Skip to main content

Brooches

21
2,448
1,402
to
363
2,543
1,156
82
2,285
10,700
3,338
521
272
496
613
646
841
985
559
961
717
58
189
184
111
80
71
2,228
1,606
16
2,366
1,310
1,178
401
341
1,395
443
332
312
246
928
279
173
170
57
to
404
388
241
177
149
78
41
28
19
15
11
9
9
8
5
2
1
Brooches For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Silver Brooch Turun Hopea Finland
Located in Orimattila, FI
Silver Brooch Turun Hopea Finland, 813H Silver. Made Before 1972.
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Silver

Platinum Diamond and Gemstone Flower Basket 1950s Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond basket brooch from the 1950's set with diamonds and gemstones. Diamonds weight: 4 carats approx. Gemstones: 2.50cts approx.
Category

1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Swarovski Crystal Grape Brooch Pin New, Never Worn 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
A stunning pin from renowned Jewelry Maker S.A.L which is an early hallmark for Swarovski - Large Multi-Colored Matte and Crystal Stones with Clear as well. Measuring 1.57 Long x 2.9...
Category

1980s American Vintage Brooches

Cameo Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Elegant and evergreen cameo brooch...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Other, Gold

 Cameo Brooch
 Cameo Brooch
Free Shipping
Ruby and Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable piece of jewelry showcasing square cut rubies and round diamonds, elegantly set in a ribbon (bow) design made in 14k yellow and white gold. Comes in a set of two. Rubie...
Category

1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Double Clip Brooch Diamond Weight approximately 7 carats Converts into 2 separate brooches Measurements: 2" long Single Brooch Mea...
Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K yellow and white Gold Vintage bow brooch with natural Sapphires and Diamonds. The brooch is quintessentially Retro in design. 4 Ceylon...
Category

1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilded Open Heart Brooch By Trifari, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.5" x 1.4" - Gold plated - By Trifari (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition
Category

1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches

Vintage Scarab in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds, Emerald and Enamels
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful brooch in 18 Kt gold, enamels, diamonds and emerald, which depicts a scarab, was made by a talented Italian goldsmith Over the history and religious beliefs surroundin...
Category

1980s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Lovely Coral and Diamond Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This elegant flower brooch in 18 karat yellow gold features three oval cabochon shaped corals and one brilliant cut diamond of 0.09 carats, G/H color and vs clarity. The leaves are s...
Category

1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Casarin 18k Gold Cabochon Amethyst, Green Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made for Cellini by Roberto Casarin, this timeless and elegant yellow gold brooch, with natural amethyst petals, green tourmaline leaves and diamond stem is the perfect brooch for an...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co diamond and platinum abstract swirl brooch circa 1980. Love it because it caught your eye, and we are here to connect you with beautiful and affordable jewelry. Decora...
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

925H Silver Brooch Finland 1973 Desing Nanny Still
Located in Orimattila, FI
925H Silver Brooch Finland 1973 Desing Nanny Still. The Men in The Boat. KK= Kalevala Koru (Kalevala Jewelery) 925H Silver U8= Made 1973 Width 3.5cm, he...
Category

1970s Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver

Carolee "Limited Edition" 1992 Fountain Pen Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carolee Lee "Limited Edition" 1992 Fountain Pen is encrusted with brilliant faux diamonds as well as black enamel set in polished gilded gold vermeil finished hardware. The br...
Category

