Brooches
Early 2000s French Brooches
1950s Swiss Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Early 2000s French Brooches
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Stainless Steel
1950s French Vintage Brooches
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Brooches
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Brooches
1950s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Bronze
Early 2000s Brooches
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1950s European Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Other
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
1950s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k G...
Early 2000s Spanish Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
1950s Austrian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Base Metal
1950s French Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Brass
1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Enamel
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s English Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Vermeil, Silver
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.