Brooches
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
1990s French Artisan Brooches
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Artisan Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Peridot, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Artisan Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
17th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Brooches
Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s French Artisan Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal
1990s European Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s American Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass
1950s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Agate, Amber, Silver
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1840s German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
14k Gold, Gold Plate
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, Gold
1960s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Bronze
1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1930s French Artisan Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Late 17th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.