Brooches
1860s British Holbeinesque Antique Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Garnet
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Green Sapphire, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Spinel, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Moonstone, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Garnet, Silver
1850s British High Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Yellow Sapphire, Rhodolite, Mandarin Garnet, Tsavorite, Spinel, Sapphire...
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, P...
Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Base Metal
20th Century Retro Brooches
Moonstone, Sapphire
1950s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, Silver
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s French Brooches
Tsavorite, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Chrome Tourmaline, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow ...
1820s British Regency Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s English Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Czech Georgian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Gold-filled
1940s Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Garnet, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Amazonite, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, South Sea Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Spinel, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Brooches
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose ...
1930s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmali...
19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Spinel, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ru...
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Diamond, Amethys...
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Moonstone
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Paraiba, Spinel, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphir...
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.