Brooches
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches
Early 2000s German Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Brooches
1880s Antique Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1830s Unknown Antique Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s French Edwardian Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1880s French Antique Brooches
Diamond
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Brooches
Brass
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Brass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Early 2000s Irish Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s European Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches
1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Brooches
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s French Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1850s Antique Brooches
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Antique Brooches
1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
Pearl
1890s European Renaissance Revival Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Brooches
14k Gold, Enamel
1820s British George IV Antique Brooches
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 22k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s European Artisan Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Antique Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s North American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Brooches
Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches
14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Art Deco Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
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.