Brooches
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s English Retro Vintage Brooches
Marcasite, Silver
1920s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Early 1900s North American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Vermeil
20th Century Dutch Retro Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Gold
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Quartz, Blue Topaz, Aventurine, Gold Plate
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver
2010s North American Retro Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Pearl
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Antique Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gol...
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, W...
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pearl, Pink Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diam...
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century European Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.