Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Italian Artisan Antique Brooches
Coral, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Egyptian Revival Vintage Brooches
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
White Diamond, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
20th Century British Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Gold
2010s American Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, Malachite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Coral, Crystal, White Diamond...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Turquoise, Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Chinese Vintage Brooches
Coral, Silver
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1960s Canadian Neoclassical Vintage Brooches
Chrysophrase, Coral, 14k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Brooches
Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Peridot, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whi...
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, Diamond
1930s Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold
19th Century British Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Coral, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
1850s Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k 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.