Brooches
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
1960s French Post-War Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Enamel
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
2010s Brooches
2010s British Artisan Brooches
Labradorite, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
1930s Vintage Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
1950s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Vintage Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Brooches
Silver
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Rhodium, Enamel
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
2010s American Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Rhodium, Gilt Metal
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Turquoise, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Brooches
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
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.