Brooches
Early 20th Century British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold
1950s British High Victorian Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Brooches
Citrine, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Brazilian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Gold
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Moonstone, Gilt Metal
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Emerald, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century French High Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
9k Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.