Brooches
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 2000s British Modern Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century German Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Modern Vintage Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s German Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Brass, Copper
1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Brooches
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Brooches
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century European Artist Brooches
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Irish Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Artist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
2010s Modern Brooches
Yellow Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Danish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
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.