Brooches
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Brown Diamond, 14k Gold
1890s Canadian Egyptian Revival Antique Brooches
Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver, Other
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Scottish Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1960s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Alexandrite
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Shakudo
1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Copper, Shakudo
1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Enamel, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches
Moonstone, Peridot, Topaz, 22k Gold, Silver
1950s American Holbeinesque Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Brooches
Mixed Metal
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1970s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
Early 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Brooches
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
19th Century European Revival Antique Brooches
Garnet, Silver
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Brooches
18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Brooches
Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1870s British Etruscan Revival Antique Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
18k Gold
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Revival Brooches
Gold, 14k 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.