Brooches
2010s Japanese Artist Brooches
Fluorite, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1920s Spanish Artist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Early 1700s Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s English George V Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1810s Georgian Antique Brooches
Gold
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Jade, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s German George V Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s French Artist Brooches
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s English George III Antique Brooches
Cut Steel
1980s German George V Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Cut Steel
1830s English Georgian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Brooches
Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold
18th Century English Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Artist Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Georgian Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1810s British Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s German Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s German Artist Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century European Artist Brooches
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1950s Austrian Artist Vintage Brooches
Coral, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1830s Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s American Artist Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1980s American Artist Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artist Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1770s Georgian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Gold
18th Century European Georgian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century European Artist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Artist Brooches
Gold, 18k 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.