New in Brooches
1920s Art Deco Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century American New in Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Portuguese High Victorian Antique New in Brooches
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French New in Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Mid-20th Century English New in Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist New in Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian New in Brooches
1970s French Modernist Vintage New in Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian New in Brooches
Pearl
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage New in Brooches
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau New in Brooches
Coral, Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modern New in Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish New in Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
1890s Antique New in Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire
1980s French Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century New in Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian New in Brooches
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau New in Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian New in Brooches
2010s French New in Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique New in Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Early Victorian New in Brooches
1970s American Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern New in Brooches
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary New in Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage New in Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern New in Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French New in Brooches
Silver
1880s English Renaissance Revival Antique New in Brooches
Garnet, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage New in Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique New in Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1920s Art Deco Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1970s French Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
20th Century French New in Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan New in Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
20th Century French New in Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique New in Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan New in Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco New in Brooches
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American New in Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco New in Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary New in Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1890s Victorian Antique New in Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary New in Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Revival Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Revival Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Unknown Revival Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Unknown Revival Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage New in Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century New in Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, 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.