Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Brooches
Chalcedony, Pearl, 15k Gold
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Brooches
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Brooches
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Multi-gemst...
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold
2010s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s French Brooches
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx
1970s Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century British Romantic Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Garnet, Kunzite, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1860s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1880s English Antique Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
1960s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
1990s French Brooches
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Marcasite, Silver
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Brooches
White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Brooches
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Palladium, Enamel
2010s French Brooches
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Algerian Brooches
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
1930s Vintage Brooches
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 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.