Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Copper
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s American Brooches
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Classical Roman Brooches
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s Regency Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
1980s French Regency Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Regency Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate
Early 1900s Antique Brooches
Pearl
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Platinum
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s French Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1980s Regency Vintage Brooches
Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Retro Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century North American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 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.