Brooches
1980s French Baroque Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s German Federal Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Swedish Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Brooches
1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold
1990s French Modernist Brooches
Silver Plate
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Brooches
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German George V Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s North American Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1940s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
1940s American Romantic Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
24k Gold, Gold Plate
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s Brooches
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1940s French Vintage Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Native American Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
1990s Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Brooches
Tiger's Eye, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s American Baroque Vintage 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.