Brooches
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
1920s Swiss Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1910s Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Silver
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s American Vintage Brooches
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1920s Austrian Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s French Classical Roman Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
1920s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, White Gold
1910s Swiss Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1920s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Rhodium, Brass
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl
1910s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel, White Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Peridot, 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.