Brooches
1980s English Modern Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamon...
1930s French Modern Vintage Brooches
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Brooches
Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Portuguese Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Base Metal, Brass
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Brooches
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century Hawaiian Modern Brooches
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Danish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Indian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century Austrian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Modern Antique Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 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.