Brooches
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, White Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Brooches
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
1970s North American Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
2010s American Retro Brooches
Rhodium, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s British Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s American Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Brooches
1970s German Baroque Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze, Copper
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1970s North American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s Spanish Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
1970s European Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches
1970s Vintage Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Brooches
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Thai Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
2010s French Baroque Brooches
Pearl
1970s Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Art Deco Brooches
Crystal
2010s Modern Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Aquamarine
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Brooches
18k Gold
2010s American Brooches
18k 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.