Brooches
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
1990s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
Pearl, Silver
1970s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Brooches
Gold Plate
1970s English Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
1990s Austrian Brooches
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
1990s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Silver Plate
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
1970s European Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Malachite, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Garnet, Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
1970s European Vintage Brooches
Gold
1990s French Brooches
Silver Plate
1990s Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, White Gold
1990s Modern Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Artist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
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.