1990s American Artisan Brooches

1950s French Smoky Quartz and Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French smoky quartz and 18 karat yellow gold turtle brooch; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a turtle. The turtle's shell and body have been crafted from fine and impressive carved smoky quartz; the quartz shell has been carved to represent the pattern of a realistic turtle shell. The impressive smoky quartz is conjoined to the brooch mount via an 18k yellow gold rope twist design around the turtle's neck and a plain band encompassing the tail. The vintage brooch secures to the reverse with a hallmarked hinged pin and clasp fastening. This impressive vintage brooch has been hallmarked to the pin and the underside of the setting with the French mark for 18k gold (eagle's head) and the maker's mark. This impressive vintage quartz brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. NOTE: * Smoky quartz is a brownish-gray crystal which can vary from transparent to almost-opaque. This crystal was known as the 'Stone of Power' with many cultures using the stone in rituals and tribal ceremonies to draws in the light, in addition to negative energy. These positive phenomenal powers made this stone an important defence against psychic attack, emotional and environmental stress, and it is to be considered as a vital part of healing and meditation. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning vintage quartz brooch is fine quality set, with fine and impressive carved smoky quartz. The brooch is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition, with very clear French hallmarks struck to the underside of the setting and the pin. Dimensions Length of setting 4.7cm/1.85" Width of setting 2.47cm/0.97" Across pin 2.2cm/0.87" Height of setting 1.71cm/0.67" Weight 22.67 grams Date: Circa 1950 Origin: France, Europe Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage smoky quartz...
Category

1950s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Pizzo 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond 2.40 Carat Rose Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed in Italy by Leo Pizzo, this 18 karat yellow and white gold brooch is beautifully designed to depict a very graceful rose. The round brilliant diamonds are set in the combina...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Gold CC Coin Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold CC Coin Pin is in excellent condition from the Spring 1995 collection. Round gold tone pin has a hammered “ancient” finish with in...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Chanel Dog Tooth Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel's sapphire poured glass, paste and dog tooth pearl brooch. The central motif, very classic in the Chanel iconography is mounted atop triangular hand made tooth pearls. Chanel ...
Category

1950s French Renaissance Vintage Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel

Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Schreiner tremblant turtle brooch with large lucite "jelly belly" stone with copper crystals and a faux agate cabochon for the head. The arms, l...
Category

1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Year of the Tiger Estate Bone Agate Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique Vintage Brooch Pendant depicting a Tiger encased in a Sterling Silver surround, suspending an Agate drop. Surround marked on reverse: STE...
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Stanley Hagler classic gold plated flower brooch 1980s USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
This 1980s floral brooch is a classic Hagler composition incorporating 2 large white flower with a clear butterfly and clear leave, seed pearls in green, blue red and white, and fil...
Category

1980s American Artisan Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Exceptional Maison Gripoix for Chanel Regency Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare and massive Maison Gripoix for Chanel long Regency style pendant brooch. Composed of five articulated stations of gilt plated bronze each in a neoclassical design. The brooch is quite long and is composed with 2 brooches to stabilize it. Each of Gripoix elements are rendered in emerald, sapphire and amythest poured glass enamel with fine crystal paste accents. Designed to be worn down the center of a neckline as an important focal point likely on simple elegant gown or suit. 7.5" x 3" ( 2" smaller brooch width). Unsigned. 1950's France. For a similar Regency brooch...
Category

1950s French Regency Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carved "OWL" Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: Tiger eye additional: ROUND CUT DIAMONDS diamonds: 6 PCS carat total weight: APPROX 0.10CTW color: G clarity: VS brand: custo...
Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theo Fennell 1980s Diamond Enamel Polo Pony Articulated Player Horse Brooch Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Theo Fennell 1980s Diamond and Enamel Articulated Polo Player on Pony Horse Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Great on and off the pitch! Designed as a polo pony and articulated playe...
Category

1980s English Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gilded Swirl Brooch With Crystals By Alfred Philippe For Crown Trifari, 1953
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 1.8" x 1.25" - Gold plated - Baguette, oval and round rhinestone faceted crystals - By Alfred Philippe for Crown Trifari...
Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Geoffrey Turk Dendritic Agate, Diamond and Gold Brooch or Pendant 2000
Located in New York, NY
A dendritic agate, diamond and 18 karat gold brooch/pendant, on a textured 18 karat gold torque, by Geoffrey Turk, 2000. Turk was a master craftsman and ...
Category

