Brooches
1990s French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Labradorite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Morganite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
Mid-20th Century European Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, Mandarin Garnet...
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Opal, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century English Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Go...
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Other, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, Whi...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, Morganite, Diamond, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose ...
20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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.