Brooches
1850s Russian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k Gold
1820s Georgian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Pinchbeck
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Other, Chrysocolla,...
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Artisan Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold
1950s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate
2010s American Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
1970s Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, ...
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Platinum
1970s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Early 1900s French Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whi...
2010s Brooches
Emerald, Agate, Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Ruby, Amethyst, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k 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.