Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
Silver Plate
1990s English Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Brooches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s North American Art Deco Brooches
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Retro Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s American Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artist Brooches
Mixed Metal
1990s Brooches
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Brooches
Silver
1990s Retro Brooches
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Swiss Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s French Artist Brooches
Mixed Metal
1990s Italian Art Deco Brooches
Silver Plate
1990s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1990s French Brooches
1990s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Brooches
1990s Spanish Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Unknown Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1780s British George III Antique Brooches
Silver
1990s French Artist Brooches
Mixed Metal
1990s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s American Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Retro Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold, Gold Plate
1990s French Brooches
Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold
1990s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
1990s British Modern Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1990s Brooches
Gold, Gilt Metal
1990s French Brooches
1990s American Modernist Brooches
1990s French Brooches
1990s American Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
1990s French Brooches
Mid-18th Century Portuguese Antique Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver
Early 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Brooches
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Brooches
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.