Brooches
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gr...
1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Ber...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Be...
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Green Beryl, Gold,...
1890s European Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1850s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Blue Zircon, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Black Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Onyx, Pu...
1790s Rococo Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1790s European Georgian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Gold, Silver
1840s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...
1910s British Victorian Vintage Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
1890s Antique Brooches
Garnet
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Tourmaline, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1910s British Victorian Vintage Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Brooches
Beryl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, Silver
1990s French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow...
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.