Brooches
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s European Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s British Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire...
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl
1950s Retro Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Dutch Retro Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Amethyst, Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl
1940s American Baroque Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Pearl
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Singaporean Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 2000s European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1770s Georgian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-18th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, W...
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
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.