Brooches
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Brooches
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artist Brooches
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Artist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Coral, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Artist Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Opal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artist Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Base Metal
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Nouveau Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling...
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
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.