brooches
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Turquoise, Diamond, Coral, Enamel, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Brass
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Irish Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Early 2000s French Brooches
Pearl
Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
1950s German Post-War Vintage Brooches
Silver
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Coral, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s North American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
1950s British Vintage Brooches
Base Metal
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
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.