Brooches
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
1990s American Artist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1990s French Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Bronze
1960s Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
1990s Modern Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Brooches
Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rhodium, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
2010s Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Peridot, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Rose 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.