Brooches
1870s American Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
1940s Modern Vintage Brooches
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold
2010s Asian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Crystal
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Enamel
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Labradorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Rose Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...
1990s American Modern Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Cut Steel
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yell...
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches
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.