Horse Head Brooch Pin
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s European Brooches
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Citrine, Pearl, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
14k Gold
1990s American Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
15k Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Vintage 1930s American Brooches
20th Century American Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s British Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Vintage 1950s Unknown Artisan Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Austrian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches
Amethyst
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
American Brooches
Vintage 1910s American Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s British Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Brooches
Jade
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Retro Cufflinks
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Emerald, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Gilt Metal
French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches
Crystal, 18k Gold
American Brooches
American Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Italian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Finding the Right brooches for You
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.
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