Brooches
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Other, Mixed Metal
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Jasper, 14k Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Tourmaline, Gold
19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1920s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Other, Mixed Metal
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Si...
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Turquoise, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Gold
19th Century French Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches
Opal, Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold
1990s French Artist Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Artist Brooches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
9k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches
Beryl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, Enamel, Base Metal
Late 20th Century French Artist Brooches
Emerald, 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.