Brooches
2010s Italian Brooches
1870s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s European Modern Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Gold, Enamel
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Brooches
Sterling Silver, Brass, Mixed Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1960s Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Base Metal
Early 1800s Antique Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s Vintage Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Silver Plate
1980s American Vintage Brooches
Late 19th Century Italian High Victorian Antique Brooches
Rose Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
1990s American Modern Brooches
1810s Georgian Antique Brooches
Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches
1960s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Swiss Vintage Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Silver
1980s North American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Baroque Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Brooches
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s German Artisan Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
1980s American Modern Vintage Brooches
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Artist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1840s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
1910s Edwardian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 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.