Brooches
1930s Vintage Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century European Antique Brooches
Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
18k Gold, Platinum
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Brooches
2010s Modern Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Brooches
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
2010s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
1960s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1960s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Austrian High Victorian Antique Brooches
Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 2000s North American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Brooches
Sterling Silver
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s French Brooches
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Vintage Brooches
Brass, Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
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.