Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Brooches
Brass
1980s French Baroque Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Silver
Early 2000s European Baroque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches
Yellow Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Silver
1960s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 1900s German Art Deco Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Quartz, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Baroque Brooches
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
1990s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
1950s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches
Sterling Silver
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.