Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Austrian Vintage Brooches
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Brooches
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Gold
Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Platinum
1940s Swedish Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Enamel, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s French Modern Brooches
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Singaporean Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Brooches
Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose 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.