Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
1950s American Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Aquamarine, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Other, Chrysocolla,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Chrome Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Go...
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Artist Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Emirian Artist Brooches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yello...
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s French Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Brooches
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s English Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s French Artist Brooches
Mixed Metal
1960s Italian Artist Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
1990s French Artist Brooches
Mixed Metal
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, 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.