Brooches
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Purple Sapphire, Gold, Enamel
1990s French Modern Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Enamel
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s French Modern Vintage Brooches
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium
1950s Modern Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Jade, Sterling Silver
1980s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Other, Mixed Metal
19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Modern Brooches
Silver Plate, Copper, Gilt Metal
1950s French Artist Vintage Brooches
Other, Mixed Metal
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
1990s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
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.