Brooches
Early 1900s Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
2010s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
1950s British Modern Vintage Brooches
Onyx, Emerald, Diamond, Bronze, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
1840s Swedish Early Victorian Antique Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
2010s French Modern Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
1890s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal
1980s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Pearl
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Peridot, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1840s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
1870s Austrian High Victorian Antique Brooches
Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamon...
1860s Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Brooches
Rose Gold, 15k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k 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.