Late 20th Century British Artisan Brooches

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Floral Spray Brooch Diamond Ruby & Moonstone Gemstones 14k
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautifully crafted floral spray brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. This fantastic design is set with gemstones throughout. The brooch is set natural rubies that display a vivid red color that almost pop off the design, accenting the ruby gemstones are natural round brilliant cut diamonds that give this brooch the eye catching scintillation that will surely grab attention whenever worn. Moonstone...
Category

1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Zircon and Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Zircon and Pearl Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin GAI Certified- This stunning crescent moon pin features 11 blue zircon sto...
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Yellow Gold

Authentic Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Style: Pin / Brooch Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Hallmark: "TIFFANY&Co. 18kt ITALY " Includes: -Tiffany & Co Jewelry Pouch - Certified Appra...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modernist Sterling Silver Love at First Spike Vintage Heirloom Estate Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine Dramatic Mid Century Modern Original Brooch of dynamic Minimalist beauty, "Love at First Spike" features an awesome array of articulated geometric spikes; Hand crafted in Sterli...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Gold Pearl and Diamond Freeform Pendant Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Brutalist 70s Pendant/brooch in the manner of Arthur King. The large 3 1/4 x 2" 14k tendril-like gold work freeform pendant/brooch with four freshwate...
Category

1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Citrine Star Motif Pendant Necklace Brooch 45 Carat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Take a look at this amazing custom piece. Approximately 50 Carats of Madeira Citrine set in 18K gold. Measuring 3.50inches x 3.75 inches. A statement piece for sure! It doubles as a ...
Category

1970s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold

Cellini 18kt Yellow Gold 4.12 Ct Pink Sapphire Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a fluid ribbon, this 18 karat yellow gold brooch is invisibly set with 4.12 carats of princess cut pink sapphires. The elongated brooch measu...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Enamel and Diamond Parrot Bird Statement Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning enamel statement brooch featuring a parrot embellished with 8 carats of round brilliant diamonds, 3 carats of emeralds, coral, and ruby. Mounted on 18 karat yellow gold.
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gem Set Diamond Brooch w/Certificate 18k
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous gem set Diamond brooch is a bit Tutti Frutti plus. This brooch is large 8.5 cm long or 3 1/4" at the widest it is 3 cm and it weights 34.4 grams. The brooch consists ...
Category

1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...

Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Rubies Butterfly Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, opal, emerald, blue sapphire and rubies butterfly broach in 18k and silver. The details are as follows : Diamond weight : 3.05 carat Opa...
Category

1980s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rhodochrosite Ruby Diamond White and Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stunning 2.5" by 1.76" 18K white and yellow gold butterfly with rhodochrosite wings, ruby eyes and a diamond body. The back has a pin closure as well as loops at the top of each win...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18 Karat Italian Ribbon Bow Brooch
Located in Berkeley, CA
This stunning brooch is a ribbon of 18 karat yellow gold with the center of the bow inlayed with 0.40 ct of diamonds set in white gold. The effect is bold and mesmerizing.
Category

1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1970s Spritzer & Fuhrmann Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Stork Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Stork bird brooch by the historical Caribbean jewelers Spritzer & Fuhrmann, with diamonds, coral and onyx. Mounted on 18kt white and yellow gold. Circa 1970.
Category

1970s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Bernard Meldahl Oslo Enamel Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely White Enamel Dove Brooch by Bernard Meldahl, Oslo, Norway. Circa 1950. Made of Sterling silver with a gold wash and pristine white enamel. Excellen...
Category

1950s Norwegian Vintage Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Sterling silver Lizard Brooch Pin Singed Chee Hand Made Navajo
Located in Wallkill, NY
Please read entire listing-----From Native American B. Chee comes this whimsical lizard Brooch. Hallmarked on the back. Measuring 3" x 2" . This is out of a massive collection of Hop...
Category

1980s American Native American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, 18 Karat Gold and Silver Retro Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Category

1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Lea Stein 1970s Red Mosaic Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Are you the Foxiest of them all? Crafted from celluloid, this beautiful crawling fox brooch was designed by French artist Lea Stein and dates back to the late 1970's. On top of a ras...
Category

