Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Brown Diamond, Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Rubelite, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, Rubelite, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Quartz, Rubelite, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Rubelite, Turquoise, Base Metal
1940s Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Coral, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s German Vintage Brooches
Agate, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century German Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Silver
1970s Modernist Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Moonstone, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Peridot, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Emerald, 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.