Brooches
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Antique Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Silver
1940s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century British Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Amber, Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Moonstone, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Brooches
1870s Antique Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Central American Retro Vintage Brooches
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, Silver, 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.