1970s French Vintage Brooches

Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond American USA Flag Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful American flag brooch embellished with rubies, sapphires, and diamonds. Late 20th century.
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

De Nicola Citrine and Topaz Gripoix Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate De Nicola Citrine and Topaz made by Gripoix, Paris brooch of 2 tones of citrine poured glass with faux pearls and dangling drops. Many manufacturer...
Category

1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Aurora Crystal Cascade Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell cascading waterfall brooch of hand sewn faceted aurora crystals and crystal seed beads. The brooch is set with hand wired bead work on...
Category

1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

0.90 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and 18K Gold & Platinum Feathered Fan Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Late 20th Century Diamond feathered fan brooch! The platinum base is set with 18 round brilliant Diamonds totaling 0.90 carats. From the base are feathers created in 18K beautifully textured yellow gold, graduating in length as it comes to the center. The brooch features a double pin back, and measures 2.60 inches in length. The back of the brooch is stamped...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Frog Brooch with Invisibly Set Tsavorites, Diamonds, and Rubies
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold frog brooch beautifully set with 0.81 carats of invisibly set square cut tsavorites and 0.80 carats of round diamonds. The eyes are cabochon rubies. The frog mea...
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flower Basket Diamond Sapphire Emerald Pearl Two Color Gold 14K Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming little flower basket is filled with flowers set with 7 diamonds ranging from 0.05 to 0.20 ct. One flower is set with a heart shaped sapphire cabochon, three leaves are ...
Category

1950s Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Sterling Silver Enamel Butterfly Pin Marcasite Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Sterling Silver Enameled Butterfly Brooch. Colors are Oranges, Blues and greens with a bit of black. This Measures 2.85 in x 2.44 in w...
Category

1980s Vintage Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Herve Van Der Straeten Gilded Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten Large Gilded Leaf Brooch in hand hammered brass. Hand cut metal comes alive with the dimensional hand hammering applied to the leave...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Brass

Deakin & Francis 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Bow Brooch
Located in Birmingham, West Midlands
DEAKIN & FRANCIS, Piccadilly Arcade, London This one of a kind 18kt yellow gold with blue enamel bow brooch is a must have addition to your jewellery box. The perfect gift for a lov...
Category

1990s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Gerard E. Yosca Huge Gilded Gold Accented with Seed Pearl Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gerard E. Yosca huge gilded gold vermeil finish cameo brooch is accented with seed pearls and rhinestones. The brooch measures 2 1/8" in length, 2 1/2" in height and 1/2&qu...
Category

1980s American Vintage Brooches

Modernist Brass Coil Sterling Silver Circle Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mexican sterling silver circle within an open circle brooch with a brass wire coil accent. Marked "Mexico 925" on back
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass

Jean Vitau 18KT Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch, Diamonds, Yellow Sapphire & Tsavorite
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the famed French designer Jean Vitau for Gemveto. Jean Vitau was a pioneer jewelry designer . He was known for patenting the Gemlok setting ,a secure and snag proof way of setting diamonds and colored stones. This lovely double leaf brooch is meticulously set with .80 carats of round brilliant diamonds in the white gold stem. The leaves are set with 8.56 carats of round brilliant yellow...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Iradj Moini Shell Brooch Set in Brass with Colored Gemstones
Located in Carmel, CA
Massive Iradj Moini shell brooch set in 18K plated antiqued brass along with colored gem stones. Large and important piece. Measures 4.5 inches long and 4.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Diamond Burst Brooch Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Both faceted round and marquise shaped diamonds impact the fine design of this vintage piece. Twenty four fine white H/VS diamonds with a total weight of .84 carats create the burst ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Oversized Spider Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large and imposing spider brooch of colored pastes with a rhodochrosite body. Emerald baguettes form the curved legs with a peridot paste head and faux...
Category

1980s German Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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.

Recently Viewed

View All