Brooches
1960s Modern Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1890s Spanish Art Deco Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Brooches
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Brooches
1970s Austrian Modernist Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Classical Roman Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches
2010s French Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
Early 2000s Brooches
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Coral, Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 2000s American Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Brooches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Austrian Vintage Brooches
Coral, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1910s Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Chalcedony, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Enamel, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artist Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s American Brooches
Silver
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Silver
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Vintage Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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.