Brooches
1960s Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Baroque Revival Brooches
Gold Plate
1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches
Carnelian, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Brooches
1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire...
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches
Base Metal
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Brooches
14k Gold
1940s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Citrine, Carnelian, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, ...
1870s French Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Tourmaline, Oriental Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Diamond, Diamond, Whit...
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Gold Plate, Rose Gold,...
Early 20th Century Artisan Brooches
Jade, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Sapphire, Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Wh...
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Silver, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Brooches
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Sterling Silver
20th Century Dutch Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold...
Late 20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century French Artisan Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Mid-20th Century French Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.