Brooches
1990s Brooches
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Native American Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Brooches
Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Peridot, Star Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s French British Colonial Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Opal, Diamond, Platinum, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Brooches
White Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
1940s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Tourmaline, Diamond, Platinum
1960s Mexican Artisan Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Austrian Classical Greek Brooches
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1960s English Vintage Brooches
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Classical Greek Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Brass
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s German Rococo Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1990s French Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1990s English Etruscan Revival Brooches
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Base Metal
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
20th Century European Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rock Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Brass
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s North American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 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.