Brooches
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Australian Artisan Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1970s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
1930s Austrian Retro Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s Retro Vintage Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Canadian Retro Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Scottish Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Sterling Silver
2010s American Retro Brooches
Rose Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Brooches
Mixed Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Marcasite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1990s Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Brooches
Alexandrite
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century European Retro Brooches
Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1940s German Retro Vintage Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Rose Gold, 9k Gold, Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s American Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Ruby, Rose Gold
1970s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
2010s American Retro Brooches
Rhodium, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Early 20th Century European Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Rhodium
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.