Brooches
2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Gold
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Brooches
Agate, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s French Neoclassical Antique Brooches
Agate, Gold
20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Silver
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Brooches
Agate, Pearl
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Agate, Amber, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold
1950s French Medieval Vintage Brooches
Agate, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Sterling Silver
1920s Vintage Brooches
Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose ...
Early 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Agate, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Scottish Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s English Modernist Brooches
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Agate, Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Brooches
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver, Yello...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Rock Crystal, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Platinum
1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Scottish Brooches
Agate, Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold
1840s Scottish Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Antique Brooches
Agate, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, W...
1970s Vintage Brooches
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Pearl, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Brooches
Agate, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Baroque Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Zircon, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Brooches
Agate, Jasper, Silver
2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Jasper, Silver
2010s British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Agate, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Titanium, White...
19th Century Antique Brooches
Agate, Gold-filled
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Citrine, 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.